“I am commissioned to follow Jesus and cross the borders that marginalize minority communities. I am asked to reflect on how I define ‘success’ and ‘abundance’ by practicing simple...
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Deacon’s Corner – September 2017
The summer quickly draws to a close and we find ourselves back in our “normal” routines – kids are back in school, there are buses to catch, lunches to make, meetings and choir rehearsal to...
Commissioned YAV Emily Arrives in Phillipines
On Sunday, August 27, 2017, we commissioned Elizabeth Welliver and Emma Warman, who dedicate a year of their lives to learn what God is doing through them and in them. We hope to follow their journey through...
School Uniforms Needed for the Dominican Republic
During our time in Caimonial and Derrumbadero, Dominican Republic, our mission team had the opportunity to meet, play with, and build relationships with many of the children in these two communities....
YAV Sunday is August 27
On Sunday, August 27, we will commission Young Adult Volunteers of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to a year of service. YAVs are young adults from 19 to 30 years. They live in intentional Christian community,...
Remember Deacons’ Fund Offering Envelopes?
Many of us no longer use offering envelopes, so we don’t get that little twice-a-year reminder about the Deacons’ Fund. In the midst of our blessings, however, the Deacons ask that you remember...
Our Dominican Republic Mission Team Leaves July 29
From July 29th through August 6, our team traveling to the Dominican Republic will work in partnership with Bridges to Community and local community members to work on homes in severe need of repair in...
Welcome Home to our Annapolis Mission Team
We welcome back our Annapolis Mission Team who worked with the First Presbyterian Church of Annapolis on a week of literacy camp. The summer “readers theater” is part of a year round program that...
Sign up to Donate Blood (or Drop In) August 26
On Saturday August 26 from 10am to 3pm, the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown is hosting a blood drive. Did you know that just one car accident victim can use as many as 100 units of blood?...
School Supplies for Food Pantry Families Requested
On Saturday, August 12 our Food Pantry will distribute school supplies to children. We will be purchasing kits of supplies for the younger grades, and asking the congregation to bring in supplies for...