Missions
The Mission and Stewardship Committee of Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church provides financial, physical and spiritual support to those in need by faithfully administering the personal commitments and financial contributions of the congregation, in accordance with the instructions of our Lord Jesus Christ to feed his people and to make disciples of them.
TRENTON AREA SOUP KITCHEN - We meet in in the TMPC parking lot the fourth Thursday of each month at 9:15 AM. We then carpool to Trenton to serve lunch to over 300 people. After serving, we stop for lunch at Dominick's in Washington Crossing. Contact the church office to sign up for this wonderful ministry opportunity or email John at
johnsdavis@prodigy.net. As volunteers for the last seven years, we have had the privilege of serving serving many men, women & children in numerous ways. For questions on any of these programs or to get more involved, call the church office at 215-862-2440.
Harvest for the Hungry–
The "recovery" may be hitting some, but not enough. The need for food and shelter is at an all time high in our area! Please pick up extra non-perishables and put them in the food cupboard at the entrance of Fellowship Hall. We will distribute to food pantries in Lambertville, Doylestown & Morrisville. Last year, we had incredible success with food drives resulting in car loads of food! But now the cupboards are bare. Your help is urgently needed.
Teach your children well and make it a family mission effort! Email Heather Lyon at
heatherlyon@comcast.net and pick a couple of weekend days you would be willing to spend 2 hours at a local supermarket collecting food. Heather will contact the supermarket and let you know which date is possible.
Once the date is identified here’s all you need to do: 1) pick up the flyers, some brown supermarket bags and a sign from church to bring with you on the agreed day, 2) ask everyone entering the supermarket if they would like to participate in Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church’s food drive for our local food pantries, 3) if they say yes, hand them the flyer which identifies the foods needed at the pantries, and 4) collect the items as people walk out of the store. That’s it and it is so inspiring to see how generous people are! This will be coordinated through Heather, Bill and Susan Achenbach before your food drive day!
It takes about 2 weeks to coordinate a supermarket date. Saturday mornings, afternoons and Sunday afternoons are the best collection times. Pick a couple of dates and identify the time you’d like to collect and email
heatherlyon@comcast.net. Please email or call if you have any questions! Thanks so much for your help and involvement!
Stewardship
At the center of our stewardship emphasis this year is a single word: "One." This year, our congregation is exploring how God calls each "One" of us by name. One Person. One Passion. One Participant. One percent. Journey with us as we walk and work in Christ with trust, purpose and gratitude for who we are. Here are links to the
My Gifts for God's Service form and our
2011 Pledge Card. Both are gladly accepted at any time during the year - The Gifts for God's Service form can be completed online, and a completed pledge card should be turned into the church office.
One Passion video
One Percent video
One Participant video
Click on the headings below to read about the many ministries TMPC is supporting:
Aid For Friends
Food & Friendship: little miracles love can bring
Steven Schiavone — Executive Director
12271 Townsend Road
Philadelphia PA 19154-1204
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To serve needy, isolated, primarily the frail elderly, in the Greater Philadelphia Area with free daily home-cooked meals delivered weekly by empathetic volunteer visitors, and also to provide shut-ins with free outreach services. The goal is to help our homebound "clients/friends" maintain their cherished independence by supporting their determination to remain in their own homes for as long as possible to enhance their quality of life. |
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Founded in 1974 by Rita Ungara-Schiavone in response to nutritional and social needs of the elderly. In 33 years, they have delivered over 13 million free meals. Over 16,500 volunteers from 30 area churches and synagogues currently serve more than 2,000 people, providing them with 7 free, home cooked meals and an hour of friendly visiting each week. Social needs are addressed through their Mental Health Outreach Program, Emergency Finanical Assistance Fund, Home Safety Program, Latino Outreach and Small Home Repairs Program, Gifts of Warmth and Birthday Greeting Card programs. |
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Cash contributions, home cooked frozen dinners and soups (containers provided), breakfast bags, orange juice, visitors for shut-ins, drivers, lawn
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Bethanna
Christian services to children and their families since 1934
"Love...always protects, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:7
Charles A. Seith — Executive Director
Bill Maguire — Director of Development
1030 Second Street Pike
Southampton PA 18966-3976
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Bethanna's mission, as a Christian organization, is to provide social services with excellence to children and families while supporting them along their journey. They seek to help children find safe, permanent homes, either with birth families or with adoptive families. |
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Founded in 1934 to aid the abused, neglected and medically needy children in the greater Philadelphia area. Bethanna's guiding principles are commitment to serve in a Christ-like manner demonstrating love, compassion, justice and mercy, commitment to excellence in that service, commitment to permanent role in life of the child and the family and a commitment to partner with all organizations affecting welfare of the child. 1,077 children were served in 2000. |
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Bucks County Housing Group
Strengthening Families Through Housing - a long-term Solution
Nancy Zamborski — Executive Director
Melissa Mantz — Development Coordinator
2324 Second Street Pike
Suite 17
Wrightstown PA 18940
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The Bucks County Housing Group works to advance the interests of people with low-moderate income and people in crisis by providing affordable housing and related social services. |
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Founded in 1979 by Santo Gairo as a private, non-profit agency to provide emergency shelter and other social services, as well as housing and mortgage counseling to low to moderate income families and people in crisis in Bucks County. The group currently operates five homeless shelters, two transitional housing programs, three Community Food Pantry programs, and owns and operates 79 low-income rental units, offers a First-Time Homebuyer's program, A Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance program and a car donation program, Wheelz2Work. |
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Published monthly listing of desired food staples which can be left at TMPC's Food Cupboard outside Fellowship Hall. Gift certificates for food, clothing, shoes, books, gass, etc. are always welcomed as well as volunteer support. |
Church World Service
...let us love, not in words or speech, but in truth and action.
