We are in a very active weather season in the United States; our new blog post provides a summary of some recent responses and donation information. #disaster #severeweather #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance
This week is National Hurricane Preparedness week! Did you know that Atlantic hurricane season is coming up from June through November? Make sure you’re prepared by following these simple steps! #hurricane #disasterpreparedness #nationalhurricanepreparednessweek #emergencyplanning #hurricaneseason #emergencykit #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Last week marked 10 years since the start of the Flint water crisis. On the blog, we shared a reflection from Lisa Horne, Director of Community Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Flint. Link in bio. #flint #pcusa #water #presbyterian #fpcflint #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Don’t forget that today is the deadline to apply for the PDA National Response Team! Are you still discerning a call to volunteer service, but aren’t able to submit your application today? We will be welcoming another discernment class in 2025! So keep praying and discerning how God may be calling you to work in disaster ministry. Please pray for our discernment leadership team and all of the current applicants as we discern God’s call to service together 💙 #volunteer #pcusa #pdavolunteers #disastervolunteer #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterian #serve #pdanrt #pdanationalresponseteam
Volunteer Spotlight: FPC San Rafael is all smiles after a busy week building a ramp with work partners True North in Oroville, CA. This group comes back year after year to serve in Oroville and their PDA Hosts couldn’t be more grateful. Thanks FPC San Rafiel for all your hard work! #pdavolunteers #blueshirts #pcusa #fpcsanrafael #presbyteriandisasterassistance #blueshirtministry #nationalvolunteerweek #nationalvolunteermonth
After disaster, many folks ask us how they can help. Our response? Give. Act. Pray. Give money to PDA’s Designated Disaster Funds or to other trusted organizations. Act when invited by the community to offer volunteer assistance with cleanup and rebuilding efforts. Pray without ceasing for those who have been displaced, emergency services and rescue efforts, access to resources for those in need, and that God’s presence may be felt tangibly by all involved in recovery efforts. #giveactpray #pda #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disasterresponse
Did you miss the NRT information session? No worries, you can still get the information. Email [email protected] to request access to the recording. Don’t forget that applications for the NRT are due May 1st. Be sure to complete the online application (link in bio) and submit 3 references to be considered for this year’s discernment class. #volunteer #pdanrt #presbyteriandisasterassistance #pcusa #nationalresponseteam #disastervolunteers
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has been in communication with partners in Taiwan in addition to Presbyterian World Mission regional staff to discuss current needs and resources to support a response to the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan. We give thanks that Taiwan invested in resilient infrastructure; without it, the damage of this earthquake would have been much more extensive. We join our siblings in the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan in mourning the lives lost and praying for those who are injured. At this time, the needs are still being assessed to see how we can best assist. We will update you as giving opportunities arise. #taiwan #earthquake #prayer request #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterianchurchusa #prayer
This year, we celebrate the 75th anniversary of One Great Hour of Sharing! We give thanks for generations of Presbyterians who have contributed to @special_offerings and supported the many ministries of @pcusa. May this year’s offering continue to promote compassion, peace, justice, and solidarity in God’s world. #onegreathourofsharing #pcusa #specialofferings #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterianchurchusa #committeeontheselfdevelopmentofpeople #presbyterianhungerprogram #easter #selfdevelopmentofpeople #reparingthebreach #2024
Host Site Spotlight: Aguada, PR Primera Iglesia Presbiteriana en Aguada (FPC Aguada) was one of three PDA Host Sites in Puerto Rico prior to the pandemic. After Hurricane Fiona hit the west coast of Puerto Rico, Casita Ebenezer was reopened to host PDA volunteers. Want to learn more? Check out the link in bio or you can email [email protected] or [email protected]. #pdavolunteers #specialofferings #hurricanefiona #pcusa #aguada #puertorico #PrimeraIglesiaPresbiteriana #disaster recovery #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disastervolunteer #pdahostsite #pda
