Missions Archives | First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn

Dec 03

Outreach Christmas Store 2024

By Cathy Colten Family, General News, Missions

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas and the Outreach Christmas Store is back! The Christmas Store is a special one-day event for families living near Outreach Carol Stream. Qualifying families can affordably shop for Christmas gifts for their children—at a savings of 75% off retail price. Proceeds from...

Nov 07

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Needlework Circle Sale | November 17, 2024

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News, Missions

Mark your calendars the annual Needlework Sale on Sunday, November 17th, 8:30 - Noon in the Lower Gallery. We'll have the usual sewn, quilted, knitted and crocheted items, including hats which you can purchase for $5 to be donated to Outreach Community Center. Start your Christmas shopping or treat yourself...

Oct 23

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Feed My Starving Children Service Opportunity

By Cathy Colten Adults, Events, Missions

During our time at Feed My Starving Children we’ll be packing food for kids in developing countries. This is an easy way to serve for anyone more than 5 years old. You are responsible for getting to the Feed My Starving Children site in Aurora. Grown-ups must stay and serve...

Oct 15

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Glen House Food Pantry Collection

By Cathy Colten Adults, Events, Missions

Join First Pres and donate: peanut butter, white rice, tuna, ketchup, mayo, soup & ramen, crackers, bagged flavored rice, pasta, tissues, and canned sloppy joes to the Glen House Food Pantry. There will be boxes placed by the preschool and south entrances where you can place your donations. Thank you...

Sep 10

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First Pres Bike Drive | Partnership @ YMEN & Working Bikes

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions, Student Ministries

Saturday, September 14 | 10am-3pm Join First Pres in partnership with YMEN and WorkingBikes.org to collect donations of adult bikes in repairable condition, gently used kids’ bikes, bike parts and accessories. Bikes are refurbished and distributed to those in need as a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Drive through the...

Aug 25

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Outreach Volunteer Tutoring

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

You can make a difference: Become an Outreach tutor! Are you passionate about helping young students succeed? Join us as a volunteer tutor in the elementary program at Outreach Carol Stream! We're seeking dedicated individuals to provide academic support and enrichment to students in grades 1-5. As a tutor, you'll...

Jul 29

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Refugee Mission Ministry Volunteers & Donations Needed

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Did you know that 16 volunteers from First Pres Glen Ellyn welcomed 7 families and individuals to DuPage County last year? YOU can be a part of this gratifying effort by helping a new refugee individual or family as they resettle in our community as a New Neighbor. OR donate…

Jul 28

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Women’s Mission Trip to the DR: Wrap Gifts and Spread Cheer!

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Are you looking for an opportunity to visit our mission partner in the DR while getting in the Christmas spirit?! A small group of women will be heading to the DR Thursday, December 5 to Sunday, December 8 to wrap Christmas gifts and put together gift bags for the kids of...

Jul 20

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Register for PIM Bike Ride, August 3, 2024

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions

Help First Pres mission partner, Partners in Mission, support a multi-year project to build a new Carpentry and Welding Shop on the campus of Kamwenge Secondary and Vocational School in Uganda. The Carpentry and Welding Shop will house more sophisticated tools, provide additional space, and accommodate an expanding number of...

Jun 06

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Kids Are Making a Difference in Uganda

By Cathy Colten Missions

There are many ways that kids engage in missions here at First Pres. This year, children from Westminster Preschool and Children’s Ministry supported Partners In Mission (PIM) by collecting coins to help improve the agriculture program at the primary and secondary schools in Uganda. PIM is a mission partner of...

Missions

Outreach Christmas Store 2024

Needlework Circle Sale | November 17, 2024

Feed My Starving Children Service Opportunity

Glen House Food Pantry Collection

First Pres Bike Drive | Partnership @ YMEN & Working Bikes

Outreach Volunteer Tutoring

Refugee Mission Ministry Volunteers & Donations Needed

Women’s Mission Trip to the DR: Wrap Gifts and Spread Cheer!

Register for PIM Bike Ride, August 3, 2024

Kids Are Making a Difference in Uganda

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