WPC Missions

Missions at Westminster Local, National and Worldwide missions are a priority at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Whether it is physically participating in mission work or financially supporting other missions of the church, Westminster is fully engaged. On this page we will highlight some of the many and varied Mission related efforts of the members of WPC.
Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) Missions Supported by Westminster Presbyterian Church (WPC).	Through our tithes and offerings WPC supports the many worldwide mission efforts of the PCUSA. From the website of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta you can find information on many of the mission efforts including being able to see the Mission Yearbook which you can view online. In additon, the website for the PCUSA has more information on U.S. & World Mission efforts through the denomination. Westminster participates in three main special offerings a year. These are (click on the following link to read more about the offering):: One Great Hour of Sharing Christmas Joy Pentecost Offering
Family Promise	Westminster was one of the sixteen host churches, along with two other support congregations, in Gwinnett County participating in the community outreach efforts of Family Promise of Gwinnett. Four or five times a year WPC host homeless families and provide shelter, meals, and support services. There is a lot more information on the Family Promise program on the website. Kris White, from our congregation, is the coordinator for Westminister and is ably assited by a willing group of Westminster volunteers. If you would like to participate in this most worthwhile hands-on mission project either e-mail Kris or call. Volunteers are always needed and welcome.
Bay Saint Louis Hurricane Relief	Westminster has sent three teams of volunteers to Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi to aid in the recovery efforts from Hurricane Katrina. The photographs available from the link below Photo's From Mission Trips
Honduras Missions Foreign Missions	Westminster has sent 13 teams of members as short-term missionaries to Honduras over the last several years. In the initial years the teams made two trips a year. In recent years, a larger team has been going to Honduras once a year. The teams have helped build classrooms, privies, held health clinics, and conducted Bible Schools for the children. Most importantly they shared their faith in actions and words. While many photographs have been taken over the years showing the people and the Westminster teams, below are links showing a few photos taken during the 2003, 2004 and 2005. Also following the 2005 Mission Trip, Ron and Sandra Elliott shared with the congregation a 2005 Mission Trip Report. The Mission Teams were supported before and during the trips by prayer partners here in our congregation. Selected Photos from the 2005 Mission Trip Selected Photos from the 2004 Mission Trip Selected Photos from the 2003 Mission Trip
Youth Missions Local, National and Foreign Missions	On a montly basis our PULSE (middle school) and Senior High youth serve at the Metro Atlanta community Food Bank. The impact of these efforts reach all corners of the State of Georgia as they pack food items for distribution to so amny people in need. On a montly basis our PULSE (middle school) and Senior High youth serve the homeless at First Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Annually our PULSE youth make a mission trip to another area. Similarly, the Senor High youth make a one-week mission trip either within the United States or to another country. Our Children's Ministry have various mission projects throughout the year such as "The One Great Hour of Sharing" which supports Presbyterian ministries for hunger, diaster assistance and development in more than 100 countries. The Children's Ministry also participates in other mission related projects such as "Blessing Babies Kits" to donate to a new mothers ministry.