Check out these pictures from Pastor Ken who is currently in the Dominican Republic on a PDA (Presbyterian Disaster Assistance) mission trip. Photo 1 - Batay Gonzalo, a community of Haitian farm workers who have no legal status, either in the Dominican Republic or Haiti. They may be stateless but they have citizenship in the Kingdom of God! PDA is helping to rebuild their community after a flood. Photo 2 - Leaders of Social Services of Dominican Churches who do tremendous work in food security, human rights, disaster response, and migration. Much of their work is with Haitian migrants. #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Host Site Spotlight: Hope Village at Neuse Forrest Presbyterian Church in New Bern, NC In 2020, Neuse Forrest Presbyterian Church offered their education building to host volunteer work groups coming to help with rebuilding after Hurricane Florence. New Hope Volunteer Village can house up to 60 volunteers in their 9 bunk rooms. You won’t want to miss the 12” Tempur-Pedic Mattress! They also have laundry facilities, two full kitchens, 9 showers, a lounge to relax in, and wifi throughout the facility! To schedule a work trip with PDA, contact [email protected]! #ccdra #presbyteryofnewhope #pcusa #pdavolunteers #disasterresponse #volunteer #service #reconstruction #cravencounty #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance enables congregations and mission partners of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) to witness to the healing love of Christ through caring for communities adversely affected by crisis and catastrophic event. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. The core budget, including staff and administrative costs, is funded through the One Great Hour of Sharing @special_offerings, and its program work is additionally funded through designated gifts. #PDA #pcusa #pdavolunteers #OGHS #disastermanagement #presbyterian #disasterrecovery #outofchaoshope #presbyteriandisasterassistance
NRT Applications are due May 1,2024! PDA is accepting applications to serve on the National Response Team. The NRT is a group of committed and compassionate individuals who represent PDA and @pcusa in the field after disaster. Want to learn more about the NRT? Visit the link in bio (PCUSA.org/NRT) for more info! #pdavolunteers #nrt #presbyteriandisasterassistance #pdanrt #PDANationalResponseTeam #volunteers #blueshirt #outofchaoshope #volunteering #blueshirts
Host Site Spotlight: Pines Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX @pineshouston In August of 2017, Houston, Texas was inundated with over 25 inches of rain within a 36-hour period due to Hurricane Harvey. Entire communities were under water, necessitating mass evacuations of homes and neighborhoods. Homes, businesses, vehicles, and roads along with personal belongings were destroyed. 31 families at Pines Presbyterian Church were displaced. In response, Pines became a shelter for various teams who came to Houston to assist in the aftermath of Harvey. Ever since they’ve been hosting volunteer work teams to assist in the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts. Believe it or not, there are still folks who haven’t returned to their homes since the storm! Pines is looking for work teams to come alongside The Restoration Team (TRT) to assist in the reconstruction process. Want to stay at Pines to help out with local recovery efforts? Contact [email protected] or [email protected] or check out the link in our bio! #hostsitespotlight #pdavolunteers #pinespc #hurricaneharvey #pcusa #volunteers #hurricanerecovery #disasterresponse #TRT #missiontrip #volunteerservice #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Marshall County Long Term Recovery Group is still looking for skilled as well as unskilled labor. You don't have to commit to weeks of volunteering. Even if it's just for a day, please consider volunteering to help your friends and neighbors in Marshall County that survived the December 10, 2021 tornados. Survivors still need your help to recover. 🧡 Upcoming projects will require framing skills on several jobs - sawing, measuring, cutting lumber and general help holding and moving lumber. Other jobs will require use of weed eaters, pulling weeds, cutting saplings and moving debris. Go to: IOCC.org/volunteer to register For more information, contact Krista Hamann at: [email protected] Or call 667-331-9812 #dogoodwork #marshallcountysurvivors #mcltrg #marshallcountylongtermrecov erygroup #friendsandneighbors #bettertogether #marshallcounty #volunteer #iocc #internatio nalorthadoxchristiancharities #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Work Partner Appreciation Post! @techospamigente.pr Techos Pa’ Mi Gente is one of PDA’s work partners in Puerto Rico. Since the 2017 hurricane season, TPMG has worked hard over the last 5 years to build wooden roofs that will better stand up to future hurricane seasons. Nationally recognized by Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (@NVOAD), Techos Pa’ Mi Gente has recieved awards for their diligent recovery work. TPMG works hard to provide hope and improve the quality of life through installing wooden roofs throughout Puerto Rico. PDA is so grateful for Techos Pa' Mi Gente and looks forward to many more years of partnership! To get on the schedule, contact the PDA Call Center ([email protected])! 📸: Techos Pa' Mi Gente/Naysha Tapia #pdavolunteers #voluntários #techospamigente #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance #TMPGCorp #NosMueveElAmor #hurricanemaria #hurricaneirma #hurricanefiona #rebuilding #volunteerwork #outofchaoshope #VOAD #PRVOAD #pdahostsite #Reconstrucción #Comunidad #blueshirts #VoluntariosEnAccion
Host Site Spotlight: Buckingham Presbyterian Church in Ft. Myles, FL In September of 2022, Hurricane Ian slammed into the southwestern coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. After serving as a PDA Volunteer Host Site prior to the pandemic, the congregation of Buckingham Presbyterian Church was eager to host volunteer work teams once again. With year-round sunshine, there’s never a bad time to serve in Ft. Myers. Your volunteer group will have the chance to partner with the United Methodist Conference of Florida (@flumcdisasterrecovery) to rebuild homes damaged during Hurricane Ian. Want to serve at Buckingham? Contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information! #umcfl #pdavolunteers #pcusa #volunteers #hurricaneian #buckinghampresbyterianchurch #reconstruction #presbyteriandisasterassistance #flumcdisasterrecovery
