The First Presbyterian Church of Corning

The Church-In-The-World Committee consists of three mission action teams:

Hunger, Local & Presbytery Mission Team led by Barbara Sammis (looking for two more leaders);

National & International Mission Team led by Frank Hamm and Carolyn Woughter (looking for one more leader);

Mission Education, Peacemaking, & Experiential Trips Team led by Angus Craig and Marty Coates.

Each team has been tasked to research ideas, select and develop projects, obtain C/W (and Session if needed) approval, and carry through the project to completion. The team leadership in many cases will be enlisting help from members of the congregation.

If you have any ideas or suggestions for mission at First Presbyterian Church or have an interest in helping out in any of the above areas, please see the leaders listed above or Graham Wightman, C/W committee chair.

Haiti Mission Trip

The Church in the World Committee has confirmed the week of April 3-9, 2011 for a mission trip to Haiti. Session has discussed and approved the trip, so we are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work!

We will need lots of help to make this trip a success- this is a church-wide project. Please start thinking about what you can do to be a part of this trip.

· Participant- We are hoping to have 10-12 people, from teens through adults, interested in working on building and other service projects. You do not need to be a handyman!

· Prayer partner- We need prayers for God’s wisdom as we prepare, and for health, safety, effectiveness, etc.

· Fundraising- We will work to raise some money as a group. If you are interested in helping to plan for this, we can use you.

· Planning- There are a lot of details involved in planning an international mission trip. If you are an organizer, please consider helping in this area.

If you have an interest in one of these roles, or if you just want to know how things are progressing, please email the office so you can be added to the list, or see Marty Coates.

ARTICLE 1

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Peacemaking Visit by Rev. Len Bjorkman

We were thrilled to host Rev. Len and Judy Bjorkman at our May

16 service. Len is a retired minister of 50yr service and has also

served at the national level with the PC(USA) Peacemaking Program,

specifically in the Middle East.

At a light lunch after the service, Pastor Chris and 10

congregants (and Diane Roe) joined with the Bjorkmans to talk about

peacemaking in a relaxed, informal setting.

In Len's own words, he has "viewed his ministry through the lens

of the Gospel of Reconciliation". Len also cited that one should not

try to back away from conflict because it maybe too complicated, and

that progress to peace needs a common goal. The discussion revolved

around how a 'consensus' approach to conflict allows a win-win, where

the 'compromise' approach is typically a win-lose siuation. This was a

powerful perspective.

We are inspired by the Bjorkman's message and are glad to have

met this wonderful couple who lead by example!

Note - Len provided the church some new educational material for

Peacemaking projects... to obtain these books and Sunday school course

material, contact the CWC.

ARTICLE 2

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Local Mission by 1st Presbyterian at Habitat for Humanity (HFH)

On May 26, the church was at the local HFH project as site host.

We provided breakfast, snacks, and a light lunch throughout the work

day. It was sweltering hot, so the availability of cool water and

lemonade was well received by the work crew !

This Habitat house is being built at 266 Bridge Street in

Corning, and intended for a young family of 4. Local leadership by

Bruce Peffley and Jan Harvey makes these projects tick !

Looking forward to 1st Preby's participation with other local

HFH projects.

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