MISSION & OUTREACH

During 2025, the Mission and Outreach Nurture team of the Foothills Presbytery Committee on Shared Ministry will highlight partner ministries and mission opportunities every month. Each month's newsletter will include ways to engage in the featured ministry

on the calendar below.

March

ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The three programs supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People — all work in different ways to serve individuals and communities in need. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. 


Received during the season of Lent (March 5 – April 20), each gift to OGHS helps to improve the lives of people in these challenging situations. The Offering provides us a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need. In fact, OGHS is the single, largest way Presbyterian come together every year to work for a better world.

Resources
Sharing Calendar for Lent

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA)

  • Works alongside communities as they recover and find hope after the devastation of natural or human-caused disasters, and support for refugees
  • Receives 32% of funds 

Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP)

  • Takes action to alleviate hunger, care for creation, and the systemic causes of poverty so all may be fed
  • Receives 36% of funds 

Self-Development of People (SDOP)

  • Invests in communities responding to their experiences of oppression, poverty and injustice and educates Presbyterians about the impact of these issues
  • Receives 32% of funds

Gracie Story: One Great Hour of Sharing's mascot

  • There are numerous ways children can connect with One Great Hour of Sharing, including the fish coin banks that often arrive in your standing orders. However, were you aware there are numerous resources available online to engage young people with this Offering? 
  • Visit the resource page to find lesson plans and more! 
  • Did you know that Gracie the fish has a new story to share this year? Use this story about Gracie with the children in your congregation.