Sure enjoyed the conversation this week at the #bryantneighborhoodcenter with presbytery leaders talking about Presbyterian Disaster Assistance partnerships in Puerto Rico #presbyteriandisasterassistance
We are absolutely blown away by your participation in Blue Shirt Sunday this year! Thank you, thank you, thank you for supporting our ministry and One Great Hour of Sharing! Here are a few highlights! Pictured: 1. FPC Bordentown, NJ 2. Iglesia Presbyteriana en Monteflores 3. Trinity Presbyterian in St. Petersburg, FL 4. FPC Michigan City, IN 5. FPC Howard County working with churches in Boca Costa Presbytery in Guatemala 6. Iglesia Presbyteriana Vida Nueva in Chicago, IL 7. Heritage Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, NE 8. FPC Pottstown, PA 9. Faith Presbyterian Church in Huntsville, AL 10. Iglesia Presbyteriana Juan Calvino en Quebradillas #blueshirtSunday #pcusa #specialofferings #onegreathourofsharing #blueshirts #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterian #sdop #php #selfdevelopmentofpeople #presbyterianhungerprogram #oghs #worship #Sunday
Calling all volunteer work teams! We need your help! PDA currently has ten host sites throughout the U.S. and all are accepting reservations for this year. There’s no better time than the present to begin planning a volunteer work trip! Visit us online and check out the planning guide to start brainstorming for your trip. We can’t wait to get you on the schedule soon! #pdavolunteers #blueshirts #volunteer #worktrip #missiontrip #serve #disasterrecovery #presbyteriandisasterassistance #pcusa #service #presbyterianmissionagency #pdacares #volunteers #giveactpray #pda
February 14-March 31, 2024 Join with Presbyterians worldwide in sharing God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief from natural disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor and oppressed. This Lenten season, please give generously to One Great Hour of Sharing by filling Gracie, the Fish Bank. #oldpresbyterianmeetinghouse #presbyterianchurch #oghs #presbyteriandisasterassistance #fishbank #graciethefishbank
We're looking for skilled as well as unskilled labor. Even if it's just for a day, please consider volunteering to help your friends and neighbors in Marshall County that survived the December 10, 2021 tornados. Survivors still need your help to recover. 🧡 Upcoming projects will require framing skills on several jobs - sawing, measuring, cutting lumber and general help holding and moving lumber. Other jobs will require use of weed eaters, pulling weeds, cutting saplings and moving debris. Go to: IOCC.org/volunteer to register For more information, contact Krista Hamann at: [email protected] Or call 667-331-9812 #dogoodwork #marshallcountysurvivors #mcltrg #marshallcountylongtermrecov erygroup #friendsandneighbors #bettertogether #marshallcounty #volunteer #iocc #internatio nalorthadoxchristiancharities #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Friendly reminder: you do NOT have to have a PDA t-shirt to participate in Blue Shirt Sunday! We encourage everyone to wear blue to church THIS Sunday to kickoff One Great Hour of Sharing Season! Show us your sea of blue—email photos of your congregation to [email protected] Want to earn a PDA t-shirt to wear next year? Visit our website for volunteer opportunities: https://pda.pcusa.org/page/work-teams-locations/ Thank you to Grace Presbyterian Church in Lodi, CA and First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, FL for sharing your photos of previous Blue Shirt Sundays! #blurshirtSunday #OGHS #PCUSA #PDA #outofchaos #hope #disasterrecovery #blueshirts #presbyteriandisasterassistance #onegreathourofsharing #PHP #SDOP #volunteer #missionyeip #PDAVolunteers
Make plans to wear blue this Sunday, February 18, and stay to take a picture together as a congregation celebrating and supporting the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. #FPCMilledgeville #BlueOut2024 #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #OneGreatHourOfSharing
This morning, PDA staff led chapel worship for @pcusa national staff in honor of Ash Wednesday and Blue Shirt Sunday. Worship featured hymns, prayers, poems, and photos from a recent solidarity visit to Maui. As you celebrate Ash Wednesday, we invite you to take with you the words from the poem used as the benediction: From The Ashes We Rise Inspired by the 2012 Waldo Canyon and 2013 Black Forest fires in Colorado Springs, Colorado. “A Spark, a flare, A fire rises in the air. The heat. the smoke, Our eyes water and We choke. The flames spread, And Our houses, Our memories, Burn, burn to the ground. Trees dead, Our home wreathed in flame. Burns till there is naught but ash. We cry and cry, And curse Our gods. Our tears put out the flames. When all is quiet, And stillness takes hold, A new fire is kindled. A fire of grace, And of love. A fire We all share. And from the ashes We rise. To rebuild Our memories and Our home, A fire inside ignites. From the ashes We rise. To not search for hope for Ourselves, But create it for all those We love and cherish. From destruction, We find mercy. From despair, We find strength. From grief, We build happiness From guilt, We build love. From all that was lost, We Find all there is to gain. From the ashes of the flames, From the ashes of the fear, From the ashes of the past, From the ashes We rise.” Don’t forget to wear your blue shirts on Sunday! Be sure to tag us or send pictures to [email protected]! #AshWednesday #BlueShirtSunday #ValentinesDay #worship #PCUSA #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #ashestoashes #dusttodust #todustyouwillreturn #chapel #doublepost #ashes #Mauiwildfires #rebuilding #lent #disasterrecovery #outofchaoshope
