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Our church family is made up of people with gifts that include: hospitality, nurturing, healing, teaching, helping, organizing, communicating and creativity. We have an active group of volunteers, including many professional people. From our different religious and cultural backgrounds, we are able to provide Christ-centered opportunities through education, fellowship and outreach that allow us to grow. We are blessed with a fusion of talents: from energetic youth to experienced seniors; from the leadership of our officers to the devotion of our congregation.

We want the story of Christ's love to be retold and his love to be made anew in our church from generation to generation

 

  • 2 Cents a Meal is part of the Presbyterian Answer To Hunger (AKA "PATH") program. If you have always wanted an opportunity to put your two cents worth in and really make a difference, then this program is custom made for you!  The idea is to keep an offering can on your dining table and put 2 pennies in it for every meal eaten in your home. On the fourth Sunday of the month, bring the pennies (or their equal amount in other coins, bills, or even checks) to our regular worship service and dedicate them to the task of feeding and educating the hungry.  The projects supported by 2 Cents per Meal are  ECHO, St. Barnabas Agricultural School in Haiti, Second Harvest Food Bank, and CODEP. Also, if you like to count and roll coins, here is a service opportunity for you.  For more information visit: www.pcusa.org/pcusa/wmd/hunger/centsability.htm

  • The South Brevard Sharing Center serves an ever-growing portion of the population who in the Melbourne and Palm Bay area find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, financially. It is an ecumenical project, that offers food, clothing, money for emergency utilities payments and job counseling to those who need it most. For more information call the Church office at (321) 723-3994 or email: PCGoodShep@AOL.com

  • The Community of Hope chartered in 2005, has a mission to provide transitional housing to homeless families, i.e. families with children.  The Community of Hope was selected for emphasis in 2006 and again in 2007 as a local mission for CGS. For more information, telephone (321) 474-0966 or visit http://www.hopeofbrevard.com

  • BIRP stands for Brevard Indian River Presbyterian Mission Conference and is specifically dedicated to increasing global mission awareness among local congregations. They meet 6 to 8 times a year to plan and coordinate activities, especially the annual BIRP Missions Week. One project is generally selected each year as the focus for the week, and donations towards its support are solicited. Other activities include hands on mission trips. Members are needed to attend planning meetings with the pastor, to host a missionary (couple), provide meals, and transportation to their scheduled events. For more information call (321) 723-3994 or email PCGoodShep@AOL.com

  • Blanket Sunday is sponsored by Church World Services. Is is an ecumenical program which supports the distribution of blankets to refugees. To someone who has fled their home, whether from war, famine or any natural disaster, a blanket is a welcome and versatile position. It can be used to bundle up clothing and other possessions, can be used as shelter from the elements, can provide warmth at night, be used to make a tent, and provide some privacy. Never under estimate the usefulness of a sturdy blanket! For more information: www.churchworldservice.org/brochures/cws.html

  • The CGS Charis Fund is maintained to support members and friends in times of need. The Pastor dispenses funds at his/her discretion. Through this fund, we minister to each other in times of financial need. For more information, call (321) 723-3994 or email PCGoodShep@AOL.com

  • Christmas International House began in 1965 when Harry F. "Pete" Petersen, assistant minister at First Presbyterian Church, Huntington, West Virginia suggested to his congregation that there was a need for housing of international students over the Christmas Holiday. He and his wife sent letters to colleges and universities east of the Mississippi River to invite international students to come to WV for the holidays. That first year, they hosted 180 student in their church. With such an overwhelming response by the students, Rev Petersen was convinced the program was needed by the students, and was a mission opportunity to show "hospitality to the foreigner among us". (Deuteronomy 10:18 ) In 2007 CSG hosted two students from Japan. In 2008 we hosted one student from Japan and another on from Viet Nam. To consider being a host family to one or two international students during the holiday season contact: http://wwwchristmasih.org/hosts.htm

  • Church World Services is an ecumenical organization we Presbyterians support. They provide hands on help in time of disaster and long-range help for development needed to raise the standard of living in emerging countries. Think: Emergency Kits, School Supplies, rolled Bandages and Medical Kits are projects of the Sewing Circle. For more information visit www.churchworldservice.org

