Links of interest:
This site is thought provoking & provides insight to corruption and how to fight it. Interested...Click here
Are you interested in ways to help fight hunger? If so...Click here
Help sup-port the needs of those in South Africa. To learn more...Click here
Hand-crafted products from Kandibar -help support those in the war-torn region of Afghanistan...Click here
Help support organic & fair trade. To visit Maggie's organic store...Click here
Women of Kenya help support their families by making these products. To visit Sakaad...Click here
Social Justice
Self-Development of People
www.pcusa.org/sdop
The Self-Development of People is a ministry that affirms God's concern for humandkind. They are Presbyterians and ecumenical partners, dissatisfied with poverty and oppression, united in faith and action through sharing, confronting and enabling. They particpate in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people who are seeking to change the structure that perpetuate poverty, oppression and injustice. To view a video of a project that is bringing clean, safe water to poor communities in the Dominican Republic...Click here
ihs In His Steps:
Pathways of Peace
www.ihsholyland.org
This ministry provides a unique experience through awareness pilgrimages to the Holy Land. The Reverend Branwen L. Cook, our previous pastor, and a member of our congregation went to Palestine & Israel with this ministry. Both of them highly recommend this pilgrimage to all those interested in 'walking in the footsteps of Jesus both literally and figuratively'. Take this life-changing journey and become aware of the Holy Land and those who live there - visit their website to find out more.
Living Waters of the World
www.livingwatersfortheworld.org
The Presbytery Synod has a mission initiative called Living Waters for the World. The organization trains and equips mission teams from churches and civic organizations to share the gift of clean, sustainable water with communities in need. To date, they have trained and equipped teams in 29 states and 8 other countries, resulting in the deployment of 135 clean water systems in 17 countries. As more volunteers are trained, more clean water flows, and more lives are transformed among all involved. The synod has put out a public service announcement for this organization.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
www.elcjhl.org
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) is known for its friendliness as it welcomes visitors and pilgrims to the Holy Land from throughout the world. Though Palestinian Christians have been here since the first Pentecost, the roots of the ELCHJHL began in the mid 19th century when German and English missionaries came to teach and minister to the local people. Five of our six congregations are in Jerusalem, Ramallah and the Bethlehem area, and one is in Amman, Jordan. The chuches in Amman and Ramallah are made up largely of families of refugees who fled their homes at the time of the tragic wars that followed the formation of Israel. We also operate four schools and four additional education programs. We are 'working for justice, praying for peace, and living in hope'.
Women for Women International
www.womenforwomen.org
This organization supports women in worn torn regions by supplying financial and emotional aid, job-skills training, rights educations and small business assistance so they can rebuild their lives. Please take the time to visit their site and see if there is a way you can possibly contribute to this worthy cause.