-1 John 3:18
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Pennsylvania Office
55 Central Blvd
Camp Hill PA 17011
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CWS seeks to make U.S. policies more responsive to the needs of impoverished people around the world. They work in programs of social and economic development, emergency response, assistance to refugees, education and advocacy through ecumenical relationships. |
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Founded in 1946, CWS is the relief, development and refugee assistance ministry of 36 Protestant, Orthodox and Anglican denominations. CWS works with local organizations in 80 countries to promote self-help development, meet emergency needs, aid refugees and to address root causes of poverty and powerlessness. US activities include Crop Walks, Tools of Hope and Blanket Programs, and the "Gift of the Heart Kit" program. "Church World Service...is Partners in Hope." |
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Compassion International
Releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
"Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me."
-Matthew 18:15
Dr. Wesley L. Stafford — President
PO Box 7000
Colorado Springs CO 80933
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"In response to the Great Commission, Compassion International exists as an advocate for children, to release them from their spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty and enable them to become responsible and fulfilled Christian adults." |
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Began in 1952 as a response to the effects of the Korean War. From one country and 35 orphaned children, it has expanded to 24 countries serving 950,000 children. Partners with local churches on one-to-one basis with children. |
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Grants, cash contributions and sponsorships for children ($32 per month). |
Bread for the World
Serving Justice, Ending Hunger, "The Greatest will be the one who serves the rest." Mathhew 23:11
David Beckmann — President
Gary Cook — Director of Church Relations
50 F Street, NW
Washington DC 20024
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Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian movement that seeks social justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers and by engaging in research and education on plicies related to hunger and development through the Bread for the World Institute. |
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In October, 1972, a small group of Catholics and Protestants met to reflect on how to mobilize the faith community to influence US policies that address the causes of hunger. From a group of 500, the movement ahs gone nationwide with over 56,000 members. |
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Seeks financial support and congregational involvement. Requests made to church members to contact their elected officals in Washington to suport legislation to end hunger. |
Good News Home For Women
"This Home is for Healing"
"...The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance but the Lord looks at the heart."
-1 Samuel 16:7(b) (NIV)
Ernestine Winfrey — Executive Director
Robin Jackson — Development Director & Volunteer Coordinator
33 Bartles Corner Road
Flemington NJ 08822
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The mission of the Good News Home is to provide a Christian, long-term, residential treatment program to overcome chemical dependencies of alcohol and other drugs by offering a holistic, non-denominational approach in healing themind, body and spirit. Spiritual birth and growth are stressed along with the Christian 12-step process. |
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Began in 1983 with three substance addicted women under guidance of late founder, G. Tracy Ginsburg. Sharing the vision of the Good News of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the program. Emphasis is placed on the 12 step program, addiction counseling, Bible study and regular attendance at AA/NA meetings. It is the only Christian long-term (9-18 months) residential treatment facility in New Jersey. Services offered to New Jersey residents, 18 or older, without regard to race, national origin or ability to pay. |
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Volunteers to work at the facility (examples include fitness training, tutors in GED, craft activities, handymen and women, painters, office workers, etc.), donated automobiles in any condition, household items, cash contributions (direct or though United Way), company-matched contributions, estate planning memorials, appreciated stock, capital campaign partners. |
Habitat For Humanity of Greater Bucks
"Building houses in partnership with God's people in need"
Linda Andrews — Executive Director
Beth Adams — Outreach Director
340 North Broad Street
PO Box 2192
Doylestown PA 18901
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To build affordable homes, better lives, stronger families and safer communities through partnerships with people and organizations throughout Bucks County. |
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Incorporated in December of 1990 as the 535th affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International and is overseen by a Board of Directors. Seeks to locate affordable building sites for three bedroom homes of approximately 1,100 square feet. Eligible recipients must meet specific requirements relating to needs and income levels and be willing to put in at least 500 "sweat equity" hours. |
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In addition to cash, seeking large parcels of land where they can build 20 to 40 homes. Volunteers are needed for housing projects, funds development and family selection committee. |
Interfaith Hospitality Network of Hunterdon County
A Community Response for Homeless Families
Geleen Donovan — Executive Director
10 East Main Street
Flemington NJ 08822
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The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Hunterdon County is a non-profit organization of congregations that minister to the needs of homeless women and families in Hunterdon County by providing temporary housing, meals and other physical needs through a network of committed congregations. In its efforts to break the cycle of homelessness, IHN advocates for heightened public awareness, greater community involvement and increased countywide services. |
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Founded in 1990 and currently consists of eleven host congregations and 31 support congregations who provide meals, shelter and assistance. Churches and synagogues provide overnight lodging and social service agencies assist where needed. Flemington Presbyterian Church is the permanent base for the program and provides a contact number and address for clients seeking apartments and employment.
