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Matthew Colodny
One Great Hour of Sharing

Palm Sunday | March 24

For 75 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world.
One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.


View This Series of Stories From the 2023 One Great Hour Collection: https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/story/one-great-hour-of-sharing-brings-hope-and-healing/

DONATE HERE

One Great Hour of Sharing
Manos de Cristo
Matthew Colodny
Volunteer to Assist Trainers During Dementia ...

6 Volunteers Needed

The Memory Caregiver Academy of Austin (mcaaustin.org) is a new, small, nonprofit organization that has been generously supported by WHPC. This group provides training in dementia care to young people in low-income schools across Austin. Our organization is currently looking for some additional volunteers. We have recently added another training tool called, “Dementia Live”, which teaches students how it feels to have dementia. We are looking for about 6 new volunteers who would be willing to assist the trainers during Dementia Live demonstrations. This would take about 1 ½ hours of your time. It is certainly not necessary, but anyone who speaks Spanish would be extra helpful! If you have any questions, please call Debbie Wilder at 512-965-6262.

Volunteer to Assist Trainers During Dementia Live Demonstrations
Young Lives
Matthew Colodny
Mentor with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Mentor a teen mom (women) or dad (men). The role of a mentor includes attending YoungLives events such as club and campaigners with you mentee, and finding time to hang out with them outside of these events. Your role is to be someone that they can feel loved and seen around. The most important thing that you can do in this role is show up! Once the parents know that you are there for them, the relationship will grow and you will be able to point them to Christ.

 

TIME REQUIRED
We ask YoungLives mentors to reserve Tuesday evenings from around 5:00-8:00pm. This time will be used for club, campaigners, mommy and me events, and leader meetings. You are also expected to spend time with your mentee outside of events if you are serving as a mentor. 

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.

BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Young Lives
Matthew Colodny
Committee Member with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Support the ministry financially, along with supporting staff with the operations of the ministry. Committee members attend clubs when available, and a monthly committee meeting.

TIME REQUIRED
Two Tuesday evenings a month- one for club and one for committee meetings.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Young Lives
Matthew Colodny
Childcare with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Childcare- Attend one YoungLives club a month to watch babies. Other opportunities may come up throughout the year. A YoungLives Coordinator will reach out to you if we need additional support from the childcare team.

TIME REQUIRED
Childcare- One Tuesday evening a month.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

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One Great Hour of Sharing

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One Great Hour of Sharing

Palm Sunday | March 24

For 75 years, One Great Hour of Sharing has provided Presbyterians a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need around the world.
One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance.


View This Series of Stories From the 2023 One Great Hour Collection: https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/story/one-great-hour-of-sharing-brings-hope-and-healing/

DONATE HERE

Mentor with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Mentor a teen mom (women) or dad (men). The role of a mentor includes attending YoungLives events such as club and campaigners with you mentee, and finding time to hang out with them outside of these events. Your role is to be someone that they can feel loved and seen around. The most important thing that you can do in this role is show up! Once the parents know that you are there for them, the relationship will grow and you will be able to point them to Christ.

 

TIME REQUIRED
We ask YoungLives mentors to reserve Tuesday evenings from around 5:00-8:00pm. This time will be used for club, campaigners, mommy and me events, and leader meetings. You are also expected to spend time with your mentee outside of events if you are serving as a mentor. 

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.

BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Committee Member with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Support the ministry financially, along with supporting staff with the operations of the ministry. Committee members attend clubs when available, and a monthly committee meeting.

TIME REQUIRED
Two Tuesday evenings a month- one for club and one for committee meetings.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Childcare with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Childcare- Attend one YoungLives club a month to watch babies. Other opportunities may come up throughout the year. A YoungLives Coordinator will reach out to you if we need additional support from the childcare team.

TIME REQUIRED
Childcare- One Tuesday evening a month.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Leader Support with YoungLives

JOB DESCRIPTION
Leader support- Check in with volunteer leaders. Many of our leaders are volunteers from UT and need support as they get through school, work, and ministry.

TIME REQUIRED
Check in with a leader at least once a month.

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT
We ask YoungLives volunteers to commit to at least one school year.

TRAINING PROVIDED
Training will be provided at the beginning of each school year and as needed throughout the year. The training will be specific to the role that you decide to serve in.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS
When looking for YoungLives volunteers, we are seeking individuals who are willing to share their faith with young parents, who have time to spend with them, love them, and who can be consistent in their lives. Sometimes we are the only positive influence in these parent’s lives.

 To be a YoungLives volunteer you will need to pass a background check.


BENEFITS TO THIS POSITION
Serving with Younglives will help you grow in your faith and lead many generations to faith through young moms, dads, children, and supportive family members. You will also grow strong relationships with the team that you serve with. We look forward to having you on our team!

 

Contact Information
Tamara Hartman- South/Central Austin (512)992-4382
tamara.hartman473@gmail.com

Caitlynn Lopez- East/North Austin (512)906-7026
caitmaceo@gmail.com

Donate to Syria and Turkey

Donate to Syria and Turkey

The scale of the disaster facing Syria and Turkey after the Feb. 6 earthquake is becoming clearer. The 7.8-magnitude quake and its aftershocks have left more than 11,000 people dead and thousands more injured; these numbers will rise as search and rescue continues. Buildings have been reduced to rubble, and roads and bridges have been severely damaged, resulting in dangerous conditions for first responders. In some places, such as Aleppo, this destruction is compounding the damage of the now 11-year war in Syria.

 

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is providing emergency relief and short-term recovery in the impacted areas through long-standing partners in Syria, in addition to ACT Alliance members in Syria and Turkey, all of whom are already on the ground. PDA will remain active throughout the entire recovery process, accompanying our partners in the area as they determine long-term program needs and providing financial support for building and resilience.

DONATE HERE

Donate Food with Manos de Cristo

Donate Food with Manos de Cristo

On the second Sunday of each month we pass out Blue Bags with a grocery list.  Church members fill these bags with the grocery items and return them to the church. The bags are then delivered to the food pantry at Manos where it is handed out to the vulnerable who visit Manos de Christo seeking aid.

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