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Camp Kirkwood: A Presbyterian ministry, Camp Kirkwood is located in the Pocono foothills; the mission is “Living the Word of Jesus Christ by providing a safe, nurturing, caring Christian Community that energizes and transforms children and adults in a tranquil natural setting”. The Outreach Council provides scholarships for inner city children. Contact: Carolyn Jeffrey at the Philadelphia Presbytery office, Kirkwood@presbyphl.org. Website link: www.Kirkwoodcamp.org
Chester Eastside Ministries: A Community Ministry of the Philadelphia Presbytery. CESM seeks to “bring urban and suburban people together in worship and service…to serve individuals in need so they may meet the challenges of life…to offer people the opportunity to realize their potential so they in turn can help others to expand their horizons”, says the Rev. Bernice Warren, Pastor/Director. The Outreach Council supports the summer Enrichment Camp and the After School Programs. Website link: www.chestereastsideministries.org
John Gloucester House: A Community Ministry of the Philadelphia Presbytery, JGH works to “empower economically disadvantaged young people in the Point Breeze community of South Philadelphia by enhancing their educational capabilities while ensuring their safety and welfare. The Outreach Council supports the After School Tutorial Program and the Summer City Day Camp programs. Website link: www.jghouse.org
Latin American Fellowship of Central Presbyterian Church: A ministry for the growing Hispanic members of Central Church and the surrounding community of Norristown, now approximately 10,000 people. The ministry offers spiritual development for youth and adults, and a coordinated outreach ministry to neighborhood homeless people. BMPC contact: John Vaughan, JSV2@aol.com Program contact: the Rev. Gadiel Gomez, gadielgomezs@msm.com
West Kensington Ministry at Norris Square: A new (2008) innovative ministry of the Philadelphia Presbytery serving residents including the growing Latino population of West Kensington at former site of Norris Square Presbyterian Church. Bilingual Sunday worship services, midweek Bible Study for youth and adults, and the Friday eve Youth Open Mic program are current primary offerings. The Outreach Council supports the Open Mic given its enthusiastic community participation and vision to establish a Recording/TV Studio. Program contact: The Rev. Adan Mairena, wkmnorrissquare@gmail.com
Woman’s Empowerment Initiative: Dedicated to improving the lives of women through formulating career goals, finding fulfilling work, building economic security, and exchanging social support. Program contact: Wanda Tanner-McNeill, wei_pa@verizon.net. Web site link: www.presbyphl.org
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