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IHN wish list includes gift cards from Shop Rite, Wal-Mart and Kohl's, as well as gift cards for movies and bowling. New pillows and blankets and full size personal grooming products always needed. Check web site for additional items. |
Hunting Park Christian Academy
"Together, we can be good stewards of tomorrow's future...today."
Tanya Figueiredo — Principal
Gabriel Wang-Herrera — Director of Development
4400 North 6th Street
Philadelphia PA 19140
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Our mission is to provide affordable, quality Christian education that celebrates a diverse community and leads inner city children to know and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. |
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Founded in 1999 to serve academically under-performing and "spiritually anemic" children in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia. It currently provides Christian education for 190 students (capacity is 200) and Christian support to parents. Many of the students and their families have no prior exposure to Christianity. |
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Cash donations, plan a work day at school (paint, clean toys, and perform odd jobs as needed), donate classroom supplies and books, used cell phones and ink cartridges for recycling. |
Lambertville Food Cupboard
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Delaware Valley Council of Chu
PO Box 705
Lambertville NJ 08530
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Participation in the Lambertville Food Cupboard is directed through the Delaware Valley Council of Churches. Comprised of members of area churches, the group also coordinates Crop Walk activities and Souper Bowl Sunday. |
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Canned food and dry goods. These items are placed in the food cupboard by the Fellowship Hall of Thompson Memorial for future delivery to Lambertville. |
Life Abundant
Jesus said: I am come that you may have life and that you might have it more abundantly
John 10:10
Herbert Rose — Executive Director
PO Box 412
Doylestown, PA 18901
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Life Abundant is a Christian organization whose mission is to assist inmates, ex-offenders and their families develop Christian principles in their social, economic and spiritual lives and to become productive members of our society. |
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Incorporated in 1978 as a non-profit prison outreach program by current director to help men and women learn to lead productive lives. Life Abundant attempts to reduce the current rate of recidivism in which 60% of ex-offenders in Bucks retur to prison serveral times during their lives. Congregations are encouraged to sponsor inmates before their release and to continue afterward with direct personal involvement. Work is limited to inmates of the Bucks County Correctional Facility and is coordinated with the prison administration. |
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Volunteers for prisoner discipleship and to provide holiday meals and gifts to families of inmates, employment, housing and transportation for ex-offenders, church suport for on-going needs of the program and for sponsorship of ex-offenders. A weekly prayer ministry is available for volunteers to pray on behalf of the men and women to who Life Abundant ministers. |
Medical Benevolence Foundation
I was sick and you took care of me & just as you did it to the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.
Mathew 25:36-40
Dr. Maria Zack — President
PO Box 770636
Houston TX 77215-0636
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The mission of the Medical Benevolence Foundation is to proclaim and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ through a healing ministry. In partnership with the Presbyterian Church (USA), MBF provides mission education in congregations, solicits financial support, medical supplies and equipment and recruits short-term volunteers for overseas service in health care. |
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Founded in 1963 as a nonprofit corporation to support the medical programs of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in foreign countries through covenant relationships in foreign countries.. |
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Provides publishes lists of financial support opportunities. Donating churches can direct funds to dozens of approved sites worldwide. |
Presbyterian Children's Village Foundation
Where a child can heal and grow emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually.
