First Presbyterian Church  of Sugar Land

Mission Activities

The program unites communities of faith in a collaborative effort to assist homeless families. Eight to thirteen "host" congregations provide accommodations and meals for three to five families (up to 14 people), for one week every three to four months on a rotating schedule.

 

First Presbyterian is currently one of 9 congregations of various denominations in the Fort Bend program acting as a Host Congregation.  A host congregation furnishes sleeping accommodations, transportation and meals for three to five families (up to 14 people) for one week, every 8 to 10 weeks.

 

For more information about this mission or to volunteer, please contact Lissette Diaz at (281) 498-4207.

 

 

Sea Farer’s Boxes:  Each fall, First Presbyterian prepares shoe boxes filled with toothbrushes, razors, toiletries, stationery, playing cards and Texas souvenirs.  These are taken to the Port of Houston and given to the crew men who come in on ships during the Christmas season.

 

Other Mission Projects - Mission Fair, Pastors to Out of Town Presbyterians (POPS), Presbyterian Children’s Home, Mo Ranch Scholarship Fund, Campus Crusade, Christmas Giving Tree, Needs of People, Joy Offering and One Great Hour of Sharing.

 

Blood Drive: Several times a year we have a Blood Drive at the church.  If you can donate, watch for the notice of a new Blood Drive.

Fort Bend Family Promise is one of 115 Interfaith Hospitality Networks that provide help and hope for homeless families. Founded in New Jersey in 1986, IHN programs are now in 33 states across the country, with more than 140,000 volunteers contributing their gifts of time and talent through 4000 congregations.

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry:  First Presbyterian is one of the charter churches supporting this mission. The ministry has a food pantry where some of our members work several days a week helping get food ready for those that are in need.  We also collect donated food and money for the pantry.  Please save your paper grocery bags and give them to the Pantry to place food in.  The ministry also has a Tri Cities Resale Shop where donated used clothing and furniture are sold.  The proceeds go to support the ministry.  Volunteers save the Ministry thousands of dollars worth of labor and professional services each week.  There are a variety of jobs to be done in serving our clients, and we'd love to welcome you to our team!