Missions

Missions of First Presbyterian Church of Hammond

A Prayer Shawl Ministry

If a member of our church has an operation or is on Hospice, the Shawl Prayer knitters send a prayer shawl to comfort them. They meet once a month in the Presbyterian House.

Yoga Ministry

Judy Lovelady, Yoga master, meets in Anderson Hall every Monday morning from 9:30AM to 11:30AM for Chair yoga. Anyone interested is welcome to come!

Family Reach

This ministry brings families in crisis to the church for a week long intervention. Kathy Newton sets this up for volunteers to help 4 times a year

Oceans Ministry

Oceans Behavioral Hospital – Hammond provides comprehensive behavioral health care, from hospital-based treatment when safety and structure are needed most to structured therapy programs that support continued recovery and balance. Our church members donate coloring books, crayons, playing cards, used paperback books, comics from the newspaper, and used puzzles for the enrichment of the patients. Drop off boxes are in Anderson Hall and hallway between kitchen and Sanctuary.

Mission Chair co-ordinator

Kairos Lunch Ministry at SLU

The Lunch Ministry is a partnership with First Methodist Church which provides lunch for any SLU student. Jeannie Jones coordinates this effort along with many of our church members.

Restoration House

Restoration House is a joint ministry which helps mothers and their babies in the Hammond areas. We sponsor Baby Bottle Month when bottles are distributed on Mother's Day, filled with loose change and returned on Father's Day. Mission Chair- co-ordinator

Coins for Christ

Coins for Christ is scheduled for the 3rd Sunday of each month to collect funds for the Tangi Food Pantry. Many of our church members volunteer their time to assist in the operation of the Food pantry and offer food to eligible people.

Janet Bornkessell - co-ordinator

The Shower Ministry

The Shower Ministry provides hot showers, fresh clothes and food for the homeless in our community. We partner with the Center of Hope, other churches, businesses and community members to make each Friday from 8:30 to 11 a safe place to come. 

Donna Gay Anderson- coordinator

Christmas Angel Tree and Easter baskets

Church members provide Christmas presents through the Angel Tree program and Easter baskets for CAS children in the foster care system. Co-coordinators are Deborah Sessor and Janet Bornkessel

Small Things

This ministry builds wheel chair ramps 2 times a year for people who are not able to get the project completed themselves. JB Lovelady- co-coordinator

Scouting

First Presbyterian helps fund the registration for a Hammond Scout Troop. Co-Ordinator, Judy Lovelady

Lunch Bag Ministry for the homeless

Janet Bornkessel, director of the Tangi Food Pantry, puts together bags that have the essential nutrients for a person's daily needs.