Local Outreach

Our Local Outreach Committee seeks to further social justice and benevolent care in our community by witnessing to the Good News of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. We bring news to the congregation about many ministries: ways to support them, current needs, and recent triumphs. We get involved in activities in partnership with other churches. We provide opportunities for mission workand through church-wide events ("Blitzes") and by the gathering of food, toiletries, and clothing for the food, resale shops and shelter. We encourage small groups and Sunday school classes to help meet special needs through one-time projects.

The committee currently supports the following agencies with time, money, in-kind gifts, use of facilities and/or a wealth of volunteers and welcomes new ideas and new members. You’re invited to help!
CONTACT: Pam Merrill | 281-332-4801 | pammerrill@aol.com

Cross in the City
Through mentoring, Cross in the City works with at-risk youth so they may become leaders in their community. The youth are involved in community service projects and enjoy art and music projects. Volunteers are needed to tutor and mentor, as well as serve on the board and committees. CITC relies 100% on donations from individuals to pay for these programs. CITC is working in cooperation with the municipal Courts of the City of Pasadena to provide alternative sentencing programs for delinquent and truant juveniles and others needing counseling. Cross in the City High School is a fully accredited diploma program for adults that meets once per week for two hours. Most meetings take place at the Cross in the City office, 704 Pasadena Blvd., Suite B, Pasadena, TX 77506.
CONTACT: James Leslie | 713-477-9600 | crossin727@earthlink.net

Bay Area Turning Point
Best known as a local shelter giving priority to victims of family violence, Bay Area Turning Point provides many other services including a 24-hour crisis hotline, assisting with Protective Orders, and Crime Victim's Compensation. They are the responder for rape victims and provide groups for violence survivors, rape survivors, incest survivors and other therapeutic counseling. Anti-victimization workshops, violence/abuse prevention workshopsand peer counseling programs are presented to the community and in schools. Self-Reliance is an after- shelter program assisting with employment issues, vocational/educational encouragement, and financial and family matters.

The agency was founded in 1991 and church members are involved in it's board, foundation, resale shop and volunteer force. Church members, Glenn Morris, Don Brown and Pam Merrill serve on the board and many volunteers come from Clear Lake Presbyterian.
CONTACT: Pam Merrill | pammerrill@aol.com
www.bayareaturningpoint.com | Admin Office 281-338-6700

Interfaith Caring Ministries
Interfaith Caring Ministries is an inter-denominational assistance coalition supported by local congregations, organizations, businesses and individuals. ICM was founded in 1985 to respond to needs of neighbors in crisis within the Clear Creek and Dickinson Independent School Districts. The mission is to help people in crisis and to facilitate their path to self-sufficiency. The Food for Seniors program delivers two bags of groceries at the end of each month (when need increases because food stamps have been exhausted) to one hundred low-income seniors in the service area.
CONTACT: Jake Mireles | 281-280-9154 | mirelesj@swbell.net
Theresa Graham, ICM Dir. | 281-332-3881 | tgraham@icmtx.org

Christian Outreach Alliance
The Apartment Ministry is a coalition of churches offering an expanding program to at-risk youth residing in a cluster of apartments in Clear Lake. The program includes a “club house” of tutoring and enrichment for elementary and middle school students, a computer training class and a high school diploma program, all provided by volunteers.
CONTACT: Phyllis Rundhaug | 281-286-0086 | phyllis.rundhaug@gmail.com
Pam Merrill | pammerrill@aol.com

V.I.S.I.O.N.S. (Volunteers Insuring Success In Our Neighborhood Students )
VISIONS is our on-site after-school enrichment program for K-5th grade students. Enrichment consists of academic tutoring and activities that enhance learning with an emphasis on Christian values. Hours are Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm and follows the Clear Creek Independent School District calendar.
CONTACT: Courtnie Withers| 281-488-3204 | courtnie@clpc.org
Mary Baker | 281-488-0807

