by Darrell Anderson | Dec 21, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight
The Learning Collaborative, (TLC), a five-star nationally certified preschool started by MPPC, helps at-risk preschoolers develop their school readiness skills, bringing them closer to the level of more advantaged children. The TLC vision is that children and parents...
by Darrell Anderson | Dec 6, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight
In addition to our global partnerships in Hungary, Uganda, Cuba, and El Salvador, one may ask why Myers Park Presbyterian is in partnership in Congo as well. After decades of civil war and political turmoil, the country has been left with a volatile environment. All...
by Darrell Anderson | Nov 29, 2018 | Spotlight
In the field of medicine, healing of the body is the most important focus, yet rarely is spiritual care given the same consideration for effective cure. Faith Community Nursing (formerly Parish Nursing) is a nationally endorsed nursing practice and an extension of the...
by Darrell Anderson | Nov 22, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight
The Jubilee Store is a ministry of Charlotte Family Housing (CFH) that aims to provide a dignified way for families to purchase holiday gifts for their children while enjoying a festive and social atmosphere. All CFH families are on the path from homelessness to...
by Darrell Anderson | Nov 15, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight
Established in 1996 as an extension of the Urban Ministry Center, Room in the Inn is a unique program that partners with local universities and churches to open their facilities to provide shelter and food for the homeless during the winter months. Room in the Inn...
by Darrell Anderson | Nov 8, 2018 | Outreach, Spotlight
The partnership between MPPC and Habitat El Salvador is about more than just building homes, but instead forming and maintaining relationships with our neighbors all over the world and discovering common ground through our Christian faith. Since 2010, MPPC disciples...
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...
