Mission

It is recorded (Mark 16:15) that Jesus commanded his eleven remaining disciples (and thereby us who believe) to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.” John records (John 21:15-19) that Jesus commanded Peter three times to care for His sheep, and to follow Him.

The task of the Mission Committee is to take the word of God to other people and to conduct His work in the community. We offer opportunities for participants of all ages to volunteer their time both in long-term, on-going projects and individual, one-time outreach efforts. A variety of projects are available including tutoring children, visiting with members of our community, repairing housing and other construction projects, preparing meals for those in need, collecting school and household supplies, and supporting our military through gifts from home.

Here are just some of the current mission projects Kirkwood supports through financial support or hands-on activities:

Local Mission

• Bethany House
• Capital Hospice
• ECHO (Ecumenical Churches Helping Others)
• Elizabeth Kates Foundation
• Fisher House
• Labyrinth Ministry
• Lynbrook Elementary tutoring
• Meadowkirk
• MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
• Northern Virginia Training Center
• OAR
• SOME (So Others May Eat)

National Mission

• Jeremiah Project
• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
• Presbyterian Home for Children
• Presbyterian Homes and Family Services

International Mission

• Campus Crusade for Christ
• Christmas Stockings for the Troops
• Vellore Christian Medical Hospital, India
• Mission of Love Community Orphanage, Mukamba, Zambia

For information contact Bob Gisch: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .