New Castle Presbyterian Church

Thank You

On behalf of the Mission and Outreach committee I would like to thank the members and friends of our congregation for their continued support of our programs throughout the year. We had a very nice turn-out for Senior Sunday and the hand made pillows were very well received. A special thanks to the work crew who stayed after church on a Sunday in January and cut, stitched, ironed and stuffed the pillows. Sue Townsend and Conchita Showell coordinated this project and did a fine job. Our "Souper" Bowl Sunday soup collection was also a success. I received a nice thank you note from Scout Leader Nan Ciuffetelli (who coordinated this outreach) informing me that their efforts produced over 400 cans of soup donated for the Local Food Bank. The weather was on our side in February for our Valentine's brunch. We were able to raise $140.00 for the Read Aloud Delaware Program and hopefully will have some volunteers interested in mentoring. Conchita Showell is currently volunteering with the Baylor Prison reading program and will provide us with updates on what she is doing for this outreach program. Last Sunday, we asked for donations for purchasing fresh fruit for the Emmanuel Dining Hall and the collection basket was full before the end of coffee hour. Nevertheless, with our current economy in doubt, and many individuals on a fixed income, we can appreciate the fact that not everyone can support all of our mission activities financially. We hope you will continue to support us with your prayers, your time, and your talents, for those are valuable gifts as well. God Bless You!

Lenten Supper Outreach

On a cold, icy Tuesday evening on February 12, 35 brave and stalwart Christians met at our church for the first of the Lenten series dinners. After a delicious meal of soup and bread, we created "zip lock survival kits" for the homeless that come to the breakfast program served by Friendship House at the church of St. Andrew and St. Matthew at 8th and Shipley Street in Wilmington. Each kit contained a tissue pack, a small notebook and pen, a razor, a large envelope for holding important papers, a rubber band, bandaids, chap stick, safety pins, cough drops, and hand towelettes. We made 100 kits and they were distributed on the following Sunday at the breakfast program. The leftover frozen pastries and breads from the Valentine's brunch were also delivered to Friendship House to be served at their "hospitality centers" throughout the city of Wilmington.

"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."

Romans 12:13 NIV

Book Night at NCPC

Ann Lamotte's newest book, Grace Eventually, will be our selection for Tuesday evening, March 18th at 7:00. This is the third book in her series that began with Traveling Mercies: Thoughts on Faith, and Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith. We hope to see you there.

Janet Spring
Co-Chair Mission and Outreach

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

Giving of ourselves to those less fortunate is a cornerstone of the Christian faith. New Castle Presbyterian Church provides many opportunities for interested members to give of themselves through "hands on" mission activities and special offerings.

Some of the missions we support are:

Giving to the local and global community is a serious commitment to New Castle Presbyterian Church members.

"... inasmuch as ye have done it to unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."

Matthew 25:45

Mission and Outreach News

Thank You

Lenten Supper Outreach

Book Night at NCPC

SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES