Category Archives: Mission

Mission Team Traveling to Puerto Rico

Our Presbytery has formed a Mission Team Traveling to Puerto Rico in February of 2024  Three Hurricanes – Irma, Maria and Fiona – have caused tremendous destruction in Puerto Rico. Over 1,000 families are still waiting — with homes damaged by wind and rain, storm surge and other forces of nature — for assistance in … Continue reading Mission Team Traveling to Puerto Rico

One Great Day of Service-West Community

One Great Day of Service- POSTPONED A West Community Initiative of the Presbytery POSTPONED across 5 Counties Sign-Up  ~  Go  ~  Rejoice In the afternoon: Come Rejoice & Celebrate at 2:30PM-3:30PM Hear from others ~  Share your Story ~ See photos ~ Pray at Bethesda Presbyterian Church, 2:30PM 1002 N Sandhills Blvd, Aberdeen, NC 28315 … Continue reading One Great Day of Service-West Community

Ongoing Hurricane Florence Response

Ongoing Hurricane Florence Response PDA Deploys Long Term Recovery Specialist In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Florence Presbyterian Disasters Assistance (PDA) sent a team of six people to stand with the Presbytery of Coastal Carolina and to assess the magnitude of the disaster caused by the hurricane. ….   <continue reading> PCC Churches Continue to … Continue reading Ongoing Hurricane Florence Response

General Assembly Report

THE 223RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY REPORT By Clarence G. Page, Mission Coordinator Thanks: Members of the Presbytery of Gid­dings-Lovejoy’s Committee on Local Arrangements (COLA) did an outstanding job planning the 223rd General Assembly in St. Louis that was held at the America’s Center Downtown, June 15-23, 2018.  Theme chosen for the Gathering was, “Kin-dom Building of … Continue reading General Assembly Report

Hurricane Matthew Update & Invitation

The Blessing of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in our Presbytery… Because of your generosity to PDA and the One Great Hour of Sharing, both the Long Term Recovery Committee of Fayetteville and of Lumberton have each been able to employ Executive Directors to manage and guide this unprecedented long term recovery process in these communities. $120,000 … Continue reading Hurricane Matthew Update & Invitation

Peacemaking Scholarship Essay 2017

Seek and pursue peace it. Proverbs 34:14 The Mozell Howie 2017 Peacemaking Scholarship for High School Seniors The Peacemaking Committee of Coastal Carolina Presbytery will offer two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors enrolling in college by the fall of 2017. All essays must be received by 5 p.m. on April 25. Here is the … Continue reading Peacemaking Scholarship Essay 2017

Disaster Response Information

Information about how can you or your congregation assist in disaster recovery, rebuilding and response following Hurricane Matthew…. DO NOT DONATE CLOTHING (Thank you for thinking of people but clothing is not needed at this time.) Printable flyer for use in Congregations and Session Meetings (this flyer was distributed at the Presbytery meeting) FEMA Information … Continue reading Disaster Response Information

Confessing Peace

Confessing Peace Peace is not just a reaction to conflict and war.  Peace is the heart of the Gospel, and the heart of who we are as Presbyterians.  Join us as we explore themes of peace and reconciliation, and our call to be peacemakers, in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Book of Confessions. The Peacemaking Committee … Continue reading Confessing Peace

2-Cents-A-Meal Zomba School in Malawi Africa

The Zomba CCAP School in Malawi Africa receives support from the Two-Cents-A-Meal (CentsAbility) offering collected  throughout our presbytery. This report is from the Associate Pastor at St Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church in Wilmington which recently visited the school. Bryant Holmes is the chair of our hunger committee that oversees the fund disbursement. Learn more about our … Continue reading 2-Cents-A-Meal Zomba School in Malawi Africa

2 Cents-A-Meal at work: Matthew 28 Project Update

Update from the director of Matthew 28 Project in Haiti supported by Presbytery of Coastal Carolina’s 2-Cents-A-Meal contributions.  June 2016 Dear Friends of Matthew 28, End of School Year Celebration Friday was an exciting day. The children of Matthew 28 had long waited for it. Early in the morning they geared up for a day … Continue reading 2 Cents-A-Meal at work: Matthew 28 Project Update

Time to Branch Out

Looking for new ways to inspire giving? Time to branch out. The ornaments are paper but the gifts are enduring Christmas will be here before we know it, along with all the traditions we love and cherish, like putting up the tree. What’s your favorite ornament? Chances are it’s not the fanciest one, but one with … Continue reading Time to Branch Out

2015 Mission Grant Recipients

The Committee for Mission and Outreach Congregational awarded these Congregational Mission Grants for 2015. 2015  Grant Recipients for Mission Programs Oak Plain Presbyterian Church for Young Adult Mission Scholarships  First Presbyterian Church Dunn, ($900) for Clean Water University Partnership  Lillington Presbyterian Church for their Quilting Project. In line with Presbytery’s five year plan to focus … Continue reading 2015 Mission Grant Recipients

Wanted by the Hispanic Missions

Together we share in bringing real Gospel Good News to Spanish speakers from all over central America living in our Presbytery. Hispanic Ministries Coordinator Jose Perez and Eduardo Moreno have identified these much needed items. If you can donate one or m ore of these items please contact your mission coordinator or Jose Perez or … Continue reading Wanted by the Hispanic Missions

Peacemaking $1,000 Scholarship

Enter the Peacemaking Essay $1,000 Scholarship Contest for High School Seniors The Peacemaking Subcommittee will offer two $1,000 scholarships  to high school seniors enrolling in college by the fall of 2016. Open the 2016 Peacemaking Scholarship Information The Peacemaking Subcommittee of Coastal Carolina Presbytery will offer two $1,000 scholarships to high school seniors enrolling in … Continue reading Peacemaking $1,000 Scholarship