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Table of Contents Mission Outreach Interpretation for Wayne Presbyterian Church Mission Outreach Interpretation for Theological Overview. Our Theological Overview is based on the six principles of the Reformed Faith of the Presbyterian Church (USA), these being the Sovereignty of God, the Authority of Scripture, the Lordship of Christ, Justification by Faith, the Priesthood of All Believers, and the Fellowship of the Church. At Wayne Presbyterian Church worship, education, and mission are the framework upon which the rest of the congregation's activities are built. Mission is not simply one of the "many programs" of the church; the church exists for mission, and every program in Wayne Presbyterian Church is a mission program for the changing and transforming of human beings and their communities, in the light of the Gospel. Mission Commitment. We are also committed to the Six Great Ends of the Church as adopted and taught by the Presbyterian Church (USA), namely, Proclamation of the Gospel for the Salvation of Humankind Shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God Maintenance of divine worship Preservation of the Truth Promotion of social righteousness Exhibition of the kingdom of God to the world Scriptural Direction. The Bible teaches that we are responsible in how we use the gifts that God has given us to help our brothers and sisters in need. "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it's in your power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don't say, "Come back tomorrow and then I'll help you." - Proverbs 4:27-28 "Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives that need your help." - Isaiah 58:7 "And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did to one of the least of these my bothers and sisters, you were doing it to me'. - Matthew 25:40 Scripture clearly mandates that we share the Gospel of Christ. "And you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." - Acts 1:8 "Go therefore; and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded of you, and remember that I am with you always until the end of the age." - Matthew 28:19-20 God
holds us to an even higher standard because we have been so richly
blessed and through giving of our time, talent, and treasure, God can
bless us even more. Mission Outreach Goals and Objectives Our Mission Outreach Program has three (3) goals: Respond to God's call to reach out to others using our God-given gifts
to provide food, shelter, clothing, education and health care. We seek
justice, and spiritual nurture and direction for all people; Adhere to the theological overview as previously expressed in our stated Mission Interpretation; and Proclaim the love and grace of God in Jesus Christ in word and deed. The Mission Committee oversees an outreach program that is approved by the Session. The objectives of the program are: To encourage members of the congregation to minister to persons in the
community, the region, the nation, and the world through specific
outreach ministries of Wayne Presbyterian Church formed in faithful discernment and response
to the will of God; To identify and establish relationships with mission partners with a demonstrated need for support in five broad areas of ministry: community needs, human needs in urban Philadelphia, global human needs, social justice, and construction needs. Other
boards (Deacons) and ministry groups (e.g., Presbyterian Women,
Children's, Youth, and College Ministries) carry out mission activities
in addition to the programs detailed in this booklet. Although these
other outreach efforts are not directly administered by the Mission
Committee of the Session, they are part of an integrated missions
program at Wayne Presbyterian Church. Mission Program Organization The Mission program is guided spiritually by Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Ronald B. Fritts as Head of Staff. Ms. Kelli Maravalli, a member of the Wayne Presbyterian Church staff, serves as Director of Mission. Mission work is supported by numerous areas of Wayne Presbyterian Church life and activities. In 2008, the following organizations reported the results of members giving of their time, talents, and treasure to help advance God's kingdom in our community, nation, and the world. Substantial monies were raised separate from the funds budgeted by the Session from pledged and un-pledged offerings during the year. One Great Hour of Sharing • During Lent, all churches of the Presbyterian Church (USA) traditionally receive contributions which are forwarded on to PC(USA) for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Refugee Relief, and Self-Development Aid. This year Wayne Presbyterian Church raised $15,000. Presbyterian Women • In 2008, Needlecrafters sewed and knitted to raise $5,000 for local, national, and international missions. Contact: Deborah Vogel, Moderator Deacons Ministry • Special visits to shut-in members to deliver Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias. Contact: Barbara Cresswell or Rev. Dr. Steven Harberts College, Youth, and Children's Ministries •
The College Committee sponsors a Super Bowl Sunday Hoagie Sale to
defray transportation costs for college students wanting to attend the
