Missions

Igniting Christ's Light through Mission 2008 Opportunities

Introduction

There is a new hunger across the Presbyterian Church (USA) to reclaim and to reconnect with our rich missional history. Here at Starmount, our members are not only experiencing that hunger, but are responding with new energy and enthusiasm to Christ’s call to join with what God is doing in the world: Mission!

Former PC(USA) moderator, Rick Ufford-Chase, has observed that Presbyterians don’t want to do "mission by proxy," but by getting out of the pews and into the world. And so we do! As you read, experience, and are perhaps surprised by all of the many ways in which we at Starmount are daily called to touch the lives of others with Christ’s love, may you be inspired by the fresh wind of the Holy Spirit which is enlivening our church. And may we all be called to an ever-deepening commitment as partners in Christ’s service.To get involved with any of the mission opportunities described below, please contact us:

The Starmount Mission Committee
Brad Smith, Chair

Current Committee Members

Brad Smith, Jim Lowe, Cilie Sutton, Elizabeth Hipp, Evelyn Garrison, Glenn Farthing, Kris Landrum, Katherine Poole, Linda Anderson, Nick Moffitt, Mike Fitzpatrick, Pat Hall, Patty Ritter, Cathy Coons, Mark Hammer, Kim Dawson, Karen Smith, Taunee Colmery, John Odom, Peter Hazelrigg, Anita Baugess, Gary Webb, Elizabeth Hipp, Cynthia Dixon

2008 Mission Trips

March 23-28:  John Knox Presbyterian Church, Metairie, LA (8-12 grades)

RHINO, "Renewing Hope in New Orleans" (adults only)

Both groups will take the Starmount bus down and back but will have separate experiences during the week doing construction/manual labor in New Orleans.

May:  Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project (adults only)

June 22-27:  Sunset Gap – Crosby, TN, (adults only)

Join with the mission team from Jamestown Presbyterian to do construction/manual labor in Appalachia.

June 22-29: Chiapas, Mexico (9th grade* – adult)

Journey with Salem Presbytery to do a week of construction in Mexico.
*Minors must travel with a parent or designated parent.

Fall/Winter 2008: Trips To Be Determined

Please contact Cynthia Dixon, Mission Coordinator, 294-2132, for more information on 2008 mission trip opportunities
Organizations and Agencies Supported by Starmount
Habitat for Humanity Youth Focus
Black Child Development Institute Campus Ministry - UNCG
Good News & Prison Ministry Shepherd's Center of Greensboro
Triad Health Project Special Offerings
Guilford Interfaith Hospitality Network (GIHN) Refugee Resettlement Mission
Joseph's House Teen Challenge
Greensboro Urban Ministry Senior Wheels
Presbyterian Counseling Center Mary's House
HealthServe Crop Walk
Congo Pig and Farm Project  
Additional Agencies with which Starmount is Involved
Agents of Grace USOA - Mobile Meals
Barbara's House Reading Connections
Hispanic Ministry Welfare Reform

Starmount, as part of the Presbyterian Church (USA),
coordinates additional mission work through:
Salem Presbytery Synod of Mid-Atlantic General Assembly

Highlights from Mission Trips in 2007