And if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and
satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.
Isaiah 58:10
satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.
Isaiah 58:10
Summer Mission Conference Schedule
Wednesday, August 12
5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Seeing Our Neighbors Clearly: A Conversation about Poverty, Dignity, and Compassion.
You are invited to join us for a discussion on poverty led by members of our Local Relief Team, focusing on how we define poverty, who is affected, and what some of the root causes are.
A light dinner will be provided for attendees.
Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
Register online here.
Need help registering? Call the church office.
If registration is full, email Terry Plummer at plummer.terry57@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
Seeing Our Neighbors Clearly: A Conversation about Poverty, Dignity, and Compassion.
You are invited to join us for a discussion on poverty led by members of our Local Relief Team, focusing on how we define poverty, who is affected, and what some of the root causes are.
A light dinner will be provided for attendees.
Space is limited, so advance registration is required.
Register online here.
Need help registering? Call the church office.
If registration is full, email Terry Plummer at plummer.terry57@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist.
Saturday, August 15
9 a.m. to Noon
Come join us for a morning of hands-on mission activities and fellowship for all ages. We will be packing a variety of kits to provide for our community partners who serve those in need. There will also be information tables available where you can learn more about our outreach in Haiti, Mexico, Cuba, and locally.
The morning will begin with coffee, juice, and refreshments. We will also have the opportunity to meet Ivan Pride, the Executive Director of Myrover Reese Recovery Homes, along with some of his staff.
Come join us for a morning of hands-on mission activities and fellowship for all ages. We will be packing a variety of kits to provide for our community partners who serve those in need. There will also be information tables available where you can learn more about our outreach in Haiti, Mexico, Cuba, and locally.
The morning will begin with coffee, juice, and refreshments. We will also have the opportunity to meet Ivan Pride, the Executive Director of Myrover Reese Recovery Homes, along with some of his staff.
Sunday, August 16
9 a.m. - Worship with guest speaker Rev. Craig Morrison in the Chapel
10 a.m. - Presentation in the Chapel by Ivan Pride, Executive Director of Myrover Reese Recovery Homes.
11 a.m. - Worship with guest speaker Rev. Craig Morrison in the Sanctuary
Following the 11 a.m. service, join us in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Hot Dog and Ice Cream Social
hosted by members of your Mission Committee.
Let us know you’re coming to the Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social!
Register online here.
Can’t register online? Call the church office.
10 a.m. - Presentation in the Chapel by Ivan Pride, Executive Director of Myrover Reese Recovery Homes.
11 a.m. - Worship with guest speaker Rev. Craig Morrison in the Sanctuary
Following the 11 a.m. service, join us in the Fellowship Hall for our annual Hot Dog and Ice Cream Social
hosted by members of your Mission Committee.
Let us know you’re coming to the Hot Dog & Ice Cream Social!
Register online here.
Can’t register online? Call the church office.
2026 Summer Mission Conference
Guest Speakers
Ivan Pride
Ivan Pride is the Executive Director of Myrover-Reese Recovery Homes, Inc., leading one of North Carolina’s oldest and most trusted recovery organizations. With 30 years of experience in behavioral health, substance use disorders, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, he has built a career centered on strengthening communities through compassionate, accountable leadership.
He specializes in talent acquisition and staff development, building high‑performing teams that deliver consistent, person‑centered care. Under his leadership, Myrover‑Reese provides essential substance use recovery services in Cumberland and surrounding counties in eastern North Carolina, expanding access to recovery supports and improving outcomes for individuals and families.
Ivan is driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of others by connecting people to the right services at the right time — a mission he believes is essential to creating safer, healthier communities.
Outside of work, Ivan enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, three children, and one grandchild.
He specializes in talent acquisition and staff development, building high‑performing teams that deliver consistent, person‑centered care. Under his leadership, Myrover‑Reese provides essential substance use recovery services in Cumberland and surrounding counties in eastern North Carolina, expanding access to recovery supports and improving outcomes for individuals and families.
Ivan is driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of others by connecting people to the right services at the right time — a mission he believes is essential to creating safer, healthier communities.
Outside of work, Ivan enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, three children, and one grandchild.
Rev. Craig Morrison
Rev. Craig Morrison accepted the leadership role as the Executive Director at Fayetteville Area Operation Inasmuch on April 1, 2020. He enjoys the challenge (on most days) of developing leaders and facilitating organizational transformation as well as seeing the Church in Fayetteville show up every day to demonstrate the love of Jesus with our Inasmuch family.
