Mission and Witness

The Mission and Witness Committee of Fourth Presbyterian Church welcomes your input and participation.  Meetings are held monthly, usually on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Session Room.  The committee currently consists of John Marshall (chair), Clint Edwards, Scott Jones, Gene Krcelic, Ed Loftis, and Beth Meyer. 

United Ministries is an extension of the servant ministry of cooperating local congregations and assists needy people in moving toward self-reliance through a variety of programs. Volunteer opportunities are numerous.

Fourth Presbyterian aids and assists United Ministries not only through annual benevolences, but also with many volunteer-hours. Clicking the “United Ministries” banner above will take you directly to their website.  (You will leave the Fourth Presbyterian site).

Sterling Community Outreach

The Sterling Community of Greenville is centered at the Sterling Community Center located on Minus Street near St. Francis Hospital.  Fourth Presbyterian and the community have worked together to form many relationships and programs and festivals.

• A Day of Healing; A Day of Hope Sterling Community Celebration

• After School Program

  • 4H Club

  • Environmental Club

  • Study/tutoring

  • Recreation

• Sterling Center Garden Beautification

Fourth Presbyterian calls you to action every weekday from 3:30pm until 5:00pm to participate in the After School Program. Please contact  Wain Wesberry via the church office for directions and specifics.

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. It was founded in 1985 and is serious about helping families move out of substandard shelter into simple, decent housing. The basis of Habitat is Christian principles and the belief that all God's people deserve to live in safe, decent and affordable shelter.
 
Its never too soon to begin our own 'Talent Hunt'. If you have special construction talents, please contact the church office– we need your help.  All are welcome to participate in this very special and meaningful ministry that puts good people into good houses that we help to build.

Pendleton Place provides a temporary home and in some instances, a longer-term residence, for the abused, neglected and abandoned children of Greenville County, addressing their physical, emotional and education needs in a safe and caring environment.
 
Pendleton Place needs your help.  Please click the links below for special opportunities and information regarding this special mission.

• Volunteer Opportunities (Click Here)

• Donor Information (Click Here)

• Upcoming Special Events (Click Here)

Shepherd's Gate 

Shepherd's Gate is a shelter for homeless women and families. Major volunteer needs are in the Child Development Center, where children stay while their mothers are looking for work
 
You can help Shepherd's Gate by serving meals, assisting with special events, teaching life skills classes, tutoring GED students, answering phones, or helping in day care.

Other Missions

Other Missions supported by Fourth Presbyterian Church include:

• Meals on Wheels

• The Blood Connection
  

• Greenville Free Medical Clinic

• A Child’s Haven

• Greenville Literacy

• Greenville Area Interfaith Hospitality Network (GAIHN)

• Heifer International
  

• Rivers of the World (ROW)
  

• Little Folks of Fourth

• Thornwell Home & School for Children