Matthew Colodny
2023 Christmas Eve Offering Recipients

Every year, WHPC hosts a special offering on Christmas Eve. In 2022, you all raised $100,000 that went to the Afghan Refugee Ministry and Memory Care Academy of Austin. 

In 2024 we have high hopes to bring independence to our Afghan Refugee women.

Our refugee women rarely if ever leave their home. The local mosque here in Austin contacted us and asked us to encourage the women to experience community and education beyond their homes.  They have encouraged the women to come to the Mosque during the day so that they can receive English as a Second Language classes while free childcare is provided. The mosque is eager to see the women break the cycle of dependency!

CLICK HERE TO GIVE TO THE 2023 CHRISTMAS EVE OFFERING

2023 Christmas Eve Offering Recipients
Mission
Matthew Colodny
Even If… God is! An Update on WHPC’s ...

BY NANCY PICKETT

Prior to Covid-19 and recent government unrest, WHPC had both a consistent financial and physical presence in Nicaragua.

Even if WHPC is currently not as physically present, our WHPC missions still has a substantial financial and spiritual presence.

One example of WHPC involvement in Nicaragua Missions is:

Colegio Christiano Presbiteriano (CCP). CCP is our oldest and dearest school ministry. They are in one of the poorest neighborhoods, but shine as a true example of how God can take that which has been cast off and make it pure and vibrant.

Even If… God is! An Update on WHPC’s Partnership with CCP in Nicaragua
Mission
Matthew Colodny
Empowering Afghan Refugees: A Market Experience ...

WITH SHER HASSAN

On Sunday, Oct 8, 2023 our Afghan Refugee families came to WHPC to share a story in worship as well as showcase their home made products and sell them to the congregation. The women and children made beautiful bracelets, handbags and more. The men prepared delicious food and blessed us all with their presence. In addition to the beautiful market experience, Sher Hassan (one of the refugees), shared his story in worship. Keep reading to hear his story. 

Empowering Afghan Refugees: A Market Experience & An Inspiring Story
Mission
Matthew Colodny
FCA – Impact & Influence in Area Schools

By Larry Bloomquist & James Gordon

You may have seen the movie, “God is NOT Dead.” That statement is certainly true, especially in the Westlake and Lake Travis area schools. In fact, God is stirring the hearts of many of our youth all over Austin through their involvement in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). In the words of one student, “Seriously, FCA has changed my life and as funny as it sounds, it’s one of the loves of my life!”

FCA – Impact & Influence in Area Schools
Mission
Matthew Colodny
A Father’s Day Reflection (PCHAS)

I am a father, and on Father’s Day, I contemplate and honor all of the courageous and loving fathers I have had the privilege to know and support. Whether in my personal life or professional one, most of the father’s I know are bound by a commitment to do the best they can for their children. At Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services, we serve some heroic dads, like Samuel. He was thrust back into parenting after losing his child.

A Father’s Day Reflection (PCHAS)

Louisiana Disaster Relief

WHPC’s Mission Trip to Lake Charles Louisiana

WHPC’s Mission Trip to Lake Charles Louisiana

It was a frigid but glorious Saturday when 9 members of WHPC set off for Lake Charles, Louisiana. We arrived at the church parking lot just as the sun was slowly rising showing off its shades of crimson. We marveled at such a beautiful sight and prayed that God would go before us, keep us safe and bless our mission. What was our mission? To deliver 1300 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables to a food pantry in Lake Charles. Our larger mission was to connect with the people of Lake Charles who have endured storms, flooding, hurricanes, destruction of homes, church property and other tragedies.

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