Putting self aside, we allow God's grace to transform us, individually and corporately, and to help us humbly reach out to our brothers and sisters, sharing with each other our suffering, our resources, and our love.
Adopt programs with passionate sponsor within VPC family
Emphasize deeper commitments to fewer projects rather than scattershot approach
Emphasize projects that focus on upstream causes of – poverty, social justice, exploitation of the defenseless,
Seek opportunities for hands-on participation in ongoing Mission projects, including opportunities for participation by VPC families with children
Balance projects for local, national and international recipients
Adopt programs that serve all ages, youth and seniors.
Create opportunities for additional personal giving through special Mission projects
Promote mission to the VPC community and encourage Mission Committee participation
Collaborate with other churches – especially our Sister churches
Promote projects that support sustainability and stewardship of the earth
Educate congregation on and support Fair Trade
Receive and distribute the Mission allocation of 13% of the church operating budget and the reinstated 2009 funds
Explore opportunity to capitalize on corporate matching grants for our mission partners
Install our first Living Waters system in Tekax by Feb 2010
Begin investigation for second LWW project
Explore opportunities for support of Zang Tabi village in Cameroon
Reactivate our hands-on work with Habitat for Humanity
Explore continuation of support for educating girls in rural China
Sponsor coat drive, socks drive, food drive, etc
Support bi-weekly Fair Trade sales after church
Staff Padua servers monthly
Fund and support Maple Street dinners as needed by coordinator
Sponsor Alternative Gift Market during Advent
Sponsor One Great Hour of Sharing at Easter
Communicate via Moment for Mission at least 4 times/yr
Communicate by VPC Web Newsletter at least twice a year
Summarize Mission year for VPC Annual Report
Track additional Mission contributions
Provide 4-5 meetings/yr for deciding the mission funding distribution and project planning
