Local
Springboard Pallet Village
Springboard Pallet Village (SPV): Provides dignified dwellings and a community that fosters well-being for Delawareans in greatest need (those experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, economic hardship, etc.), concurrently connecting compromised populations with community resources to build a better life.
www.the-springboard.org
www.the-springboard.org
Unique Minds Changing Lives (UMCL)
A non-profit organization designed to change the lives of low-income families and individuals located in Sussex County, DE that have fallen into hardship, by providing different types of services to help restore, educate and stabilize them. www.uniquemindscl.com
Lewes Rehoboth Association of Congregations (LRAC)
A charitable non-profit corporation comprised of congregations of all denominations in the area to serve those in need in the community. LRAC runs the New Life Thrift Shop which accepts donated items and resells them, using the profits to benefit the poor and needy. www.lrac.online
Boardwalk Buddy Walk
Initiated by members of Westminster 29 years ago and raises funds to support individuals with Down Syndrome.
www.ds-stride.org/boardwalkbuddywalk
www.ds-stride.org/boardwalkbuddywalk
West Rehoboth Community Land Trust
A non-profit trust that aims to create permanent, affordable housing and preserve the historic West Rehoboth Community. www.westrehobothlandtrust.org
Community Resource Center (CRC) Angel Giving Tree
Provides Christmas gifts for children of low-income households. www.rehobothcommunitycenter.org
National
PCUSA One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
One of four churchwide special offerings of the Presbyterian Church. It is typically received during the season of Lent and the funds support three programs: it assists in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and promotes development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People. specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/
Christmas Joy
One of four churchwide special offerings of the Presbyterian Church. It provides assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need, and develops our future leaders at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges equipping communities of color. specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/christmas-joy/
Global
Ecumenical Parish: Our sister church in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
55 churches partner to offer mission and ministry in the Kananga Presbytery of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ecumenical Parish is our sister church in Kananga. Our support is that of prayers and contributions. www.ncpresbytery.org/congo or www.facebook.com/NCPCongoPartnership/
Friends of Butoke, Congo
Friends of Butoke, Inc. is a small NGO that began informally in 2005 to support Butoke in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Butoke ministers to the nutritional, food security, educational, emergency and primary health care needs of the area's poor people. friendsofbutoke.org
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November 9, 2023
TO: Members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church
FROM: The Mission/Outreach Committee
SUBJECT: Thank You!
Dear Members,
On behalf of the Mission/Outreach Committee, thank you for supporting the Springboard Pallet Village hoodie drive.
As a result of us partnering with four other area organizations, WPC helped to contribute 50 warm and cozy new hoodies for the residents of the Village!
Saturday, October 28, was a beautiful day of celebration at the Village where members of each partnering group and local officials shared brunch, presented gifts, and exchanged hugs and bright smiles with the residents. It was a very SPECIAL occasion for everyone!
Thank you for your generosity and loving-kindness to those who are in continual need. By doing our part, we are building the kin-dom step by step.
Thank you, church!!
Deb Norton
Mission/Outreach Committee, Chair
Partnering Groups:
Westminster PC, Coolspring PC, Beebe Healthcare Laboratory & Pharmacy,
Philanthropic Educational Organization, Champion Outlet, Rehoboth Beach
TO: Members of the Westminster Presbyterian Church
FROM: The Mission/Outreach Committee
SUBJECT: Thank You!
Dear Members,
On behalf of the Mission/Outreach Committee, thank you for supporting the Springboard Pallet Village hoodie drive.
As a result of us partnering with four other area organizations, WPC helped to contribute 50 warm and cozy new hoodies for the residents of the Village!
Saturday, October 28, was a beautiful day of celebration at the Village where members of each partnering group and local officials shared brunch, presented gifts, and exchanged hugs and bright smiles with the residents. It was a very SPECIAL occasion for everyone!
Thank you for your generosity and loving-kindness to those who are in continual need. By doing our part, we are building the kin-dom step by step.
Thank you, church!!
Deb Norton
Mission/Outreach Committee, Chair
Partnering Groups:
Westminster PC, Coolspring PC, Beebe Healthcare Laboratory & Pharmacy,
Philanthropic Educational Organization, Champion Outlet, Rehoboth Beach
OUR MINISTRIES
Our congregation members lead and support a broad spectrum of ministries locally, nationally and internationally. Following are some of them.
Lewes Rehoboth Association of Congregations . . .
. . . is a non-profit corporation made up of congregations of all denominations in the area which provides assistance to anyone within the Cape Henlopen School District who needs it.
West Rehoboth Community Land Trust . . .
. . . a non-profit trust that aims to create permanent affordable housing and preserve the historic West Rehoboth Community. www.westrehobothlandtrust.org
Boardwalk Buddy Walk . . .
. . . was initiated by members of Westminster nearly 29 years ago. We join the annual walk that raises funds to support Down Syndrome. www.ds-stride.org/boardwalkbuddywalk
New Castle Presbytery/Congo . . .
. . . 55 churches partner to offer mission and ministry in the Kananga Presbytery of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ecumenical Parish is our sister church in Kananga. Our support is that of prayers and contributions. www.ncpresbytery.org/congo or www.facebook.com/NCPCongoPartnership/
Our congregation members lead and support a broad spectrum of ministries locally, nationally and internationally. Following are some of them.
Lewes Rehoboth Association of Congregations . . .
. . . is a non-profit corporation made up of congregations of all denominations in the area which provides assistance to anyone within the Cape Henlopen School District who needs it.
