Mission at Valley Presbyterian Church
 
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.

Mission embodies and extends God’s eternal kingdom in the world.

Mission is a very important component in the life of Valley Presbyterian Church. Each year, between 16% and 20% of the church operating budget is allocated to Mission programs. One third of that amount is sent to PCUSA General Assembly and San Francisco Presbytery mission projects. Some of that supports Presbyterian missionaries with whom VPC has established a relationship.

The remaining funds are administered by the VPC Mission Committee. We attempt to strike a balance between US and non-US programs, and among programs that benefit at-risk youth, the elderly, the hungry, the homeless, and the disadvantaged. We emphasize preventative, up-stream programs while trying not to neglect immediate food and shelter needs. We attempt to select as many hands-on programs as possible, giving VPC members and families many choices for giving of their time and talents, in addition to their financial gifts.

In 2009, the Mission committee began a Stewardship of the Earth initiative as well as a Living Waters for the World partnership with our sister church in Tekax, Mexico.

We also fund a scholarship program for VPC members who attend seminary.

In addition to our allocated Mission funds, our congregation is very generous throughout the year, donating to special requests. In 2008, extra donations were sent to Ecumenical Hunger Program (gift cards and food) as well as Alternative Gifts, International, and Primavera, an organization in Brazil that helps street kids escape poverty and despair.

The Mission committee is continually seeking to honor God's call as the Holy Spirit moves among us. If you have a mission passion, maybe God is inviting you to contact the Mission committee. We welcome all who wish to join.

VPC LWW Installation team in 2010

VPC youth with our Tekax friends in 2008

2009 Mission Annual Report

2009 Mission Budget

2009 Mission Plan

2008 Mission Annual Report

2008 final allocation of funds