Missions
Find out more about the Missions that we support at Newcastle Presbyterian Church
Our Missions
At NPC we have taken the decision to partner with a number of mission organisations and people seeking to alleviate suffering and bring the hope of the gospel both close to home and around the world. We also support two local charities who provide very much needed physical and mental well being support within our own community here in Newcastle.
Aidan and Kori Finnegan
1. Aidan and Kori Finnegan
Aidan is from Dundrum his wife Kori is from Kentucky in the USA and in 2021 went to serve in the middle east with his wife Kori with Agape Ministries. The seek to work with students and bring the hope of the gospel into a very challenging and Muslim dominated culture.
Jonathan Graham
2. Jonathan Graham
TEAR Fund
3. TEAR Fund
Tearfund is a Christian charity with over 50 years of experience in international development. They work directly, and/or alongside local partners and churches in more than 50 countries to tackle complex poverty in three main ways:
– Providing a humanitarian response
– Supporting community development, empowering communities to lift themselves out of poverty.
– Advocacy and influencing to speak out on issues of poverty and injustice
Get connected and see how you can get involved with the work of Tearfund here
Open Doors
4. Open Doors
Open Doors is a Christian charity that started in 1955, with “Brother Andrew” smuggling Bibles to the persecuted church in Communist Europe. It now supports the persecuted church by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term. They do this by:
Distributing Bibles and Christian Resources
Training Christians and church leaders
Supporting victims of violence and disaster
Bringing hope to the Middle East
Speaking out in advocacy
Raising awareness and encouraging prayer
Mobilising the church in UK and Ireland
Get connected and see how you can get involved with the work of Open Doors here
Exodus
5. Exodus
Exodus was created in 1977 here in N. Ireland and exists to see generations of young people boldly following Jesus and becoming lifelong disciple makers.
They use Jesus’ example of a model of a four stage journey:
Ex-plore
Ex-change
Ex-press
Ex-tend.
This shapes all of their ministry and serves young people at every stage of the adventure.
We are delighted to provide a work office and meeting space for the South Down Area team here in NPC
You can find out more and get involved with Exodus here
Nakansongola
6. Nakansongola
Nakansongola is a district in central Uganda and NPC has developed a relationship with it since an initial mission trip undertaken by some of the Boys Brigade members. Many of our members have been out from young to old, running children and youth programmes, helping build the school and even training bee keepers!
Local Community Based Charities
At NPC while we believe that communicating the gospel via mission partners and supporting overseas development work is essential, we are very aware of the many physical, emotional and spiritual needs closer to home. As such we are delighted to support 2 local charities that provide great services within our community.
The Pantry Foodbank
1. The Pantry Foodbank
The Pantry Foodbank was set up in 2014 as a nondenominational response to a growing awareness of real need in the local community. Open Mon & Thur 2 – 4pm
Connect with the Pantry via Facebook here
MYMY (Mind Your Mate and Yourself
2. MYMY (Mind Your Mate and Yourself)
MYMY (Mind Your Mate and Yourself) is an organisation focused on helping people raise their self-esteem, self-awareness and helping to develop a better understanding of self-care.
Suicide, depression, relationships, physical health and financial issues have become too common in our communities and many people find aspects of their life a challenge. MYMY offers a safe and friendly space for individuals to work through the issues that are becoming a burden and affecting their everyday lives.
Connect with MyMy via Facebook here