Missions

​We at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Harrisville choose, promote, direct, and implement the mission of benevolence to all.  The generosity of our church members and other individuals has an impact on our community and the larger world through the giving of time, treasure, and talents.  Not just in the giving of financial aid but also in lifting up those who participate.

If there is one or more missions you would like to participate in, please contact us.  If you would like to help financially, you may send us a check.  Please note which mission(s) you would like to support.

Our Missions

Power of One - What can one person accomplish?  The power of one was developed from that question.  If one person gave $1, we would have $1, if two gave $1 we would have $2.  The notion of multiple people just giving a little would amount to a lot.  This mission focuses on the power of many to help an organization or individual in need.

RECIPIENTS OF THE POWER OF ONE FOR 2024
 
JANUARY                 WESTMINSTER PANTRY CLOSET
FEBRUARY              HOPE ALLIANCE
MARCH                     CANCER
APRIL                          ALCONA FOOD PANTRY-UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MAY                             ALCONA HUMANE SOCIETY
JUNE                           ALCONA VETERANS ASSOCIATION     
JULY                             HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
AUGUST                   HOSPICE-Alpena
SEPTEMBER           MERCY SHIPS
OCTOBER                CHILDRENS' ADVOCACY CENTER-Garden Valley, TX
NOVEMBER           COINS FOR CARING
DECEMBER             HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Our Weekly Power of One donations are allocated to various charitable causes.  Below are the those selected for each month.  All donations received are sent to the cause.

 Giving for 2023:
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December Habitat for Humanity
November coins for caring
0ctober giving is for CANPAC of NE Michigan
​September giving is for Mercy Ships.
August giving is for the Hospice of Michigan.
​July giving is for the Heifer project.
June giving is for the Alcona Veterans Association.
May giving focused on the Alcona Humane Association.
April giving is for Alcona Food Pantry.
March giving was directed toward the Cancer Association.
​February giving was directed toward Alice Lloyd College.
January giving was being directed to support the Westminster Personal Care Pantry.  Items may be donated and placed at the back of the church in the collection area, as well as through the power of one giving envelop found in the pew backs.  


Giving for 2022:  In December our Power of One Offerings donated to Heifer International  and the Christmas Joy offering.
In November the church collected over $1,400.00 for our own Coins for Caring.  This provides the church with resources to assist individuals in our community requesting emergency need.
In October the church collected for CANPAC, (Child abuse, neglect, prevention in Alcona County)
In August the church collected The Hospice of Michigan.
In September to Mercy Ships.
Thank you for giving to The Power of One.

Vet's Coffee Hour - We provide a safe spot for veterans to meet with one another, to share stories, and support each other.  This is done over coffee and something to eat.  There are periodic presentations to provide information and connections to help and support our veterans that they may not be aware of that is available to them.

Jamieson Nursing Home - This is a new mission we have recently undertaken.  We have provided gift bags to residents, along with various needed items from time to time, which we believe will enhance their lives.  In the near future we will plan regular visits, we ask individuals in the congregation to join us in these visits, please let the Elder of Mission know of your interest.

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY CLOSET- Donations are Needed!  The outside closet will be open  24 hours 7 days a week and will have personal items such as shampoo, tooth paste, soap, body lotion, toilet paper, detergent, paper towels, etc.  If you wish to donate such items, please place them in the box at the back of the church.