Mission and Outreach

Mission and Outreach are vital parts of our church's ministry. We are encouraged in our faith journey to worship, study and be involved in helping others. Here are some valuable ways to get involved in both local and global mission.

Shining a Light on the 2011 Christmas Joy Offering
Learn how your generous gifts to the Christmas Joy Offering are making a direct and lasting impact in the lives of others throughout the PC(U.S.A.).

Allied Churches of Alamance County

Allied Churches of Alamance County is a collective effort of about 200 churches that witnesses to the present reality of the kingdom of God in this community. It provides emergency services to all in need, while challenging and empowering those served to become self-sufficient. All are welcome to the ministries center on Fisher Street, especially the homeless, hungry, and those in need of resources and support.

We volunteer in programs like: preparing and serving meals to the night shelter guests twice a month, giving supplies that are needed on a monthly basis, and serving on the Board of Directors.

To volunteer by making phone calls, or volunteering your time, call 229-0881.

Furniture Ministry

There are times when individuals or families are in need of furniture; after a fire, when moving from homelessness to housing, and many other times. We know that there are times when a perfectly good piece of furniture is no longer needed in our households. So the match of the two is what our Furniture Ministry Program attempts to do.

We receive calls from someone wanting to give. We find those with trucks or trailers to pick-up the donation, store it, and wait for those in need to be referred to us by one of the local agencies. Sometimes volunteers are needed to clean up used furniture, or help set up someone's home. Please call 336-212-2937 or contact us if you are interested in helping. This form is available if you have items to donate.

Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry

Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry began in order to meet the growing need for this community's poor to have nutritious food they could fix for their families in their homes. Volunteers serve by packing grocery bags, sorting food, making sandwiches, or just donating food or money.

Our church names the second Sunday of each month as 'Hunger Awareness'. You are encouraged to bring cans of food and donate to the 'Pennies for Hunger' baskets at the end of each worship service.

Loaves and Fishes Needs
October

Please remember to bring items to the Loaves and Fishes closet located in the right-hand closet in the Welcome Center. The designated items for October are canned vegetables.

GLOBAL OUTREACH

In the last few years we have built a relationship with several Presbyterian churches in and around Moyobamba, Peru. We send teams to construct buildings, do medical clinics, and support our brothers and sisters in Christ. Those who become involved find that our lives change in our awareness of our blessings, and in seeing a developing country first hand. Many support this ministry from right here in Burlington by donating items that are needed, praying for the ministry and supporting the program financially. First Presbyterian Church purchased land for a Christian university to be built over the next several years. It is exciting to see the need and look for God's guidance in helping to provide what is needed.

Boy Scout Troop 17

Troop 17 of the Boy Scouts of America was charted on January 4, 1935. Our own Dick Bell was one of the original charter members and became an Eagle Scout on August 2, 1938. Williard Earle was also a charter member. We have been in continuous operation since that time. Carl Garrison and Kelly Joyner awarded approximately 105 Eagle Scout awards in their time as Scoutmasters. The first Scoutmaster was W. A. Mebane, Jr. His Assistant Scoutmaster was Bob White.

John Roberts joined the following spring with the first class of Webelos Scouts from our own Pack 17. Together they have awarded 32 Eagle Scout ranks in the so called "new era".

This very active troop camps 10 months per year taking July and August off for Scoutmaster rejuvenation. We are a "High Adventure" oriented Troop, using canoeing and backpacking as our main methods of camping. We have been to New Mexico to the Philmont Scout Ranch as well as to the Northern Tier Canoe Base in Canada. We hike the Appalachian Trail, Uwharrie Trail and others. We have canoed the Dan River, Mayo River, New River, Haw River, Yadkin River, and several others.

If you are interested in joining Troop 17 or if you have any questions, contact us.

For more information visit the troop website.