Missions

OUR MISSION STATEMENT
The members of First Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) of Johnstown, believe that we are called to be the people who embody the love of God in Jesus Christ thereby becoming covenant people in who Christ again lives. We will work especially hard to provide programs for youth, educational and informational programs for the community (i.e. Parenting, aging parents, family issues, Habitat for Humanity, the Food Pantry, Hospice) and tending to people with special needs through in-home visitations and providing spiritual care in area nursing homes. We will plan and celebrate a Spirit filled, prayerful worship service each Sunday and we will provide Christian education for children and adults. We care about the connectional church and we will participate in Presbytery, Synod, General Assembly governance through prayers, financial resources, and serving as delegates and commissioners. We will participate in local ecumenical programs (i.e. Johnstown Council of Churches) and support global church reconciliation through the World Council of Churches.

The PASTOR'S CARE SHELF has been busier than ever. It was put on the list of places to go in Fulton County for hygiene items, etc., at no cost to individuals. They are allowed to come once a month and get what they need. The shelves get stocked every other week.

We have been blessed with wonderful donations from many caring people and we are so grateful. The Pastor's Care Shelf is always in need of laundry soap. It goes as fast as we get it stocked up. We could also use tote type bags for the Care Shelf clients to put their items in.

Dawn tells us, "I go shopping every three weeks and by the third week the shelves are pretty bare. If you would like to donate items for the care shelf, there is a tote in the back of the sanctuary which you can put them in. Toilet paper, laundry soap, shampoo, dedorant, Depends, bar soap, tooth paste and tooth brushes, Kleenex, etc. are all needed."

"The Care Shelf also has baby items— diapers, shampoo, lotions, wipes, etc. The Church's name has been added to the list of places in Fulton County (although we help anyone no matter where they live), where people can go for help. If you would like to make a monetary donation, that would be greatly appreciated. I cannot express enough, the amount of graditude that people show when they receive our help.
Thank you for your support."
—Dawn

The THRIFT SHOP is in need of household items. If you would like to donate items, please drop them off when the shop is open (Thursdays, Fridays & first Saturday of each month 9am-1pm) or drop them off on Monday when the church office is open (9am-noon). Baby items are always appreciated and we are in need of crib sheets. Thank you for your support!
Remember all of the proceeds made from the thrift shop go towards the FREE Community Lunches held on the first and last Saturday of each month.
The store is OPEN Thursdays, Fridays & the first Saturday of each month 9am-1pm. Entrance is on the north side of church, just off South Market St.
If you can volunteer ANY amount of time, please call us at 518-762-8263. This vital ministry needs you. Just four hours now and then. The job description is as follows:
        1. Open the store
        2. Sit by the desk
        3. Assist customers
        4. Cash them out
        5. Close the store at the end of the day
Please consider volunteering. A sign-up sheet is on the side table in the Knox Chapel. Thanks to all our volunteers!

MANY THANKS to all who donated items or money for Ukrainian support.




Packing and delivering the items donated for Ukrainian support to Father Vasyl Dovgan of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Troy.

Volunteers prepare meals in the Church kitchen and Fellowship Hall

DEACONS READY TO HELP
Prayer Chain Group
• The Deacons have updated the Prayer Chain. If you would like to be on the prayer chain, please call the church office (518)762-8263 and leave your name and phone number. Once the Prayer Chain has been revised your name will be added and you will receive a list. As a prayer chain member, you will receive a call and be asked to pass the prayer request on to one other person.

• If there is anyone who would like to attend church services but is unable to drive, please call the church office (762-8263).
Prayers are asked for some members of our congregation who are not feeling well. Remember we are here if anyone needs us. Please contact a deacon or the church office to ask for help.

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