The command of Jesus to “Go and make disciples of all nations” is a vital part of the ministry of First Presbyterian Church. We fulfill the Great Commission through the generous giving of our time and talents. Members and friends of FPC support missions and missionaries locally and around the world. Led by our youth’s example, we are striving to develop a hands-on approach to go along with our financial support whenever possible. The following ministries are those we supported in 2003 and, God willing, will continue to support in the years to come. Local Missions All-Villages Presbyterian Church in Port St. Lucie, Florida is a new church development of our presbytery we are supporting. Though only one year old, the church already worships with hundreds in attendance. We support them through donations of materials, time, monies and other resources. Angel Tree gifts are purchased for more than 150 children each year. This nationally-acclaimed ministry has been a long-standing mission of our church. Boca Helping Hands is an interfaith and community group that serves those in need in Boca Raton. We support them with monies, food and clothing drives. Campo Allegre is a summer camp for migrant children in coordination with the Farmworkers Children’s Council. We sponsor children to attend the camp and we supply materials for the camp to operate. CROP Walk is an ecumenical interfaith community event to raise funds for the worldwide program of Church World Service. This year we had 46 walkers, raising over $3,500. C.R.O.S. Ministries sponsors the Community Food Pantry and Caring Kitchen. First Church collects peanut butter on the 2nd Sunday of the month for the Community Food Pantry and has an annual food drive for the pantry and the hot meal programs. We participate by working at the kitchen to prepare and serve food. For more information or to volunteer, contact Juanita Bryant at 561-330-2676 Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministers to high school and college students on their campus. Jeanine Lombard is the Area Director who coordinates this ministry on scores of campuses in our area. We support Jeanine and FCA through participating in the organization of huddles, outreach events, etc. Habitat for Humanity builds homes for those who would not be able to own a home. We participate through multiple workdays throughout the year. Shared Care is an interfaith project that provides day care for the elderly. Shared Care meets at Temple Beth El every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We discuss current events, enjoy singing, arts and crafts, games, and chair exercises. Everyone brings their own lunch and beverages are served. The only cost is a $10.00 registration fee. The program also gives each caregiver some precious free time. For more information, please email or call Ginny Bond , 561-487-6171 or call the church office at 561-395-2811. Thanksgiving Baskets is a ministry through which we feed over 50 families at Thanksgiving. We purchase, sort, and deliver food baskets to those designated by our local missions. Tropical Florida Presbytery is our regional, denominational connection. We support various ministries and programs, as well as the administrative needs, through our commitments. Two Cents a Meal Program takes monetary contributions made during the month and sends them to the Presbytery to be distributed amongst eight local food banks and two international groups. International Missions China Partner works with the church of China to supply Bibles to the populace and training for leaders. They are currently assisting the Chinese church to build seminaries and conference centers for the purpose of educating and supporting the pastoral leadership and academic endeavors of the Chinese church. We work closely with Werner Burklin, founder of China Partner, and Eric Burklin, President of China Partner. See China Partner Rev. Dick Duncan and Rev. Rubens Muzio are our missionaries in Brazil with OC International. The Sepal ministry, on which they are on staff, serve the Brazilian church by recruiting and training pastors and leaders, sponsoring conference, providing resources through a publishing house, and helping to strategize with churches and denominations to plant new churches. Dick ministers primarily in Sao Paolo and is the Mission Director for Sepal. Rubens ministers in Londrina and is the director of Sepal in his state. Both Dick and Rubens are married and are fathers to some wonderful children. E-mail Sepal. Or, visit the Sepal website. Brenda Johnson works with orphaned children in Namibia, Africa. Her Hope’s Promise cares for the lost and hurting children. Our support provides food, clothing and shelter, not to mention Brenda’s loving hands to these lovely children. Rev. Dan McNerney is an Associate Director with the Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship ministry affiliated with the PCUSA. Dan leads groups to Latin America and Africa to minister to the frontier people groups of the world who have yet to be reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. See PFF .   Missionary Flights International is a group of volunteer airmen flying DC-3 airplanes to transport missionaries, gospel teams and vital cargo to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. For more information you can visit their website at MFI . They can be reached at Flights or call 561-686-2488. Rev. Vivian Panton is a Baptist minister in Jamaica. He is a chaplain for the police in Kingston to help them cope with the difficulties they face with the high crime rate and terrible economic problems in the country. He also preaches at two churches . Please e-mail Rev. Panton here. For years our church has worked with pastors and churches in Esteli, Nicaragua to support the ministry to its people, but also to rebuild homes and lives. We participate through an annual mission trip during the summer and by occasional visits throughout the year. San Pablo Seminary located in the Yucatan, Mexico, develops leaders and pastors for the church in Latin America. We support students and the general ministry of the seminary. Visit their web page at San Pablo . Witnessing Ministries of Christ serves the lepers of India. The Dahlits (“untouchables”) suffer with separation having been ostracized because of leprosy. We support those who care for the rejected and humiliated by serving the Dahlits of India. We also support the general mission fund of the Presbyterian Church (USA) which designates our gifts to missions around the world as is necessary. There are mission opportunities for all age groups at First Presbyterian Church. Everyone's energy and resources are needed for our Mission efforts. If you are interested in becoming involved in any of our mission projects, contact our church office at 561-395-2811 or e-mail us at Missions. Updated March 15, 2008 Also See >Ministry | About Us | Leadership