Ways to Participate
Snack Kit Ministry
The intent of the Snack Kit Ministry is to provide nutritional food items for use over a weekend to children in need when they leave school on each Friday. Food requests from the Social Workers at area schools are steadily rising, and we want to grow our Snack Kit Ministry so that we can help.
The Snack Kit Ministry is in need of Sunday School Classes, Committees and Church Groups to pack Snack Kits. Sign up to volunteer outside of the Snack Kit Ministry Room.
Drivers are needed to deliver snack kits to Walker Spivey Elementary.
If you are interested in helping, please contact:
Leslie DeSessa, LDesessa@gmail.com
Terry Plummer, plummer.terry57@gmail.com
It takes about $180 to provide food for the entire year to one student. Monetary gifts can be made to our Local Relief Ministry and dropped off at the church office.
The Snack Kit Ministry is in need of Sunday School Classes, Committees and Church Groups to pack Snack Kits. Sign up to volunteer outside of the Snack Kit Ministry Room.
Drivers are needed to deliver snack kits to Walker Spivey Elementary.
If you are interested in helping, please contact:
Leslie DeSessa, LDesessa@gmail.com
Terry Plummer, plummer.terry57@gmail.com
It takes about $180 to provide food for the entire year to one student. Monetary gifts can be made to our Local Relief Ministry and dropped off at the church office.
Walker Spivey Elementary
Student & Teacher School Supplies
Student Supply List:
Composition Notebooks
Spiral Notebooks
Three Ring Pocket Folder
Plastic Pocket Folders
Index Cards
Sticky Notes
Ziploc Bags
Gallon
Half Gallon
Quart
Pint
Backpack
Reusable Water Bottle
Pencils
Highlighters
24 Count Crayons
Expo Dry Erase Markers
Expo Dry Erase Cleaner
Colored Pencils
Jumbo/Large Erasers
Pencil Pouch (no boxes)
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Headphones
Kleenex/Tissues
Clorox Wipes
Germ-X (Hand Sanitizing Wipes)
Pocket Folders (with & without prongs)
Binder 1/2 inch (with clear front cover)
Binder 1 inch (with clear front cover)
Notebook Paper (wide & college rule)
Composition Notebooks
Spiral Notebooks
Three Ring Pocket Folder
Plastic Pocket Folders
Index Cards
Sticky Notes
Ziploc Bags
Gallon
Half Gallon
Quart
Pint
Backpack
Reusable Water Bottle
Pencils
Highlighters
24 Count Crayons
Expo Dry Erase Markers
Expo Dry Erase Cleaner
Colored Pencils
Jumbo/Large Erasers
Pencil Pouch (no boxes)
Scissors
Glue Sticks
Headphones
Kleenex/Tissues
Clorox Wipes
Germ-X (Hand Sanitizing Wipes)
Pocket Folders (with & without prongs)
Binder 1/2 inch (with clear front cover)
Binder 1 inch (with clear front cover)
Notebook Paper (wide & college rule)
Teacher Wish List:
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Towels
Clear Tape
Glue Sticks
Dry Erase Markers
Pre-Sharpened Pencils
Sticky Notes
Disinfectant Wipes
Stackable Paper Trays
Label Maker
Basic First Aid
Non-Perishable Wrapped Snacks
Kleenex
Paper Towels
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Paper Towels
Clear Tape
Glue Sticks
Dry Erase Markers
Pre-Sharpened Pencils
Sticky Notes
Disinfectant Wipes
Stackable Paper Trays
Label Maker
Basic First Aid
Non-Perishable Wrapped Snacks
Kleenex
Paper Towels
2026 Summer Mission Partners & Projects
As One Prayer Walk
Better Health
The Care Clinic
Connections of Cumberland County
Cumberland County Council on Older Adults
Fayetteville Family Life
Fayetteville Urban Ministry
First Presbyterian Children’s Ministry
First Presbyterian Youth Ministry
Frontier Fellowship
Habitat for Humanity
Haiti Mission
Mexico Mission
Myrover Reese Fellowship Homes
Operation Inasmuch
The Outreach Foundation
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Rise Against Hunger
Two Cents a Meal Offering
Better Health
The Care Clinic
Connections of Cumberland County
Cumberland County Council on Older Adults
Fayetteville Family Life
Fayetteville Urban Ministry
First Presbyterian Children’s Ministry
First Presbyterian Youth Ministry
Frontier Fellowship
Habitat for Humanity
Haiti Mission
Mexico Mission
Myrover Reese Fellowship Homes
Operation Inasmuch
The Outreach Foundation
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Rise Against Hunger
Two Cents a Meal Offering