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Posted by John Boyle on April 21, 2014

The Fond du Lac Presbyterian Microloan Partnership began as an extension of the First Presbyterian Church Outreach Team in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA. We invite other church members, families, friends, and anyone else believing in our mission to join us. We share a love for Christ and a passion for empowering others to eliminate poverty throughout the world.

A recent loan was to Rebecca, a married woman with five children. She is a very hard working entrepreneur. Rebecca is 54 years old and has one child who is still in school.

Rebecca KIVA Loan

Rebecca has a business raising livestock in the Philippines. Rebecca requested a PHP 12,000 loan through NWTF to buy additional livestock, feed and other supplies for her livestock.

Rebecca has been in this business for 10 years. Rebecca would like to save enough to provide a secure future for her family. More in formation on Rebecca can be found by clicking HERE.

This link HERE shows the other loans we have been involved in.

Prayer and Advocacy for Peace in Sudan

Posted by Deb Zorn on February 13, 2014

Rev. Debbie Braaksma, Africa Area Coordinator, Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA)  reported from the February 2014 All Africa Council of south-sudan-woman-cooks-in-a-refugee-camp_medium250Churches  meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia of dialogue with leaders of the Presbyterian Church of South Sudan (PCOSS).

One of the stories she recounted of courageous witness of the PCOSS was as they sheltered 6,000 people of all ethnicities ( Nuer, Dinka, Shilluk, Anuak and Murle) in their church compounds. Moderator Peter Gai positioned himself at the gate of the PCOSS compound strongly refusing entry to the soldiers who wanted to come in looking for certain people saying “there are no enemies here”. The situation he described in Malakal and many other parts of South Sudan is very bleak, they told about the horrific conditions of the tens of thousands who are in refugee camps.

As a ceasefire was declared on January 23, between Sudan and South Sudan.  Our sisters and brothers in South Sudan need our prayers as they seek to move into a future of justice and peace.  Your prayers are requested for those who mourn the loss of loved ones, for those injured in the conflict, for political and religious leaders, and for all who work for peace and justice.

In addition to prayer, Presbyterians are encouraged to:

Sharing warm clothes, food and God’s love at Loaves and Fishes – Dec 30, 2013

Posted by Deb Zorn on January 5, 2014
Assembling chicken barbeque sandwiches at Loaves and Fishes site on December 30, 2013

Assembling chicken barbeque sandwiches

A group of youth and adults from First Presbyterian served a delicious meal on December 30 at Loaves and Fishes for the 4th time in 2013.

Sharing warm mittens and hats at Loaves and Fishes on December 30, 2013

Sharing warm mittens and hats

Mittens, hats and scarves from the Mitten Tree collection during Advent were gratefully accepted by guests on that cold December evening.  Thanks to Lisa Warntjes and Carla Hilbert for their continued leadership and organization of this outreach mission.

Session Meetings and Minutes

Posted by John Boyle on October 29, 2012

The church session meets on the third Monday of each month.  The minutes of each meeting are approved at the following meeting.  They are then placed on the kiosk or a copy can be obtained from the office.

 

Contact Webmaster

Posted by John Boyle on September 2, 2011

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