The Pittsburgh Region International Student Ministry reaches out to the many international students who are enrolled in our region's colleges and universities(primarily the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University). The staff and volunteers of PRISM help these students develop relationships with Americans outside of the classroom, and present the message of God's love through Jesus Christ for many who have never heard it before.
Old Union supports PRISM's ministry with $1800 during the year 2008.
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PRISM
P.O. Box 13157
Pittsburgh, PA 15243-0157
(412) 683-0342
CHOSEN
Christian Hospitals Overseas Secure Equipment Needs is a ministry located in Erie, PA, which provides medical equipment for missions hospitals around the world. CHOSEN receives donated equipment (mostly from hospitals that are upgrading their facilities and that are seeking a charitable deduction), refurbishes it and formats it for its new use, and ships it to the intended location.
Old Union supports CHOSEN with $1400 in the year 2008.
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CHOSEN:
3642 West 26th St
Erie, PA 16506-2094
(814) 833-3023
The Lighthouse
The Lighthouse is a local community ministry which reaches out to people in need in southern Butler County and northern Allegheny County. Located on Route 8 in Middlesex Township, the Lighthouse provides a wide variety of services, including emergency assistance, a food bank, literacy and job training, and youth transitional housing.
Old Union supports the Lighthouse with $1400 in the year 2008.
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The Lighthouse
1302 E. Cruikshank Rd.
Butler, PA 16001
724-898-HOPE
724-586-5554
Samaritan Counseling Center
The Samaritan Counseling Center operates counseling centers in Butler, Bakerstown, and Cabot (in addition to many other locations across Pennsylvania). By supporting this program, Old Union helps to ensure that quality, reasonably-priced, and Christian-based counseling services are available in our community for those dealing with a crisis or with emotional needs.
Old Union supports the Samaritan Counseling Center with $1400 during the year 2008.
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Samaritan Counseling Center:
Rev. Carl Baughman, Director
414 Grant St.
Sewickley, PA 15143
412-741-7430
Butler Center: 724-287-2567
Peki Seminary in Ghana
Peki Seminary provides training for pastors and other church leaders of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Ghana (west Africa). Although the seminary plays a crucial role in the growing ministry of this denomination, it is critically underfunded because of the nation's economic situation. Faculty are not paid regularly, facilities and equipment cannot be maintained and upgraded properly, and it is a struggle for the seminary staff to fund feed the students on a small budget. Old Union's support for Peki Seminary will help to lessen these financial struggles. Previous support has helped to rennovated the women's student dormitory and to purchase a photocopier.
Old Union supports Peki Seminary with $1400 during the year 2008.
Contact Peki Seminary:
E. P. Church Seminary
P.O. Box 29
Peki, V.R.
Ghana
Transportation for Ghana Pastors
During his three trips to the west African nation of Ghana, our pastor worked with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and learned more about their needs and challenges. Each pastor of the EP Church serves an average of 7 or 8 churches. Transportation in Ghana is difficult for a number of reasons. Old Union is working with officials of the EP Church to determine where transportation assistance is most needed, and how best to address that need. For the most part, this means purchasing motorbikes for the pastors.
In 2008, Old Union will provide $1400 to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana, for motorbikes and other transportation assistance for pastors.
Contact the Evangelical Presbyterian Church:
E. P. Church, Ghana
P.O. Box 18
Ho, V.R.
Ghana
Email:epchurch@ghana.com
Camping Association
C.A.P.N.W.P. (the Camping Association of the Presbyteries of Northwestern Pennsylvania) is a Presbyterian organization supported by the four presbyteries in northwestern Pennsylvania which runs two camps. Westminster Highlands is a heavily wooded camp located near Emlenton, and Camp Lambec is located on the shores of Lake Erie. These camps provide summer camp experiences for children and youth, and year-round experiences for people of all ages. Old Union's children regularly attend summer camp, which has become an important part of their spiritual development. Old Union's support for the Camping Association helps to maintain the facilities and to pay staff.
Old Union supports the Camping Association with $1400 in the year 2008.
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Contact the Camping Association:
(C.A.P.N.W.P.)
100 Venango St.
Mercer, PA 16137
724-662-4481
Westminster Highlands: 724-867-6271
Camp Lambec: 814-922-7370
Mars Home for Youth Chaplain
During the last several years, Old Union has worked with other area churches to provide spiritual support for the residents of the Mars Home for Youth, a residential facility for troubled young people. This support has led to the establishment of a permanent part-time chaplain at the home, who provides worship, Bible study, and spiritual counseling opportunities for residents and staff.
Old Union supports the Mars Home for Youth Chaplain with $1400 in 2008.
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Contact the Mars Home for Youth:
PO Box 867
Mars, PA 16046
724-625-3141
Presbytery Mission Projects
As a member of Beaver-Butler Presbytery, Old Union participates in unified mission projects with other Presbyterian churches in our area. These projects advance God's kingdom and reach out to those in need in our region.
Old Union supports Presbytery mission projects with $1400 during 2008
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Beaver-Butler Presbytery
PO Box 279
134B South Main St.
Zelienople, PA 16063
724-452-7515
Theological Education Fund/Student Pastor
Old Union helps to support the education of future pastors for the Presbyterian Church (USA), so that we and other congregations can continue to enjoy the leadership of well-trained ministers. Depending on how circumstances develop, this support will be directed either toward a stipend for a student pastor to learn about successful small church ministry by working with us, or toward the Theological Education Fund, which subsidizes the Presbyterian Church's seminaries.
Old Union supports theological education with $1400 in 2008.
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Mission Co-Workers Glen and Carol Hallead
In 2006, PC(USA) Mission Co-Workers Glen and Carol Hallead were
reassigned to Accra, Ghana where Glen serves as the Presbyterian Church
(USA)’s West Africa Regional Liaison (primarily for Ghana, Niger, and
Nigeria) with responsibility for facilitating relationships with partner
churches, institutions, and mission personnel as well as serving as a
resource for US congregations having a relationship with any of our
partners in the West Africa area. Also, within the country of Ghana,
Glen and Carol share responsibilities as Site Coordinators for the
PC(USA) Young Adult Volunteers program. In this capacity they are
responsible for the training, placement, and pastoral oversight of Young
Adult Volunteers working with our partners the Presbyterian Church of
Ghana and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana. Additionally Glen
provides pastoral assistance to a variety of congregations affiliated
with our partners in Ghana. Prior to their ministry in Ghana, the
Halleads served as Mission Co-workers in Thailand and Kenya, as the
pastor of a church in Illinois, and as the associate pastor of
Westminster Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh.
Our relationship with the Halleads has three parts:
1. We share letters and emails with each other, to learn more about
each other and to encourage them in their work.
2. We pray for the Halleads and their work, and they will pray for
our congregation and its work.
3. We provide financial support for their work. While this is not a part
of the church’s budget, Old Union provides you with the
opportunity to contribute if you’d like. Simply mark your donation
“Hallead,” and we’ll make sure it gets to them.
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Glen & Carol Hallead
HN9, Abokobi Road
Cantonments,
DTD 84
Accra, Ghana
