Missions

The South Plains Mission Crafters and Benevolence Society meets on the third Sunday of the month after the second service for fellowship and in order to produce an incredible quantity of sewn goods for missions. The congregation of South Plains takes seriously the Great Commission of Jesus Christ.  Our members are involved in mission at the local, regional, and international levels. 

 Knitted and crocheted baby caps, stuffed toys, children’s hospital gowns and slippers are made by our members (and others) for Medical Benevolence Foundation mission hospitals. On June 20th, we dedicated over 1,500 items shown in the colorful display in the Sanctuary. If you would like to knit some baby caps, click here to see a knitted baby cap pattern .

 

Of particular importance is the work of Habitat for Humanity, both in greater Charlottesville and in Fluvanna County. Our members participate in mission trips, monthly contributions for Cents-Ability and food collections. Click here to find Stitching Instructions for the sampler. 

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In April 2007 the South Plains Session approved a proposal to enter into a Partnering relationship with the Presbyterian Church of Grenada. St. Andrews Kirk continues to be a major mission project for us. This lovely church was totally destroyed by Hurricane Ivan on September 7, 2004, and to this day remains in ruin. South Plains Presbyterian Church is helping the folks to rebuild their beloved sanctuary.

A couple from South Plains visited Grenada recently to deliver baby caps for the hospital as well as to lead a Christian Education program.

Youth support Souper-Bowl Sunday offerings and the “Quarter-A-Shot” collection that provides immunizations for children in mission hospitals.

The children of South Plains also have a mission project of raising money to purchase a llama through Heifer International to be donated to a needy family through that charitable organization. They have been responsible for raising money to provide several animals through the Heifer program in recent years.

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South Plains also supports denominational mission programs throughout the nation and world and give generously to such programs as AIM, food banks, world disaster relief, military chaplaincy, and Presbyterian Conference Centers.