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Deerfield Presbyterian Church
Mission
In addition to
mission sponsored by The Presbyterian Church (USA), the Deerfield Presbyterian
Church also supports other mission, local and national. Some of the
organizations and projects that the Deerfield Presbyterian Church helps to
support, either by funds, or volunteer hours, are listed below.
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ECHO |
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ECHO (Educational
Concerns for Hunger Organization)
is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian organization
located on a demonstration farm in North Fort Myers, FL. They have
been assisting a global network of missionaries and development
workers since 1981 and are currently serving agricultural workers
in 180 countries.
ECHO exists
to help those working internationally with the poor be more
effective, especially in the area of agriculture! They are a
technical support organization helping community development
organizations and workers do what they do..
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better!
They do this through education and training, problem solving, and
networking.
ECHO's mission . . . is "to network
with community leaders in developing countries to seek hunger
solutions for families growing food under difficult conditions."
Dr. Martin Price, ECHO's past Executive Director, was raised in the
Deerfield Presbyterian Church congregation. We are very
proud of the accomplishments that he has made in fighting world
hunger! |
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Heifer International |
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Heifer International,
working in partnership with others, alleviates hunger, poverty and
environmental degradation by helping families become
self-sufficient for good and income. Since it began in 1944,
Heifer has provided animals, training and technical assistance to
more than 4 million low-income families in more than 125
countries. Heifer
provides more than 25 different kinds of food- and
income-producing animals, as well as intensive training in animal
husbandry, community development and ecologically-sound,
sustainable methods for agriculture.
Heifer enables
recipients to "pass on the gift" to others in their community in a
way that enhances dignity and offers everyone the opportunity to
make a difference in the struggle against hunger.
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Morgan County Habitat For Humanity |
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Morgan County Habitat for Humanity is an affiliate of
Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity
International is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing
organization. They build simple, decent, affordable houses
in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter. Since
1976, they have built more than 175, 000 houses, providing shelter
for nearly 900,000 people worldwide. Now at work in 100 countries,
they are building a house every 26 minutes. Local Habitat
affiliates coordinate house building and select partner families.
2007 has been a busy year for Morgan County Habitat. Their
first home was dedicated, and work on a second home begun.
Deerfield PC has joined with McConnelsville First PC as a
contributor to an Apostle's Build.
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Morgan County United Ministries |
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Deerfield Presbyterian
Church is a covenant church with
Morgan County United Ministries. MCUM (pronounced mack-um) is a cooperative ministry of various
churches and Christian denominations throughout Morgan County,
Ohio. Established in 1981, MCUM is a vital and growing
nondenominational collaborative-outreach ministry providing
leadership, resources, and support. The Ministry Center is
located at 20 Fourth Street in Malta, and houses the Jesus Loves
You Thrift Shop and Manna Harvest Food Pantry. MCUM also
hosts several programs each year to meet specific needs such as
the Shoe-A-Child drive, School Supply distribution, Christmas Toy
Distribution, and Seeds-For-Life campaign. Work camps are
available to help those in need with painting, repairs, and yard
work during the summer months.
MCUM depends upon local congregations and volunteers for prayer,
financial donations, food, clothing and houseware items for
distribution. If you wish to volunteer for any of the
outreach programs or if you have donations, please call the
ministry center
at 962-2679, or stop by 20 Fourth Street in Malta. MCUM's
mailing address is P.O. Box 303, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756. |
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Morgan
County Victims/Witness Advocate |
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Victims of violent crime
are often times in need of help, sometimes to escape to a
place of safety, other times to receive counseling. We
have all been victims at one time or another. Morgan County
Victims/Witness Advocate is a source of help and support for the
Morgan County victim and/or witness. |
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92.7 The
River |
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Changing Lives Together is
the motto of
92.7 The River. Deerfield Presbyterian Church, as well as
several members individually, helped support this radio station in
the past years. Their message and music are uplifting and
encouraging. |
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Other
Mission |
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Each year Deerfield PC
helps support one or two mission trips. During 2007 we
helped support the
Hobe Sound Bible Church "Touching Lives For Christ"
Eastern
Europe Mission Trip. |
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