One of my favorite things about our annual family vacation up to Puzzle Lake in Ontario is that we can really disconnect from the rest of life. Cell coverage is spotty and expensive. We don’t have TV...
Author: Donna Gresh
YAV Emily Reflects on Her Year
Last August we commissioned Emily Stevens and two other Young Adult Volunteers for a year of service. Emily spent her year living in Asheville, NC and working with Habitat for Humanity. Here she reflects...
July-August 2016 Disciple
2016-July-August Disciple
Blood Drive August 13
Visit www.redcrossblood.org, Sponsor code: YorktownChurch Or call: 1 800 RED CROSS for Donor Guidelines and to schedule your appointment
Walmart $750 Grant for Food Pantry Diapers
Great News! The Mohegan Lake Walmart (Store Manager Mike Weldon) has selected our Diaper Ministry to receive a $750.00 grant. The Deacon Diaper Ministry is an initiative to help the youngest in our...
School Supplies for Food Pantry Kids
The Deacons are now collecting the following for the School Supplies Ministry: 3 Ring Binders, Pencil Cases Filler paper, pocket folders Pencils, pens, highlighters, Composition books Look for a collection...
Mission Trip to Atlanta News
Stephanie Hare writes: We are excited to be working with DOOR, a faith-based network of cities that provides opportunities for service, learning, and leadership development within the urban context....
News about the Youth Triennium
Presbyterian Youth Triennium is a gathering for youth from the PC(USA) and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church denominations that occurs every three years. It is open to youth entering High School through...
Farm Fresh Food!
Are you familiar with the many local farmers’ markets in our area? Summer is a great time to try super-fresh, local food for your family! After the service on July 17, find out about your...
Young Adult Volunteer Writes “A Story of a Girl Named Annabeth”
Shaina Miller, one of the Young Adult Volunteers whom we commissioned in August, writes about an impossibly young mother, a survivor of sexual abuse, she met in Peru. Please read her entire story. Each...