Mission

“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” – John 20:21

(Other scripture: Acts 1:8, John 17:18, Matthew 28:19-20, Isaiah 58:6-7)

“The mission of the church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
– United Methodist Church

“The Church participates in God’s mission for the transformation of creation and humanity… and calling all people to discipleship in Christ.”
– Presbyterian Church (USA), Book of Order

Ukraine Relief: Efforts at LCUC are combined with those at First Presbyterian Odeboldt (Iowa) to offer assistance and support to refugees

fleeing to neighboring countires.

For details of actual efforts check out

Helping Hands Stuttgart facebook. https://www.facebook.com/helpinghandsstuttgart

METHODIST: Methodist program offers assistance: "This fund will provide direct assistance to those in Ukraine as well as assistance to Ukrainians fleeing to neighboring countries. https://umcmission.org/umcor/ukraine/

PRESBYTERIAN: Through PC(USA) funds go into Presbytery Disaster Assistance to assist refuges. "PDA, therefore, anticipates that our response will include both financial and technical assistance as the network of faith communities providing humanitarian assistance grows in the months ahead."

https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/ukraine/

Mission Project -- Supplies for Lakeshore Center @ Okoboji

Raise awareness of camp activities, promate attendance, encourage participation in special work days held.

One Great Hour Of Sharing

The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing - Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People - all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.

https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/

Gift of Hope

Gift of Hope is a tangible way to provide basic needs, education, and more to people around the world who need it most.

https://giftofhope.rca.org

FOODBANK of Iowa

Provide food for Iowa children, families, and seniors to lead full and active lives, strengthening the communities where they live.

https://www.foodbankiowa.org

Heifer International

Heifer International works with countries around the world alongside local farmers and business owners. They support farmers and their communities as they mobilize and envision their futures, provide training so they can improve the quantity and quality of the goods they produce, and connections to market to increase sales and incomes.

https://www.heifer.org/our-work/index.html

Camperships

Camperships include congregation offering $ to help pay for youth to attend Christian camp. Two denominational camps promoted -

Lakeshore Center @ Okoboji -https://www.lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org/

Methodist Camp @ Okoboji - https://okobojicamp.com/

Local Offerings

Our church has a hat & mitten tree . The hats and mittens are picked up by a local committee that distributes them . Other offerings are shared as need becomes known.

Youth Program

Youth scholarships for our community youth program.

Check out the youth page....

Youth Page

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