- (WSNB) West Side New Beginnings mission is to establish a cohesive network to address the needs and concerns of the community as they relate to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, self esteem, housing, education, nutrition, and community service. Find them on Facebook
- Rehoboth Community Resource Center is a non-profit under the direction of LRAC. They receive the homeless and underprivileged by intake and provide direction to sources of assistance. www.rehobothcommunitycenter.org
- Cape Henlopen Food Basket is a non-profit under LRAC providing emergency food assistance. www.capehenlopenfoodbasket.org
- New Life Thrift Store is a non-profit under the LRAC umbrella which accepts donated items and resells them, using the profits to benefit the poor and needy. www.newlifeofdelaware.org
West Rehoboth Community Land Trust . . .
. . . a non-profit trust that aims to create permanent affordable housing and preserve the historic West Rehoboth Community. www.westrehobothlandtrust.org
Boardwalk Buddy Walk . . .
. . . was initiated by members of Westminster nearly 29 years ago. We join the annual walk that raises funds to support Down Syndrome. www.ds-stride.org/boardwalkbuddywalk
New Castle Presbytery/Congo . . .
. . . 55 churches partner to offer mission and ministry in the Kananga Presbytery of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ecumenical Parish is our sister church in Kananga. Our support is that of prayers and contributions. www.ncpresbytery.org/congo or www.facebook.com/NCPCongoPartnership/
Update from Pastor Thierry of the Presbytery of Kanaga:
Loose translation: We are coming for the first day of the session. We have been reelected for the second term to the position of Executive Secretary of the Presbytery of Kanaga. Glory to God and thank you for your prayers. The session continues today. Your prayers encourage us. Thank you all! Pastor Thierry
NOTE: Pastor Thierry is wearing the cross that WPC sent to him as a gift when the New Castle Presbytery visited the Congo in May!
Loose translation: We are coming for the first day of the session. We have been reelected for the second term to the position of Executive Secretary of the Presbytery of Kanaga. Glory to God and thank you for your prayers. The session continues today. Your prayers encourage us. Thank you all! Pastor Thierry
NOTE: Pastor Thierry is wearing the cross that WPC sent to him as a gift when the New Castle Presbytery visited the Congo in May!
The young people of the Ecumenical Parish are on route to Malandji Makulu 20 km (12 mi) from the city of Kananga for an excursion with the theme “Feed My Sheep”. Good luck to our youth! (Pastor Thierry)
Unique Minds Changing Lives (UMCL)...
. . . a non-profit organization that is designed to help low-income families and individuals by providing educational and financial training and support, as well as work experience opportunities for youth and seniors. www.uniquemindsinc.org
. . . a non-profit organization that is designed to help low-income families and individuals by providing educational and financial training and support, as well as work experience opportunities for youth and seniors. www.uniquemindsinc.org
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The Springboard Collaborative . . .
. . . (TSC), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, mobilizes resources to ensure housing and health equity for all Delawareans. Housing is a human right, and all deserve dignity and opportunity. But for every 100 very low-income renters in Delaware, there are only 24 attainable units. Housing insecurity and homelessness are systemic but solvable problems. www.the-springboard.org
. . . (TSC), a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization, mobilizes resources to ensure housing and health equity for all Delawareans. Housing is a human right, and all deserve dignity and opportunity. But for every 100 very low-income renters in Delaware, there are only 24 attainable units. Housing insecurity and homelessness are systemic but solvable problems. www.the-springboard.org
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF
THE SPRINGBOARD COLLABORATIVE
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Coolspring Presbyterian Church, Beebe Healthcare Lab & Pharmacy, the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), and the Rehoboth Beach Champion Outlet Store partnered to provide hoodies and gloves to the participants at the Georgetown Pallet Village.
Read the feature in the Delaware State News:
Read the feature in the Delaware State News:
Tony Villafane here from Gateway Church in Parkesburg PA! 😊
Thank you once again for allowing us to utilize your church parking lot, we are so grateful.
This has been the 3rd year in a row that your church has graciously allowed us to utilize your patch of grass in Rehoboth to have a day of enjoyment and relaxation at the beach. Our student ministry runs throughout the school year and summer on Wednesday nights and we have about 70 students that attend regularly! During the summer we attend conferences where they are committed to learning and growing in their discipleship and leadership development. These camps and conferences are momentous in our students spiritual formation in Christ.
As a way to celebrate the end of a summer we have a Summer Finale event where we go to Six Flags NJ on a Monday and then Rehoboth Beach on a Tuesday. From there we take two weeks off to reset for the new school year! The Summer Finale’s additional purpose is to give graduated seniors one more big event before they exit our youth ministry as well as to give space for our students to experience and build community together in a space that is safe, fun, and relaxed. Your church providing parking for the second day of our Summer Finale helps provide space for these things to take place. For that, we are incredibly grateful 😊
Thank you once again for allowing us to utilize your church parking lot, we are so grateful.
This has been the 3rd year in a row that your church has graciously allowed us to utilize your patch of grass in Rehoboth to have a day of enjoyment and relaxation at the beach. Our student ministry runs throughout the school year and summer on Wednesday nights and we have about 70 students that attend regularly! During the summer we attend conferences where they are committed to learning and growing in their discipleship and leadership development. These camps and conferences are momentous in our students spiritual formation in Christ.
As a way to celebrate the end of a summer we have a Summer Finale event where we go to Six Flags NJ on a Monday and then Rehoboth Beach on a Tuesday. From there we take two weeks off to reset for the new school year! The Summer Finale’s additional purpose is to give graduated seniors one more big event before they exit our youth ministry as well as to give space for our students to experience and build community together in a space that is safe, fun, and relaxed. Your church providing parking for the second day of our Summer Finale helps provide space for these things to take place. For that, we are incredibly grateful 😊