O.A.S.I.S. (Opportunities & Activities for Success in Summer)
Our OASIS program is our on-site full-day summer program with emphasis on Christian education and enrichment activities. VISIONS and OASIS express Christian values and have Christian education components. Hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm.
CONTACT: Courtnie Withers | 281-488-3204 | courtnie@clpc.org

CROP Walk
CROP Walk is an annual event in which our church joins with other area churches to walk for hunger, either 5 or 10 k. Walkers find sponsors. Seventy-five percent of funds are used nationally or internationally and the remaining 25% is given to local agencies. This year's walk will be on Sunday, October 7, and is hosted by a local Presbyterian Church.Opportunities for walking or sponsoring a walker will be made available during the month of September.
CONTACT: Connie Nyquist | 281-488-6896

Seafarers
Local churches provide support by preparing Christmas shoebox gifts. Annually, 11,000 boxes are given. The boxes are distributed through special events and parties sponsored by different congregations within the Houston area. Seafarers are often away from their families for months at a time and in many cases have little contact with home. This is a way to provide support when they call in the Port of Houston.The ministry is non-denominational and includes chaplains from the Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopal and Catholic faiths.
CONTACT: John Haw| 281-486-9577

Loaves and Fishes Alternative Christmas Market
The Loaves and Fishes Alternative Christmas Market is an opportunity to buy a variety of different mission-oriented gifts in honor of someone at Christmas.This is offered the first three weeks of Advent.People may make a purchase from a list of church supported local and global missions.The buyer receives a gift card and envelope to send to the honoree,so he/she will know that a donation to the mission has been made in his/her name.
CONTACT: Suzanne McCollum | 281-486-1729 | msubra@earthlink.net

The Institute For Civility in Government
Two problems threaten the strength of our governing process. One is the lack of civic participation at every level of government. The other is growing polarization in our society. It appears that being disengaged from the system is the norm, and that harshly criticizing one another without engaging in civil dialogue is perfectly acceptable. The Institute for Civility in Government is a catalyst for change, creating the expectation and support for government officials and constituents to model civility in their personal and professional lives. They provide Congressional Student Forums for high school and college students and educational workshops to civic groups, faith communities, and schools. This group meets at Webster Presbyterian Church and is open to all. Several church members are involved.
CONTACT: Connie Nyquist | 281-488-6896
Cassandra Dahnke | instcig@instcig.org
Website www.instcig.org.

Krist Samaritan Center for Counseling & Education
Samaritan Center is a not-for-profit ecumenical ministry available as a therapeutic resource. Quality counseling is provided based on your ability to pay. If you are facing stress or discord because of crisis or a longstanding concern, this may be an option for you.
CONTACT: Samaritan Counseling Center | 281-480-7554 | www.samaritanhouston.org
Connie Nyquist | 281-488-6896

Presbyterian Outreach to Patients
Presbyterian Outreach to Patients is dedicated to the spiritual and emotional support of church members hospitalized in the Texas Medical Center through visitation with encouragement and prayer. The Outreach is organized through the Presbytery and has been active in the Medical Center for over 30 years. Volunteers are we always welcome.
CONTACT: Alan Haggard | 281-286-3491

Center for Student Missions
To provide students and adults with an effective urban ministry experience that transforms lives, influences local churches and honors Christ.
CONTACT: Greg Pennington | 281-291-7006 | Greg@csm.org

Presbyterian Service Center
Nestled on a 5.5 acre tract near Hobby Airport are 15 resident units known as Boyd’s Acres Presbyterian Service Center. This non-profit project provides low cost housing to the disabled and elderly at about one-third of market price.
CONTACT: Paula and Mike Parsons | 281-334-5489

Presbyterian Children's Home
This is a Christ-centered ministry serving children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned and families in need of support while in crisis. Some sites in Texas offer small group homes on campus.
CONTACT: Connie Nyquist | 281-488-6896

Camp Cho-Yeh
CONTACT: Connie Nyquist | 281-488-6896