2023 Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

2023 Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

February 16-23, 2023

You are invited to join an 8-day mission trip to Los Alcarrizos and Villa Altagracia in the Dominican Republic.

We will be doing construction work on the trip, lots of concrete & block work, hopefully continuing work on the 6 room medical clinic P52 is funding, along with any other work needing to be done, based on the ability of the team. In the past we have built homes & churches, a water purification plant, vocational schools, done painting and had crafts with kids. This IS NOT a “witnessing-type” mission trip, our “witnessing” is sharing God’s love through our work and relationships with the DR people.

 

Trip Cost: $1750.00 PER ADULT – includes RT air, taxes & fees, transportation, lodging, meals, fun day excursion & trip insurance once trip starts. Not included: checked baggage fees individually payable in Des Moines & Santo Domingo, food at the airport, optional Lighthouse staff gratuity, personal souvenirs or recommended trip insurance for cancellation prior to the trip.

 

Part-Time Church Accompanist – First Presbyterian Church

Part-Time Church Accompanist – First Presbyterian Church

Part-Time Church Accompanist – First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church of Mason City, Iowa seeks a skilled accompanist to enhance the worship life of the congregation for Sunday morning worship and Wednesday night choir rehearsals on a regular basis and special services as needed. This position requires proficiency in piano with a strong preference for proficiency in organ. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work with all ages and will demonstrate an understanding of the role of music as an expression of faith.

Visit www.fpc-mc.com for a full position description; to apply please send resume to the Music Committee at firstpresbymc@gmail.com.

Migration, Refugees, and Resettlement

Migration, Refugees, and Resettlement

Migration, Refugees, and Resettlement

Church World Service is hosting a series of webinars on migration, refugees, and resettlement. The webinars will run Sept 13-17th from 3-4pm CST. Topics are Global Migration and Displacement, Refugee Resettlement in the US: History, Statistics, and Program Overview, The US Border: Asylum and Unaccompanied Children, Afghan SIV’s and Allies, Role of the Community and College Students in Welcoming Newcomers.  For more information, click here

 

Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather serving in South Sudan

Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather serving in South Sudan

Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather serving in South Sudan

Shelvis and Nancy joined the ministry of RECONCILE International in South Sudan in 2011. Created by the New Sudan Council of Churches, RECONCILE is a Christian organization that seeks to bring peace and healing to communities broken and hurting from decades of war. Shelvis serves as the principal of RECONCILE’s Peace Institute. Nancy’s role with RECONCILE includes managing a project with three PC(USA) global partners: the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan, Across, and the Yei Teacher Training College. Read more about the ministry of Nancy and Shelvis https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/missionconnections/shelvis-and-nancy-smith-mather/.

 

 

 

Travel Study Seminars

Travel Study Seminars

Travel Study Seminars

The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program sponsors travel study seminars to different parts of the world to provide Presbyterians with the opportunity to learn firsthand about efforts for peace, justice and reconciliation in contexts of conflict, injustice and oppression.  Participants return from these seminars ready to share stories and bear witness to all that they have seen and heard. For information about upcoming seminars, visithttps://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/peacemaking/travel_study/