Operation Christmas Child
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with local churches worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. Jefferson Presbyterian Church is proud to support this mission by collecting items year round for shoe-boxes that our youth pack with love to send to children around the world. Items included in these boxed include school supplies, hygiene items, toys, educational items, tools, sewing and fishing kits, and other items as appropriate for each age group. We start collecting items, money, and also start packing in January. Our goal is to get as many ready as we can before November. We try to place soap in boxes, regular washcloth, some #2 pencils, crayons, combs, rulers, soft bristle toothbrushes, toothbrush holders. A plastic cup holding a small stuffed animal, and a few toys in each box. You may bring items and place them in the Christmas Child room, or give them to Kathy, Connie, or Sandra. Our team leader is Kathy Marquess.
Developmental Disabilities Ministries
We have thousands of developmentally disabled citizens in the state of Georgia who are dependent upon their families for survival. But, what happens when those family members pass away or reach a point in their lives when they can no longer provide care for their loved ones? This
dilemma led a group of parents of disabled children to form the group that we now know as Developmental Disabilities Ministries of Georgia.DDM is a non-profit, Christian based charity that owns and operates 18 group homes in Georgia. The closest group to Jefferson is called the Apalachee Home in Bethlehem. This home has three adult men being empowered to work, worship, and have a quality life. The mission of DDM is to empower persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their highest level of social, physical, emotional, and spiritual maturity. The executive director, Ryan Whitmire, lives in Jefferson. We are blessed to have Joe Booth serve as a trustee. Our congregation donates a budgeted amount from our offerings.More information is available: https://ddmga.org
dilemma led a group of parents of disabled children to form the group that we now know as Developmental Disabilities Ministries of Georgia.DDM is a non-profit, Christian based charity that owns and operates 18 group homes in Georgia. The closest group to Jefferson is called the Apalachee Home in Bethlehem. This home has three adult men being empowered to work, worship, and have a quality life. The mission of DDM is to empower persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their highest level of social, physical, emotional, and spiritual maturity. The executive director, Ryan Whitmire, lives in Jefferson. We are blessed to have Joe Booth serve as a trustee. Our congregation donates a budgeted amount from our offerings.More information is available: https://ddmga.org
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North Jackson Elementary School Care Closet
We have an alliance with North Jackson to provide items to replenish and/or provide school items, such as water bottles, snacks such as Beanie
Weenies, some pop top canned goods, and some clothing items to be used in case a child should need a change of clothes. The bin is located under
the narthex table. The team leader is Kathy Marquess.
Weenies, some pop top canned goods, and some clothing items to be used in case a child should need a change of clothes. The bin is located under
the narthex table. The team leader is Kathy Marquess.
The Ark
The Ark has the use of Thurman Hall on Wednesday mornings at 9 a,m, and they assess and provide limited emergency financial assistance. We
provide some financial assistance throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please talk to Pastor Paul. You may also donate copier paper or
office supplies, and money.
provide some financial assistance throughout the year. If you would like to volunteer, please talk to Pastor Paul. You may also donate copier paper or
office supplies, and money.
Thornwell Home for Children
Christian based orphanage beginning October 1,1875 in Clinton , S.C. established by Dr. William Jacobs, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of
Clinton S.C.. It originally cared for 10 orphans. There are cottages for groups of children, mentoring, as well as programs to build up family
relationships, reunite families, and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Thornwell assists adoptive parents and adopted children 24/7. More
information is available at thornwell.org.This is not in the church budget. It is a personal donation of money and/or time.
Clinton S.C.. It originally cared for 10 orphans. There are cottages for groups of children, mentoring, as well as programs to build up family
relationships, reunite families, and to prevent child abuse and neglect. Thornwell assists adoptive parents and adopted children 24/7. More
information is available at thornwell.org.This is not in the church budget. It is a personal donation of money and/or time.
