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Missions & Outreach Something happened at Pentecost that equipped the early church for ministry. That something was the presence of the Holy Spirit, who gave Christ's disciples the ability to speak in a variety of languages so that all who gathered heard the Gospel in their own language. That same Spirit moves through the Church today, taking members of Covenant into areas of need in our community ("Jerusalem") and in other lands ("the uttermost parts of the earth"), and welcoming those from other countries to our own. We are a congregation eager to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of God's children here at home and around our world today. Outreach Ministries The Mission of Covenant Presbyterian Church is to recruit disciples for the Kingdom of God that they may have a vital transforming relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. It is also to renew disciples in their faith commitment through preaching and teaching of the Bible and to reach out in love and compassion to a world in need. Global Outreach Our concern for world missions involves more than financial support. Volunteers in each age group from our youth to our senior adults participate on several mission teams which are commissioned from Covenant to assist local churches and missions in various countries in ministering to the needy of those lands. Teams have traveled to Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Kosovo, and various ministries in our own country. Over the past eleven years, Covenant has been connected in mission and fellowship with Iglesia Evangelica Presbiteriana, El Divino Salvador Church in Guatemala City. Together we have led Vacation Bible Schools, worshiped, offered medical clinics, and traveled throughout their beautiful country. Approximately every other year, members of the El Divino Salvador congregation have come to Fort Myers to share in ministry here at Covenant. Every year for our Mission Fest, Covenant invites missionaries from various countries and local mission agencies to bring their experiences and share their ministries with our members.
Local Outreach The mission field is not just limited to other countries; it is right here in our own community! Members of Covenant have made a tremendous impact this past year, not only through their financial contributions, but through their time and involvement in service to our community. Covenant has supported over 36 Christ-centered service agencies in our local area. Several years ago, Covenant developed a mentoring program to students in an elementary school near the church, which continues to expand with our members lovingly nurturing children in learning and developing both scholastically and socially. This year, we have undertaken the funding and building of a Habitat for Humanity house in Lee County, encouraging more of our members to move into our community with the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. Through Covenant's Community Ministries Council, numerous local mission agencies and ministries are supported, both financially and with Covenant volunteers. Some regular projects include a monthly collection of food; collection and distribution of children's back-to-school clothing and Christmas presents; assisting in our local soup kitchen, and our mentoring program at Edison Park Elementary School.
ECHO, Immokalee Friendship House, and Zoeller Motorsports Ministries are based in our area but are officially listed on the world missions budget (above).
Mary Fernandez, Local
Missions Coordinator |
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