Yardly Jenkins — Chair, Board of Directors
Marcia Carle — Director of Development
452 South Roberts Road
Rosemont PA 19010
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To promote healing of the spirits of children and families broken by violence, addiction, poverty, mental illness, and other serious societal problems. |
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Founded as an orphanage in 1877. More than 1,000 at-risk children and their families are served today. Extensive list of community based programs taht includ foster care, mental health outpatient services, early intervention services and residential treatments programs for adolescent boys and girls with serious mental health and behavioral issues. All program services are provided through fully licensed, approved and accredited programs. |
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Visit web site for current list. Items currently needed are small kits of personal toiletries, arts and crafts supplies, sewing and knitting supplies. |
Promised Land Ministries
Reach the lost, bring relief to the less fortunate, provide food and education for children.
Rev. Roberto and Mrs. Ita Santizo — Founders and Directors
Jorge Santizo — Missions Director
Calle Mariscal 5-34
zona 11 Colonia Mariscal
Guatemala City
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Promised Land Ministries ( PLM ) exists to bring the Gospel to all people. Taking direction from Matthew 25:35-36, the Santizos believe they are to equip and enable the believers to become effective servants of the Lord whether at home or in the mission field. The hungry are to be fed, the naked clothed, the sick cared for, the homeless sheltered, the stranger welcomed and the lost to Christ set free. |
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In 1990, the Santizos established the predecessor the PLM as a mission organization with a vision to preach the gospel to all God's people. In addition to pastoring a church in Guatemala City, they have hosted over 90 mission trips to Guatemala from US, Canadian, Venezuelan and South Korean teams. At the Spring of Hope Mission in San Lucas Toliman, meals and Christian programs are provided for 150 cildren, as well as employment training services for teenagers and adults. Currently a second building is being constructed on the Spring of Hope Mission grounds to provide classroom space, office facilities and housing for mission teams traveling to San Lucas Toliman. In addition, a six-acre tract in San Lucas Toliman has been purchased for future expansion. The activities of the Santizos are numerous and include traning of native Guatemalans to minister to the needs of their own people, expansion of programs with other Central American countries and the renewing of churches through teams that are sent on the mission trips. Their primary objective is the spreading of the power of the Gospel. |
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Resources sought from within Guatemala and US and Canadian churches who sponsor teams. |
Samaritan's Purse
All we have comes from God and we give it out of His hand.
1 Chronicles 29:14B Dutch paraphrase
Dr. Franklin Graham — President and Chairman of the Board
PO Box 3000
Boone NC 28607
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To meet emergency needs in crisis areas through existing evangelical mission agencies and national churches. |
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Founded by the late evangelist Dr. Bob Pierce in 1970 after viewing suffering children in Korea. Upon his death in 1978, Franklin Graham succeeded as President and Chairman of the Board. The program has been expanded to include 115 countries. Following the example of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10, the organization seeks to do more than just meet emergency needs by helping victims recover and get back on their feet. Hope is offered through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. |
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Emphasis is on power of prayer in addition to requests for financial support. |
Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
Dennis Micai — Executive Director
72 1/2 Escher Street
PO Box 872
Trenton NJ 08605
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The mission of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen ( TASK ) is to provide free meals as well as free services and programs to those in need in the Trenton Area and to enable them to achieve self-sufficiency. Current services include adult education, referrals to social, legal and healthcare agencies and computer training and job search assistance. |
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Founded in 1980's by a small group from local churches and organizations with goal of feeding needy five days a week. Over 3,000 meals are served per week which includes lunch (Monday -Friday) and dinner (Monday -Thursday). Current location was constructed in 1991 with a major expansion completed in 2007. Governed by a Board of Trustees, run by an executive director, program director and a small staff. |
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Youth Conference Ministries
Building a vision for Christ in the Hearts and Minds of Kids
Dr. Charles Neder — Chief Executive Officer
PO Box 4328
Chattanooga TN 37404
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The vision of Youth Conference Ministries is that young people would experience the presence and power of Jesus Christ in their lives daily. Youth Conference Ministries (formerly PFR Youth Ministry) is committed to working with the church to develop a generation of men and women who will be passionate followers of Christ. |
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Youth Conference Ministries is a ministry of Presbyterians for Renewal and was founded by Chuck Neder in 1977 with 300 young people gathered together for the first Fun in the Son Conference with Charles Neder. Since then he has founded or co-founded all branches and its various programs within the ministry, including Fun in the Son high school conferences, Son Servants short term missions, The Great Escape middle school conferences, and The Rock At Ute Trail Ranch wilderness camp. Emphasis is placed on encouraging local church involvement to work with youth to bond them to Christ. |
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