Jubilee Conference in Pittsburgh. Contact: Larry Berglund (College), Keri Clapp (Youth), Jennifer Galasso (Children), or Kelli Maravalli. Mission Committee As a standing committee of the session, the Mission Committee is charged with developing and guiding Wayne Presbyterian Church's mission program. Each year, the Session devotes a portion of the church's annual revenue in support of our mission program. The Mission Committee consists of many members participating as part of a serving team under one of five (5) broad areas of ministry as well as providing support to the mission programs of the Presbyterian Church USA comprised of the Philadelphia presbytery, Synod of the Trinity, and the General Assembly Council in Louisville, KY. We are connected to these bodies through representation by our members and through financial contributions, and we call this Connectional Church mission. The overall mission program is guided by a steering committee consisting of ministry team chairpersons, serving, or ruling, elders of Session, and a few active Mission Committee members-at-large. Collectively, the Mission Committee includes any member participating on a serving team. There are no special qualifications needed to be a serving team member. Steering Committee members are chosen from the Mission Committee's programs. The five ministry areas of Wayne Presbyterian Church's Mission Committee and Mission Administration outreach are described below. Listings of the serving teams associated with each of these ministry areas and Wayne Presbyterian Church member contact information are also included. Community Needs Ministry Purpose: The purpose of this ministry is to reach out and support established faith-based and social service programs that provide aid to the elderly, homeless, disabled, persons receiving drug and alcohol rehabilitation, ex offenders, troubled children, and free food distribution programs for needy persons and families. Although not strictly a local focus, this ministry team also supports Christian college education through scholarships at local and Presbyterian universities. Community Needs also include faith expressions and life quality enhancement through arts and culture exchanges. It is becoming widely accepted that the arts help raise the standard of living in communities. Wayne Presbyterian Church's "Arts in Mission" outreach has provided some support for both urban and suburban initiatives for disadvantaged persons across age boundaries. Description: The Community we serve includes Wayne, the City of Philadelphia, and the region of greater Philadelphia. Ministry Chairperson: Fronefield Crawford (610.964.0615,
). CityLights Ministry Purpose: CityLights is an urban ministry through which Wayne Presbyterian Church partners with existing organizations in the Kingsessing area of Southwest Philadelphia, networking to focus resources on issues of significance to area residents. Description: The name "CityLights" is based on Matthew 5:14-16. Programming developed by neighborhood residents, grass-roots groups, government agencies, and other public or private organizations, all "whose lights are shining" within the community, are part of the growing network known as CityLights. This ministry supports issues of health, education, safety and non-violence, housing, and economic development for all ages within the community. Ministry Chairpersons: Pat Leidy (610.964.9667, ). Frank Rottier (610.296.7682, ). 2009 Budget: $60,000 Global Ministry Purpose: The Global Ministry provides support, internationally, to help spread God's love through assistance to missionaries, spiritual comfort and hospitality to international seamen in the Philadelphia Port, battling the global spread of AIDS, providing health care and education, combating human slave trafficking, and providing financial self-help assistance in developing countries. Description: This ministry supports 5 principal mission areas internationally: health care, Christian education, Christian evangelism, justice and human rights, and self-development of peoples. Ministry Chairperson: Andrea Crawford (610.964.0615, ). 2009 Budget: $52,000 Social Justice Ministry Purpose: The Social Justice Ministry is in response to our call to seek justice, be advocates for the oppressed, and to be good stewards of God's world. Description: This ministry focuses on national and international hunger relief, equitable education in Pennsylvania, anti-violence in Philadelphia, and environmental stewardship. Because the resources of individual churches are insufficient with respect to the scale of these problems, Wayne Presbyterian Church seeks to advocate governmental interaction to increase our local, state, and federal humanitarian priorities for poor and oppressed citizens. Ministry Chairperson: George Aman (610.688.1113, ). 2009 Budget: $16,500 Construction Ministry Purpose: The Construction Ministry focuses on providing shelter, safety, and affordable housing to those in need in the greater Philadelphia area and nationally through support to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Volunteer assistance may also be provided to area or city schools and churches. Description: This ministry is carried out by a group of people with varying levels of experience in construction / repair. These folks are known collectively as Hammers with Heart. Each year a steering committee assesses needs and plans and prioritizes projects. Training is provided to local youth for service projects and self-help development. Ministry Chairperson: Jim Rush (610.964.1875, Co-chair: Kevin Blackney (215.829.0922, x116, ). 