the woodlands community
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Because God’s love knows no bounds, the Mission Outreach Team (MOT) encourages the congregation of WCPC to be a servant people, witnessing to the light of Christ through actions and words so that the world might know the grace, peace and love of God. WCPC has a long history of mission outreach and does not have to look very far to find people who are in need of love and care. Now more than ever, it is important to share God’s love, grace and mercy with neighbors, whether across the street, across town, across the country, or across the ocean.
Ongoing and special projects are directed by the volunteers on our Mission Outreach Team, frequently referred to throughout the church as the MOT. Everyone is invited to participate in their meetings and as a member of the committee.
All ages and abilities in this congregation look forward to this annual day of service that takes place the last Saturday in January each year. Volunteers disburse throughout the community to assist with various local mission outreach projects. These mission projects can range from filling a truck with donations for the Community Assistance Center’s Unique Resale shop to preparing breakfast to serve to the homeless at a park in Conroe. Our young children even get involved by decorating bags for Kids’ Meals, Meals on Wheels, Compassion United and the DeGeorge Veteran’s Home.
One Sunday each fall we look at WCPC’s impact on the world through mission outreach. During this special Sunday, we celebrate our wonderful mission partners followed by a church-wide lunch to celebrate our Mission Outreach Team advocates and the many generous volunteers who give their time, talents and financial support to make our outreach successful.
One of the most anticipated special events each year at WCPC is the Christmas Festival. The key distinction in this holiday shopping is all about purchasing gifts that “give more than once.” Find a gift for everyone on your Christmas list during this festival weekend in early December! All proceeds go to the mission outreach partner they represent.
Each November The Thankful Giving Alternative Market goes live through a link to a special online website “market.” This is a chance for donors to contribute directly to any of the 40+ WCPC’s mission partners and at the same time, support some of their most pressing needs. With both local and international mission needs, you simply select and contribute online through this secure “market” where you would like your donations to go – projects range from providing showers and laundry services for neighbors facing homelessness to sponsoring uniforms and blankets for children in foster care.
Throughout the year the Mission Outreach Team offers an opportunity in a public forum to learn and dialogue about pressing issues in our community. These events are free and open to the public.
During each MOT’s monthly meeting, advocates are invited to provide presentations via zoom. These presentations and discussions are recorded and available on WCPC’s YouTube page.
The ongoing work of Mission Outreach is never stagnant. As Jesus reminded us in many of his teachings and examples, others will need us in the most vulnerable moments of their lives and our charge as Christians is to respond as we are able.
WCPC has developed many mission partnerships in our 40+ years as a congregation. Events connected with these many mission opportunities will be detailed in the weekly Joyful News email and on our church calendar. Come serve with us!
WCPC members continue to provide teams of generous volunteers in international mission.
Some of these opportunities to share God’s love and serve others have included Guatemala, Peru, Zambia, and US/Mexico/Guatemala border trips.
WCPC continues to support through our benevolence giving these denominational partners of the Presbyterian Church – PC(USA).
Mission Outreach Facilitator