When tornadoes hit Mississippi in March of 2023, Leland Presbyterian Church (@lelandpreschurch) was eager to help their neighbors in Rolling Fork. They quickly opened as a PDA Host Site and are excited to welcome volunteers throughout 2024 to work with UMCOR (@umcor) and Rebuild Rolling Fork. While you’re in town, be sure to drop by the @kermitthefrog Museum since Leland is Kermit’s hometown! For more information, [email protected] or [email protected]. #Windward #LelandPresbyterianChurch #PCUSA #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #PDAVolunteers #MississippiTornadoes #DeltaForce #MississippiDelta #RebuildRollingFork
Want to take a trip with PDA, but you don’t know where to start? Check out our Work Trip Planning Guide! From picking a site and planning travel arrangements to where to find devotional resources, this resource will help you develop the tools to lead a PDA volunteer work trip. Questions? Contact the PDA Call Center (866-732-6121 or [email protected]). #PDAVolunteers #PCUSA #disasterresponse #disasterrecovery #hostingministry #blueshirts #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disaster #pdacares #VOAD
Please consider volunteering to help your friends and neighbors! Marshall County tornado survivors need your help to recover. 🧡 [email protected] #dogoodwork #marshallcountysurvivors #mcltrg #marshallcountylongtermrecoverygroup #friendsandneighbors #bettertogether #marshallcounty #volunteer #iocc #internationalorthadoxchristiancharities #presbyteriandisasterassistance
https://www.thelakenews.com/articles/presbyterian-donate-225000-for-tornado-relief/ Marshall County Long Term Recovery Group, IOCC, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and other partners are still working hard to get disaster survivors recovered. PDA has donated $225,000 in recovery assistance to the recovery of Marshall County survivors. Check out the details in the link above from Lake News! 🧡 #marshallcountysurvivors #marshallcounty #iocc #internationalorthadoxchristiancharities #pda #presbyteriandisasterassistance #lakenews #mcltrg
Earlier this month, the Tres Rios Presbytery Youth Conference gathered for a time of worship, recreation, and mission! Their mission projects were designed with the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery (SPDR) in mind. Thank you to the youth and sponsors of Tres Rios for assembling 100 school supply kits 📚 for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and 50 hygiene/snack kits 🛍 for our friends on the border, and for writing cards of care and concern for the 7 churches across our Synod who are still recovering from storm damages from last year ❤️. Presbytery of Tres Rios, we are grateful for your partnership! #pcusa #synodofthesun #presbyteriandisasterassistance #tresriospresbytery #synoddisasterpartnership #youthmission
Help us bring hope – and humanity – to those who are suffering in Israel and Palestine, those who are being crushed by medical debt in this country, and those in our area who are struggling to provide Christmas gifts for their children. Our Advent Mission Campaign – "Emmanuel’s Heart: Humanity in Action" – focuses on three nonprofit organizations: RIP Medical Debt has eliminated nearly $10.4 billion in medical debt for more than 7 million families since it was founded in 2014 by two debt collection executives who wanted to make a difference. But there’s still a long way to go. Every day, 1 in 2 Americans choose between paying medical bills and covering basic needs. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is working with partners on the ground to provide humanitarian assistance in Israel and Palestine, including medical supplies, shelter, WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), food and non-food items, mental health and psychosocial support, and more. Social Service Association (SSA) of Ridgewood and Vicinity, a food security organization, distributes gift cards, toys and other holiday items to families with school-aged children who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford presents. Our goal is to raise $45,000 by Christmas Eve – $20,000 for RIP Medical Debt, $20,000 for PDA and $5,000 for SSA. Please click link in bio to make a tax-deductible donation. (Choose 2023 Advent Mission Campaign from the dropdown menu.) Thank you for your support! #givingtuesday #advent #ripmedicaldebt #medicaldebt #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disasterrelief #israelinstagram #IsraelPalestineConflict
We've got experts in church and event safety coming next Saturday, Nov. 11th. Local churches and organizations are welcome to send one or two people for instruction and training. Lunch provided. cpcwaco.org/events to register for FREE. #churchsafety #ALICEtraining #childrensministrysafety #groupsafety #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #GracePresbytery
We’re still collecting donations for #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance through September 24!