2009 Budget: $30,000 Mission Administration and Interpretation Purpose: The purpose of this function is to support the Mission Steering Committee in administering the overall mission program, as well as to lead Wayne Presbyterian Church's Mission Outreach Program in keeping abreast of Mission in the Presbyterian Church (USA) denomination. Description: This is a sub-committee of the Mission Steering Committee with functions of committee finance (budget development and monitoring); communications (publicity including displays, articles in Wayne Press and the Sunday Bulletin, the Mission display window, and the Mission Resource Room in Davidson Hall; New Initiatives; Evangelism; and the Connectional Church (designated mission support to Presbytery mission programs of John Gloucester House, Chester Eastside Ministries, and Kirkwood Camp, plus the Trinity Synod, and the General Assembly Council which is the mission arm of the denomination). Ministry Chairperson: Peter Grim (610.644.3799 / ). Co-chair: Scott Laird (tel: 610.254.9209 / ). WPC Director of Mission: Kelli Maravalli (610.688.8700, x234, ) Budget: $75,000 - The Session approved three Designated Offerings on behalf of Mission Outreach at different times during 2009. These three appeals are intended to support a local, national, and global ministry. 2009 MISSION PARTNERS COMMUNITY NEEDS MINISTRY PARTNERS City Team Ministries WPC Liaisons: Russ Spencer 610.644.4338 and Jean Hesser 610.688.4255 City Team Ministries includes a Christian men's substance abuse recovery program, a mother and infant protection program, a food kitchen, clothes closet, and other social services. Male substance abusers enroll in the program for 9 to 24 months. CTM's recovery rate exceeds the national average. They offer transformative spiritual counseling plus life and job skills training. More than 100 daily meals are served to program participants as well as men, women, and children of the neighborhood. Interfaith Hospitality Network of the Main Line WPC Liaisons: Marty Laird 610.254.9209 and Ann Sieger 610. 359.0269 The network is part of a nationwide organization that provides shelter and support to families who are experiencing a temporary crisis in housing. Wayne Presbyterian Church and the other interfaith churches on the Main Line host guest families for seven days every two months. Each hosting week at Wayne Presbyterian Church involves about 50 volunteers to set up and take down bedroom cubicles for the guests, provide meals, provide hospitality and stay overnight as chaperones. Certain additional assistance is also needed between hosting weeks. Presbyterian Children's Village (PCV) WPC Mission Committee Liaison: Ruth Murphy: 610.964.1169, Church Relations Council representatives: Cindy Caraher: 610.995.2237, and Ruth Murphy Village Board of Directors Member: Leroy Brown Advisory Board Member: Jane Beatty PCV provides residential and community-based services for children and families, including social services, mental health services, education, and religious training. We reach out to both the Rosemont campus and the Preheim Center at 65th & Chester Streets in Southwest Philadelphia. "The mission of Presbyterian Children's Village Services is to promote the healing of the spirits of children, families and communities broken by violence, addiction, poverty, mental illness, racism and other serious societal problems." Our church family has supported Presbyterian Children's Village (PCV) in numerous ways: by collecting Campbell's Labels and Box Tops for Education; donating Wish List gifts; volunteering time to wrap Christmas gifts for the clients and their families; and by contributing financially through the Mission budget, the Presbyterian Women, the Alternative Gift Program, the Vacation Bible School and the Sunday School. In addition, one of our dedicated members has volunteered countless hours of one-on-one tutoring. Presby's Inspired Life - WPC Phone Buddies Coordinator: Jane Baynum - 610.525.3719 This facility is a 59-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation health center and apartment complex for seniors in the Kingsessing section of Southwest Philadelphia. Wayne Presbyterian Church Phone Buddies provide Christian fellowship and prayer support to residents and patients. This can be an effective way to minister to persons in need that does not need to involve routine travel into Philadelphia to make a difference in someone's life. Baker Industries WPC Liaison: Amy Hartshorn 610.971.9495 and Susan Wright - 610.687.2917 WPC Volunteers: This partner is a non-profit work rehabilitation program employing the disabled, recovering substance abusers, parolees, and homeless persons. Their mission is to teach real work skills, and to help people to lead a more productive life. The operation includes the Malvern facility and a branch in Philadelphia. Our mission statement: ... Employ those who have the most difficulty in getting and holding jobs. ... Teach the work ethic through real work experience. ... Act