Here at Hope, we believe in missions right here in our community. That's why we support many groups and organizations within Springfield and the surrounding area. We believe in each other, the power of prayer and the value of a seed sown. We believe in walking the walk and talking the talk like Christ did in his early ministry. Come join us in any of our missions and help us serve our community.
Local Missions
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Hope Micro Pantry - a 24 hr Church Pantry
Hope Grows - Hope's Vegetable Garden for our Church and Local Pantries Friday Night Knitters -Children’s hats & blankets Hope Sows - Hand sewn, New & Gently used clothing for various local Charities Kumler Outreach Ministries – 145 cans of Chili each month, weekly offering change, and fresh Vegetables from Hope Grows. We are a Pantry Partner Homemade Meals - Sojourn Shelter, Spring Street Veterans, Contact Ministries, Jane Addams School, Helping Hands, The Outlet and others. Jane Addams School - Books, supplies, Teachers lunch, Holiday Baskets for Families The James Project - Supporting Foster Families –diapers, supplies and other needs Animal Protection League – handmade toys and supplies St. John’s Breadline – collecting containers for Homeless outreach Caregivers – Interfaith Volunteer Services Sojourn Shelter - Adopt-A-Family Christmas gift program Hope Garage Sale - Supporting local Nonprofits |
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National & International
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Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Monthly Offering supporting Emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Pentecost Offering for Children at Risk and Presbyterian Mission Agency National CROP Hunger Walk - Annual walk for hunger Hope for the Holidays – Juried Fine Arts and Craft fair for supporting our Mission co-workers. Midwest Mission – Packing of Rice Meal Kits for countries in need. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering – supporting Presbyterian Mission Agency, Self development of People, and Hunger Program. Peace & Global Witness Offering – World Communion Sunday - for Presbyterian Mission Agency, and Peace and Witness efforts. |
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More about Special Offerings, the Organizations we Support and more
Presbyterian Church USA Offerings:
One Great Hour of Sharing (Presbyterian Hunger Program; Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Self-Development of People)
Pentecost Offering (40% Congregation ministries - children at risk; 60% Presbyterian Mission Agency)
Peace & Global Witness Offering (25% Congregational peace and witness efforts, 25% Presbytery and Synod peace and witness efforts and 50% Presbyterian Mission Agency)
Christmas Joy Offering (Assistance to Board of Pensions and Leadership development and education at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges)
Some of the Organizations we Support
Kumler Ministries
Our gardeners grow and harvest fresh vegetables and deliver to the pantry and soup kitchen; coin collection each week goes to the ministry; and collecting cans of chili each month for their food pantry.
Get Well Bears
These are given to various church members as part of the new "Bear Paws" program that seeks to spread a bit of good cheer.
Caregivers
We provide volunteer drivers to transport care receivers within the community to doctor appointments.
Habitat for Humanity
This year, we participated with eleven other Presbyterian churches in two builds as well as serving two meals to the work crews.
Jane Addams School
This partnership allows us to support the students with basic necessities (hygiene products, food, school supplies and clothing), as well as serve an Appreciation Lunch for the teachers and staff. We also provide a volunteer in the library to shelve books and keep it organized.
Sojourn Shelter
Easter meal - we serve the women and children a warm meal and lots of love. In addition, we participate in the Adopt-A-Family at Christmas and provide for them a Christmas that otherwise would not happen.
Helping Hands
We prepare several meals during the winter months.
St. John's Breadline
We collect plastic soup containers every month to donate to the breadline for take out meals.
The James Project
We do a diaper and household paper product collections drive each year.
The CROP Hunger Walk
The walk is held the first Sunday in October on World Communion Sunday (Sponsored by Church World Service with some proceeds staying locally to support local food pantries and micro-pantries.)
Reading is Fundamental
We are a receiving and distribution center during the regular school year for local schools and groups.
General Building Use
We host several chapters of Gamblers Anonymous, Alzheimer's support groups, art therapy groups, student music groups, daycare support groups and music organizations. Hope is a busy place!
Presbyterian Church USA Offerings:
One Great Hour of Sharing (Presbyterian Hunger Program; Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Self-Development of People)
Pentecost Offering (40% Congregation ministries - children at risk; 60% Presbyterian Mission Agency)
Peace & Global Witness Offering (25% Congregational peace and witness efforts, 25% Presbytery and Synod peace and witness efforts and 50% Presbyterian Mission Agency)
Christmas Joy Offering (Assistance to Board of Pensions and Leadership development and education at Presbyterian-related schools and colleges)
Some of the Organizations we Support
Kumler Ministries
Our gardeners grow and harvest fresh vegetables and deliver to the pantry and soup kitchen; coin collection each week goes to the ministry; and collecting cans of chili each month for their food pantry.
Get Well Bears
These are given to various church members as part of the new "Bear Paws" program that seeks to spread a bit of good cheer.
Caregivers
We provide volunteer drivers to transport care receivers within the community to doctor appointments.
Habitat for Humanity
This year, we participated with eleven other Presbyterian churches in two builds as well as serving two meals to the work crews.
Jane Addams School
This partnership allows us to support the students with basic necessities (hygiene products, food, school supplies and clothing), as well as serve an Appreciation Lunch for the teachers and staff. We also provide a volunteer in the library to shelve books and keep it organized.
Sojourn Shelter
Easter meal - we serve the women and children a warm meal and lots of love. In addition, we participate in the Adopt-A-Family at Christmas and provide for them a Christmas that otherwise would not happen.
Helping Hands
We prepare several meals during the winter months.
St. John's Breadline
We collect plastic soup containers every month to donate to the breadline for take out meals.
The James Project
We do a diaper and household paper product collections drive each year.
The CROP Hunger Walk
The walk is held the first Sunday in October on World Communion Sunday (Sponsored by Church World Service with some proceeds staying locally to support local food pantries and micro-pantries.)
Reading is Fundamental
We are a receiving and distribution center during the regular school year for local schools and groups.
General Building Use
We host several chapters of Gamblers Anonymous, Alzheimer's support groups, art therapy groups, student music groups, daycare support groups and music organizations. Hope is a busy place!
Free Library
We have three locations for members and the community to use free reading material.
We have three locations for members and the community to use free reading material.
Events to help Fund our Mission Work
Hope for the Holidays Juried Fine Arts and Craft Fair
Supports mission co-workers through Presbyterian World Mission. Our funds honor missionaries in South Korea, Greece and the Philippines as well as mission co-workers with additional needs.
Men's Pancake Supper - held on "Fat Tuesday" before Lent
Garage Sales
Hope for the Holidays Juried Fine Arts and Craft Fair
Supports mission co-workers through Presbyterian World Mission. Our funds honor missionaries in South Korea, Greece and the Philippines as well as mission co-workers with additional needs.
Men's Pancake Supper - held on "Fat Tuesday" before Lent
Garage Sales