Waldensian Presbyterian Church - Valdese, North CarolinaWorship Services: Casual & Informal - 8:30 a.m., Traditional 10:55 a.m.
To All

We are a church of rich heritage and warm hospitality which follows Christ into worship shares with Christ in fellowship and serves Christ both within and beyond our doors

Our Core Values are faith in God and Jesus Christ love for neighbors both near and far and a burning desire to bring hope, wholeness and joy to all peoples in all stations of life

Mission Activities

UPCOMING MISSION OPPORTUNITIES

OUR FIVE CENTS A MEAL HUNGER OFFERING received in January was $339.10. This offering supports the needy locally, as well as in other parts of the world.

MISSION ACTIVITIES AT WPC:

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IN DECEMBER

Our annual Red Cross Blood Drive in December went very well. We were able to collect a total of 18 units. Special thanks to our Red Cross workers and all the volunteers. We appreciate everyone who participated in this worthy cause!
 

Bake Sale for GPS bracelets
Kristen Church as part of her Senior Project at East Burke High School, held a bake sale to raise funds to purchase and maintain GPS bracelets for tracking dimentia patients who may wander off.
  

              October 25, 2011 Blood Bank at Waldensian Presbyterian Church
Spencer Johnson, a student at Draughn High School organized this blood band as part of his Senior Project.

 


 

 


July 2011

Youth Fellowship Mission trip to Kentucky: The last week in July a group of 21 youth and adults went to Kentucky on a mission trip to make badly needed repairs on several homes. Below are some photos of their work.


 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The last Habitat for Humanity workday for 2011 was Saturday, October 8th. It will resume again in April. By working with several teams  in this area, four homes have been built. Below are some pictures taken at the various work sites.

 

 

SPECIAL REQUESTS . . .

                                          *** Attention WPC Congregation ***

CAN YOU PLAY THE PIANO?

Hospice of Burke County is looking for a piano player. Most patients are too sick to get out of bed, but they love to hear music. If you would be willing to volunteer, please contact Hospice at 879-1601.



         MISSION COMMITTEE WELCOMES GUESTS FROM GUATEMALA


Karla Koll and Juana Herlinda Yac Salanic (center) were entertained by the
Mission Committee at the home of Willie and Sharon Pascal on Sept. 24,2011.

The Assistance Committee at work . . .


          Interviewing a client                        Selecting food from the pantry
 

                           Habitat for Humanity Photos 

Pictured are two of the construction volunteers plus the ladies bringing lunch

                                  Angel Food Ministry

Two teams from Waldensian Presbyterian Church join other church groups in the Valdese area taking their turns in the Angel Food ministry at the First Methodist Church. Each team is responsible for  purchasing and preparing the food, filling take-out boxes and serving dinner to those who come to the meal. Over 400 residents of Burke County are served each time.