Supported Missions & Missionaries
DAWNDonation-A-Week-Neighbors is a volunteer emergency service agency that provides emergency services to needy persons within the Altavista/Hurt area. It is sponsored by the Altavista Area Ministerial Association. DAWN can be reached at (434) 709-2877 or Facebook.
CogitoCogito is a Christian ministry and study center serving Hampden-Sydney College and Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Its mission is to explore and deepen the connections between Christian faith, academic study, and human flourishing in today’s world. To learn more, visit their website!
Operation Christmas ChildOCC is a ministry project of the Samaritan's Purse. Every year APC donates items and packs shoe boxes for this wonderful mission. We’ve even sent folks to Charlotte to help organize and pack the boxes for shipping! To learn more about OCC, click here.
Franny’s HouseFranny’s House is a shelter for women victims of domestic violence. If you are a woman currently in a domestic violence situation, we encourage you to contact us at the church and we’ll put you in contact with a representative of Franny's House.
KairosThe mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities. Visit their website for more information.
Lynchburg Daily BreadLynchburg Daily Bread is a food pantry that serves a free, nutritious lunch 365 days a year where everyone is welcome. Guests may have as many servings as they wish. More than 98% of the food is donated from local colleges, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. Check out their website for more information! APC sends volunteers every third Wednesday.
Every Monday and Thursday at 11:15 AM, Daily Bread serves meals in Altavista at English Park. This is a drive through service and patrons are invited to line up at the boat launch. |
Claire Parker FoundationThe Claire Parker Foundation focuses on quality of life support for kids and their families fighting cancer by offering comprehensive programs. Their goal is to deliver a Care Box into the hands of every family fighting pediatric cancer in the region as soon as they walk through the hospital doors. Learn more on their website!
Two Cents-a-MealTwo Cents-a-Meal is organized by the Presbyterian Church (USA) and distributed by individuals Presbyteries. The first Sunday of every month, APC collects a special offering to support Two Cents-a-Meal. Recipients of grant money include Kairos, Franny's House, Lynchburg Daily Bread, and many others. For more information about the Presbytery of the Peaks' program, stop by their website.
John & Beth MuehleisenServing with the World Gospel Mission Africa in Uganda.
Rev. Dr. Barry & Shelly DawsonServing in Southeast Asia with the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Becca MillerServing with Resourcing Christian Education as an elementary teacher at the Christian International School of Prague in the Czech Republic.
Paul & Reinhild SydnorServing in France with IAFR. www.sydnorupdate.com
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