Resources/Links
Web sites listed are not necessarily affiliated with RPUMC.
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Eastern Pennsylvania
Conference - our Conference [http://www.epaumc.org] |
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gcah.org - General Commission
on Archives and History - The United Methodist Church [http://www.gcah.org] |
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umc-gbcs.org - General
Board of Church and Society - The United Methodist Church [http://www.umc-gbcs.org] |
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gbgm-umc.org - Global
Board of Global Ministries - The United Methodist Church [http://www.gbgm-umc.org] |
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Good News Magazine -
News, updates, & encouragement for United Methodists [http://www.goodnewsmag.org] |
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United Methodist Church -
Official Web Site of the United Methodist Church [http://www.umc.org] |
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United Methodist
Communications - "Help the Church tell its
story..." [http://www.umcom.org] |
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The Wesleys and
Their Times - Methodist History [http://gbgm-umc.org/umhistory/wesley/] |
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Delaware County
Libraries - Official Site of Delaware County Library System [http://www.delco.lib.pa.us] |
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Mrs. Jones Kindergarten
class - from nearby Lakeview Elementary School [http://www.mrsjonesroom.com] |
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Pennsylvania - Official
Web Site of Pennsylvania [http://www.state.pa.us] |
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Philadelphia - Official Web
Site of nearby Philadelphia, PA [http://www.phila.gov] |
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Ridley Park Borough
- Web Site of Ridley Park, PA [http://www.ridleyparkboro.org] |
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Ridley Park
Public Library - Ridley Park Library (part of Delaware
County Libraries Web Site) [http://www.delcolibraries.org/rp.htm] |
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Ridley
Park Public Library - wealth of information (provided by
Mrs. Jones) [http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/ridley/library.html] |
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| Some Ministries We Support | |
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City Team Ministries of Chester -
City Team Ministries of Chester provides shelter, rehabilitation, clothing and food to the homeless and addicted in the City of Chester. The Missions Ministry Team at RPUMC supports them with donations of clothing and food, volunteers to their Mothers & Babies program, and takes a turn whenever there is a fifth Wednesday in a month conducting the Chapel Service and serving the evening meal. [http://www.cityteam.org/philadelphia/] |
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Heifer Project International -
Heifer Project International provides seeds and animals to countries around the world and in the U.S. in an effort to provide a self-sustaining solution to poverty and hunger. The Missions Ministry Team at RPUMC collects and forwards donations to Heifer Int?l. in support of their effort. [http://www.heifer.org] |
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Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry -
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry is located in the neighboring borough of Prospect Park, and serves residents of the Interboro and Ridley School Districts who need assistance. [http://www.loavesandfishesonline.org] |
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Red Bird Mission -
Red Bird Mission, guided by Jesus Christ, empowers individuals and advocates justice by providing spiritual, educational, health, and community outreach ministries. They have been changing lives in Appalachia since 1921. [http://www.rbmission.org] |
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Special Olympics of Delaware -
Special Olympics Delaware changes lives by promoting understanding, acceptance and inclusion between people with and without intellectual disabilities. They build sports skills, confidence, strength, motivation and self-esteem - not just for 3,000 athletes, but for everyone involved. [http://sode.org] |
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Young Life of Delaware County -
This local chapter of the national group has the end goal of more kids in Delaware County coming to love Jesus and live for Him. Young Life conducts Bible Studies, "clubs" and camps to provide teens with an alternative to "hanging out" and "partying". [http://sites.younglife.org/sites/delco/] |
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UMCOR -
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the U.S. Their mission, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering? whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster, with open hearts and minds to all people. [http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor] |
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Boots 'n Bibles -
Boots 'n Bibles is an inter-denominational ministry bringing several churches of the Chippewa Valley together in an evangelistic outreach to those who love country music. Their vision is to bring people to Christ, mentor them using "wranglers" from various churches who will teach and encourage them and, as the time is right, assist them in finding a church home. [http://www.freewebs.com/bootsnbibles/] |
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30 Hour Famine - World Vision -
Each year our youth participate in a 30-hour famine for world hunger sponsored by World Vision. [http://www.30hourfamine.org] |
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| Miscellaneous | |
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Amber eAlerts -
Subscribe to get e-mailed when an AMBER Alert is activated by the Commonwealth of PA [http://www.amber.state.pa.us] |
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Angels on Earth -
Magazine - A Guideposts publication [http://www.angelsmag.com] |
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CityTeam Ministries -
"Making a difference...one life at a time." [http://www.cityteam.org] |
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Guideposts - Magazine -
True Stories of Hope and Inspiration [http://www.guideposts.com] |
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Joshua24.com - Send
free eCards - Wishes & Thoughts cards, Holiday cards,
Someone Special cards, Event cards, etc. [ecards.shtm] |
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The Upper Room - Upper
Room Ministries [http://www.upperroom.com] |
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