The Missions program at Redeemer Presbyterian Church is defined as any endeavor to fulfill the Great Commission of Christ by proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, making disciples, and relating to the comprehensive need of mankind, both spiritual and physical. The scriptural purpose of Redeemer Church's involvement in missions is:
To fulfill the Great Commission of Christ (Matt. 28:19-20)
To share Christ’s heart for the world (Matt. 9:36-38; 18:10-14)
To build up the body of Christ through discipling (Eph. 4:12-16)
To minister to the totality of human need (Matt. 25:31-46)
To obey Christ by confessing HIM before a watching world (Matt. 10:32-33; 25:41-51)
The committee to carry out the mission is composed of members from Redeemer who have a heart for missions.
The current committee is:
Scott Horne, Chairman
Sharron Gandy, Secretary
Janet Haworth, Treasurer
Sam Smyth, Correspondent
Mark Haworth
Mary Young Manning
The committee sets the budget for a year (September to August) from a giving method of Faith Promise. Anyone may join the missions committee if they have an interest in missions, desire to learn more about missions, are willing to work hard in a mission’s capacity, and have a vision for missions. The committee usually meets once a month to pray and discuss various issues.
As you will see, this is a working committee which is charged to pray for each of our missionaries. The committee gets updates and prayer requests and must keep these before the congregation. Please pray for this committee as it carries out the task to glorify GOD.
The money pledged for Faith Promise will be distributed to the following:
Trey and Kiki Adams (Mission to the World--Thailand)
Frank Harrell (Mission to the World--Japan)
Sam and Jen Huxford (Navigators--Florida International University)
Chase Horne (Fellowship of Christian Athletes--East Cobb Atlanta)
Robert and Lisa Stewart (Mission to the World--Japan)
Jeff and Jamie (last name and location withheld for security reasons)
Options Now Pregnancy Support Center
Missionaries are paid on a quarterly basis as the funds become available.
Additional mission projects undertaken thus far:
Clothing and supplies for children (through local schools)
Manna Drop at the church
Baby Bottle "Change for Life" Campaign (Options Now Pregnancy Support Center)
Operation Christmas Child (Samaritan's Purse)
The missions committee has enjoyed working with the congregation on these projects and witnessing how God blesses our outreach.
What is "Faith Promise" giving?
It is a method of giving in which the believer first looks to the Lord “in faith,” asking how much HE would have the believer give, and then promises to give as the Lord directs. Our prayerful goal is to host regular missions conferences with special keynote speakers and visiting missionaries participating. At the end of the conference and/or during the month of February, everyone who feels led may take part in submitting a Faith Promise pledge. The Missions Committee then distributes the pledges for the subsequent year with Session approval.