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New Heights Church of God
Outreach and Missions
New Heights Church of God supports international mission work
through the Global Missions of the Church of God of Anderson, Indiana.
From time to time special mission projects are adopted by the congregation.
"Helping Hands Wish Tree"
In order to help a needy family with four children in Franklin Park, this Christmas, the "Helping Hands Wish Tree stands in the back of the sanctuary covered in gold stars. On each star is the name of a child and some needed items. Your help is needed to make their Christmas merry. Please take a star from the the tree and purchas the items. Return the unwrapped gifts along with the tags before December 19th.
Monetary donations are also being accepted. The money will be used to purchase other items needed, such as diapers and basic necessities.
New Heights is always looking for opportunities to serve in our community and we are grateful to be of service in this situation. Your generous donations will be greatly appreciated.
Christmas in the Dominican
During the month of November New Heights had the opportunity to contribute to the Christmas of some of the children in the Dominican Republic again this year. Partnering with Ron and Carol Baker, the church sent Christmas gifts to the children. Ron and Carol work with children of all ages, infant to 18 years of age in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Some of the gifts included new lightweight clothing and socks for boys and girls, toys, small cars, trucks, dolls, hair ribbons, toy dishes, school supplies, coloring books, crayons, and storybooks (in Spanish). Also sent were hygiene items such as soap, toothbrushes, shampoo and wash clothes. Some small gifts for the children to give to their parents were also included.
The congregation is grateful to have this opportunity to share some of our blessings with the children. The gifts were collected the first three Sundays in November. Cash donations were also accepted to help defray the cost of transporting the gifts. Ron plans to deliver the gifts on his next mission trip.
If you would like to continue to contribute to this worthwhile mission project drop Ron and Carol Baker at World Missionary Association. If you would like to know more about this organization, or to make a donation, visit their web site at www.wmamissions.org.
NHCOG Children Reach Out to the World
During Vacation Bible School 2008 the children collected school supplies for the children on the Isle of Hispaniola. The school supplies will be delivered to the children of Haiti and the Dominican Republic by missionaries, Ron and Carol Baker on their trip to the island in September. On the first day of VBS, Carol shared about their past trips to the the island. She told the children about the simple life that the children of the DR have and how they appreciated everything because they have so little. The VBS children enjoyed the stories and a display of items and video Carol and Ron brought to show. If you would like to contribute school supplies for the children of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, contact the church office.
Opportunity for Outreach
During the month of December in 2007, New Heights Church of God collected items for the organization VOICe. VOICe (Victim Outreach Intervention Center) is a non profit organization that provides services to individuals and families who are survivors of violent crime. They support the survivors of many types of violent crime, such as rape, sexual assault and domestic violence.
The organization is located in Butler County but services the northern communities of Pittsburgh, including Franklin Park. VOICe provides community living for victims with a capacity of 15 people. They are always at or above capacity. Most of the residents are women and children. The maximum stay is 30 days with extensions available. They do receive funding from the PA Coalition for Domestic Violence, but depend greatly upon the community for support.
VOICe continues to be in need of many items. New Heights will further their efforts to support Voice through out the new year. If you would like to contribute contact Cheryl Milburn.
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Links to Missions and Outreach Ministries Opportunities
National/International:
Global Missions of the Church of God
Learn more about Church of God Missionaries and the work they are doing in North America and around the world.
Children of Promise
Children of Promise, the Church of God child sponsorship program, offers children nutritional, educational, and health assistance, as well as spiritual nurture - - - all provided through local Church of God congregations in each country.
Women of the Church of God
"Serving Christ through serving women and equipping them for ministry." Women of the Church of God are active in local, national, and international missions and ministries. They used to be called "Women's Missionary Society."
First Light Evangelism
First Light Evangelism is a ministry of Dan and Debbie Ecker. Currently they are missionaries in Thailand. Dan and Debbie came to speak to our congregation.
Local:
Light of Life Rescue Mission
The Light of Life Rescue Mission treats the whole person. It is a source of help and hope to Pittsburgh's homeless. The homeless and hungry receive nutritious meals and a safe place to sleep, protected from the wind, rain and cold. Program participants, men, women and children, are given the tools to transform their lives - to become productive citizens and caring parents. All who come through our doors are offered hope, healing and love through the Christian message.
Pittsburgh Habitat for Humanity
The goal of Habitat for Humanity is to build quality houses at affordable prices for low income families. Volunteers are always needed to help with construction. Donations are also always acceptable to help to pay for the cost of construction.
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