Missions at Saint Andrews

Our next trip to Haiti is scheduled for September 12-19, 2008. The work of CODEP (www.haitifundinc.org) has broadened to include a wide variety of interests/skills that include learning, teaching, gardening and Christian education so that a broad cross-section of folks can participate beyond those with construction skills. For more information or to participate, please contact Joel Millikan at bgmillikan@mindspring.com.

Saint Andrews Presbyterian Church, blessed and called by God, is committed to missions. We are further committed to growing our financial support of missions and providing opportunities for all to serve with time, talent and resources both locally and throughout the world.

Committee Members:

Stephanie Mitchell, Elder
Nancy Bates

Fred Hockstra

Gray McKay

Joel Millikan

Mike Schley

Jennifer Younce

Gil Weil

Mission Project Support Criteria

In forming the annual budget for submission to session, the Mission Committee evaluates current and proposed mission opportunities. Criteria used are:

1. The cause. The Great Commission. Preach the Gospel throughout the world.
2. The gift. Feed my sheep. Promote sustainable physical, emotional, economic and spiritual well being.
3. The service. Provide opportunities for members of Saint Andrews to become physically involved in the actual work.
4. Core values. Compatible with Saint Andrews’ mission values.
5. Project advocate. Saint Andrews’ member to lead, inspire, serve in the mission project and on the mission committee.
6. Feedback. Provide periodic information on the mission project.
7. Efficiency of operation. Evidence of good financial stewardship, financial reporting.

Current Mission Programs

Budgeted financial support for missions comes from the church’s annual operating budget and 50% of the annual distribution from Saint Andrews’ endowment fund. Currently expenditures are approximately balanced between local and worldwide mission projects and programs.

Community Mission Programs

CAPCI - Coordinating and supporting Presbyterian local missions.

Cedar Point - Tutoring children residing in the Cedar Point apartment complex.

Faith Furnishings - Recycling good furniture from North Raleigh to the poor.

Harriet’s House (part of Passage Home) - Transitional housing and guidance for women returning to society.

Hurricane Response - Providing housing and support for an evacuee family and helps rebuild communities in the Gulf Coast.

Loaves & Fishes - Tutoring and support for at-risk children and their families.

Passage Home - Housing program supporting the working poor in Raleigh.

Presbyterian Campus Ministry - Local on-campus student ministry programs.

Presbyterian Prison Ministry - Preparing women for successful re-entry to society.

Raleigh Rescue Mission - Redirecting and rebuilding lives of people with multiple problems.

Seminary Scholarships - For SAPC members preparing for the ministry.

Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen - Feeding the homeless and working poor in downtown Raleigh.

StepUp Ministry - Life building skills for the working poor in Raleigh.

World Missions

Computer Ministry - SAPC members rebuild and install computers in elementary schools in Reynosa and Miguel Aleman, Mexico working with Faith Ministry.

Faith Ministry/ Ministerio de Fe, Mexico - Preaching the Gospel, serving the poor in Reynosa and Miguel Aleman, Mexico.

Haiti Fund - Rebuilding lives, land and community in the barren hills of Haiti.

Haiti Mission Trip - Adult mission trip to work with the Haitians served by Haiti Fund.

Mission Aviation Fellowship - Emergency air support for missionaries worldwide.

New Church Atucucho, Ecuador - Building the faith and a church outside Quito.

PC (USA) - Support for denominational mission, evangelism, educational, health and relief work worldwide provided by our funding through New Hope Presbytery.

Staff of Hope – Africa - New ministry to the Masai in Kenya begun by SAPC youth turned minister, Jeff Spainhour.

Summer Scholarships - To encourage, enable SAPC youth to serve in mission.

Youth and Adult Mexico Mission Trip - Opportunities for SAPC members to share the Good News while building homes and their own faith through Faith Ministry/Ministerio de Fe, Mexico.