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Missionaries

These are missions and missionaries with whom we have a close connection.

We also support hundred's of missionaries and mission sites through the Presbyterian Church USA.

Missions Near and Far!

All of these wonderful Jesus Followers are promoting his love and sharing his teachings around the globe.  Please offer prayers and financial support on their behalf.

“ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE”

   The Presbyterian Hunger Program’s “Enough for Everyone” is about partnership: partnership among Presbyterians in the United States with sisters and brothers in other countries; partnership among national programs of the PC (USA); partnership among the PC (USA) and other organizations; and partnership in local churches among various committees and calls to mission.
    At the heart of “Enough For Everyone” is deep concern for global economic justice and a commitment to live out our faith in Jesus Christ with integrity. The four projects of “Enough For Everyone” seek to address fair trade, sweatshops, debt and credit, and energy efficiency. These projects are tools by which congregations can respond to global economic realities from the perspective of Christian faith.
    “Enough For Everyone” opens possibilities for multi-dimensional partnerships. For example, Presbyterians who buy Equal Exchange’s blend of Café’ Nica are supporting PRODECOOP, a fair trade coffee cooperative in Nicaragua. Through “Investing in Hope”, Presbyterians support this same cooperative, which holds a loan through Oikocredit.
      If your church is not involved in supporting “Enough for Everyone’s” projects, information is available at the Presbytery office. Call 800-277-7479 or www.pcusa.org/enough/

“ENOUGH FOR EVERYONE” PROJECTS:

1. EQUAL EXCHANGE COFFEE: Fair trade coffee, cocoa, tea and chocolate bars for sale to churches and/or individuals.

2. SWEAT FREE T’S: Non-sweat shop t-shirts made by a women’s cooperative in Nicaragua for sale.

3. OIKOCREDIT: An investment opportunity in small loans to small businesses in third world counties bringing a return of about 2%.

4. ELECTRIC STEWARDSHIP; Check your church and your home to be sure you are using electricity responsibly.

UKRAINE MISSION  and NITA HANSON UPDATE

Five of us attended the Ukraine Mission exploratory meeting. If it is the Lord’s will a team from Trinity would likely go to Ukraine in early spring, after a nine-week video training course beginning sometime after New Years. Missioners would share some of the estimated $3500-4000 expenses for each person. Sounds daunting, doesn’t it? But nothing is too daunting for a seeking Lord. Time and time again, Nita has reminded us that if something is the Lord’s will it will happen!
So we are asking ALL OF US (not just prospective missioners): Pray daily that if the Lord wants a team from Trinity to go to Ukraine for a two-week mission, the resources will be found. This is a great opportunity for ‘Trinity—not just for those who go, but for all of us!

Nita and God’s Hidden Treasures are on the threshold of getting local churches there in Bela Tserkva involved in the care of GHT people. She has even been invited to speak in some of them! One pastor said that he had the feeling that the “churches needed to get together” and help Nita do this work. “Praise the Lord!” she writes.

But she also reports that there is a constant noise in her flat. “I truly believe this is from the enemy—it so disturbs my rest and brings discouragement from it.” So pray also that this problem will be resolved.

In the wheelchair center five men are now also making crutches, toilet seats and canes. Plans are to soon be making walkers. But she also says that the five don’t always get along together, and that’s another prayer request.

So friends, we have our “marching orders.” Remembering the hymn: “What a privilege it is to carry everything to God in prayer,” pray for your personal concerns, Ukraine Mission, Nita Hanson and all our missionaries.

--Ray Fidler

Don’t forget our Equal Exchange
Coffee Mission project!

We have all types of coffee, including flavored coffee, teas, hot cocoa, and delicious chocolate bars!
These items make great gift baskets for birthdays, anniversaries, welcome gifts, house-warming, or any special occasion. And remember, it’s never too early to plan for Christmas giving! Be sure to stop by and shop at our Equal Exchange table.   Give a gift that gives more than once!
Thank you. Mission Committee

Close to Home

Home Improvement Team - Our home improvement team is waiting for your requests.  The RED box is located next to the coffee display.  This is for ANYONE you know who needs small home maintenance, etc. that they can not access on their own.

Church Community Services -   8:30 - 12:30  Monday - Friday
108 Gill Street   276-8330  Trinity's volunteer week is March 6th-10th.  All non-perishable food and clothing donations are welcome.  We set a collection goal each month at the church for needed items

Habitat For Humanity of Scotland County    (910) 276-3337 Fax: (910) 276-1397

International Partners

Dan and Elizabeth Turk - Madagascar.
           For more information on the Turks mission and ministry, click here. see the PCUSA website. For a photo album of the Turks, click here.

Noe Espinosa - Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Nita Hanson - God's Hidden Treasures - Ukraine
The Presbyterian missionary Nita reaches into the plight of Ukraine, which has been listed along with Romania, as the two most hopeless and depressed countries in the world.

 In addition to the orphanage and wheelchair enterprises established early in her work, the Lord has enabled GHT to:

• establish Mobile Medical Clinics in 59 villages
• establish a Stroke Rehabilitation Program helping over 150 patients
• provide over 2000 wheelchairs and other mobility aids
• provide summer camps for handicapped children
• bring the Bible message to countless orphans
• offer an annual picnic for more than 350 handicapped people

Nita and God’s Hidden Treasures are seed planters and plant waterers.

Diane and John Davis - Laredo, Texas;
Laredos Unidos Coordinating Team.

     During 2004, 12 mission groups and 25 one-day groups visited Laredos Unidos in Nuevo     Laredo, Mexico.  The teams visited a senior center, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, and children's homes.  The groups sponsored two eye clinics and one dental clinic.  Vacation bible schools were held in both Naciones Unidas and Peniel and prayer walks were initiated in Las Torres and Naciones Unidas.  Laredos Unidos mission teams undertook several construction and remodeling projects including building a home for a handicapped single woman in Naciones Unidas.
     All work was done as a combined effort with teams working alongside and taking instruction from the Mexican community.
     In 2004, Laredos Unidos also hosted its first team into the interior.  A team from Lexington, Kentucky visited Saltillo for one week and worked with the pastor and congregation to begin construction of the Iglesia Cristo La Roca.  A strong relationship developed between the team and the congregation.
     Laredos Unidos has purchased land in the colonia Naciones Unidas.  Plans include a program to include a sanctuary, clinic, self-employment program, and a community development center.  It is estimated that in the next few years, about 30,000 families will be living in this area, which currently has no churches.  Finally, in 2005, the Laredos Unidos team will continue to reach out to children and youth through puppets, mime, games, and VBS in order to reduce the effects of gangs in the areas of their ministry.