 Brunswick
County Habitat for Humanity ....
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is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International,
a non-profit ecumenical Christian housing ministry that partners
with community members to build and renovate simple, decent and
affordable homes in Brunswick County North Carolina. Call Dee
Antonio in the Habitat Office at (910) 454-0007 or visit
www.brunswickcountyhabitat.org to find out more.
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Cape
Fear Teen Health Council ....
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is a partnership of
parents, teens and community members that promotes healthy
attitudes, behaviors, and choices in the teen youth population of
Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties through education,
awareness and advocacy. Call the Wilmington Office at
910-452-9503 or visit
www.capefearteen.org to find out
more.
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Citizens
United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) .... |
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is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to finding a cure for epilepsy by raising
funds for research and by increasing awareness of the prevalence and
devastation of this disease. Call the toll free number
800-765-7118 or visit
www.cureepilepsy.org.
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Commission on Urgent Relief &
Equipment, PROJECT C.U.R.E....
identifies, solicits, collects, sorts and delivers medical supplies and services according to the imperative needs of the world. It provides the medical supplies and equipment that medical personnel need to deliver healthcare to their communities. Visit www.projectcure.org to find out more. *SPC contact is Ben Wilson (457-0997) |
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Communities
in Schools ....
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is a nationwide non-profit
organization whose purpose is to connect needed resources with
schools and to provide students with a community of support,
empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our
church works specifically with Southport Elementary School, South
Brunswick Middle School and South Brunswick High School. Call
the Brunswick County Office of CIS at 910-457-3494 or visit
www.cisbrunswick.org to find out more.
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Families
for Kids ....
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is a community-based child
welfare program serving the children in foster care and promoting
their adoption. Call the Brunswick County office 910-253-2181
to find out more.
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Family
Haven ....
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is a program of the
Brunswick Family Assistance Agency. The mission of this
program is to improve the quality of life for low-income families
and to increase awareness of the social and economic problems in our
community. Family Haven works specifically to provide
temporary shelter for homeless families and to provide them with
resources that will enable them to find appropriate permanent
housing. Call director, Carol Phelps, at the BFAA office
754-4766 or
www.brunswickfamily.org to find out
more.
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Homes
Preservation Committee ....
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is a program that
advocates for better and safer living environments for the Residents
of Brunswick County. The purpose of the HPC is to unify the
efforts of organizations operating in Brunswick County in the area
of housing rehabilitation. The contact phone number is
910-253-0699 or visit
www.BHO2020.org.
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Hope
Harbor .... |
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is a domestic violence
shelter located here in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It
offers a caring and comfortable refuge where women and children can
feel safe, find support, and use goal-setting techniques to plan for
the future. Basic assistance is offered for such needs as
medicines, food, clothing, baby supplies and emergency
transportation. The office is open Monday - Friday from 9:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and the number is 754-5726. You can also
visit
www.hopeharborhome.org.
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Lower
Cape Fear Hospice .... |
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offers healthcare,
assistance and education to support patients and their families
facing the challenges of a life-limiting illness. It is
individualized care that offers compassion, dignity, comfort,
respect and someone to call for assistance - day or night. You
can reach someone at Lower Cape Fear Hospice at 800-207-6908 or
visit
http://www.hospiceandlifecarecenter.org/ .
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New
Hope Clinic .... |
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is a non-profit
organization that provides basic medical and dental care, diagnostic
services and prescription drugs at no cost to low income, uninsured
residents of Brunswick County, North Carolina. The staff of
dedicated volunteer professionals is committed to enhancing the
quality of life, while preserving the privacy and dignity of every
patient. The clinic can be contacted at 910-845-5333 or visit
http://newhopeclinicfree.org for more information.
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The
Presbyterian Counseling Center ....
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provides a ministry of
counseling which combines the practice of modern psychotherapy with
the church's traditional pastoral care of people. Offering
treatment to anyone who seeks help for personal, marital and family
problems, the center provides a bridge between faith and mental
health. Rev. Ann Jahnes is our church contact person for these
services, but you can also contact the Southport office at
910-448-0525. More information can be found at
www.presbyteriancounselingcenter.org.
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Providence
Home ....
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is an organization that
provides short-term and safe shelter to Brunswick County youth who,
due to an emergency, high-risk or crisis situation, cannot remain
with their families. It is not a therapeutic home, but rather
a home that offers a nurturing atmosphere with safety, food,
clothing, and shelter to youth who are in need of a short term, safe
haven. You can contact them directly at 910-457-0440 or visit
on the web at
www.providencehomenc.com.
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The
Southport/Oak Island Interchurch Fellowship Food Pantry
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has one essential
purpose: to provide food for residents of Southport, Oak Island or
Boiling Springs who are in need of supplemental food. Eligible
families can receive food once a month from the Food Pantry located
in Boiling Springs. For more information call 910-845-2320 or
go to
www.soiicf.org on the web.
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Through our Mission Committee, Southport Presbyterian Church maintains a commitment of financial support to the following offerings connected to the Presbyterian Church USA. We need your continued help through prayer and donation.
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Barium
Springs Home for Children
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offers a safe and
nurturing family life for North Carolina children. It provides
a caring place to live for abused or neglected children, early
childhood development for low income families, counseling services and foster family programs. They also offer behavior treatment in a school setting for troubled teens as well as early intervention services for children still living in the community. Call 704-872-4157 or visit
www.bariumsprings.org .
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Christmas
Joy Offering
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is divided equally between
the Presbyterian Board of Pensions and Presbyterian Racial Ethnic
Schools/colleges. it is received during Advent/Christmas
season. Visit
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/specialofferings/christmas-joy-offering/
for more information.
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One
Great Hour of Sharing
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is an offering that makes
the love of Christ real for individuals and communities around the
world who suffer the effects of disaster, conflict, or severe
economic hardship, and for those who serve them through gifts of
money and time. It is received Easter Sunday. For more
information visit:
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/specialofferings/one-great-hour-sharing-offering/
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Peacemaking
Offering
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supports the peacemaking
efforts of the church at every governing body level and provides an
opportunity to witness to God's gift or peace in the world. It
is received on World Communion Sunday, the first Sunday of October.
Visit
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/specialofferings/peacemaking-offering/
for more information.
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Pentecost
Offering
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provides a direct way to
meet the needs of children at risk, youth, and young adults.
Congregations are encouraged to keep 40 percent of the Offering to
support ministry with children at risk in their communities.
it is received on Pentecost Sunday. Visit
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/specialofferings/pentecost-offering/
for more information.
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Presbyterian
Theological Fund (TEF)
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is the only dedicated
source of denomination-wide funding for theological seminaries
related to PC(USA). These moneys directly subsidize the
seminaries' operating budgets and enhance each school's ability to
offer financial aid to students. Southport Presbyterian Church
gives 1% of our budget to the TEF.
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Presbyterian
Women Birthday Offering
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helps chosen recipients
find real solutions for projects related to health, education,
economic development and the needs of women and children that are
not included in the General Mission Fund. Go to
http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/pw/birthday/
to learn more.
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Through our Mission Committee, Southport Presbyterian Church maintains a commitment of financial support to the following offerings connected to the Christian community nationally. we need your continued help through prayer and donation.
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Souper
Bowl Sunday Offering
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equips and mobilizes
congregations, schools and businesses to positively impact their
communities by collecting money or food on or near Super Bowl
weekend. 100% of the collections are donated directly to the
charity of each group's choice. It is received on Super Bowl
Sunday.
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Consider these opportunities for Mission.
Please be in prayer for all of these organizations, their employees, their volunteers and the people they serve.