Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19)

Jesus said, “’For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” (Matthew 25:35-40)

Jesus said, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

Here's a list of the many outreach programs PPC supports --

Local Mission

PAOLI, PA – The Paoli Presbyterian Church Food Closet helps feed families struggling with the high cost of living, an expression of the love of God.

MALVERN, Pa. – From a large warehouse in Malvern, the Paoli Presbyterian Church Furniture Ministry provides good-quality used furniture at no cost to people who are struggling economically, including immigrants and fire victims. 

FRAZER, PA – In a warm, colorful setting, Freebies for Babies (PPC Toy Ministry) provides donated clothing and other baby items to families with needs. Located in the Frazer Village Shops, it is staffed by PPC and community volunteers.

PAOLI, PA – Each Christmas season, hundreds of Paoli Presbyterian Church members join in a program to provide Christmas gifts for children in families of need. Winter Wonders culminates with a joyous evening at the church, with food, lights and fun. 

BRISTOL, PA – Gary Alloway, who grew up in PPC, is lead pastor of Redemption Church, which he founded as an outreach of God’s love to people on the margins, including the homeless, in Lower Bucks County.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Cornerstone Christian Academy, a K-8 school with 200 students, was founded by Tony Campolo. Almost all alumni go on to graduate from high school, a far from certain accomplishment in Southwest Philadelphia, and most attend college. PPC has been instrumental in Cornerstone’s development.

CHESTER, PA -- City Team Ministries provides food, shelter, clothing, baby supplies and educational assistance to the disadvantaged. It has a residential rehabilitation program for addicted men. PPC members conduct worship services and assist in serving meals. 

ROSEMONT, PA -- Presbyterian Children's Village provides preventative, therapeutic and educational programs. Residential services are located on a 43-acre campus in Rosemont. The Preheim Center in Southwest Philadelphia houses community-based services. PCC members provided 51 back-to-school bags for the children.

CHESTER COUNTY – Home of the Sparrow provides safe transitional housing and supportive services for battered women and their children.

COATESVILLE – Habitat for Humanity of Chester County provides basic, well-built, owner-occupied housing for God’s people in need. It is led by PPC’s Chip Huston.

PRINCETON, NJ – Led by PPC’s Jim McCloskey, Centurion Ministries works to exonerate people nationwide who are factually innocent of crimes for which they have been sentenced to death or life in prison. It has freed 40 prisoners.

PORTLAND, OR -- Hands to Hearts International transforms orphanages in developing nations by training and employing women in the language, social, cognitive and physical skills necessary for healthy early childhood development. PPC’s own Laura Peterson is the founder.

International Mission

KENYA – Dr. Douglas Kerr performs orthopedic surgery at Kikuyu Hospital in Nairobi and helps equip the hospital through his ministry, the Wilson Rehabilitation Foundation. He often corrects orthopedic problems related to old injuries that never healed.

KENYA – The Least of These ministry, founded by Dr. Michael and Kay Johnson, serves orphans in Nairobi, providing healthcare, food, education and spiritual sustenance. Kay travels to Kenya from Philadelphia four times a year.

KENYA – Adam Gould and his wife, Njeri, are PPC missionaries in residence. Adam is U.S. director of eduKenya, a spiritual and educational ministry in the Methare slum of Nairobi. He is a grandson of Ben Gould, PPC’s former pastoral associate. The Goulds spend 2-3 months each year in Kenya.

EGYPT – Darren and Elisabeth Kennedy, PC(USA) missionaries, went to Egypt to teach at the premiere Presbyterian seminary in the Middle East while pursuing their own doctorate degrees. They have enhanced the academic and spiritual life of the seminary. This has led to a 300 percent increase in the student population.

EGYPT – Helwan (Presbyterian) Orphanage houses boys, 6 to 18, and provides nurture and education. Many graduates go on to vocational training or university. PPC youth have twice visited Helwan.

EGYPT -- The Kolali Church Women’s Center provides spiritual and educational programs to 200 families. This includes Bible classes, literacy and vocational training and care for the elderly.

EGYPT -- Dr. Magda Iskandar left her radiology practice in the U.S. to serve as a PC(USA) missionary in Egypt. She started Care with Love, which trains young people in home care for the elderly. She also started Oases of Hope, on a farm near Cairo, to house hundreds of children with cancer between their treatments.

MIDDLE EAST -- PPC Missionaries are serving the Lord among Arabs in the Middle East. They work with drug addicts and alcoholics in a Christian rehabilitation center. They are involved in evangelism, disciple-making, and teaching the Word of God.

ROMANIA - Mike and Kris York are building an indigenous student movement in Romania that is ministering to university students through evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development. The Yorks serve with Intervarsity Christian Fellowship.

SOUTHWEST ASIA – Doug and Margie Trimble, PC(USA) missionaries from Donegal Presbytery, are working in Southwest Asia. Doug, as a professor at a Christian college, is able to discuss his faith with students. He formerly taught at Eastern University.

JAPAN – Bob McKemey is regularly invited to preach the Gospel in one of the least Christian nations of the world. He works at the Okutama Bible Chalet, a camp in the alpine foothills an hour west of Tokyo by train.

UKRAINE – Though based in Virginia with their daughter, Jim and Lois Baker continue their ministry in Kiev. Jim travels to the Ukraine many weeks each year, leading a Christian network that works with AIDs victims, fights human trafficking, and touches lives with God's Word.

MONGOLIA – With their four young children, Jason and Barb Henry are among few Westerners living in one of the coldest areas of one of the world’s most remote nations. They run an agricultural business, work with the Bible Society of Mongolia, and witness their faith in Jesus.

UGANDA -- African Rural Outreach and Development is led by Richard Kabazzi, a Ugandan. AROAD operates Hope Primary School for 100 pupils, primarily orphans. The school provides Christian education, housing and meals. Its U.S. headquarters is in North Wales, Pa.

WORLDWIDE, FROM FORT WASHINGTON, PA  – David Hall, who with his wife, Lee, was a PPC missionary in Ivory Coast, is director of mobilization for WEC International, Fort Washington. WEC plants churches in areas with unreached people groups.