The following is a brief description and the addresses of current ministries supported by The First Presbyterian Church of Yuma.
Church Function
Church Mission
The building is available for all uses which fit under the broad outlines stated above.
It is the responsibility of the Pastor or Session to determine the appropriate mission use of the church building. Commercial use of the building is not allowed.
Church Function
- Any event which is part of the church’s program, under the direction of the Pastor, Session, Deacons, or any of the church committees.
- Events for a member of the congregation such as weddings and funerals.
Church Mission
- Any event which serves a spiritual need in the community
- Any event which serves a community need such as Well Child Clinic, Rural Community Resource Center, Baby Bear Hugs, Social Services or other community groups.
- Any event which is sponsored by or in recognition of a church member. This includes, but is not limited to, showers, anniversaries, family gatherings & reunions, discussion groups, caring groups, etc.
The building is available for all uses which fit under the broad outlines stated above.
It is the responsibility of the Pastor or Session to determine the appropriate mission use of the church building. Commercial use of the building is not allowed.
Baby Bear Hugs changes the lives of “soon to be” parents and families with infants and toddlers in Eastern Colorado by providing parenting education, resources, and support. It is our goal that all children will become productive, happy adults who give back to their communities and that they will have every opportunity available to them to fulfill their potential, develop assets that empower them to resist failure, and have strong supportive adults in their lives. To this end, Baby Bear Hugs will provide parenting education, support, and connection to community resources to all expectant parents and families with children 0 to 3 years old. Services are at no cost to the families.
Rural Communities Resource Center
The Rural Communities Resource Center is a grassroots, non-profit organization in Northeast Colorado. The Resource Center provides advocacy, support, and education to create systems change and develop programs that promote the physical, emotional and economic health of the area.
Programs and Services:
Family Health Program, Oral Health, Women’s Health, Family Literacy, Homeless Prevention, Economic and Social Justice, Legal Services, Lending Library, New Directions Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Early Childhood, Parenting Support and Information, Youth Leadership Development, Internships/volunteer opportunities.
Telephone: 970-848-3867, Toll Free: 1-800-794-3867, E-mail: [email protected]
The Rural Communities Resource Center is a grassroots, non-profit organization in Northeast Colorado. The Resource Center provides advocacy, support, and education to create systems change and develop programs that promote the physical, emotional and economic health of the area.
Programs and Services:
Family Health Program, Oral Health, Women’s Health, Family Literacy, Homeless Prevention, Economic and Social Justice, Legal Services, Lending Library, New Directions Abuse Prevention and Intervention, Early Childhood, Parenting Support and Information, Youth Leadership Development, Internships/volunteer opportunities.
Telephone: 970-848-3867, Toll Free: 1-800-794-3867, E-mail: [email protected]
Yuma Children's Academy
Mission:
The corporation is formed exclusively for the carrying out of the charitable purposes including formulation and coordinating activities which serve to provide quality child care for the community. The Board will build a debt-free child care center that is culturally encompassing, developmentally appropriate, and educational. They will strive to meet the special needs of the community through a variety of childcare programs. A safe and positive environment will surround both the children and employees making the experience at the center enjoyable for all. The Yuma Children’s Academy Board and staff will aid, assist, and contribute, to the support of corporations, associations, and institutions, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes and which are described in section 501 (3) (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and in section 20-104, et al of the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act, as now enacted or as hereafter amended.
Mission:
The corporation is formed exclusively for the carrying out of the charitable purposes including formulation and coordinating activities which serve to provide quality child care for the community. The Board will build a debt-free child care center that is culturally encompassing, developmentally appropriate, and educational. They will strive to meet the special needs of the community through a variety of childcare programs. A safe and positive environment will surround both the children and employees making the experience at the center enjoyable for all. The Yuma Children’s Academy Board and staff will aid, assist, and contribute, to the support of corporations, associations, and institutions, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes and which are described in section 501 (3) (c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and in section 20-104, et al of the Colorado Nonprofit Corporation Act, as now enacted or as hereafter amended.
Malawi
In 2006 we set our sights on accomplishing several goals. One goal is to reflect on and refocus our Malawi mission.
Malawi is a landlocked country bordering Tanzania to the north and east, Mozambique to the south, east and west, and Zambia to the west. Mzuzu, a small town with electricity, email access, shops and several schools, is located in the northern region of Malawi. The predominant illnesses in Malawi are malaria, pneumonia, anemia, malnutrition, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS-related illnesses. The average life expectancy is 35 years, which reflects the high mortality rates from malaria and HIV/AIDS.
