Missions

At La Habra Hills Presbyterian Church, we encourage people to develop Christ-centered lives through loving relationships, life-long discipleship, passionate worship and compassionate outreach.

So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us.
1 Thessalonians 2:8

As a body, we are committed to preaching the gospel, creating an atmosphere that welcomes seekers and addresses the needs of our community. We work as well to equip believers to do the same in their individual lives – including effectively sharing their faith with friends and acquaintances. Because we desire to see people from all realms of life and circumstances become disciples of Christ, our congregation has a long history of faithfully supporting missionaries and missions agencies both locally and throughout the world.

Local Opportunities
We provide volunteer staffing, canned good and toiletries, and funding to the La Habra Community Resource and Care Center (CRCC). CRCC is the one of the primary sources for assistance to the hungry and people in crisis in the La Habra area. It is an organization that was founded in part through the efforts of various churches in the community, including La Habra Hills Presbyterian Church (LHHPC). During the holiday season, we provide food and Christmas gifts to individual needy families in the community.

LHHPC also hosts “His Picnic” and a “Neighbor to Neighbor” medical clinic every Sunday afternoon on the south lawn of the church. “His Picnic” is a community outreach supported by numerous churches in the area to provide a meal and distribute groceries to the needy. A spiritual message is delivered following lunch to share the Word with those attending. LHHPC sponsors meals throughout the year and members of our congregation volunteer to assist in this weekly outreach. “Neighbor to Neighbor” is a program sponsored by LHHPC nursing professionals to provide basic medical assistance, such as blood pressure readings, to anyone attending “His Picnic.” All are welcome to join us in serving the community in this way.

Regional Opportunities
We take a minimum of six short-term mission trips annually to Cerro Azul in Baja California. There we provide food and clothing, offer free medical clinics, serve community lunches, and help with construction projects in the surrounding community. Our Youth groups participate in some of these mission trips and minister to the children of Cerro Azul with games, music and other learning activities that teach the gospel of God. Check the Calendar and join us on the next scheduled mission trip to Cerro Azul.

World-wide Opportunities
We support missionary families in Asia, North and Central America, Africa, Middle East and Europe. We have ongoing missions in Amsterdam, Kenya and The Philippines and provide annual financial support. Our church Missions Coordinator, Doug Whyte, went to Kenya and Tanzania in September 2009 as part of our ongoing work with East Africa Partnership focusing on developing agriculture in these countries. You may participate in these missions in any number of ways… anywhere from supporting these missions with prayer and/or financial resources to spending weeks or months on overseas mission assignments.