as a transition step toward gaining and maintaining outside employment. ... Help those who are both able & unable to move on to reach their highest level of achievement. The people we employ: ... High level disabled such as head trauma, mental health, epileptics, hearing impaired, exoffenders, people coming out of abuse programs and the homeless. Work is the engine that drives our program: ... Examples are: Assembling specialty cartons, assembling rototillers with air tools, labeling, collating, preparing sample mailings, hot gluing& shrink wrapping. Volunteers work side by side with our employees helping them to get the job done, helping with socialization and helping us get work projects. We also count on their financial support. Surrey Services of the Main Line WPC Liaison: Carolyn Gilliland 610.644.8174 This non-profit partner with centers in Berwyn and Broomall serves nearly 3,000 persons annually to enable them to continue living in their home. Services include transportation, in-home meals and assistance, and senior citizen activities. Lunch is offered at the center each day. Wayne Presbyterian Church members serve on the board of directors and volunteer assistance with activities. Wayne Senior Center WPC Liaison: Weezie Baker 610.688.5793 The WSC provides services and activities to Wayne area seniors, and Wayne Presbyterian Church members have and are active on the board of directors. They serve more than 1,000 senior citizen patrons annually by providing programs in health information and screening, fitness classes, cultural experiences at the center and excursions, computer education, tax preparation assistance and more. A hot lunch is served week days, and low-cost transportation is available. Education Eastern University / Palmer Seminary (www.eastern.edu) - We provide scholarships for non-traditional students through the Eastern School of Christian Ministry and the Priscilla Institute. ESCM offers certificate and diploma programs. PI is designed especially for Christian women in church and organization leadership by assisting them in realizing their highest level of leadership potential. PI makes it possible for women to receive certificates and achieve a BA degree in Organizational Mgmt from Eastern Univ. Warren Wilson College (www.warren-wilson.edu) - Johnson Smith University (www.jcsu.edu) - This is a Presbyterian African-American University in Charlotte, NC with 1500 students enrolled in the bachelor's degree program. Princeton Theological Seminary (www.ptsem.edu) - Many Wayne Presbyterian Church pastors are graduates of this Presbyterian seminary in New Jersey. We provide a scholarship in the names of John and Susan Galloway. New and Collaborative Initiatives To increase efficiency of Wayne Presbyterian Church mission outreach through partnering or collaboration with new and / or existing organizations that serve others in need. WPC Liaison: Mary Alice Clear - 610.687.5317 Broad Street Ministry (www.broadstreetministry.org) - A new faith community along the Avenue of the Arts (across the street from the Kimmel Center) where artists and people of the surrounding neighborhoods come together for worship and fellowship in the historic Chamber-Wylie Presbyterian Church building. Wayne Presbyterian Church members support BSM's soup kitchen, clothes closet, Breaking Bread Lunch Program, Christmas Feast, renovations, Youth Mission Programs, and community outreach programs. BuildABridge International (www.buildabridge.org) - This partner is an arts education non-profit whose mission is to transform communities and to bring hope and healing through artistic expression to vulnerable children and families in Philadelphia shelters and tough places in life worldwide. Wayne Art Center (www.wayneart.org) - Wayne Art Center sponsors summer art programs for the children living in the nearby public housing complex. Wayne Presbyterian Church hosted an art exhibit at the church at the end for the children to display their works. CITYLIGHTS MINISTRY PARTNERS Cornerstone Christian Academy WPC Liaison: Pat Leidy - 610.964.9667 Founded by Dr. Tony Campolo, this Christian day school provides K-8 education to at-risk children from Southwest Philadelphia. Wayne Presbyterian Church has supported this school through donations of the time and talent of volunteers in all areas, as well as other resources, since its start 20 years ago and has seen it grow from 30 students to more than 200 with 100% graduating from high school in 2008. Health Annex at Myers WPC Liaison: Pat Leidy - 610.964.9667 This partner is part of the Family Practice and Counseling Network, providing a full range of community medical services, including mental and behavioral health services. Wayne Presbyterian Church has provided home heating oil assistance through its Gift Alternatives Program, as well as resources for dental equipment and pre-natal and children's health services. Mitchell Elementary School WPC Liaisons: Peggy Van Antwerp - 610.520.2935 and Amanda Clark - 484.320.8717 This public school is situated in the heart of the Kingsessing community, serves local students in grades K through 5. Mitchell is an active site for reading tutors, the Story-Time Readers, Saturday of Service, and construction volunteers from Wayne Presbyterian Church. Myers Tots Program