Thank you to everyone who supported the special offering for our siblings in Lahaina, Hawai'i during our worship on Sunday, 3 September 2023. We have so far raised $3843 to go to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and more is still coming into the church. For your love of distant neighbors and care for God's children... Mahalo! #ministrymatters #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Today, our prayers raise to God for our southern neighbors in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina as they will suffer the effects of Hurricane Idalia. While we know precautions have been enacted and evacuations have been heeded by most, we offer our thoughts for all who will return to their homes to rebuild life and community in the coming days. If you would like to give to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance's Hurricane Relief efforts, go to bit.ly/DR000194. Thank you for your care to our siblings, known and unknown. #ministrymatters #pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance
#presbyteriandisasterassistance has been in touch with a pastor on O'ahu and the Presbytery of the Pacific to discuss ways PDA can support those impacted by the devastating fires. Donations to relief efforts can be made at the pda.pcusa.org website, designated to DR000165. Photo: The Washington Post
The heat and humidity were a force for our Youth Mission crew yesterday. A few critical breaks kept them going all day at their jobs. Today they are already up and on the way to the site so they can get a n a full day of work AND go hiking. #christianappalachianproject #presbyteriandisasterassistance #fpcmqtyouth #presbyterianmission #pcusa
Today our Youth Mission Team had to repair some damaged areas before they could finish hanging the new siding so they've had some good carpentry experiences and learning lessons. The extra work means they may not see the siding completed before they must leave, but our dedicated team is putting forth a valiant effort. They also were able to meet the owner of the house who is very thankful for their service and energy. #christianappalachianproject #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterianmission #fpcmqtyouth #pcusa
Our 2023 Youth Mission headed out this morning with a blessing of rain! They will travel to Kentucky and meet up with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to tackle flood damage, and put their carpentry skills to work. They'll find out more about their assignment once they arrive. Tune in all week as we update their progress and share their adventures! Youth Mission Prayer: God, you give us direction and guidance in all that we do. Bring us growth from our challenges, patience from our travels, and the ability to persevere. Watch over us as we give time and talents to our brothers and sisters in need. Amen. #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterianmission #fpcmqt #fpcmqtyouth #pcusa
One Great Hour of Sharing provides us a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need. In fact, this offering is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world. In this Season of Lent, we follow Jesus’ example; walking alongside the most vulnerable to partner with those who need us. Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable through three life-saving programs: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Presbyterian Hunger Program Self-Development of People Our goal as a church is $4000, so far we are at about $600. #OneGreatHourofSharing #SelfDevelopmentofPeople #PresbyterianHungerProgram #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #Community #Giving #PCUSA #northvalenj #norwoodnj #closternj #rockleighnj #nyackny #piermontny #palisadesny #sparkillny #snedenslanding #tappanny #alpinenj #orangetown #oldtappannj #explorerockland
Please give generously, as you are able, on Easter morning, to the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering. For over 70 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. Memorial Presbyterian Church will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing offering on Easter Sunday. #specialoffering #onegreathourofsharing #eastersunday #handsandfeetofjesus #generosity #loveyourneighbor #servethoseinneed #presbyteriandisasterassistance #presbyterianhungerprogram #memorialpresbyterian #memorialpresbyterianstaugustine #staugustine #give
We're sending money to PDA to help with recovery after the devastating storms in Mississippi. Give online or by check, marking the funds for PDA. #presbyteriandisasterassistance #MWPCserve
