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*Local Mission*	Contact: Charles Hodge Phone: 734-453-0291 e-mail: Charles Hodge
Overview of Program:	Contact: Rev. Emily Riley Campbell Phone: 734-453-6464 e-mail: Rev. Campbell
The Local Mission Committee seeks to share the Good News of Christ’s saving grace by providing food for the hungry; housing for the homeless; medical care for the ill; counsel for the troubled through direct assistance or through Christian agencies that support those in need and those less fortunate within this community and the greater Detroit Presbytery. The FPCP Thrift Shop collects and sells gently-used clothing and household goods at very low prices and donates its proceeds to a variety of Christian missions.
Ministry focus:
The Local Mission Committee feeds the hungry and homeless by preparing meals at Crossroads (http://www.crossroadsofmichigan.org) and supporting the Open Door Ministry of Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit (http://www.fortstreet.org); provides medical care for the indigent through Hope Medical Center (http://www.thehopeclinic.org); provides counsel for the troubled through Samaritan Counseling (http://www.samaritancounselingmichigan.com); provides housing through Habitat for Humanity (http://www.habitatwwc.org); provides food and financial assistance through the Salvation Army and United Way; provides educational opportunities through Barnabus Youth Opportunity Center (http://www.barnabasyouth.net); provides emergency financial assistance to members of our church in financial need; provides shelter and assistance through First Step (http://www.firststep-mi.org) and Second Mile (http://www.secondmilecenter.org/leadership.htm). First Presbyterian offers opportunities to go to Fort Street Presbyterian to feed the hungry every third Thursday of the month. Contact Chuck Hodge at 734.453.0291 for more information or to sign up.
Where and When do I find out more about Mission programs at FPCP?
The Local Mission Committee meets at 7:30 pm on the 3^rd Thursday of each month in the church Parlor. Check the Mission Bulletin Board for information on upcoming events and to sign up to participate The Thrift Shop is staffed by volunteers who sort, display and sell donated items. The Shop is open from 10 – 2 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10 – 1 on Saturdays. They are always in need of volunteers to staff and sort donations. Contact Lynne & Ted Porter (248.719.3378) for service opportunities.
How Can I Help?
Barnabas Needs Our Help The Barnabas Youth Opportunities Center has requested our assistance in a one-day work day at their center located at 3530 Grand River in Detroit. When: August 21, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. - no later than 3:00 p.m. Activities: Planting flowers and painting What to Bring: gloves, a bush or two and a tall ladder if you have one Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Mary Lloyd by visiting www.hands-on-mission.org. Can't help? Wish to make a donation? Place a check in the offering marked "Barnabas" and it will go toward purchasing flowers and paint. If you have any questions, contact Dave Richards at 734-453-8538.
Kroger Community Rewards Program You must re-enroll your Kroger card in the rewards program for the program year May 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011. This helps our Local Mission and is an easy way for them to get funds. If you shop at Kroger's, click here to download the instructions. Also, ask your relatives, friends and others to link their Kroger Plus Shopper's card with FPCP. It's easy and free. If you have any questions, please contact Jean Krause at 734-416-1760.
Hiller's Scrip Program is Also Available to help! We have also enrolled in Hiller's Scrip card program. To participate: Obtain a Hiller's Scrip card from the church office, Kara Fortman (e-mail realnancydrew@mi.rr.com) or at the table in the narthex between services. Load the card with funds at Hiller's at the register or customer service desk. Pay your bill with your Scrip card and Hiller's contributes 5% of your purchase to FPCP's Local Mission Committee for use in our local community. Please contact Kara Fortman at 248-596-1949 if you have any questions.