WPC Liaison: Jan Eberlein Located in the F.J. Myers Recreation Center in Kingsessing, this program prepares tots for school and community by teaching self-help skills and providing play with other children. They are a resource of solutions for children and their families with difficult circumstances. Teachers also provide information on a wide range of resources for parents and families. Neighborhood United Against Drugs Since 1988, this grass-roots community organization combats drug abuse, teen pregnancy, HIV transmission, and violence among at-risk youth in Southwest Philadelphia. They sponsor activities that equip teens with knowledge and skills to help enable them to make a positive impact on their community. New Spirit Community Presbyterian Church WPC Liaison: Pat Leidy - 610.964.9667 New Spirit is situated in the heart of the Kingsessing community. They have worship, fellowship, and educational programs including Sunday school, Campfire Kids, and a food and clothing closet supported by Wayne Presbyterian Church through regular grocery bag donations and clothing collections. Wayne Presbyterian Church has coordinated a large gift donation and transportation program between Kingsessing and Plymouth Meeting for Southwest children to meet a bus destined to Kirkwood Camp each summer. Sherwood Christian Outreach Center - Soup Kitchen & Day Care WPC Liaison: Susan Aggarwal - 610.408.8157 The Center offers day care for infants through 5-yr-olds, summer day camp, and a soup kitchen. Wayne Presbyterian Church members assist with the hunger ministry that serves hot lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Southwest Community Development Corporation WPC Liaison: Sally Hudson - 610.687.4019 SWCDC seeks to improve the quality of life in Southwest Philadelphia through economic development and support services to the community. Partnerships with members of the community, churches, government agencies, private non-profit agencies, and businesses of all kinds help build neighborhood pride, enable residents to acquire and maintain homes, promote jobs creation, and stimulate the economic development of the area. Wayne Presbyterian Church members serve in an advisory capacity as well as provide connections to other resources to assist SWCDC. Southwest Globe Times WPC Liaison: Ted Behr (publisher) A community newspaper reporting the good news of the Southwest Philadelphia community. 10,000 papers are distributed twice monthly. Southwest Community Enrichment Center WPC Liaisons: Bev Park - 610.917.3453 Founded in 1969 by local residents and clergy, the SWCEC is a non-profit community-based human services organization that provides a broad range of services to the Kingsessing section, including a seniors club, Bible study, and home visitation program, community arts center, teen computer training, and an emergency food cupboard. GLOBAL MINISTRY PARTNERS International Justice Mission WPC Liaison: Andrea Crawford - 610.964.0615 and Carol Temescu - 610.254.9551 IJM is a human-rights agency dedicated to rescuing victims of violence, sexual exploitation, human slavery, and oppression. Its founder, Gary Haugen has authored several books on IJM and preached from the Wayne Presbyterian Church pulpit. In addition to financial support, Wayne Presbyterian Church members provide prayer support here in Wayne, and at prayer rally events in Washington. Opportunity International Network WPC Liaison: Andrea Crawford - 610.964.0615 Opportunity International-U.S. strives to reach the world's poorest people through its micro-enterprise development programs. Recognizing that the large majority of the world's poorest people are women and that they contribute decisively to the well-being of their families, Opportunity makes it a priority to support programs that serve the particular needs of women. Their commitment is motivated by Jesus Christ's call to serve the poor. AIDS Crisis Overseas - PC(USA) WPC Liaison: Jo Williamson - 215.620.7106 Church and Community projects, including prevention, education, home-based care, spiritual & emotional care for those living with HIV/AIDS throughout Africa. Care with Love Farm, Egypt WPC Liaisons: Nowal Youssef and Andrea Crawford - 610.964-0615 A halfway house for children with cancer, this ministry is situated on a farm outside Cairo where children are taken care of between treatments in order to boost their immune systems through good nutrition. Their mothers receive training in subsistence farming so they can provide food for their families. Evangelical Theological Seminary of Cairo WPC Liaisons: Nowal Youssef - 610.329.6111 and Andrea Crawford - 610.964.0615 The Evangelical Theological Seminary of Cairo was founded to train pastors and other leaders for service in the Evangelical (Presbyterian) Synod of the Nile. To date they have more than 180 students enrolled. This is an increase of 30 students since 2007. Most of the students are Egyptians, but many other nationalities are represented. A sizeable group of students comes from the Sudan to prepare for pastoral ministry or for teaching religion in secondary schools. Emmanuel Hospital Association WPC Liaison: Andrea Crawford - 610.964-0615 and Bill & Dorcas Thompson - 484.380.2241 EHA is the largest private healthcare network serving mainly the poor of northern