One Great Hour of sharing supports three life-saving programs: One is the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Here is a little bit about this program: We recognize hunger as an extremely complex phenomenon with economic, political, environmental and social causes, and we work to address the “root causes” that keep people hungry and impoverished. Working in partnership in the United States and around the world, we seek to find out why people are hungry and encourage action that will help address the underlying causes. Together we approach hunger holistically, using a variety of approaches, including direct food relief combined with root cause work, sustainable development, advocacy, intentional and sustainable living, and education. #OneGreatHourofSharing #SelfDevelopmentofPeople #PresbyterianHungerProgram #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #Community #Giving #PCUSA #northvalenj #norwoodnj #closternj #rockleighnj #nyackny #piermontny #palisadesny #sparkillny #snedenslanding #tappanny #alpinenj #orangetown #oldtappannj #explorerockland
O Lord, hear our prayer. #presbyteriandisasterassistance
One Great Hour of sharing supports three life-saving programs: One is the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Here is a little bit about this program: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Focuses on the long term recovery of disaster impacted communities. Provides training and disaster preparedness for presbyteries and synods. Works collaboratively with church partners and members of the ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together) internationally, and nationally with other faith based responders. Connects partners locally and internationally with key organizations active in the response — United Nations, NVOAD (National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster), World Food Program, Red Cross, FEMA and others. #OneGreatHourofSharing #SelfDevelopmentofPeople #PresbyterianHungerProgram #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #Community #Giving #PCUSA #northvalenj #norwoodnj #closternj #rockleighnj #nyackny #piermontny #palisadesny #sparkillny #snedenslanding #tappanny #alpinenj #orangetown #oldtappannj #explorerockland
One Great Hour of sharing supports three life-saving programs: One is the Self-Development of People. Here is a little bit about this program: Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People is a ministry that affirms God’s concern for humankind. We are Presbyterians and ecumenical partners dissatisfied with poverty and oppression, united in faith and action through sharing, confronting, and enabling by participating in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people, seeking to change the structures that perpetuate poverty, oppression and injustice. #OneGreatHourofSharing #SelfDevelopmentofPeople #PresbyterianHungerProgram #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #Community #Giving #PCUSA #northvalenj #norwoodnj #closternj #rockleighnj #nyackny #piermontny #palisadesny #sparkillny #snedenslanding #tappanny #alpinenj #orangetown #oldtappannj #explorerockland
Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing helps improve the lives of the suffering and the vulnerable through three life-saving programs: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People. If we all do a little, it adds up to a lot! Our goal is $4000, so far we are at about $600. #OneGreatHourofSharing #SelfDevelopmentofPeople #PresbyterianHungerProgram #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #Community #Giving #PCUSA #northvalenj #norwoodnj #closternj #rockleighnj #nyackny #piermontny #palisadesny #sparkillny #snedenslanding #tappanny #alpinenj #orangetown #oldtappannj #explorerockland
"The scale of the disaster facing Syria and Turkey after the Feb. 6 earthquake is becoming clearer. The 7.8-magnitude quake and its aftershocks have left more than 11,000 people dead and thousands more injured; these numbers will rise as search and rescue continues. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, and roads and bridges have been severely damaged, resulting in dangerous conditions for first responders. In some places, such as Aleppo, this destruction is compounding the damage of the now 11-year war in Syria. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is providing emergency relief and short-term recovery in the impacted areas through long-standing partners in Syria, in addition to ACT Alliance members in Syria and Turkey, all of whom are already on the ground. PDA will remain active throughout the entire recovery process, accompanying our partners in the area as they determine long-term program needs and providing financial support for building and resilience." You can read an excerpt of a prayer from Rev. Edwin González-Castillo, Director of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. To donate to PDA's efforts in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake, go to the link: https://tinyurl.com/bzrdams7 #pcusa #PCUSA #turkey #syria #syriaquake #earthquake #earthquake #earthquake2023 #earthquakes #earthquakesyria #earthquaketurkey #earthquakeinturkey #prayer #prayers #prayersforhealing #donate #donatenow #donate #presbyterian #presbyteriandisasterassistance
