Outreach

"Lets us not love with actions or speech, but with actions and in truth" - 1 John 3:18

FPC Orangeburg desires to join Christ where he is already at work in our world — in Orangeburg and across the globe. We do so personally, by sharing the mercy and love that God has shown us with others. We also do this with community partners, stewarding our resources to support them in their work.

Community Involvement

The purpose of community involvement is to better the community and expand God’s kingdom in Orangeburg. This is done through a variety of local missions and developing partnerships with other local churches. Some of our current outreach opportunities:

Thanksgiving boxes

First Presbyterian Church annually collects food and distributes it in “thanksgiving boxes” to those in need. Watch for further communication concerning this ministry at church.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)

When a disaster strikes, whether natural or man-made, this ministry coordinates with the Red Cross and other national, state and local disaster assistance programs in order to provide timely and efficient use of resources in helping those in need. If interested, please contact Preston Walter at 531-5009.

Blood Drives

First Presbyterian regularly participates in blood drives, helping keep the blood bank in operation. Watch for further communication in the church concerning the next blood drive.

Coat ministry

First Presbyterian Church annually collects coats for distribution for those in need. If you would like to donate a coat, simply bring it to the church office.

Habitat for Humanity

First Presbyterian Church works closely with and supports bettering the community through the wonderful ministry of Habitat for Humanity.

Missions

Domestic

We believe that the message of God’s love is spread effectively when our actions meet our words. One of the best ways to do that is by participating in short-term mission trips. We have traveled to many places in the United States like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida and have helped rebuild infrastructure or homes that have been destroyed, and participated in various other community building activities, while sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

World

First Presbyterian Church has a long history of conducting foreign mission trips to include a consistent mission effort to Iquitos, Peru. We have built a free-standing medical clinic servicing the medical needs of thousands, churches and homes in remote villages along the Amazon river, installed clean water systems for Water Mission International and have constructed wells. FPC has also traveled to Costa Rica and Haiti.

Ways You Can Connect With FPC to serve our community

Volunteering with our partner organizations or at community events.

Special offerings and projects for disaster relief, mission work, and other needs.

Use our building for something great! FPC offers our facilities to host outside events and organizations. Our website has links to our building use policy here.