Mission

Before he ascended into heaven, Christ met with his disciples and told them, "All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost..."

The ACC works to fulfill this great commission through the St. Paul Mission Society. The SPMS was founded to "provide funding, personnel, and other forms of support for domestic and international missions," and to assist in "the amelioration, relief, and assistance of persons and communities distressed by natural or man-made events or disasters or by adverse social or political situations." Based in the US, the main focus of the Society is in the developing world. The generosity of those who donate has helped thousands with food, shelter, and clothing in places ranging from Haiti to Pakistan, and from the Philippines to Sudan. As always, the good works of the Society are accompanied by the Good News of Christ.

To carry out this work, the SPMS relies on donations from people like you. Donations to the general fund are most effective since they can be allocated as needs arise. However, the SPMS also raise funds for specific areas of need. To find out this month's special project, simply scroll down, past the online giving button below. All donations are tax deductable in the US.

While the Colombian cities of Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia form what is known as the “coffee-axis” of the country, and some of the finest beans in the world are grown in this area, outstanding coffee is not the only good thing coming out of this lush and beautiful land.

The Anglican Catholic Church is doing good work in the towns and villages of the Quiendo district, and is engaged in a particularly impactful ministry in a small compound on the road between Armenia and Montenegro. This is the site of the Fundacion Manos Unidas de Dios, or the Foundation of the United Hands of God.

Here Father Gustavo Adolfo Gutierrez oversees an elder care home with a special mission—that is to bridge the gap between generations by training young people to care for the indigent elderly in an environment of Christian service.

In a joint program between the ACC, the Catholic University of the North, and Red Salud Armenia, young people serve the elders of the community, while gaining on site training for a career as certified nursing assistant. While much of the food is grown on site, there is a need for and supplies and medication, Furthermore, many of the trainees at the Fundacion come from families of limited economic resources, and funding for scholarships is a significant need.