SHPC has a tradition of generously sharing our gifts, talents, time, and financial resources to promote the mission of our church. Many individuals in our congregation actively participate in the outreach of 41 local benevolences supported by SHPC. For more information, contact Eleanor Barron, committee chair.
"Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality." Romans 12:13
We support these missions/ministries with our benevolent monies:
FISH
Second Harvest Food Bank
West Knoxville Food Pantry
Habitat for Humanity
Montreat Conference Center
The Cross – Greek Christian Ministry
Tribe One
Appalachian Task Force
UT Med. Ctr. Chaplain Training
Volunteer Ministry
Knox Area Rescue Ministries
Florence Crittenton Agency
Living Waters for the World
Urban Young Life
Emerald Youth Foundation
Knoxville Inner City Kids Outreach
UT Presbyterian Center
Interfaith Health Clinic
Knox Leadership Foundation
Steps House
Philadelphians
Montgomery Village
Campus Crusade for Christ (CRU)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Pre-School Scholars (SHEEP)
Special Projects
Local Pastor’s Fund
Community Luncheon
Church-Wide/Youth Mission Trip (contingency)
Volunteer Ministry Meals-Kenny and Janie Hall
KARM Dinners
Francis Newton Mission Hospital, Firozpur, Punjab, India
Athletes in Action (affiliated with CRU)
Compassion Coalition
Asia Link
Volunteers of America
Vine International
Woodland Development Corp
Jesus is My Savior Ministry
Campus House of Prayer
Haiti Medical Mission Trip
Disaster Relief Designated FundIn addition to the above list, money is set-aside in a contingency fund to honor special requests not in the annual church budget.