Malawi, a relatively small country on the African continent, is poor and has suffered from drought and floods as well as the spread of HIV/AIDS. In spite of the many challenges and hardships Malawi faces, the faith of its people remains strong. With roots in the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, and the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, the CCAP was formed in the late 1940s. Since beginning its involvement in Malawi in the 1950s, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has sent many long-term and short-term mission personnel to serve in the country. The Synod of Livingstonia, one of four synods of the CCAP, grew out of a mission station founded in 1875 and named in honor of David Livingstone, the famed Scottish Presbyterian missionary.
Every year our congregation joins Christians around the world in celebrating World Communion Sunday. Born in a time of international unrest as nations were about to enter another world war, World Communion Sunday’s central focus is the Lord’s Supper instituted by Christ and its unifying message for all who partake of it. We are one in Christ Jesus, and not to be separated by the nations, ethnic groups, or denominations we belong to, or for any other reason.
In 2006 we set our sights on accomplishing several goals. One goal is to reflect on and refocus our Malawi mission.
Malawi is a landlocked country bordering Tanzania to the north and east, Mozambique to the south, east and west, and Zambia to the west. Mzuzu, a small town with electricity, email access, shops and several schools, is located in the northern region of Malawi. The predominant illnesses in Malawi are malaria, pneumonia, anemia, malnutrition, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS-related illnesses. The average life expectancy is 35 years, which reflects the high mortality rates from malaria and HIV/AIDS.
Malawi, a relatively small country on the African continent, is poor and has suffered from drought and floods as well as the spread of HIV/AIDS. In spite of the many challenges and hardships Malawi faces, the faith of its people remains strong. With roots in the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, and the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa, the CCAP was formed in the late 1940s. Since beginning its involvement in Malawi in the 1950s, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has sent many long-term and short-term mission personnel to serve in the country. The Synod of Livingstonia, one of four synods of the CCAP, grew out of a mission station founded in 1875 and named in honor of David Livingstone, the famed Scottish Presbyterian missionary.
Every year our congregation joins Christians around the world in celebrating World Communion Sunday. Born in a time of international unrest as nations were about to enter another world war, World Communion Sunday’s central focus is the Lord’s Supper instituted by Christ and its unifying message for all who partake of it. We are one in Christ Jesus, and not to be separated by the nations, ethnic groups, or denominations we belong to, or for any other reason.
A brief history of Deb Heefner...
In 1980 Jesus captured my heart, and in 1987 I joined the
staff of Campus Crusade for Christ/Cru. In my 26+ years on
staff I’ve lived/served Jesus at the University of Denver;
Leningrad, Russia (during the Soviet Union); Colorado State
University.
After almost 21 years serving in various locations, I'm convinced that Jesus is inviting me into a new chapter of serving Him. My heart is still VERY MUCH about ministry and particularly about caring for those in full time ministry, but my location and my reporting structure is about to change. I am moving to Colorado to work with MTI (Mission Training International) which is based out of Palmer Lake. I'll still officially work for CRU (Campus Crusade), so my financial structure will remain the same, but my role will be working with MTI in the preparation and particularly the care and debriefing of missionaries from all sorts of different missions. This new role takes advantage of all my years and experience overseas, and opens the scope of my ministry beyond just CRU.
Be sure to mention that your donation is designated for Deb Heefner, acct. #000381665
Online giving: http://give.ccci.org/give/0381665
If youʼd like to get in touch with me I can be reached at:
[email protected]
In 1980 Jesus captured my heart, and in 1987 I joined the
staff of Campus Crusade for Christ/Cru. In my 26+ years on
staff I’ve lived/served Jesus at the University of Denver;
Leningrad, Russia (during the Soviet Union); Colorado State
University.
After almost 21 years serving in various locations, I'm convinced that Jesus is inviting me into a new chapter of serving Him. My heart is still VERY MUCH about ministry and particularly about caring for those in full time ministry, but my location and my reporting structure is about to change. I am moving to Colorado to work with MTI (Mission Training International) which is based out of Palmer Lake. I'll still officially work for CRU (Campus Crusade), so my financial structure will remain the same, but my role will be working with MTI in the preparation and particularly the care and debriefing of missionaries from all sorts of different missions. This new role takes advantage of all my years and experience overseas, and opens the scope of my ministry beyond just CRU.
Be sure to mention that your donation is designated for Deb Heefner, acct. #000381665
Online giving: http://give.ccci.org/give/0381665
If youʼd like to get in touch with me I can be reached at:
[email protected]
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©2019, First Presbyterian Church of Yuma