Matthew 25
Matthew 25
Matthew 25 Initiatives come from Presbyterian Church USA Mission. Matthew 25:31–46 calls all of us to actively engage in the world around us, so our faith comes alive, and we wake up to new possibilities. Convicted by this passage, we strive to act boldly and compassionately to see our neighbors through Jesus’ eyes and serve those who are marginalized or in need — people who are hungry, thirsty, naked, sick, imprisoned, strangers, poor or oppressed in other ways and in need of welcoming. Jesus calls us to serve with and for “the least of these” — not as a group to be pitied, but as people who are deeply loved by Jesus. The work we do is a direct response to the good news of Jesus and a faithful expression of what it means to be Christ’s disciples in this time and place.
Building Congregational Vitality
By challenging our congregation to deepen and energize our faith and grow as joyful leaders and disciples actively engaged with our community.
Dismantling Structural Racism
By fearlessly applying our faith to break down the systems, practices and thinking that underlie discrimination of people of color.
Eradicating Systemic Poverty
By acting on our beliefs and working to
change laws, policies, plans, and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation.
BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT
This is an event we hold each year to supply the children of the area with the necessary school supplies they need to begin a new school year. Donations of school supplies or helping lead families around the day of the event to get their supplies is the way you can participate.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
This is a long-range goal we are working towards in partnership with other city and county agencies and churches to provide a space for the homeless of Weatherford to have a safe, warm place to stay when the weather is extremely cold. There are a good amount of logistics that will need to be worked out and it will be a process but there is a need and we want to work towards that need.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
GFPC has built raised garden boxes in the Back 40 and we plant vegetables throughout the year. Anyone who wants fresh produce can pick up free items, when available, in the produce stand outside the fence. The planting, maintaining, and picking of the vegetables takes lots of work and all are welcome to join the fun.
From November 2020-November 2021 the Social Justice Ministry, now Matthew 25 focused on educating our congregation on topics identified as areas of interest/concern in our community. This was done through our monthly newsletter, website, and monthly speaker series. Together, we are Living Grace First through all that we do.
Below you will find links to each speaker series topic with resources and video presentations.
SPEAKER SERIES TOPICS
AND RESOURCES