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MISSIONS
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ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE GIVING
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MATTHEW HOUSE
Matthew House is a two-story beach house located on our church property, just one block from the ocean. The house provides accommodations (up to 16 people) for church and college groups coming to the Cape Fear region for mission work. LEARN MORE HERE SALVATION ARMY AND FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
Through the year members donate non-perishable food items that are delivered to the these food banks to feed the hungry in our community. https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/cape-fear/ foodbankcenc.org FEED THE PIG
We ask the congregation to donate loose change to Priscilla, the porcelain pig in the narthex. These funds are sent to the Coastal Carolina Presbytery for their hunger program. http://presbycc.org HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
We join with members of other local churches to help build a home for a family in need of housing. Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity Website Watch the 2017 Churches of Wrightsville Beach build video --> Click HERE Watch the 2018 Habitat for Humanity Ecumenical build video --> Click HERE SISTER ISAAC CENTER
The congregation brings donations to church of used clothing, sheets, towels, cooking wares, toys and other household items. Volunteers deliver all items to the Center for distribution to those in need. https://www.thesisterisaaccenter.org/home FIRST FRUITS
We contribute non-perishable food, rugged and daytime adult clothing, including boots, tents and sleeping bags, that are given to the homeless. https://www.firstfruitministries.org WARM – Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry
We hold an annual Alternative Christmas Market where church members can “purchase” as gifts tools and parts of a house needed by this ministry to rehabilitate homes. https://www.warmnc.org CROSSNORE SCHOOL
A home for children in distress, we provide housing in our Matthew House for the children who visit Wrightsville Beach in the summer. https://www.crossnore.org |
The Endowment Fund was established with the goal to provide funding for 501c3 Charities through a Grant process, as well as to support Capital needs of the church. Since 2016 over $ 166,000 has been distributed to vetted charities.
Donations may be made directly to the Fund through gifting of Memorials, Equities, and or Individual IRA’s or Wills. Your gifts will help support the sustainability and growth of the Fund and support LCOB’s commitment to the underserved in our community and capital improvement projects. For more information contact the LCOB Administration Office or call (910) 256-2819. You may download the LCOB Endownment Grant Application here: 
Following is a list of Charities that have been awarded Grants:
TEAM FIRST BOOK WILMINGTON AREA REBUILDING MINISTRIES (WARM) THE CAROUSEL CENTER BEACON EDUCATION (formerly GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY) DOMESTIC VILOENCE SHELTER SAINT MARY’S HEALTH CENTER (Dental health) GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER A SAFE PLACE COMMUNITY COUNSELING CENTER WELCOME HOME ANGEL STEP UP WILMINGTON MOTHER HUBBARD’S CUPBOARD OF WILMINGTON | ||
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CONGO MISSIONARIES
We provide funding for our missionaries serving in the Congo. https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/missionconnections/topic/congo-democratic-republic/ |
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CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX GIFTS
We provide a shoebox filled with Christmas gifts to each person who receives our Christmas Day Meals on Wheels dinner. |
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MEALS ON WHEELS
The Mission Committee manages the once-a-month preparation and delivery of meals for those in our community who need support. https://www.weekendmealsonwheels.org |
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NOURISH NC
In support of local children and families who suffer from chronic food shortage, we collect non-perishable food items to donate to NOURISH NC. https://nourishnc.org |
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EDEN VILLAGE
The church supports the building and maintenance of houses for the chronically homeless people in Wilmington. We also support the ongoing ministry through personal contact with the residents of these homes. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE |
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Watch the February 18, 2023 dedication of LIttle Chapel's sponsored tiny home, Safe Harbor. CLICK HERE
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SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
We distribute stockings to be filled for distribution to children in the area who do not receive traditional Christmas gifts. https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/cape-fear/ |
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MALAWI SPONSORSHIP
We collect funds for the children’s schooling, uniforms, books and one meal a day. https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/global/malawi/ |
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CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
The offerings from our Christmas Eve services are given to CWS for their Blanket program, which assists people overcome by natural and human-caused disasters; we, also, prepare hygiene kits for the same purpose. https://cwsglobal.org |
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
APRIL - Easter Offering (One Great Hour of Sharing) supports the following:
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance PDA
Presbyterian Hunger Programs PHP
Self Development of People SDOP
https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/
MAY - Children's Hope Alliance and Elderhaus of Wilmington
Children's Hope Alliance consists of Barium Springs and Grandfather Home for Children.
These homes have expanded their care to include educational services adoptive services, and therapeutic services for children who have suffered complex trauma.
https://www.childrenshopealliance.org
https://elderhaus.com
NOVEMBER - Joy Offering PCUSA Christmas Offering
This Offering helps us to respond to God's gift with generous gifts supporting Church leaders, retired, present, and future.
