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HUNGER We are called by God in Christ to bring good news and to proclaim release to those held captive by human structures and injustices. Discipleship means evaluating our lifestyle choices and adopting changes that reflect our faith and give witness to our commitments to mission and justice - There is always a need for new members to join the PEVA Hunger Committee please contact the PEVA office. Nickel-A-Meal Program – (Hunger Mission collection in your church) 50% goes to PEVA funds to be used for the Nickel-A-Meal grants to be used locally for hunger related programs, 50% of funds to be used at the local church for hunger related causes and ministries. Nickel-A-Meal Handbook (updated soon) Nickel-A-Meal Grant Application Grants are awarded once a year (in recent years contributions to NAM have dropped 60%) Applications must be received no later than August 31, they will be reviewed in September and if approved paid by the end of September. (A hunger grant may be awarded throughout the year at the discretion of the Hunger committee if funds are available) Bread for the World – Local and International Ministries Eastern Shore Presbyterian Ministry – School Supplies for children in need Fair Trade Coffee - Click here to learn about the New Congo Coffee Project* Heifer Project Gifts – Local and International Ministries Heifer Project Gift Market Living Waters for the World Migrant Farm Workers Ministry Souper Bowl Sunday collection (the Sunday of the Super Bowl is played) www.souperbowl.org Funds used by the local church for hunger related issues Self-Development of People (for more information please visit PCUSA SDOP Committee Website.				PEVA Mission Matters Newsletter OGHS- One Great Hour of Sharing The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36%, Self-Development of People & Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receives 32% Eco-Palms for Palm Sunday Participate in the Lets Move Initiative PC(USA) is excited to work with the Lets Move Initiative.
PRESBYTERIAN DISASTER ASSISTANCE PEVA's Disaster Recovery Planning Team (DRPT) - Provide Presbytery with an organized process for responding to long term disaster recovery ministries. Planned Activities: Provide work groups with several “Mission” opportunities throughout the year. Enlist (volunteer recruitment) participants. Target small churches. Prepare groups for event through “mixer” meeting and completion of necessary liability documents, etc. Determine skills and assign appropriately based on disaster location needs. Assist transportation needs. Debrief experience on return Current Church Participation on Planning Team: Bayside, Denbigh, Great Bridge, Green Acres, Hilton, Hampton 1^st, Hidenwood, Royster Memorial, Stone House (MakWds), Va. Beach 1^st, Williamsburg, and Yorkminster.
PEACEMAKING The Presbyterian Peacemaking Program helps people explore nonviolent living, learn about nonviolent tactics and strategies and identify opportunities for engagement in nonviolent actions such as Principles of nonviolence,Spiritual and theological foundations of nonviolence, Nonviolence training and education, Putting nonviolence into practice and Provide Worship and liturgical materials. Principles of nonviolence - Six Principles of Nonviolence by Martin Luther King Jr. Ways You Can Help ! Pray for world peace Share and advocate for peace Support peacemaking efforts PEVA's Peacemaking Committee, through funds raised by local churches collected from Peacemaking Offering on World Communion Sunday, has promoted peace by providing funds: Myanmar refugee families in Hampton Roads Empower Hampton Roads Work with other faith groups to support peacemaking and hunger ministries PEVA's Peacemaking Committee, through funds raised by local churches collected from Penetcost Offering Support youth and young adults at risk and in crisis PEVA Peacemaking Committee Activities Ryan Smith, Presbyterian Representative to the United Nations, on October 5, 2001 for the Congo Mission Network Conference Developing a local program to address bullying and violence Follow-up on the Overture "On the Protection of Religious Minorities and Religious Freedom" (Item 13-05) that was submitted by PEVA's Peacemaking Committee and passed at the 219th General Assembly. Peacemaking Among the Early Followers of Jesus - This adult study introduces the witness to peace and nonviolence found in the New Testament and the writings of the Church Fathers. It is a two-session study that can be easily extended to four or more sessions.Click here to download				Presbyterian Red Hand Campaign There are as many as 300,000 child soldiers under the age of 18 worldwide. Gun Violence Prevention & Awareness Injustice anywhere is athreat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny PEVA Peacemaking Notes - Quarterly Newsletter and Information