Don't forget to join us for an informational call this Thursday, Feb 16 @ 12:00pm EASTERN. Zoom link in our bio! We are excited to announce that 1001 will be partnering with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program for a week- long Disaster Relief Trip to Puerto Rico. This trip will take place from June 4-11. We will partner with PDA to fund up to 10 leaders to stay at La Casona de Monteflores in Puerto Rico for hurricane relief work. Although hurricanes Irma and Maria hit in 2017, the recovery work continues to this day. Join us for this chance to experience the relief work happening through PDA in Puerto Rico and get to know other 1001 leaders. Leaders will pay $250 for lodging at La Casa De Monteflores (the PDA volunteer host site in San Juan Puerto Rico.) 1001 will cover costs for travel and food. #1001nwc #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disasterrelief
On February 6th, a massive 7.8-magnitude #earthquake struck Turkey and Syria. Help #FPCA support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Turkey-Syria earthquake relief efforts. 100% of your gift goes directly to relief efforts: onrealm.org/fpcaustin/give/disaster #FPCAustin #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #turkeysyriaearthquake #TurkeySyriaEarthquake #turkeysyria #outofchaoshope
A prayer for the thousands of people in Turkey and Syria impacted by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake. Avondale will be taking up a special offering this Sunday, February 12th, during worship to support relief efforts in the area. The donation link is also in our bio and stories. . #earthquaketurkey #earthquakesyria #turkeyearthquake #turkeyearthquake2023 #syriaearthquake #syriaearthquake2023 #reliefefforts #reliefeffort #charlottenc #cltnc #cltgives #cltgivesback #charlottechurches #cltchurches #cltministry #presbyteriandisasterassistance #pcusa #presbyterianmissionagency #presbyterianmission #reliefeffort #reliefefforts #romans12v13 #hospitalitytostrangers
To support the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) in providing emergency relief and short-term recovery in Syria and Turkey in the aftermath of the February 6 earthquake—and in remaining active there throughout the entire recovery process—you can give a gift online at www.bit.ly/earthquakepda . . . . . #fourthchurch #fourthchurchchicago #pcusa #alightinthecity #presbyteriandisasterassistance
In the wake of tragedy, the church responds. We ask that you join us in prayer for the many lives impacted by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Syria and Turkey. Thousands are reported dead and injured, numbers that will rise as search and rescue continues. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, and roads and bridges have been severely damaged, resulting in dangerous conditions for responders. Avondale is also partnering with the Presbyterian Mission Agency, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, as well as other churches and humanitarian efforts from around the world by taking up a special offering this Sunday, February 12 during worship to support the work of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance who are already providing emergency relief to impacted areas. Donation links in our bio and stories. Romans 12:13 states, “When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to offer hospitality to strangers.” Please consider a donation in support of all those affected by this catastrophic earthquake. Checks can be made payable to Avondale Presbyterian Church. Please write “PDA – Earthquake” in the memo line. #avondalepresbychurch #avondalepresbychurchgives #avondalepresbychurchcommunity #avondalepresbychurchworship #syriaearthquake #turkeyearthquake #syriaearthquake2023 #turkeyearthquake2023 #charlottenc #cltnc #cltgives #cltgivesback #charlottechurches #cltchurches #cltministry #presbyteriandisasterassistance #pcusa #presbyterianmissionagency #presbyterianmission #reliefeffort #reliefefforts #romans12v13 #hospitalitytostrangers
#presbyteriandisasterassistance has written a prayer for our siblings affected by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Read the full prayer and how you can support their response: http://bit.ly/3x5eDYF
UPDATE: Informational Zoom call has been postponed to February 16. We are excited to announce that 1001 will be partnering with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program for a week- long Disaster Relief Trip to Puerto Rico. This trip will take place from June 4-11. We will partner with PDA to fund up to 10 leaders to stay at La Casona de Monteflores in Puerto Rico for hurricane relief work. Although hurricanes Irma and Maria hit in 2017, the recovery work continues to this day. Join us for this chance to experience the relief work happening through PDA in Puerto Rico and get to know other 1001 leaders. Leaders will pay $250 for lodging at La Casa De Monteflores (the PDA volunteer host site in San Juan Puerto Rico.) 1001 will cover costs for travel and food. To learn more and join an informational Zoom Call on February 16th, please register using the link in our bio. #1001nwc #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disasterrelief
Grateful for @pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance and the Rev. Jim Kirk helping us understand human caused disasters and how they help. We have an amazing ministry and resource in PDA.
