our mission in the world may 17 2010 update
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Our Mission to the World
Presbytery of Donegal Missions
May 18, 2010 update
Presbytery of Donegal Mission
•Total Mission Giving in Dollars Received 2009:
• GA $394,791
• Synod $ 82,735• Presbytery $282,336• Total
$759,862
Always in Top 10 Mission Giving
Presbyteries List !!
Mission Support Commitment
We vote to:Give: 45% Mission $ to GAGive: 12% Mission $ to SynodGive: 43% Mission $ to Presby
In reality, we:We give 52% Mission $ to GAWe give 11% Mission $ to SynodWe give 37% Mission $ to Presby
Our Mission Priorities 2010•Camp Donegal $
80,000
•Staffing $ 78,530
•New Church Development $ 70,000
•Church Vitalization $ 27,000
•Action in Mission $ 7,500
Our Mission Priorities 2010•Mthatha Partnership $
6,000
•Peace, Justice, Care of Creation $ 4,000
•Christian Formation Division $ 3,000
•Campus Ministry $ 2,500
•Stewardship Education $ 1,000
•Total Mission 2010 $279,530
Camp Donegal Mission/Ministry
Go! - www.campdonegal.org
Staffing Mission
Associate for Healthy Congregations’ Salary
Half of Associate Executive Presbyter Salary
Mission ChurchLa Iglesia
New Church Development
Resurrection Chapel
New Church DevelopmentOromo Fellowship
Church Vitalization Ministry
Church Vitalization Ministry!
Action in Mission Division
2009 and 2010 Initiatives:
Provided $3,000 in mission travel grants
Helped the Rev. & Larry Moir move to Ethiopia
Mission Conference Support!Bibles & Dictionaries for EthiopiaProvided $1,400 in Camp Donegal
scholarshipsFunded Global Mission Advocate
position
Mthatha Partnership
Peace, Justice, Care of Creation
Rev. Bob BirchDepartment Chair
Christian Formation
Campus Ministry
Provide supporting funds for the
Millersville University outreach
Called:
Christians Open Minded
www.christiansopenminded.com
Stewardship Education
Providing Scholarship Funds for a multitude of
Stewardship Workshops and Events!
Presbyterian Women in Donegal
• Top 10 PW in mission giving in 2009 by giving $61,556 to PCUSA
• 39 churches have active women’s organizations
• Mission focus – 2008-9: Sowing Seeds of Hope in Congo and 2009-10: Susquehanna Safe Harbor (homeless shelter) and more
• Elder Kris Gerling is the Moderator• Melissa Matheson, Gloria Straub and Jackie
Caleb are on the Synod Coordinating Team
Mission, Mission, Mission…..
As we continue to try to exhibit the Kingdom of Heaven to the world, we reach out in many different ways…..
What will you do tomorrow?
THANK-YOU!
Thank-You Very MuchFor Your Vital Role in Mission!
Erin Cox-Holmes – [email protected]
Charlie Gross - [email protected]