On Sundays April 5 & 12 St. John’s will have the opportunity to share God’s love with our neighbors by participing in the One Great Hour of Sharing. The refugee and the stranger have found food and safe shelter; those stunned by the aftermath of disasters have found relief and help rebuilding. Communities seeking to take control of their future have found partners in development.
Allocation of OGHS gifts:
After deducting administrative costs (up to 5%) and the costs of creating and distributing promotional materials (roughly 5 %), the gifts are divided among:
Allocation of OGHS gifts:
After deducting administrative costs (up to 5%) and the costs of creating and distributing promotional materials (roughly 5 %), the gifts are divided among:
Presbyterian Hunger Program (36 percent)
For ministries working to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in the nation and throughout the world, as well as ministries addressing homelessness and affordable housing.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (32 percent)
For disaster response and ministries with refugees.
Self-Development of People (32 percent)
For partnerships with groups of people who are oppressed by poverty or social systems, who want to take charge of their own lives, and have organized to do something about their own condition.
