Mission Ministry - Macland Presbyterian Church, USA

The following is a summary of upcoming and ongoing mission opportunities. Everyone is invited and encouraged to be a part of any of these ministry areas as we join together to serve our community and world through Christ. Mission contacts are listed for each area.

Ongoing Monthly Mission Ministries
PATH Offering. On the first Sunday of each month we observe this PCUSA special offering dedicated to supporting hunger in our community and world.

Missionary Support. Through PCUSA Macland supports several missionary families: The Gartrell's serving in Brazil, South America, The Dimmock's in Malawi, Africa, The Haninger's in the Congo, Africa.

Men’s Extension Shelter. Meals are served at the Men's Shelter on the first Sunday of the month and the third Thursday of the month. Assistance is needed with this ministry each month.

Cobb Street Ministry. There are ongoing projects at Cobb Street Ministry throughout the year. Assistance is needed with this shelter ministry.

Compton Elementary Mentoring/Reading. Macland members may volunteer for the Hundreds of Heroes Mentoring Program or the Read-A-Book program at Compton by calling the school at 770/222-3700. Copies of the Mentoring Program Volunteer Procedures Guide may be found on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Click here to visit Compton Elementary Website.

Compassion International. Compassion child sponsorships for children in need are available year round. Sponsorships of $32/month provide for spiritual, educational, health, and social needs of the children served by the program.

Mission Designated Giving Funds
The following designated giving funds support various community and global mission projects ongoing at Macland. Anyone who desires to support these programs financially may make their contribution directly to Macland Presbyterian Church and designate the appropriate fund on your check.

Angel Fund. This fund supports year round needs for assisting individuals or families in crisis. Through this fund, we have provided assistance to temporarily address a wide range of crises such as homelessness, joblessness, health emergencies and flood victims.

Mission Trip Scholarship Fund. This fund provides assistance to any member participating in a mission trip. Scholarships are designed to supplement a portion of the cost of any trip and may range from $100 to $500 depending upon the availability of funds. Requests for assistance must be submitted to the Elder for Missions.

Compton Fund. This fund supports year round needs for school supplies at Compton Elementary. The funds are utilized to target "at risk" children who might not otherwise have access to needed school supplies.

MUST Summer Lunch Fund. This fund supports Macland's participation in the MUST Ministries Summer Lunch Program. Each July Macland volunteers make 500 lunches for Cobb County children in need. Funds are used to purchase needed food items for the lunches.