Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) – Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People – all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope.
Received during the season of Lent (March 2- April 17) each gift to OGHS helps improve the lives of people in these challenging situations. The offering provides us a way to share GOD’S love with our neighbors in need. OGHS is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together every year to work for a better world.
1 Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) works along side communities as they recover and find hope after the devastation and support for refugees.
2 Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) takes action to alleviate hunger, care for creation and the systemic causes of poverty so all may be fed.
3 Self–Development of People (SDOP) invests in communities responding to their experiences of oppression, poverty and injustice and educates Presbyterians about the impact of these issues.
Our traditional fish banks and pew envelopes will be available this year throughout Lent along with a calendar to help you fill your bank with coins. Fish banks can be returned on Palm Sunday. New this year will be coin jars in our Sunday School rooms and in the Narthex for you to drop your coins in when you are in the building. Donations to OGHS can also be made online.
Our First Pres goal is to surpass last year’s total of $7,133.33. OGHS is a positive way to respond to the needs around the world: From the wildfires on the West Coast to refugee camps in Syria, Lebanon and refugees trying to cross the Mediterranean. Contact Michele Holifield for more info.
