Mission & Outreach

  • Chair: Ruth Coffey

First Presbyterian Church of Ardmore’s Mission & Outreach Ministry strives to follow the lead of Jesus Christ. We recognize God’s concern for people and scriptures guide our actions. Our goal is to be God’s servants, actively responding to the needs of others, supporting the development of long-term solutions, and when possible, addressing root causes for identified concerns. Our activities reflect the following Christian values:

  • Compassion
  • Generosity
  • Ethicalness
  • Fairness
  • Kindness

Each Mission & Outreach project addresses one of the following priorities:

• Alleviating suffering for those experiencing the pain of poverty;
• Providing food for those facing hunger; and
• Supporting solutions for identified individuals who are confronting other life challenges
(such as struggling youth, elderly, veterans, and those with substance use and/or mental
health problems).

There’s never been a shortage of needs in our community. Whether it be hands-on, monetary, or other types of service, we support the following local community organizations:

  • Ardmore Soup Kitchen
  • Food & Resource Center of South Central Oklahoma 
  • Ardmore Family Literacy Center
  • Ardmore Veterans Center
  • Community Children's Shelter
  • Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma
  • HFV Wilson Community Center 
  • Naomi House
  • Local Schools 
  • Community Thanksgiving Baskets
  • Local Nursing Homes

Mission Statement:

To fulfill God’s mission, to be the means, empowered by the Holy Spirit, to carry out God’s will on earth.

Manual of Operations:

1. Authority

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of Him who called you out of darkness into this marvelous light." (1 Peter 2:9)

"And the King will answer them 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you did it to Me."' (Matthew 25:40)

2. Membership

At least one elder from the Session; other members of the congregation; and pastor as ex officio member, no vote.

3. Duties

1. Encourage interest and participation in the total missions’ program of the congregation, ("Mission" meaning all Christian service beyond the immediate reaches of the congregation).

a. Interpret and promote the mission of the presbytery, synod, and General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) for the congregation.

b. Provide a Mission Moments for Sunday morning worship services.

c. Provide inserts for the bulletin or newsletter on Mission Projects of Indian Nations Presbytery.

2. Study current issues of religious and social importance and inform the congregation, concerning possible responses.

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