Peacemaking Offering
Throughout the year, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) takes up four special offerings: One Great Hour of Sharing, The Pentecost Offering, The Christmas Joy Offering, and the Peacemaking Offering.
Sunday, September 7th marks a month long season of Peace in the PC(U.S.A.). On Sunday October 5th, we will take up the Peacemaking Offering.
50% of this offering will be given to PC(U.S.A.) World Mission for international mission endeavors, 25% will be given to New Covenant Presbytery for area mission endeavors, and 25% will be kept by Spring Branch to be given to a particular local benevolence. The mission team has decided to give our 25% to the West Side Homeless Partnership. Let us give freely to this offering which enables the church to address systems of injustice in our community, in our city, and across the world.
Westside Homeless Partnership exists to empower homeless families in Houston’s Spring Branch area to achieve self-sufficiency and a stable home environment, one in which their children have a better chance at academic success and brighter prospects for the future. WHP’s assistance includes intensive case management, resources, and supporting services that, together with the families’ own personal efforts, education, and growth, make lasting changes that transform their lives. Westside Homeless Partnership has been providing hope and the opportunity for a better future to homeless children and their families in Houston’s Spring Branch Independent School District since 1994. Our church community supports West Side Homeless Partnership financially and has chosen the month of September to bring awareness to this great cause!
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