Monthly Morsels - May 2007 - Vol. 1.7

:: Bulletin Bites & Newsletter Nutrients ::

Since 1989, pennies, nickels, dimes, & quarters collected in Salem Presbytery's Pennies for Hunger OR Two-Cents-A-Meal has made it possible to distribute over 2 million dollars to domestic and international hunger alleviating programs and agencies! Keep collecting!

It's about spiritual change NOT spare change!

Two-Cents-A-Meal is about establishing a spiritual discipline. This habit of saviing at least two pennies each meal for those who are hungry keeps us not only grateful to God, but mindful of the everyday needs of our human family.

We Christians are accustomed to praying before each meal, but intentionally stopping & dropping

two cents, a nickel, a dime, a quarter

each meal can quickly add up for those who are in need. Waking up to this crucial reality is the basis for Pennies for Hunger.

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The five program areas of the Presbyterian Hunger Program are in BOLD. Salem Presbytery's Hunger Action falls into these different areas.

:: DIRECT FOOD RELIEF ::

Grant applications for Spring 2007 Domestic Hunger Grants have been considered and site visits were made during March. Members of the Domestic Hunger Task Group visited 18 agencies requesting $76,100.

Thanks for your prayers in finding/following God's will for the disbursement of 2 Cents A Meal monies in this important ministry. On March 29, 2007 the Domestic Hunger Task Group met to decide grant amounts.

Related Links (Coming soon)

:: DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE ::

Agencies funded by 2-Cents-A-Meal Domestic Hunger monies in Spring 2007
(listed alphabetically & links when available):

A Storehouse for Jesus in Mocksville - $1500
sponsored by Second Presbyterian Church, Mocksville

Alamance County Meals on Wheels in Burlington - $3500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Burlington

Alleghany County Ministerium's Solid Rock Food Closet in Sparta - $3000
sponsored by Sparta Presbyterian Church

Ashe County Sharing Center in West Jefferson - $2000
sponsored by Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church

God's Open-Hand Day Shelter in Winston-Salem - $1000
sponsored by Lloyd Presbyterian Church

Loaves & Fishes Christian Food Ministry, Inc. in Mebane - $3500
sponsored by Mebane Presbyterian Church

Open Door Ministries of High Point, Inc. in High Point - $3500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, High Point

Pastor's Pantry Senior Adult Food Bank in Lexington - $2500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Lexington

Prodigals Community, Inc. in Winston-Salem - $3500
sponsored by Trinity Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem

Reidsville Outreach Center in Reidsville - $2500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville

Reidsville Soup Kitchen in Reidsville - $2000
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville

Rockingham County Council on Aging in Reidsville - $1500
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville

Rowan Helping Ministries in Salisbury - $2000
sponsored by First Presbyterian Church, Salisbury

The Lord's Pantry in Eden - $2000
sponsored by El Bethel Presbyterian Church

The Servant Center, Inc. in Greensboro - $3500
sponsored by Glenwood Presbyterian Church

Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry in Elkin - $2200
sponsored by Elkin Presbyterian Church

Wilkes C.A.R.E.S. in North Wilkesboro - $3000
sponsored by North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church

Yadkin Christian Ministries in Yadkinville - $1800
sponsored by Yadkinville Presbyterian Church

Total to be distributed beginning Spring 2007 - $44500.00

Related Links (Coming soon)

:: INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY ::

There is action & advocacy needed constantly in our world. You can be a part of it through many different agencies and entities. Each month, find a different focus here.

Thanks to the Peacemaking Program and Mark Koenig for the following =================================================

Presbyterian News Service Report - http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2007/07210.htm

CIW Report - http://www.ciw-online.org/CIW_McDs_Agreement.html

FARM BILL 2007 This legislation about farms and farmers touches everyone in this country, especially those who struggle to have enough to eat. Even people outside the United States feel its impact. This is a critical opportunity to fight hunger in the United States and around the world. http://www.pcusa.org/trade/farmbill/index.htm

Related Links

WHAT CAN I DO's

Food and Faith - http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/food/do.htm

Hunger - http://wwwpcusa.org/hunger/action.htm

Fair Food - http://www.pcusa.org/fairfood/action.htm

Trade Justice - http://www.pcusa.org/trade/action.htm

Fair Trade - http://www.pcusa.org/trade/ft.htm#support

The Washington Office of the PCUSA -

"When Jesus was asked to state the greatest commandment, he replied, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart ... And a second is like it, you shall love your neighbor as yourself." In this complex age, one way we love our neighbors is to help shape the laws and policies that define how we live together in God's world." ~ from the Washington Office site

:: LIFESTYLE INTEGRITY ::

Related Links (Coming soon)

:: EDUCATION & INTERPRETATION ::

A new feature: Book review coming soon!

The most-recent bulletin insert is from October 2006 and is available by clicking here. A new insert will be available in April 2007 after the Spring 2007 disbursements of Domestic Hunger Grants. Check back!

CONTACT – How to reach your Hunger Action Enabler

Rev. Bryan Field McFarland, Hunger Action Enabler
cell - 336/327-2041

send email to Bryan

Click here to hear a sample of Bryan's Enough For Everyone song

Salem Presbytery's Hunger Action Online

Bryan is available for hunger action programs, mission fairs, pulpit supply, Christian Education classes, youth events, retreats, workshops and more.

You can call Bryan on his cellphone 336/327-2041 or at Salem Presbytery office.
Salem Presbytery
P.O. Box 1763
Clemmons, NC 27012

Phone - 336/766-3393
Fax - 336/766-7153