Hunter Farrell will be visiting Alamance Presbyterian Church next weekend. He will be speaking about the mission endeavors of our denomination (Presbyterian Church U.S.A.) and promoting the support of our mission co-workers who are changing lives around the world alongside of our mission partners. Events start on Saturday night (October 13th at 6:00 PM) at our new outdoor Pavilion where we will share some music, hear from Hunter, and where we will be raising funds for mission work in the Dominican Republic. We will have gumbo prepared by our master chef Charles Davis. ($15/adult) We would love for you to invite others to join us. Also, join us on Sunday morning (14th) at 8:45 AM for a mission breakfast and conversation followed by 10:00 AM worship that will be sure to transform the way you look at mission work. Worship will be followed by a lunch-meeting of church leaders and mission investors. Please send me an email if you plan to attend the lunch. (jacoballengoad@gmail.com)
On a personal note, I worked with Hunter in Perú as a part of an environmental advocacy campaign in La Oroya, Perú. The campaign resulted in epidemiological studies being conducted by the Saint Louis University and international media attention being brought to a human rights issue (lead poisoning of children) and ultimately the closing of a toxic smelter. Hunter, along with his Peruvian partners, was the driving force that shaped this ecumenical campaign that reached people throughout the world as an example of the church being a real presence on issues of injustice. Above all, Hunter is a humble leader. He will tell you, it was all about our Peruvian partners, and not about him. While that is certainly true, because our Peruvian partners were the primary stakeholders, Hunter was a driving force to help organize and energize people to fight for justice. He is a doctor in anthropology and an ordained minister, and he and his wife Ruth are parents to three lovely children who were adopted in Perú, Congo, and the United States. Hunter is fluent in 4 languages including French, English, Spanish, and Chaluba and he and his family have lived much more time abroad over the past thirty years than they have lived in the United States.
This won't be a mundane weekend. I posit that it will be a transformative weekend for all of us. Come join us, and get to know one of my favorite people in this world. It is also an excellent opportunity for those who are not a member of any faith community to come out and join us. Hunter is very approachable and speaks with respect and gentleness to people of all faiths.
Hunter's visit marks an important milestone for our church, as we celebrate our church's anniversary.
Alamance Presbyterian Church's Relay that will also will give some other activities that our church has going on in the month of October. Map Link
Peace,
Jacob Goad
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