Mission is at the very heart of First Presbyterian Church as we attempt to serve Christ. We seek to tell others about Christ and share His love by meeting the spiritual and physical needs of people. We support various ministries by designating thirty-three percent of all church income to mission causes locally, nationally, and globally.
At the present time First Presbyterian Church supports mission workers on five continents and in ten foreign countries. We also have a part in supporting five international and seven national Christian organizations as well as four local outreach groups. Mission trips for youth and adults are supported. Assistance is given for camp scholarships and mission internships.
Church members are encouraged to bring new ideas for mission support to the Missions Committee. We look forward to serving the Lord in many exciting ways as we help to carry out the Great Commission.
We invite you to explore the missionaries that we support, commit to pray for them regularly, and reach out with your support.
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Michael & Wendy Buchanan
Michael has several different roles: One is a system administrator who oversees the running of several corporate computer systems including an information hub for members of SIL/Wycliffe to find information about various parts of the organization and a system is used by software developers and project managers to manage their projects as well as by […]
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Lisa Brockman
First Presbyterian Church has supported Dennis Brockman since 1998 in an evolving series of ministry positions with Cru. Dennis is the son of long-time former members of our congregation, Gene and Jeanette Brockman, who have since gone home to be with the Lord. In mid-2020, Dennis resigned his full-time position with Cru to assume the […]
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Spirit Life Fellowship Food Pantry
God’s Provision Food Pantry is open to anyone who is going through a difficult time in life and needs help with food. They are open the 2nd & 4th Saturdays every month from 8:00-10:00 A.M. The ministry is run by all volunteers who pick up a trailer load of food from the Des Moines Food […]
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Upper Des Moines Opportunity
Upper Des Moines Opportunity, Inc. (UDMO) is one of 17 community action agencies (CAAs) in Iowa and one of approximately 1,000 community action agencies across the United States. CAAs are nonprofit private and public organizations established under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to fight America’s War on Poverty. UDMO promotes self-sufficiency by providing a […]
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Todd McQuown & Timber Bay
Todd is the Area Director for Timber Bay in the Spirit Lake/Okoboji area. He and his wife, Alexis, provide personal and ongoing mentorship to troubled youth, focusing on helping them discover emotional healing and hope. Todd and Alexis have 3 boys and are members at Cross Winds Church. First Presbyterian has supported Timber Bay since […]
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Okoboji Bible Conference
The OBC has served the Lakes area since 1935 as a “get together” of fellowship, worship and mission for regional Christians. Although begun out of Omaha, the Conference is now fully led and centered in the Lakes Region. The Conference was a temporary summer event for most of its history. Beginning around 2000, an effort […]
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Northwest Iowa Corridor of Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian Housing organization. It works in partnership with people in need to build or renovate affordable housing. Local volunteers and donated time/funds/land are utilized to achieve their objectives. The parent organization, through local chapters, has been responsible for building over 1 million houses around the world. The […]
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Lakeshore Center on Okoboji
Lakeshore Center on Okoboji (Presbyterian Camp on Okoboji) has been supported by First Presbyterian Church as they serve over 480 campers in a summer. In a time of increasing development and technology it is great to have a place for God’s children of all ages to come and experience God. Our church has been a […]
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Cherish Center
Cherish Center using Biblical principles helps teenage girls and young women facing an unplanned pregnancy and other life-controlling problems who are serious about changing their lives by creating a Christ-centered home environment. This is an interdenominational, local mission and a non-profit corporation. Cherish Center operates Cherish House, the home for young women in Spirit Lake, […]
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Gideons International
Gideons International is an association of Christian business and professional men and their wives dedicated to telling people about Jesus through sharing personally and by providing Bibles and New Testaments to anyone. While they are known worldwide for their work with hotels, they predominantly share scriptures in schools, prisons, jails, hospitals and medical offices. As […]
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KJIA Radio Station
KJIA is a Christian radio station broadcasting within a 50 mile radius of Okoboji, IA. They play traditional, praise, and inspirational music, and promote positive, encouraging listening through music and teachings. KJIA is funded through free-will gifts while partnering with area churches. Besides their music programming, they also provide children’s, Christian-based sports, and outdoor programs […]
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Discovery House
Mission Statement: Discovery House provides a safe, supportive, Christian environment for homeless adults and those recovering from addictions. Residents receive counseling and the tools to begin to build a new foundation for a better life. Residents live by general house guidelines, attend 12 Step meetings and maintain jobs in the community while staying clean and […]
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The Banquet
Volunteers are the heart and soul of The Banquet ministry in Sioux Falls, now at two locations. Their mission is to equip volunteers to provide food and fellowship to those served through this ministry. They provide a safe place where people can gather, receive nourishment and experience love in action. Our church joins with […]
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