For years Elfinwild Presbyterian Church has been known as a mission-involved church and congregation. We currently support thirty-four missions both locally and globally. Continued involvement with specific projects and one time needs have ranged from financial support for missionaries in Burma to the building of a residence by volunteers for a needy family in Western Pennsylvania. Brief notation on a just a few of the missions we support. World Mission Initiative World Mission Initiative is directed by Don Dawson. Thailand Wa People The WA exist at near poverty levels. In March of 2007 we made a historic three-year commitment to support a full time evangelist and a mission coordinator to the WA, working through Thai-Lawa Development Project. This Project is under the general coordination of retired Disciples of Christ missionary the Rev. Alan Eubanks, located in Chang Mai, Thailand. Wycliffe Bible Translators We suppost Andy and Sue Pek who recently returned to the U.S. after years abroad. The Peck's currently work from Wycliffe's Orlando office. Campus Crusade for Christ Steve and Rochelle Clark and their children are returning to the U.S. after 23 years of service in Japan. They will join a 1 year program at the Worldwide Headquarters of Campus Crusade in Orlando. Kay Day Mission to Malawi Rev. Day is following in the steps of Rev. Dan Merry and will be in Malawi for a year with the Blantyre Synod. The Asian Christian Ministries provides leadership to the First Pakistani Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pa. where numerous Christian families from Pakistan attend. Leading them in worship in their native language, the church continues to grow as more Pakistani families arrive in that city. Coalition Christian Outreach has watched amazing developments recently at Coummunity College Allegheny County as countless lives have been changed. Be sure to read the wonderful article in the Feb. Call --Mission Notes from Jeff Mulkern. The Meals on Wheels program at Elfinwild Church has been serving the Glenshaw-Etna-Ross-O’Hara area for 23 years. It is an active ministry and needs volunteers to deliver meals daily to their many clients who are elderly; homebound; recuperating from surgery or illness. Meals-On-Wheels was originally developed in England during World War II. The name was given for the obvious reason, that food was prepared and delivered by car to the homes of the elderly and shut-in. Here in the U.S.A. Meals-On-Wheels began in Philadelphia in 1954. In 1980 a new kitchen Shaler-Ross Meals-On-Wheels was born at Elfinwild Presbyterian Church. We served 60-75 clients hot and cold meals five days a week. The cold meals are a bag containing bread/butter, sandwich, juice, dessert and milk. The hot meal is a three compartment tray with a hot nutritional meal. The donation required for this service is $18.00 per week. There are 7 routes with 8-12 clients each. There are two part time managers and a cold bag co-ordinator. Volunteers and donations are always needed. The kitchen is open 7 A.M. till noon 5 days a week. Phone 412-486-8000 if you have interest in helping. We would love to have you join us.