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November Outreach Update

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November: Bridging the Gap James 1:3 "Because you know that the testing of y our faith produces perseverance" During this month of Thanksgiving, we are excited to highlight Bridging the Gap who joyfully provide food for those in need. There are several ways that you help put your Faith into Action this month as BTG distributes Thanksgiving boxes. ->Monetary donations can be given to the church with the designation: BTG ->Thanksgiving items (mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, etc) are welcome ->Join BTG and other church volunteers in person on Wednesdays at 3:30 or Saturdays at 8:00, for packing the boxes and distributing ->Additionally, Wednesday, Nov. 19th: 10 volunteers are needed to serve the hot Thanksgiving dinner to BTG clients. **Contact the church office by Nov 10th to sign up ***

Latest Volunteer Opportunities

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👐 Volunteer Opportunities 🦃 Bridging the Gap (BTG) Thanksgiving Dinner – November 19, 2025 10 volunteers needed to serve a hot Thanksgiving meal to BTG clients. Ongoing Food Distribution Volunteers needed every: Wednesday at 3:00 PM Saturday at 8:00 AM Help distribute food boxes to those in need. 🏠 NEST-ReStart Supports homeless individuals and families in becoming self-sustainable through year-round case management and referrals. 🛍️ Thrift Store Launch A new thrift store is opening at 28 Salbide Ave to help fund NEST-ReStart. Volunteers needed to help run the store. Move-in date: TBD 📧 Contact: Brooke Baker at admin@restartcoweta.org 🔗 Sign up: volunteersignup.org/WE7PQ ❄️ NEST Warming Center at BTG Open during winter when temperatures drop to 32°F or below for 2+ hours before 4 AM . Open to men, women (with separate areas), and families (supported with hotel rooms). Hours: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM , with dinner and registration provided. Volunteers needed to help with shift...

Blessing of the Animals

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  The annual Blessing of the Animals at Newnan Presbyterian Church on Sunday, October 12th, was a wonderful celebration, welcoming beloved pets from dogs and cats to an impressive horse. A vital component of this joyous event was the collection of generous donations for the Newnan Coweta Humane Society (NCHS) and CORRAL, the Coweta Organization for Riding, Rehabilitation and Learning. This event beautifully honors the unconditional love and joy that companion animals bring to their human families.  The much-needed financial and supply contributions directly support the NCHS's mission of rescuing and rehoming homeless pets and aid CORRAL in providing therapeutic horseback riding for individuals with physical and mental challenges. The significance of the blessing extends beyond a simple prayer, serving as a powerful reminder of humanity's role as stewards of all God's creation, following the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi. By hosting such an inclusive ceremony and coordi...

Overseas Mission Work

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  Dear Friends of Pura Vida, Please share the following information with your congregations.  We would love to have your church represented at our 2026 English Camp.  Dear English Camp Friends, We are excited to  s hare with you  that our 2026 English Camp sponsored by Church of the Hills Presbyterian  in Evergreen, CO  has received great interest and the team is filling up quickly.  We  still have space for 4 additional team members .   Here are the details: Trip Dates:  June 12 - 21, 2026 Trip Cost:  $1475 + airfare (variable) Trip application:   2026 English Camp Trip Application Trip Deposit:  $500 .   D eadline  for application and trip deposit:   N ovember 15 , 2025 Deposit and subsequent trip payments can be made by credit card on our secure Stripe processor at:  Work Trip Membership Payments or  by check made out to Pura Vida and mailed to: Pura Vida PO Box 843...

October Outreach Update

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  October: Newnan Coweta Humane Society and CORRAL James 1:6 "But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind" Blessing of the Animals: October 12th 4pm Church Parking Lot--All creatures great and small are invited to join us for a beautiful Blessing of the Animals. We will also be receiving donations for the Newnan Coweta Humane Society if you are able. Food, Cat Litter, Treats are all welcome! Here is a recent update on the activities at NCHS and CORRAL and how our support truly impacts them to help the residents of Coweta County. NCHS: We were fortunate to receive an Atlanta Humane Society grant. Kennels have been enlarged (Full capacity at Pokey’s is 9 dogs.). Future improvements are paving the back driveway, having electricity in the Pet Food Pantry and storage shed, curb appeal outside, and “lobby appeal” inside. Our new president, Bill Johnson, is perfect in his leadership role and is ...

September Outreach Update

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  Corinthians 5:7 " For we walk by faith, not by sight" We are very excited to serve Hope Global this month!! As most of you know, they are right in our "backyard" in the Chalk committee serving the kids of that community by offering a safe haven for afterschool. We are stocking their afterschool snack pantry this month! So bring in healthy kids snacks and lets fill the pantry!!

BTG Summer Lunch Program 2025

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  OUTREACH MINISTRIES | FAITH IN ACTION For an update on Summer of Service, the Summer Lunch Program was a huge success.   This year, we distributed a total of 300 lunches over three days. Thank you to all who helped make this program a success!