Through the Assistance Board of Pensions, this offering helps Church workers in financial need due to health or catastrophic events.
https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/christmas-joy/
FEBRUARY - Valentine's Offering
Church World Service Blanket Program
This offering will be used to buy blankets for those whose needs are so great! There are so many situations all over the world where a small blanket can be such a comfort for those suffering from terrible disasters of all sorts.
https://cwsblankets.org
APRIL - Easter Offering (One Great Hour of Sharing) supports the following:
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance PDA
Presbyterian Hunger Programs PHP
Self Development of People SDOP
https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/
MAY - Children's Hope Alliance and Elderhaus of Wilmington
Children's Hope Alliance consists of Barium Springs and Grandfather Home for Children.
These homes have expanded their care to include educational services adoptive services, and therapeutic services for children who have suffered complex trauma.
https://www.childrenshopealliance.org
https://elderhaus.com
NOVEMBER - Joy Offering PCUSA Christmas Offering
This Offering helps us to respond to God's gift with generous gifts supporting Church leaders, retired, present, and future.
Through the Assistance Board of Pensions, this offering helps Church workers in financial need due to health or catastrophic events.
https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/christmas-joy/
FEBRUARY - Valentine's Offering
Church World Service Blanket Program
This offering will be used to buy blankets for those whose needs are so great! There are so many situations all over the world where a small blanket can be such a comfort for those suffering from terrible disasters of all sorts.
https://cwsblankets.org
BOY SCOUTS
Scout Troop 232 is a fully chartered and accredited troop in the Boy Scouts of America. It was first chartered in 1963, became inactive from 1982-1989, and reactivated with its current sponsor, Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, in 1989. It has been continuously chartered since that time. It is a member of the Cape Fear Council, BSA and is in the Masonboro District. Our meetings are on Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 during the school year.
We have had many outstanding Scoutmasters and are fortunate to have had their leadership. They are as follows: Hardy Wessel, 1963-1969; George Benedict, Jr., 1969-1973; Henry Rehder, Jr., 1973-1989; Steve Gillham, 1989-1996; and John Bennett, 1996 to present. These Scoutmasters have led over 60 scouts in our troop to become Eagle Scouts throughout its history.
Every month we have a Patrol Leader Council meeting that does a good job of planning our monthly outings or camping trips. Some of our favorite places to camp are the Uwharrie Mountains, Enos State Park, Linville Gorge, local privately owned properties, canoe and camping along the Cape Fear River, Boy Scout affiliated summer camps: Camp Bowers, Camp Cherokee, Camp Daniel Boone, Camp Grimes and Camp Raven Knob and for the older scouts: Philmont and Sea Base High Adventure trips.
Some of our service projects have included working at the Salvation Army’s Woodlot, Scouting for food, toy collection during the holidays, helping with the Heartwalk, Relay for Life, supporting the Triathlon, and many other community service activities and Eagle projects.
We have many scouts who are also active in the Order of the Arrow. Many of them perform in the ceremony and dance teams, as well as help with Webelos Crossovers to Boys Scouts including Arrow of Light Ceremonies for local Cub Scout units.
Scout Troop 232 is a fully chartered and accredited troop in the Boy Scouts of America. It was first chartered in 1963, became inactive from 1982-1989, and reactivated with its current sponsor, Little Chapel on the Boardwalk, in 1989. It has been continuously chartered since that time. It is a member of the Cape Fear Council, BSA and is in the Masonboro District. Our meetings are on Monday nights from 7 to 8:30 during the school year.
We have had many outstanding Scoutmasters and are fortunate to have had their leadership. They are as follows: Hardy Wessel, 1963-1969; George Benedict, Jr., 1969-1973; Henry Rehder, Jr., 1973-1989; Steve Gillham, 1989-1996; and John Bennett, 1996 to present. These Scoutmasters have led over 60 scouts in our troop to become Eagle Scouts throughout its history.
Every month we have a Patrol Leader Council meeting that does a good job of planning our monthly outings or camping trips. Some of our favorite places to camp are the Uwharrie Mountains, Enos State Park, Linville Gorge, local privately owned properties, canoe and camping along the Cape Fear River, Boy Scout affiliated summer camps: Camp Bowers, Camp Cherokee, Camp Daniel Boone, Camp Grimes and Camp Raven Knob and for the older scouts: Philmont and Sea Base High Adventure trips.
Some of our service projects have included working at the Salvation Army’s Woodlot, Scouting for food, toy collection during the holidays, helping with the Heartwalk, Relay for Life, supporting the Triathlon, and many other community service activities and Eagle projects.
We have many scouts who are also active in the Order of the Arrow. Many of them perform in the ceremony and dance teams, as well as help with Webelos Crossovers to Boys Scouts including Arrow of Light Ceremonies for local Cub Scout units.
