TPC Missions

At Topsail Presbyterian Church, we care deeply for our members, our local community, and our global neighbors through a variety of mission initiatives and outreach efforts.


(Select a logo to learn more about an organization or initiative)

  • One great hour of sharing

    One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) is a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) offering collected during Lent that supports disaster relief, fights hunger, and helps communities overcome poverty. Through OGHS, Presbyterians share God’s love by bringing hope and practical assistance to people in need around the world.

  • The shepherds box

    Each month our congregation collects items to give to area Food Pantries throughout our community. These items may include food, personal hygiene products, cleaning and paper products.   

  • Pender county longterm recovery group

    The Pender County Long Term Recovery Group (PCLTRG) coordinates equitable distribution of resources and recovery services for those of Pender County affected by disasters. Formed as a result of Hurricane Florence, the group is comprised of non profits, faith based and charitable organizations who work together to meet unmet needs of Pender County residents who are impacted by disaster. Topsail Presbyterian has answered to call to help through donations.

  • Operation Christmas Child Shoebox

    Every Christmas season Topsail Presbyterian Church works with Samaritan’s Purse to send gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world.

  • Rise against Hunger

    Rise Against Hunger works worldwide to fight food insecurity by providing volunteer-packaged meals and support—often through school feeding programs—while also partnering with local leaders to implement sustainable agriculture and income-generating projects that improve nutrition, education, health, and long-term community self-reliance.  Through fellowship and hard work, Topsail Presbyterian Church has packaged over 40,000 meals to fight hunger.  This year, we will host our fourth meal packing event. 

  • Meals on Wheels

    Topsail Presbyterian Church partners with Pender Adult Services, Inc. to provide nutritious meals for those who are homebound and unable to prepare their own meals.  Once a month, volunteers gather on Saturday morning to prepare and deliver food in eastern Pender County.

  • Christmas Angel Tree

    Each year, Topsail Presbyterian Church participates in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Tree program, providing gifts and essentials to children and families in need so they can experience the joy of Christmas.

  • Roots of recovery

    Roots of Recovery works to decrease the number of women suffering from homelessness and poverty, and reduce the number of children entering the foster care system by keeping families together.  Each year, as part of our Angel Tree program, Topsail Presbyterian donates items to help support these families in transition.

  • open doors

    Topsail Presbyterian Church is committed to serving our community not just through financial giving, but by being actively engaged and integrated in the life of those around us. We open our doors to organizations such as The Red Cross, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, the Scouts, the Lions Club, and other groups working to bring healing, growth, and service to our neighbors.

Mission Spotlight:  meals on wheels

Matthew Chapter 25 Vs. 35. 

"For I was hungry, and you gave me food. "


A knock at the door might not seem like a big deal to many of us. But, to a homebound senior, it could signal the arrival of the only person they might see all day or all week long. It brings hope. It brings health. It brings the nutrition and care that will completely make their day. A knock from Meals on Wheels can even save lives. 


The Meals on Wheels program is only funded for delivery of meals to homebound seniors Monday through Friday. There are approximately 30 seniors in Eastern Pender County who are homebound, unable to cook for themselves, and have no way to get their nutritional needs met on the weekend. Topsail Presbyterian Church has been asked to participate in this program.  We will prepare, pack and deliver meals the third Saturday of the month to those Seniors who need our help. Our day would start around 8 am to prepare the meals. We should have the meals prepared, packed and ready to be delivered by 10:00- 10:30.  With all hands on we can accomplish this in no time. 


Thank you to those who have signed up to help. If you would like to volunteer click here. If you have any questions or would love to be a part of this project please let the Chair of the Mission Committee know by  emailing: mjbowlin@gmail.com

2024 MISSION TRIP TO PUERTO RICO

From February 3rd to the 10th TPC Elders Kathy Tobin and Mike Steed were part of a work team of 25 other members of the Presbytery that traveled to Puerto Rico to participate in helping with disaster rebuilding and recovery work! Click here for a slideshow of information and photos from the trip.


Also, please click here if you are interested in further information on the recovery efforts for Puerto Rico.