Mission Interpretation

Responsibility is to inform our women “how to help” and “who to help” for meaningful mission efforts in Chattanooga, in East TN and beyond.

 

RIVERMONT WOMEN’S MISSION INTERPRETATION

 

NOT JUST ANOTHER COMMITTEE?

 

    Mission Interpretation does what the name implies. The responsibility is to inform our women “how to help” and “who to help” for meaningful mission efforts in Chattanooga, in East Tennessee Presbytery, in the U.S. and overseas.
Two major offerings-the fall Thank Offering and the spring
Birthday Offering support missions at home, in the states and abroad. The needs are researched by our General Assembly Presbyterian Women. Over the years many have given to needs and groups familiar to us.

 

    Each year for our overseas missions called White Cross we choose what to give to provide clothing and needed supplies. In 2005 baby clothes and blankets were chosen. Closer to home we join other Presbyterian women and give to the Columbia Friendship Circle which provides partial student scholarships at Columbia Seminary. PC(U.S.A.) women missionaries receive cards during the year and gifts during holidays. When missionaries come to the Atlanta, Mission Haven campus on furlough, we provide like new, in style clothes. There is an ‘uptown’ stylish thrift store for missionaries and students there. You will be hearing more about that this month!
Funds from cookbook surpluses have been set aside for special mission efforts our women choose.

 

    Part of those funds have been used at Sunset Gap and Morgan Scott Projects. Winter over-the-counter medicines for children, a special baby shower and a ice machine for Sunset Gap mission workers have received part of the money. Money for Christmas and kid’s medicines went to Morgan Scott.

 

We thank you for your generous outreach! Mission Interpretation always welcomes your input. Contact us anytime!

 

Jenny Cox and Jane Guthrie