by Darrell Anderson | Nov 1, 2018 | Pastoral Care, Spotlight
There are many ways we can show God’s love through the use of our treasures and talents. Sometimes the most powerful gift we can share is our time and attention for those who need it most. As part of the Congregational Care Ministry, Stephen Ministers are specially...
by Darrell Anderson | Oct 25, 2018 | Spotlight, Stewardship
With the ever mounting stresses of our daily lives and pressures of the world we live in, we need to monitor our spiritual wellness now more than ever. The Congregational Care ministry at Myers Park Presbyterian offers care for the soul through hospitality, nurturing,...
by Darrell Anderson | Oct 18, 2018 | Spotlight, Stewardship
Facilities are arguably the backbone of this church. MPPC spends $305,000 annually for the cost of upkeeping the facilities and maintenance. To maintain the lights, water, and other utilities costs an additional $248,000 annually. However, none of this matters as much...
by Darrell Anderson | Oct 18, 2018 | Spotlight, Stewardship
Along with the clergy, the people behind the scenes in finance, food services, communications, and administration are an integral part of what keeps MPPC running. In the past few months, we have added several new staff members in various roles who are helping the...
by Darrell Anderson | Oct 4, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight, Stewardship
Myers Park Presbyterian has a long history of serving alongside our neighbors both at home and abroad from Congo to Cuba. MPPC’s annual budget includes $1.63 million to support Outreach activities, staff and support (including personnel and facilities), including...
by Darrell Anderson | Sep 20, 2018 | Spotlight
For the last 10 years, Myers Park Presbyterian Church and CrossRoads Corporation have partnered with Billingsville Elementary School to assist students in achieving academic success. With the Charlotte community’s current focus on improving third-grade reading...
by Darrell Anderson | Sep 13, 2018 | Spotlight
The vision of The Learning Collaborative (TLC) is that children and parents working together can overcome at-risk beginnings through early educational intervention, paving the way for success in kindergarten and beyond, fostering a love of learning, self-confidence,...
by Darrell Anderson | Sep 6, 2018 | Churchwide, Spotlight
One of the most active groups at MPPC is Presbyterian Women (PW). September marks the return of PW Circles – small groups that meet for learning and fellowship with topics ranging from Bible study and prayer, to knitting and watching movies. For Spencer Blythe,...
by Darrell Anderson | Aug 16, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight
We all know of the many challenges faced by all young people, and the particular challenges faced by young men born into multi-generational poverty. Educational opportunities can be limited both within and outside the home, mentors and social capital can be lacking,...
