International Missions Rivers of the World Rivers of the World “is a not-for-profit Christian ministry, led by Ben Mathis, that targets remote river basins,” and serves the people of those areas through education, research, medical/dental help, church planting, construction, evangelism, and Bible distribution. To learn more go to www.row.org Ministries in Haiti Through mission trips and financial donations, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church has a special relationship with the people of Haiti, especially those of Leogane. Some of the particular ministries that we help support are: Hospital St. Croix is a 120-bed hospital in Leogane with a longstanding relationship with the PC (USA) and our congregation. This hospital provides health care for the more than 100,000 people living in the Leogane district. Holy Cross Nursing School is part of Hospital St. Croix, and our church sponsors two nurses who are enrolled in this school. www.mbfoundation.org The Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti works to provide adequate nutrition among Haiti’s children, especially those suffering malnutrition. For more information go to www.cnphaiti.org Hope Haven Orphanage is a home for up to fifty children in Cap Haitian. Without the home, these children would probably be living on the streets, but are fortunately provided a loving, Christian environment that includes schooling and health care. For more information go to www.ehih.org To view an on-line journal of our last trip please go to www.goodshepherdmissions.blogspot.com Mar Elias Educational Institutions Named and started by Father Elias Chacour, Mar Elias Educational Institutions provides education for Palestinian children. The life of Elias Chacour has been spent on working for justice for Palestinians, while striving for peace in this war torn region, or in his own words: “The world does not need any more enemies, but common friends. It is much more difficult to move towards peace than to go to war”(retrieved atlluker.faculty.ltss.edu/Elias_Chacour.htm). www.meei.org Mission India By the vision of “Making Disciples to Transform India for Christ,” Mission India is continuing the ancient tradition of Indian Christianity by empowering local Indian Christians for the work of establishing new churches and forming Bible schools. www.missionindia.org Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship According to their slogan, “For every people, an indigenous church,” and “for every church, a missionary vision,” Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship seeks to bring the Gospel to those groups of people who have previously not been reached. For more information go to www.pff.net The Seed Company By “Partnering with nationals to plant the seed of God’s word,” the Seed Company translates the Bible for people who have not yet heard the Good News in their own tongue. www.theseedcompany.org Baseball Without Borders Using baseball to build relationships, which lead to the opportunity to share the Good News, Baseball without Borders is a ministry that brings both Baseball and the Gospel to young people in the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Germany, Israel, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the USA. www.baseballwithoutborders.com

Local Missions Partnership Against Domestic Violence By “supporting women and their children in their effort to live violence free,” Partnership Against Domestic Violence has been serving Metro Atlanta for 25 years through their crisis line (404-873-1766 or 770-963-9799), emergency shelters, parenting groups, transitional services, legal advocacy and more. For more information go to www.padv.org   For 25 years Clifton Sanctuary Ministries has been providing food, clothing, rest, shelter, healing, and support for homeless men in Atlanta. Located on 369 Connecticut Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30047, the needs of this community can be found at www.cliftonsanctuary.com, along with additional information. The Lilburn Co-op, or Lilburn Cooperative Ministries serves the Lilburn area through providing food and help to individuals and families in need. For more in formation please go to www.lilburncoop.org                      Future Trips We would love for you to participate in the mission programs at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Our members who have participated will be able to tell you how much they have received through their gifts of service around the world and right here in Lilburn. Join with us as we go out to see what new thing God is doing in the world! Donations can be made through the church, but may also be made directly to each group’s respective web page. How to get help Partnership Against Domestic Violence: 404-873-1766, or for Gwinnett, 770-963-9799 Lilburn Cooperative Ministry: 770-931-8333, 5329 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Lilburn