Outreach, How We Serve
the Community Around Us
All aspects of our church are involved in serving our neighbors. From the children, to Deacons and our dedicated Mission Committee, see below our many efforts to help those in need and see how you might assist.
Project Christmas Morning
Our Mission Committee will be helping Oasis by serving as Santa Claus this Christmas. It is so important that we try to help families who are struggling with poverty, especially through this COVID pandemic. Please take the time to read the article. We hope you can be as generous as past years with this wonderful outreach.
All our programs at First Presbyterian Church are a success only because of the people who recognize the value of their time and talents. We often need assistance in the many areas we serve. Please check back often to this page and see what mission opportunities and service opportunities are upcoming. We would love to explore how we may serve together. Thank you!
REBUILDING TOGETHER NORTH JERSEY, with the benefit of Deacon funds, The Mission Committee contributed to this organization for a project in Teaneck. Dimitra and Kathy attended a “ribbon cutting” ceremony at the owner’s home on February 8th.
With the help of many volunteer laborers, union workers, and a grant from Lowe’s, the owner was provided a new “updated” kitchen along with other home renovations. The homeowner was immensely overwhelmed, totally humbled and extremely emotional by the good nature and willingness of strangers, who became friends, for their involvement.
Rebuilding has 11 new projects coming up this spring, so if you have a skill you would like to share or the willingness to forge a communication to those who are in need, this is a good place to start. You can further hear their story by talking with Kathy Kazalis or Dimitra Skenderi and will introduce you to this meaningful and dedicated organization.
Upcoming Ways to Get Involved
Thank you for continuing to support the Rutherford Food Pantry with your generous donations.
If you have any questions about what may be needed, please visit here.
You may also place donations in the boxes next to the food baskets at the church doors.
