International Missions

 

"...you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

 

Mexico

Valley Presbyterian Church has had an ongoing relationship with Presbyterian Border Ministry (PBM) since its inception in 1985. PMB is a joint venture of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana de México. They are called to share a holistic gospel with those who live along the 2,000 mile US/Mexico border.  

 

VPC Mission Teams have an ongoing relationship with the Iglesia Nacional Presbyteriana Congregacion, Jesus Mi Divino Pastor. Our primary goals are to build faith, Understanding and relationships as we work together with our Mexican brothers and sisters in Christ.

 

For information, contact Mission Ministries Office administrative assistant, Linda Peterson at 480-991-6424 or lindapeterson@myvalleychurch.org

 

 

VPC Global Mission Trip to

Malawi, South Africa

 

 

Deep in southeast Africa lies the small landlocked country named Malawi.  It is known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” for the kind spirit of the people, despite the poverty and disease which affect so many lives.  There are currently over one million orphans in Malawi, largely as a result of the AIDS pandemic.  Orphaned children are typically taken in by a relative, often an elderly grandmother, or left to fend for themselves. 

 

The Mission of MINISTRY OF HOPE (MOH) is to glorify God by reaching out to the orphans, widows and destitute in various communities with the gospel of Jesus Christ as we minister to their basic needs.  MINISTRY OF HOPE is dedicated to providing hope, help, and a future through several life giving programs such as the six feeding centers, two crisis nurseries and the scholarship program. 

 

We believe that God has called Valley Presbyterian Church to walk with the people of Malawi through the work of MINISTRY OF HOPE.   One way we are responding to God’s calling, is by sending missions teams two weeks annually to work with our Malawian brothers and sisters in Christ.   This work consists of volunteering in the (MOH) community based orphan centers and crisis nurseries. Activities include teaching Bible lessons and memory verses, arts and crafts, child care, construction, and vocational training/tutoring.  Major agricultural and irrigation projects are also underway for the orphan centers. 

 

We encourage both youth and adults to consider joining our team with Pastor Marilyn Manning and MOH Board Member, Carmel Courtright.  If you feel God’s tugging at your heart to venture into an amazing, life-changing journey with fellow Christians, please prayerfully consider joining our summer mission team to Malawi. 

 

For more information you may visit the Malawi Mission Table on Sunday mornings or contact Pastor Marilyn Manning's assistant, Linda Peterson 480-991-6424 or lindapeterson@myvalleychurch.org 

 

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More about the

 

As Crisis Nursery infants become toddlers, the need for a childcare center becomes critical. We are fully committed to accomplish the construction of the Mzuzu childcare center within five years. 

 

VPC mission teams have gone to Malawi the last four years, to work with the Ministry of Hope in the community-based orphan care program under Nkhoma Synod, a synod of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) in Malawi.  We've had the opportunity to share God's love by reaching out to orphaned children, widows and community leaders.  

 

 

Charles Gwengwe      Director of MoH Malawi

Charles Gwengwe, Director of Ministry of Hope, Malawi visited our campus in October 2007 and November 2008.  He has preached and led group discussions sharing his reflections on how we can be a part of this very important and heart-warming ministry.

 

 

 

 

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