 Missions & Outreach 
The Mission and Outreach 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.
Food Pantries - Local food pantries are experiencing a shortage of food supplies. The current economic problems and the high cost of fuel are forcing more families to turn to food pantries. Donations are generally down in summer. Please remember them and bring non-perishables to the cabinet in the church hallway. We will deliver or you can drop off a bag or two at one of the numerous food pantries in the community, some listed below among the organizations we support.
2008 GUATEMALA MISSION TRIP - The 2008 Guatemala mission trip is August 9-16. This trip is being coordinated by Marty Bowne. Contact Marty Bowne (phone: 215-862-9102; email: mjbowne2@comcast.net) for details. Last minute donations and prayers through out the trip are welcome.
CHECK BACK SOON FOR UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION. Last updated 8/7/2008.
Click on the tabs below to read about the many ministries TMPC is supporting:
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| Food & Friendship: little miracles love can bring |
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| Steven Schiavone — Executive Director |
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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
crew and bookkeeping assistance. |
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| Christian services to children and their families since 1934
"Love...always protects, always hopes, always perseveres." 1 Corinthians 13:7
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Charles A. Seith — Executive Director
Bill Maguire — Director of Development |
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Phone: (215) 355-6500, (800) 394-6500
Fax: (215) 355-8847
Email: http://www.bethanna.org
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1030 Second Street Pike
Southampton, PA 18966-3976
USA
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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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Financial support. |
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| Bucks County Housing Group |
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| Strengthening Families Through Housing - a long-term Solution |
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Nancy Zamborski — Executive Director
Melissa Mantz — Development Coordinator |
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Phone: (215) 598-3566
Fax: (215) 598-9812
Web: http://www.bchg.org
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2324 Second Street Pike
Suite 17
Wrightstown, PA 18940
USA
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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. |
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| ...let us love, not in words or speech, but in truth and action.
-1 John 3:18 |
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Phone: (717) 761-8180
Fax: (717) 761-8181
Email: rodgerc@cws.ncccusa.org
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Pennsylvania Office
55 Central Blvd
Camp Hill, PA 17011
USA
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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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Financial support always welcomed. Local involvement encouraged |
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| Releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name.
"Whoever welcomes a little child like this in my name welcomes me."
-Matthew 18:15 |
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| Dr. Wesley L. Stafford — President |
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Phone: (800) 336-7676, (719) 487-7000
Fax: (719) 481-4216
Web: http://www.compassion.com
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PO Box 7000
Colorado Springs, CO 80933
USA
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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). |
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| Serving Justice, Ending Hunger, "The Greatest will be the one who serves the rest." Mathhew 23:11 |
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David Beckmann — President
Gary Cook — Director of Church Relations |
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Phone: (202) 639-9400
Fax: (202)639-9401
Web: www.bread.org
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50 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
USA
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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. |
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