Hoge needs your help

HOGE NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Hoge Memorial Presbyterian Church’s mission is to “Feed the Community, Physically and Spiritually”.

Hoge is undergoing transformation to revitalize its outreach missions within the Hilltop community.

We are in the second year of a five year transformation plan in conjunction with the Presbytery of Scioto Valley.

The plan can be viewed at: http://hogepresby.org/686135

Hoge’s current mission outreach includes but is not limited to:

· A Food Pantry currently serving an emergency supply of food

to an average of 200 families per month

When children are on summer break,

our pantry provides perishables such as milk and eggs

in addition to the normal distribution of food.

· An Alternative Worship “Come As You Are” Service

known as HM3 (Hoge’s Music, Message and Meal) every Saturday evening at 6:00PM.

The service includes lively music, a short message,

Communion, and concludes with a hearty meal.

Attendance on average is 45 – 60 and continues to grow.

Participants regularly testify to God’s presence in their lives.

· A facility for the Mt. Carmel Medical Outreach Bus

providing medical assessments and services to the under insured

and those who cannot afford to see a doctor.

The bus is available every Thursday.

Serves as many as 30 patients in a three hour time frame.

· A Meeting Place for community groups such as:

Cub and Girl Scouts

Great Western Blockwatch

Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous

Shalom Zone (soon to host “Community Reconciliation Center”)

Unfortunately, these ministries and outreach programs are at risk of termination.

Hoge’s congregation is facing tremendous financial challenges and is struggling to meet the cost of building operations including gas, electric, water as well as salaries of staff.

If additional financial support is not forthcoming, Hoge will face closure.

Please help us keep Hoge open and its missions alive.

Contact the church office at

(614) 276-5433 to help.