Bidwell Presbyterian Church

New Life Homes - Swaziland
Peter and Mary Jean Kopp began New Life Homes in 1998 to address the growing need to care for orphans of the HIV/AIDS crisis. The children at New Life Homes have lost both parents and have no extended family to care for them. In 2006 the fourth house was built to house another 10 to 12 children. A house mom lives in each house and nurtures the children. It is hoped that 10 homes will be built on the 150 acre farm which produces free range eggs and broiler chickens for market as well as pigs and field crops such as bell peppers and yams. The farm is also developing a small cattle herd. The vision is for the farm to sustain itself from the food it raises for market and each homes vegetable garden. A pre-school on the farm serves the New Life Home children and children from surrounding farms and villages. Older children receive an education at the local school.

Foundation for the Children - Haiti
Haiti continues to be one of the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. Since 2001, our congregation has sent a team of approximately 15 people to Haiti each year. This ministry includes Haiti Home for Children housing 60 children ages 6 - 12, the Rainbow of Love Nursery housing with 40 children ages birth to 5, and the Hope Home, housing 25 severely handicapped children. The foundation also oversees Hope Hospital, the only children’s hospital in Haiti, and a school for 300 neighborhood children.

Our mission is to share the love of Christ with the children and people of Haiti in tangible ways and to help meet their needs for a better life and healthier living environment. The second and equally important mission intent is to provide an opportunity for members of our church and the community of Chico to experience life in a third world country and to grow in our understanding of how we can make a difference for Christ in the world.

Albanian Christian Student Group (BSKSh):
This group, affiliated with International Fellowship of Evangelical Students, has workers on staff at four university campuses in Albania. Our college students who have gone during short-term ministry trips have built relationships, engaged in evangelism and served together in volunteer projects with Albanian college students.
Emmanuel Church/Bible Society:

Pastor Altin shepherds this church and is also General Secretary of the Bible Society, a joint venture between the Catholic, Orthodox and some Protestant churches in Albania.

Albania ABC Health Clinic:
Run by internationals, ABC provides a mobile clinic bringing health care to rural villages that meets western medical standards.

Albania Alongside Ministries/Crossroads Christian Camp:
Mark and Ruth Stoscher have lived in Albania for many years, running a Christian summer camp, which has seen tremendous growth in the last few years. This camp is a great opportunity for our high school and college students to get involved.

Agros
Bidwell Presbyterian Church is an official partner with Agros both financially and relationally. The partnership is named "Amigos de Bidwell" and brings us close to remarkable people who are passionate about transforming their lives, overcoming tragedy, and building a better world for their children.

Agros looks for a partner to support a village during years 1-5. This support is both financial and relational. The finances help sustain the village during the initial years, provides necessary training and some needed infrastructure. BPC has established a partnership with the village "Brisas del Volcan" near the town of Trinidad, Honduras. BPC sponsors the families in the village and commits to 1 - 2 service trips each year.

Ways people can get involved:

* Financially – In the coming months, "Brisas del Volcan" will need additional funds for projects like a school or improvements to a water system
* Relationally - We'd invite you to get involved in this project - receiving updates, attending gatherings, traveling to the village, etc.
* Prayer – For the prosperity of the "Brisas del Volcan" villagers in Honduras, the safety of our travelers, the spiritual growth for all involved throughout the 5-year partnership.