Missions
Mission is an important area of focus and growth for our congregation, we believe it is imperative that each of us has a greater understanding of what we are doing as a church to respond to God’s call, right here in Chico and around the world.
As God has blessed our church with a growing membership and budget, our pastors and session have worked hard to increase our mission giving over the last few years. Our congregation has reached an important milestone, in that we now allocate well over 10% of our operational budget to mission. We are grateful for God’s faithfulness allowing us to reach this important goal.
Mission News
ZAMBIA SHARING NIGHT - SEPTEMBER 5TH
7:00pm – 8:30pm in room 210. Come hear from the team of 8 college students who traveled to Zambia in June. They will have pictures and stories of God’s work in Africa. If you have questions, contact Crystal Lutton at clutton@bidwellpres.org
LOCAL MISSION—CITRUS SCHOOL
We welcome you to pray for the children/teachers, volunteer, help with special events, and/or share your gifts. Come to the Missions Table on the patio or contact Pam Wear: pamwear3@att.net or 342-8744.
LOVE CHICO COMMUNITY GOSEPL CHOIR CONCERT
Sunday, August 29, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Church
Love Chico Gospel Concert will be presented at Neighborhood Church on Sunday, August 29 with the merging of singers from Chico churches and friends of LOVE CHICO. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. There will be a freewill offering to help supply financial support for many of the needs for LOVE CHICO. Invite family and friends to enjoy a JOYFUL celebration of HIS LOVE!
REGISTER TODAY—LOVE CHICO SEPTEMBER 26TH
Log-on to www.lovechico.org to volunteer for your favorite project or come to the Missions Table on the patio to sign-up. Don’t miss this opportunity to join with other churches in serving our community!
Information on our Global Mission Partners
Information on our Local Mission Partners
How To Get Involved
Participate in a mission trip or serve on the trip’s support team
Opportunities abound to follow Jesus – mission trips are planned each year to Albania, Haiti and Mexico, and a trip to Swaziland is also currently under consideration. Each mission trip also requires the help of a support team, gathering supplies and providing much-needed organizational work in preparation for a trip. A short-term mission trip program is also offered to college students during the summer.
Provide prayer support
Everyone involved in mission at Bidwell Presbyterian deeply desires prayer support from our congregation. Please pray often for our pastors, elders, missionaries and mission teams. If you are willing to pray for a particular missionary or ministry, your prayer support will be a great source of encouragement to the individual or team. Look for important updates and requests in our Mission Partner Update and on the website.
2010 Missions Support Team:
* Jim Coons – Associate Pastor
* Susanna Hoke, Mission Elder 2009-2011
* Susanna Hoke – Agros/Honduras
* Karla Albert – Haiti
* Tom Hughes – Young Life and Jesus Center
* Matt York – Communication
* Tom Hayes - Swaziland
* Rick Landess - Local Missions
* Lizanne Leach - Albania
* Jim Nicholas - Local Missions