India in the name of Jesus Christ. Wayne Presbyterian Church helped to build an operating theater for one of their 19 hospitals in a district populated by the impoverished "untouchables" caste. Seafarers Missions Contact: Rev. James Von Dreele (www.missiontochineseseamen.org) Mission to Chinese Seamen WPC Liaison: Jo Williamson - 215.620.7106 The Church Institute serves the human needs of seafarers while staying in ports along the Delaware River in PA & NJ. Christian worship is held weekly at the Institute. The mission to Chinese seafarers makes Christ's Word known to Chinese seafarers while they are docked in Philadelphia. It was founded by the family of Dr. John Hill of Wayne Presbyterian Church. Presbyterian Education Board - Pakistan WPC Liaison: Andrea Crawford - 610.964.0615 and Bill & Dorcas Thompson - 484.380.2241 The Presbyterian Education Board is an autonomous Board under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan and is supported by the Presbyterian Church (USA) and other churches and organizations worldwide. Its purpose is to provide high quality education fully informed by and rising out of its Christian values and roots. The scope of the Board extends to primary and secondary schools, higher education and vocational, professional and technical training for children regardless of race or creed; to hostels for Christian children. Wayne Presbyterian Church has supported the past construction of a new English-speaking medium-level (middle) school called Kinnaird Academy. Young Adult Volunteer Program WPC Liaison: Andrea Crawford - 610.964.0615 This program places young adults in year-long volunteer service at U.S. and international mission sites. Wayne Presbyterian Church's most recent YAV was Andrew Greenhow in 2007 who served in New Orleans in the aftermath of the devastation by Hurricane Katrina. Wayne Presbyterian Church provided subsistence support for Andrew during the year. SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY PARTNERS Bread For the World WPC Liaison: George Aman - 610.688.1113 Bread for the World is a collective Christian voice urging our nation's decision makers to end hunger at home and abroad. Their partners represent a broad spectrum of church organizations and faith communities-Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox. Working with Bread for the World will encourage Wayne Presbyterian Church members to address the root cases of hunger by changing policies, programs and conditions that allow hunger and poverty. Help add our Christian voices to theirs to spread the Kingdom of God. Good Schools PA WPC Liaison: George Aman - 610.688.1113 Good Schools Pennsylvania is a statewide network of citizens who are informed and mobilized in support of educational justice in public education. They promote the fundamental right of all children to a high quality education. They believe that we can improve our schools when we join together in calling for adequate funds that are equitably distributed, proven educational practices to meet a standard of excellence, and effective accountability measures. Help add our Christian voices to preserve and advance the financial achievements of 2008 that Wayne Presbyterian Church helped bring about. Environmental Stewardship WPC Liaisons: Kathy Holden - 610.687.4561 and Pamela Jensen - 610.688.6717 This is an embryonic initiative within Wayne Presbyterian Church that seeks to build upon existing environmental outreach efforts by other groups within Wayne Presbyterian Church such as the Adopt A Road project, the paper conservation program adopted by the Communications and Technology Committee, and energy conservation measure by the Administration Committee. Environmental Justice Ministries, a part of the Compassion, Peace and Justice mission area of the General Assembly Council, bases its work on the 1990 General Assembly policy, "Restoring Creation for Ecology and Justice." Staffing for this office was restored by the 2008 General Assembly after being eliminated in 2006. Help Wayne Presbyterian Church to find sustainable examples of environmental stewardship in our church life and our mission outreach. CONSTRUCTION MINISTRY PARTNERS Hammers with Heart WPC Liaison: Jim Rush - 610.964.1875; co-chair Kevin Blackney - 215.829.0922 This is the name of the group of Wayne Presbyterian Church members (and others) who perform mission construction outreach for or with our existing mission partners, potential mission partners, and the Wayne Presbyterian Church property in cooperation with the Administration Committee. Recent accomplishments include construction of a library addition at Cornerstone Christian Academy, kitchen refurbishment at Sherwood Soup Kitchen, wall construction at the Philadelphia Montessori Charter School, home frame construction for shipping to Habitat for Humanity of Philadelphia, and training Wayne Presbyterian Church youth in preparation of home repair service on the Mission Trip to Appalachia this summer. Good Works WPC Liaison: Jim Rush - 610.964.1875 Good works is a Christian home repair ministry operating in the Coatesville and West Chester region. In 2004, Wayne Presbyterian Church became a "Good Neighbor" church. We renovated a home in West Chester, and that homeowner worked with us to repair the home of an elderly neighbor. Since