	Mission With the help of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to build and nurture our congregation, whether members, friends or strangers: ~to accept the gift of God's love, ~to be the body of Christ, ~to grow in faith, unconditional love and grace as demonstrated in the life of Jesus Christ. With God's guidance we strive to understand the differences that separate people and work to fill the void left by intolerance, misunderstanding and injustice. May 2008 What in the World is Mission up to? Pentecost Offering Pentecost is an amazing, celebratory day in the community of faith. At Pentecost, we acknowledge the coming of the Holy Spirit, which transforms human life and all of creation. Through our participation in the Pentecost Offering, we send forth God's powerful, curative love to children at risk, youth, and young adults. This year's Offering theme, “Send forth your spirit!” is from Psalm 104:30. The passage describes the glory of a creation that is filled with God's holy and life-giving Spirit. With assurance, we celebrate the abundance of our blessings and know that God's love and care for us know no bounds. What joy and comfort this gives us every day! With love and confidence we turn outward and share this with others! The Pentecost Offering is a tangible way to demonstrate that Spirit within us! It gives us the opportunity to use 40 percent of the amount we receive to minister in our own community on behalf of children at risk. This year's local share will be used for day camp vacation Bible School scholarships for members of the community, including those from Tutuilla Presbyterian Church. Scholarships for members of our congregation are available through the regular church budget. Through General Assembly ministries, the Pentecost Offering supports, guides, and nurtures the faith of Presbyterian young people, calls forth a new generation of church leadership, and advocates for children at risk on a national level. Thank you for your support of the Pentecost Offering on Mother's Day, May 11. Your gifts will have an impact now and in the generations to come! In the love of Christ, Your Mission Commission Dorothy Cereghino, Jane Collier, Pete Wells, and Judy Wilkins
	First Presbyterian Church 201 SW Dorion Avenue Pendleton, Oregon 97801 (541) 276-7681 / FAX (541) 276-7682 E-Mail: fpcp@pendletonpresbyterian.com

Mission

With the help of the Holy Spirit, our mission is to build and nurture our congregation, whether members, friends or strangers:

~to accept the gift of God's love,

~to be the body of Christ,

~to grow in faith, unconditional love and grace as demonstrated in the life of Jesus Christ.

With God's guidance we strive to understand the differences that separate people and work to fill the void left by intolerance, misunderstanding and injustice.

May 2008

What in the World is Mission up to?
Pentecost Offering

Pentecost is an amazing, celebratory day in the community of faith. At Pentecost, we acknowledge the coming of the Holy Spirit, which transforms human life and all of creation. Through our participation in the Pentecost Offering, we send forth God's powerful, curative love to children at risk, youth, and young adults.

This year's Offering theme, “Send forth your spirit!” is from Psalm 104:30. The passage describes the glory of a creation that is filled with God's holy and life-giving Spirit. With assurance, we celebrate the abundance of our blessings and know that God's love and care for us know no bounds. What joy and comfort this gives us every day! With love and confidence we turn outward and share this with others!

The Pentecost Offering is a tangible way to demonstrate that Spirit within us! It gives us the opportunity to use 40 percent of the amount we receive to minister in our own community on behalf of children at risk. This year's local share will be used for day camp vacation Bible School scholarships for members of the community, including those from Tutuilla Presbyterian Church. Scholarships for members of our congregation are available through the regular church budget.

Through General Assembly ministries, the Pentecost Offering supports, guides, and nurtures the faith of Presbyterian young people, calls forth a new generation of church leadership, and advocates for children at risk on a national level.

Thank you for your support of the Pentecost Offering on Mother's Day, May 11. Your gifts will have an impact now and in the generations to come!

In the love of Christ,

Your Mission Commission

Dorothy Cereghino, Jane Collier, Pete Wells, and Judy Wilkins

First Presbyterian Church
201 SW Dorion Avenue
Pendleton, Oregon 97801
(541) 276-7681 / FAX (541) 276-7682
E-Mail: fpcp@pendletonpresbyterian.com