We are excited to announce that 1001 will be partnering with the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program for a week- long Disaster Relief Trip to Puerto Rico. This trip will take place from June 4-11. We will partner with PDA to fund up to 10 leaders to stay at La Casona de Monteflores in Puerto Rico for hurricane relief work. Although hurricanes Irma and Maria hit in 2017, the recovery work continues to this day. Join us for this chance to experience the relief work happening through PDA in Puerto Rico and get to know other 1001 leaders. Leaders will pay $250 for lodging at La Casa De Monteflores (the PDA volunteer host site in San Juan Puerto Rico.) 1001 will cover costs for travel and food. To learn more and join an informational Zoom Call on February 2nd, please register using the link in our bio. #1001nwc #presbyteriandisasterassistance #disasterrelief
Repost from Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Washington Office: "We love seeing presbies get involved in political action! In North Carolina last week, community members from Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church and Church of Reconciliation attended a #faith4citizenship vigil. They joined Interfaith Immigration Coalition partners to tell Senator Thom Tillis that the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US deserve a path to citizenship. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance" #wbpresbyterian #church #presbyterian #presbyteriandisasterassistance #wakecounty
Thank you to all who “shopped” in-person in the Alternative Gift Market on Sunday, December 4. It was a privilege to have representatives from more than a dozen missions and agencies that are spreading the light and love of Christ to those in need. What a blessing it was to see and feel the Christmas spirit alive in the halls of our congregation as we listened to the many conversations between church members and agency representatives. Thank you to the Alternative Gift Market volunteers for giving of their time and talents! If you missed the in-person event yesterday or didn’t have a chance to donate, there is still time to shop online and give a one-of-a-kind gift to a loved one. Shop until December 25! Link in our bio! @bfhelpingneighborsinneed @campgrier @careringnc OFCB Ministries in Haiti @ccscencore @crisisassistmin @habitatcltregion @hpccr @promisingpages @loavesfishesnc @project2heal @roofabove @salvationarmyclt #presbyteriandisasterassistance #southmeckpres
Pastor Adrian was so honored to be commissioned a ‘Kentucky Colonel’ on the recommendation of Toby Elder, member of GVPC and Kentucky resident. Pastor Adrian earned this recognition for his incredible response to recent natural disasters in Kentucky, and shares the title with the faithful members of GVPC who gave so generously to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in Kentucky’s time of need. The commission of Kentucky Colonel is the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky. It is recognition of an individual’s noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to the community, state, and nation. Congratulations, Pastor Adrian, for adding another noteworthy title to your name, and thank you for selflessly supporting us all with love, kindness and action. #kentuckycolonel #presbyteriandisasterassistance #gvpc
Great teamwork, #FPCAustin! Together we created 123 Hygiene Kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. At #FPCAustin, you're always #FreeToWonder how to create a world where all are loved as God loves us. #FPCA #atx #loveyourneighbor #bethechange #give #help #lookforthehelpers #hygienekitdrive #donate #hygienekit #presbyteriandisasterassistance
That's 12 disaster relief buckets filled, with one more one the way. Over $1,000 worth of materials to help with hurricane recovery. Thank you all so much for your help and donations. #presbyteriandisasterassistance
#presbyteriandisasterassistance #firstpresbyterianchurch #newfpc #jesus #helpers #godslove #volunteers #church
Huge shout out to Brooklyn Presbyterian Church for helping aid in tornado disaster relief here in Western Kentucky! #fpc #presbyteriandisasterassistance #missionwork #jesus #helpers #thankyou
#pcusa #presbyteriandisasterassistance
We join together to lift our prayers for those who have been impacted by Ian. As people of faith, we stand ready to partner with presbyteries, congregations and communities to meet the immediate and long-term needs. For more information on how you can offer support through the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program, please copy and paste this: https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/hurricane-ian/ To support this response, designate gifts to DR000194. Gift of the Heart kits are needed! Copy and paste this link for more information: https://pda.pcusa.org/page/kits/ #PresbyterianDisasterAssistance #thegatheringchurchstpete #outofchaos #hope #hurricaneian
following the lead of our peers at @presbycmraleigh we will also be packaging hygiene kits for those affected by Hurricane Ian during our UKIRK Tuesday program. we’ll be following the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance guidelines and therefore purchasing new items for the kits. if you’d like to contribute, please do so electronically via Venmo @ukirkgso or PayPal.me/ukirkgso or via our linked fundraiser here. Thank you! #ukirkgso #ukirkgsoservice #ukirktuesday #presbyteriandisasterassistance #campusministry #pcmofnc #pcusa
Love your neighbor❤️ #presbyteriandisasterassistance #pcusa #campusministry
We pray for all those in the path of Hurricane Ian and for all those experiencing the storms of life. May you know the God of hope and peace in the midst of life's devastating moments. #peacebewithyou #presbyteriandisasterassistance #dcpcmissions #pcusa
Thanks for filling that donation bin once again! At #FPCAustin, you're always #FreeToWonder how to create a world where all are loved as God loves us. Donate supplies to assemble hygiene kits for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in the green Narthex bin by THIS Sunday, October 2. Items needed for each kit: Hand towel Washcloth Wide-tooth comb Nail clipper Bar of soap Toothbrush 10 bandaids #FPCA #atx #loveyourneighbor #bethechange #give #help #lookforthehelpers #hygienekitdrive #donate #hygienekit #presbyteriandisasterassistance