  • South Brevard’s CROP Walk was established over 20 years ago. Today CROP stands for “Communities Reaching Out to People.” This is an ecumenical project, highlighted with an annual 4 to 5 mile walk. But the walk can be Spiritually if the weather turns bad or the walker has health issues! Walkers are encouraged to find sponsors to make monetary donations. The CROP Walk is a Church World Services event. A portion of the funds raised remains in the local community. The rest goes to fight hunger elsewhere. Would you agree to organize next year’s CGS participation? Will you be a CROP Walker? Will you pledge to support one or more walkers? For more information: www.cropwalk.org

  • The Daily Bread Soup Kitchen serves clients in downtown Melbourne a hot meal during the middle of the day. They also provide job referrals, health related services, hot showers, and laundry facilities to those in need. In addition to food preparation, serving, and clean up, service opportunities extend to their Thrift Shop at 412 East New Haven Avenue. For more information call Sue Holaday, daily Bread’s Executive Director at (321) 723-1060.

  • The Duvall Presbyterian Home was started in a private residence in Glenwood, Florida, in 1945 and has grown to an institution, which provides a home-like living setting to 250 of “God’s special children”. The Home is another project of the Synod of the South Atlantic, as well as, the Central Florida Presbytery. The Sewing and Craft Circle members are busy year round making handcrafted items for their annual Loyalty Day Boutique. Some of their clients receive some financial support from the state of Florida’s DCF, but more support is always required. Our General Fund support for 2005 was $525.00. Please save your used postage stamps and Campbell’s soup labels for them. They have also published a “wish list” of items, which would improve the Home. If you are interested, see the list posted in the Mission Corner of the Fellowship Hall. For more information: www.duvallhome.org

  • Family Promise of Brevard was chartered on Friday August 3, 2007, as a nonprofit organization, focused on making a positive difference in the lives of the homeless by providing temporary housing, food, clothing, low cost housing and protecting them as they regain independence and balance in their lives. Sometimes temporary housing is provided on a rotational basis in local church facilities. When this happens, trained volunteers are needed to oversee the operation. There is a real service opportunity for members to be trained for overnight supervision! For more information, write to them at 779 Raleigh Road SE, Palm Bay Fl 32905

  • Florida Tech's Protestant Campus Ministry Florida Tech, our former neighbor to the north who now occupies our “old “ facility with their All Faith Chapel has a Presbyterian Minister as their Protestant Chaplain. The PCM Chaplain conducts Bible Studies and directs service projects with and for the students. Every Monday night that the term is in session, Florida Tech's Protestant Campus Ministry holds a dinner, offering a home cooked meal. The dinner is open to all students. About twice a year one group or another from CGS is chosen to provide the meal, fellowship, and brief devotions for them. If you would like to help, visit http://my.fit.edu/-ddawson/mission.html

  • Habitat for Humanity; The members of CGS for over 20 years have been providing financial support and participating in the hands-on ministry of building home . It was selected as our 50th Anniversary Local mission Project for 2009. There is something for everyone to contribute whether it's financial support, administrative/office work, telephone Committee, builders of all skill levels, and of course, providing meals for the workers. Collect aluminum “Cans for Habitat” and take them to a drop off site at Palmdale Presbyterian Church, or Holy Trinity. Shop the Habitat “Re-Store” for home repair and building materials! Plan to help and /or attend their Strawberry Festival in March. For more information call 321-728-4009 or visit www.brevardhabitai.com

  • His Place Ministries located at 1724 South Harbor City Boulevard, Melbourne FL, is a non-denominational ministry, focused on reaching the homeless in South Brevard. They serve dinner every Sunday afternoon helping in preparing the meal and donations are much appreciated. When the temperatures drop to near freezing, they open their doors and function as a Cold Night Shelter. For More information, call 321-674-9009

  • Christian Ministries Association runs an Orphanage and School in Haiti. Members and friends of CGS have been supporting their efforts to feed and educate these children for the past eight years through a child sponsorship program. For more information call the Church office 321-723-3994 or email PCGoodShep@AOL.com

  • Heifer Project International is Dedicated to the task of not only feeding the world’s hungry people, but also helping them on the path to self-sufficiency. Heifer Project International provided starter stock to people in under-developed and emerging parts of the world. One tradition at CGS is to choose a Heifer Project as a Mission Focus during Vacation Bible School. For example, VBS has supported “Chicks for the Cameroon”, “Goats for Guyana” and “Fish for Florida”. We also emphasize Heifer Project International as part of our Alternative Christmas celebration. For more information: www.heifer.org

  • Operation Hope is focused on improving the quality of life for migrant farm workers who toil in the Fellsmere area. In addition to cash donations, this group solicits items for Mother’s Day gift bags, “Fans for Fathers Day”, School backpacks - loaded with school supplies, and Christmas gifts for the 400 + children living in this community. Since this is a local group, hands-on opportunities abound such as coordinating appeals, picking up and transporting donated items, distributing items to clients in Fellsmere. For more information: www.houseoffreedom.org/news/hopeupdate.htm

  • The Outreach Foundation is a Validated Mission Support Group of the PC(USA) that works to strengthen Presbyterian involvement in mission s around the world. The Outreach Foundation is committed to helping our denomination to stay focused on the proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind.

  • Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fund is maintained by PC USA and is available for immediate disbursement from Louisville headquarters in the event of an emergency. Funds have been used to respond to natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, fires and hurricanes, AND to such un-natural disasters as September 11th. More recently, this fund sent monies to Central Florida to aid the victims of the 2007 tornados. . The only way this fund can have money available when it is needed is when members replenish those funds on a regular basis! Remember the Scouting motto, “Be Prepared”? It applies here too. For more information: www.pcusa.org/pda/pdat.htm

  • Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship founded by Harold Kurtz, has grown from a charter to bring the Gospel t the furthest corners of the world. If you missed seeing Harold as BIRP keynote speaker at CGS, ask someone about him! For more information, www.pcusa.org

  • The South Brevard Sharing Center serves an ever-growing portion of the population in the Melbourne and Palm Bay area who find it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, financially. An ecumenical project, it offers food, clothing, money for emergency utilities payments and job counseling to those who need it most. There are many hands on opportunities to help at the Sharing Center.
    For more information call the Church office at (321) 723-3994 or email PCGoodShep@AOL.com

  • The South Brevard Special Gathering, under the leadership of Rev. Linda Howard, provides a very special ministry to a very special group of the Children of God. When their choir comes to sing at CGS, it is a don’t miss event! For more information call 321-773-2691 in Melbourne or visit www.nbbd.com/npr/specialgathering

  • The Thornwell Home in Clinton South Carolina, had functioned as both an orphanage and a school since the American Civil War. The school closed in 2007 due to increased financial pressures, but they hope to reopen soon as a charter school. CGS is collecting “Box Tops for Education” for them. This is a project of the Synod of the South Atlantic. For more information go to www.thornwell.org

  • Our Missionaries to Madagascar are the Turks, Dr. Dan and Elizabeth. Elizabeth, a nurse, works with the local health organizations emphasizing AIDS prevention, as well as, basic hygiene. Dan has been involved with digging wells and planting trees. The Turks were highlighted as part of the PC-USA Missionary Offering and through the General Fund.
    For more information visit: http:/www.pcusa.org/missionchallenge07

  • Wycliffe Bible Translators are missed members of CGS, Bob and Maggie Johnson who answered the call to serve as teacher and Bible Translators. Wycliffe's charter is to make a Bible available to all the people of the world in their primary language. HTTP://Wycliffe.org

  • CGS Also participates in these regular special offerings:

  • The Caring for Generations Offering is taken around Mothers Day every year, and provides financial support to the Westminster Retirement Communities (formerly know as Presbyterian Retirement Homes) in Florida. A spokesman is needed for this ministry to remind us of its purpose. For more information email aoffice@cfpresbytery.org

  • The Christmas Joy Offering is divided among financial support to the Board of Pensions for retired ministers, missionaries, other church workers and support for racial and ethnic educational institutions like Presbyterian Pan American School in Kingsville, Tx and Menaul School in Albuquerque NM. For more information: http://www.pcusa.orgcjoffering

  • One Great Hour of Sharing collected around Easter, provides funds for emergency relief all around the world. OGHOS was established as a relief organization in 1949. The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36% of undersigned OGHOS gifts, while the Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receives 32%. For more information: www.pcusa.org/oghs/history.htm

  • The Peacemaking Offering is specifically intended to support peacemaking efforts and education about peacemaking efforts. Twenty-five percent of the offering remains with CGS for a local mission contribution, twenty-five percent is sent to the CFP and the Synod of the South, and fifty percents goes to the national church. Locally we have supported a developing church in Central Brevard with our funds. For more information: www.pcusa.org

  • The Pentecost Offering is specifically targeted to provide nurture and hope to young members of God's family. Offerings are divided between a church wide project and a local project involving children at risk. In 2006 and 2007 our local project was the Community of Hope.For more information: www.pcusa.org