Local Missions
GVPC supports several missions and ministries including:
ADOPT A PARK, TRAIL & ROAD
Meets the 4th Saturday of each month at 8am.
AMAZING GRACE
Spreads the Gospel to impoverished individuals living in Las Vegas by distributing Bibles, clothing, diapers, and bus tokens and through Wednesday night and Sunday morning worship and meal services.
THE BACKPACK DRIVE
Collects new backpacks and school supplies, to aid students in need.
THE COAT DRIVE
Helps provide children with warm outerwear.
LAS VEGAS RESCUE MISSION
A faith based ministry providing overnight shelter and an onsite food pantry to offer a meal to anyone in need. The Mission offers aid with a Recovery Program, teaches work ethics and job skills, and holds daily Bible study.
U.S. VETS
A program which serves a meal twice per month and collects donations of clothing and household items.
STEPHEN FUND
A special fund used for charitable purposes within the GVPC church community.
DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTANCE
Offers monthly aid for communities involved in ongoing issues, such as hungry children, civil unrest, and natural disasters. Funds are sent to Presbyterian Church Disaster (PDA).
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
An annual fundraising drive, serving Friends in the Desert and the Henderson Presbyterian Church Food Bank. Members of the congregation donate food and hygiene products.
FRIEND IN THE DESERT
Serves a hot meal 6 days a week and GVPC provides one hot meal, hygiene kits, and new and used clothing every month.
HENDERSON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FOOD BANK
Provides about 200 families a month with boxes of food.
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
Confidentially provides limited and discretionary financial support for GVPC members who are undergoing financial challenges.
MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS
Are supported and made possible by the Gingerbread Fair Committee, Knit Wits and, GVPC Deacons. These groups organize fundraising events for special GVPC projects, local charities and GVPC members.
Volunteer opportunities are available. Submit an 'I Want to Volunteer' inquiry by clicking here. Your information will be forwarded to the appropriate committee chairperson or activity leader.