We support a variety of community and faith-based organizations by volunteering our time and resources locally and regionally and abroad:

Lancaster Outreach Center [LOC]is an interfaith social service agency committed to relieving suffering, restoring dignity, and promoting self-sufficiency by providing assistance and support in Lancaster, Wilmer, and Hutchins. Services include: emergency assistance, transportation assistance, mental health program, and special programs such as Back to School Wish List and the Giving Tree Christmas Shoppe. LOC distributes thousands of bags of groceries each year. The Client Choice Food Pantry allows clients to select food for their families, much like a trip to the grocery store. This method of distribution is more empowering for the clients, while at the same time helps to ensure better use of the food as each client is able to select the foods his or her family will enjoy. For this process to work, the Outreach Center periodically seeks the participation of area church congregations in providing specific items. To learn more:  Lancaster Outreach Center

Grace Presbyterian Village provides 143 units for progressive senior care, from independent retirement living to assisted living to full nursing care. Special services include 24-hour nursing, rehabilitation, and units for people with early and late stage Alzheimer's, dementia or other special care needs. The churches of Grace Presbytery, including First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, provide volunteers for special projects to improve the quality of life for the residents of Grace Presbyterian Village.  To learn more: Grace Presbyterian Village

Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. is an interdenominational, non-sectarian, non-profit organization whose mission is to assist the church in making disciples of all nations through Bible translation. Their vision is to see translation in progress in every language group that needs it by the year 2025. According to Wycliffe's statistics, there are 6,809 languages in the world, and the Bible has been adequately translated into only 371 languages.
     Norm and Kathy Smith are lay missionaries and close friends of our church. They are currently working in Oaxaca, Mexico. Kathy teaches at Oaxaca Christian School, and Norm is the project-funding coordinator for the Mexico Branch of SIL International, a sister organization to Wycliffe Bible Translators. Norm is also serving as the office administrator. SIL International (formerly known as the Summer Institute of Linguistics) is an educational and research entity, specializing in the study of languages around the world. SIL International has been rated #1 Educational Charity for two years in a row by Smart Money Magazine. Of the nation's 100 largest charities, SIL International was rated #7 overall based on operating efficiency. Criteria for the selection include: data on public donations, program spending, fund-raising expenses, saving rate, and budget. To learn more: Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc.

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) sponsors a variety of mission programs, including evangelism, health ministries, hunger assistance, disaster relief, and more. These missions offer aid and comfort to people around the world, including here in the U.S. We collect four special offerings throughout the year that focus on some of these specific areas:  One Great Hour of Sharing, Christmas Joy, Pentecost, and Peacemaking.  The  Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is also committed to social justice. The Worldwide Ministries Division works to promote reconciliation with people of other faiths, and builds partnerships with churches and other related groups. The Congregational Ministries Division provides resources and services to assist congregations and mission workers in connecting and communicating effectively with worldwide partners in mission work.