then, Wayne Presbyterian Church members and others have worked on several homes in West Chester. Two are presently in progress. Habitat for Humanity WPC Liaison: Jim Rush - 610.964.1875 Through Hammers with heart we have worked with Habitat on projects throughout Philadelphia. In years past, Wayne Presbyterian Church joined with Presbyterian Churches in Berwyn and Paoli to rehabilitate an entire house in North Philadelphia. Rebuilding Together Philadelphia WPC Liaison: Kevin Blackney - 215.829.0922 A new partnership involving home repair projects centered in northeast Philadelphia, primarily for low-income, elderly and/or disabled homeowners. Hammers with Heart has just completed repairs on two homes in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. Cornerstone Christian Academy Wayne Presbyterian Church has supported Cornerstone since its founding in 1988. Most recently, Hammers with Heart completed a 480 sq.ft. addition to the school's library. Members of Hammers with Heart also serve on the school's Facilities Committee and work with the school to plan future improvements. Other Schools. From time to time, Hammers with Heart provides construction services to Clarke School (Roberts Road, Bryn Mawr), Mitchell Elementary School (Kingsessing and 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143) and Shaw Middle School (5400 Warrington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143). MISSION ADMINISTRATION Connectional Church Support WPC Liaison: Kelli Maravalli - 610.688.8700, x234 General Assembly Council (www.pcusa.org) - This is the mission arm of PC(USA) and we donate funds designated for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Synod of the Trinity (www.presbyphl.org) - This Synod represents presbyteries in Pennsylvania, and we donate funds designated for mission use. Presbytery of Philadelphia (www.presbyphl.org) - As members of this presbytery, Wayne Presbyterian Church mission funds support its ongoing mission ministries: John Gloucester House (www.jghouse.org) - The John Gloucester House mission is to empower economically disadvantaged young people in the Point Breeze community and beyond by enhancing their educational capability, while ensuring their safety and welfare. The John Gloucester House (JGH) offers community programs throughout the year. Their goal is to create and share in Reverend Martin Luther King's vision of the "beloved community". Working with community partners, JGH is embarking on a renewed vision to improve the educational capabilities of the Point Breeze community's children. Chester Eastside Ministries (www.chestereastside.org) - Chester Eastside Ministries' Mission is to bring urban and suburban people together in worship and service. Their goal is to render services to those individuals in need of food, clothing, spiritual guidance, and educational and recreational opportunities so they may meet the challenges of life. It is also their aim to convey respect for human dignity and to offer people the opportunity to realize their potential by cultivating their inner strengths, so that they may, in turn, help others to expand their horizons. Kirkwood Camp and Conference Center (www.kirkwoodcamp.org) - The Philadelphia Presbytery owns 280 acres of woodlands, meadows and foothills straddling Big Pocono Creek near Stroudsburg, PA which makes a delightful locale for week-long Christian camping for elementary, junior high and senior ages. Christian camps, such as Kirkwood, teach the value of God's creation while working and playing together with people from different backgrounds. More seminarians indicate Christian camping as the most significant influence on their decision to pursue ministry than all other categories. Wayne Presbyterian Church members have children who attend Kirkwood, and have been past members of the board of directors. Church and Evangelism WPC Liaison: Kelli Maravalli - 610.688.8700, x234 In the past Wayne Presbyterian Church has supported new church development and evangelistic outreach in the presbytery and the region. Broad Street Ministry is an ongoing outreach partner. In 2009, the Mission Administration subcommittee is looking to identify an additional partner to support in this area. Publications WPC Liaison: Mary Alice Hamilton - 610.647.0780 Mission Outreach publicity and news is regularly published through the Sunday Bulletin, the Wayne Presbyterian Church newsletter, the Wayne Presbyterian Church website (www.waynepres.org), and the Mission Display Cabinets in the Connector and Davidson Hall corridor. Special publications, including this program booklet, are also implemented by this subcommittee. Future Initiatives WPC Liaison: Kelli Maravalli - 610.688.8700, x234 During the year, Wayne Presbyterian Church typically learns of, or is asked for, financial support by persons from groups or organizations serving the needy and disadvantaged. A small portion of the budget is reserved to be able to respond to these requests as they arise. Administration Expense WPC Liaison: Kelli Maravalli - 610.688.8700, x234 These monies cover miscellaneous materials and other direct costs to support outreach efforts such as hospitality and honorariums for guest speakers, and retreats or off-site meetings.
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