COMMUNITY GARDEN

We are sponsoring a community garden that would be sponsored by our church.  Most of the harvest will be used to support the Food Pantry and those volunteering in the garden will also get to share in any excess bounty.  If you have an interest in helping out please contact Pastor Paul or an Elder from Session.

 

You may follow the progress of the garden on our church facebook page, 1stPresbyChurch.

 

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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Box Tops for Education has helped America’s schools earn over $475 million since 1996.  You can earn cash for your child’s school by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products.  Box Tops also offers easy ways to earn even more cash for your school online.  There are collection boxes on the back table in the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall.

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FLOOD RELIEF

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those in our community and the surrounding area who have been effected by the flood waters.

First and foremost we ask that you pray for those in need.

This evening we began putting together "flood buckets" to help with the clean up after the waters recede. We have 10 buckets almost ready to go and encourage you to consider helping out as you are able.

The buckets (contents listed below) cost anywhere from $45 and up to put together. If you would like to donate a complete bucket they can be dropped off at The Village Framery or on the front porch of First Presbyterian in Palestine IL.

If you want to help but cannot shop for or afford an entire bucket you may make a donation to help with the expense of additional buckets.

Thank you!                                                                                                                                       Click to Print List (pdf)

UPDATE:
More than 40 'buckets' were filled by local churches and community members ... THANK YOU!!!

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Here's how you can show the love of God to children all over the world by participating in the Operation Christmas Child mission project. Create a meaningful memory by having your grandchildren help you choose the toys. Do this in honor of a child you love. Do this as a family or as a Sunday School class. Just do it!

Simply follow these easy steps:

1. Take one of the prepared shoe boxes from the back of the sanctuary.
2. Take one of the "How to pack your shoe box gift" brochures.
3. Read the directions in the brochure and follow them carefully.
4. Choose the age and gender of the child.
5. Fill the shoe box with little gifts.
6. Enclose the $7 shipping cost.
7. Pray for the child.
8. Return the filled box to the church by Sunday, November 14th.

If you have any questions, contact:

Marilyn Henderson at 544-7400
Linda Russell at 586-2382

Mission Survey for Members (pdf)

Spotlight on Missions

March Mission: Marion Medical Mission is an ecumenical, Christian, front-line, hands on,
volunteer, non-profit organization that responds to Christ's call to serve by working hand in hand with God's people in Africa. Although this group does many different things, the money sent by us will be used to dig wells to supply safe drinking water. A well is dug at a cost of $350.
Tom Logan, President
Marion Medical Mission
1412 Shawnee Drive
Marion, II. 62959
Phone:(618)997-5365
TommvLogan@aol.com
www.marionmedical.org

April Mission: The Christian Care Center is a Christ-centered not-for-profit ministry. They endeavor to model Christ in every aspect of the Ministry. The desire is to serve all individuals who have encountered a crisis pregnancy by meeting their various needs. Spiritual encouragement, Biblical counseling, practical assistance, baby care items, life counseling, friendship and prayers are some of the things covered.
Christian Care Crisis Pregnancy Center Inc.
209 N.Jackson St.
Robinson, II62454
Phone:(618)544-3893
christiancarepregnancv@vahoo.com
www.Christiancarecenter.homestead.com

May Mission: The Oblong Children Christian Home serves children between ages 5 and 17 who need out of home placement for a variety of reasons including parental illness, alcoholism, inability to set appropriate structure and incarceration. The home provides a Christian family model that demonstrates God's unconditional love. The children attend public school in Oblong or the New Hebron Christian School. They attend church services and youth activities at local churches. The home receives no money from state or federal agencies and is operated solely on donations from churches and individuals.
Oblong Children's Christian Home
4094 E. 1050th Ave.
Oblong, 111. 62449
(618)592-3633
www.oblongchristianhome.org

June Mission: Kemmerer Village has been open for 93 years to improve the lives of children and families. Today with the help of your prayers and support, we are helping some of the most hurting children in our society. Many of these children have been given up on by society. For Many of our young people Kemmerer Village may be the best opportunity they will have to build a healthy and constructive life for the future.
Kemmerer Village
941 N. 2500 E. Road
Assumption, II. 62510-9706
Phone:(217)226-4451
www.kemmerervillage.org

July Mission: The Crawford County Habitat for Humanity brings families in the community in need together with volunteers and resources to build decent, affordable housing for low-income households. The family members have to work on the construction of the homes to get them.
Crawford County Habitat for Humanity
218 S. Cross St.
Robinson, II. 62454
Phone:(618)546-0171

August Mission: Palestine Grade School Character Education Program has been ongoing for the past five years. The program highlights the character traits of Caring, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness and Citizenship. Twenty minutes of instruction on a trait is provided each Thursday. "Caught Being Good Coupons" are given to students caught being good. Each month one coupon is drawn for each class and the lucky student receives a special breakfast, certificate and a Character Education T-shirt. The program exists solely on donations.
If you would like more information or want to make a donation, contact:
Palestine Grade School
201 South Washington
Palestine, IL 62451
618-586-2711

September Mission: Oblong Christian Children Home ( see May)

October Mission: The Robinson Area Food Pantry is located in the basement of The Otterbein Methodist Church and provides food for families in need of assistance. Each year that number seems to increase. During 2007, there were 3080 boxes given out to feed 10,664 people. The Pantry can use donations of non-perishable food items, money and volunteers to help at the Pantry. John Gifford is the President of the Board.
Robinson Area Food Pantry
602 East Pine Street
Robinson, IL 62451
Phone: (618) 544-7617

November Mission: The Light House Mission in Terre Haute was established in 1890 to serve the needs of transient and needy local people. It now has expanded to include 19 counties in West Central Indiana and East Central Illinois. They provide food, shelter, clothing and minister to the spiritual needs of the people who come there for help.
The Light House Ministries Inc.
1450WabashAve:
Terre Haute, Indiana 47807
Phone:(812)232-7001
info@thlhm.org
www.thlhm.org

December Mission: The December Mission contribution is being sent to SWAN located in Olney Illinois. SWAN is a not for profit organization that helps women and their children with shelter where they can be safe. Counseling and information is provided while they act as advocates for the legal rights of the person. SWAN will also put the person in contact with other agencies that can provide them assistance.
SWAN
PO Box 176
Olney, II. 6245.
(618) 392-3556 or (888) 715-6260.
www.swanservices.org

Thank you to all who participated in this mission project.

We shipped Chistmas packages for 38 children. $183 was also received to assist in shipping costs.

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