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Definitions |
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What does a Deacon
do? |
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The office of Deacon
is one of sympathy and service. They minister to those in need, to the
sick, the friendless, and anyone in distress. |
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What does an Elder
do? |
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An Elder is
responsible for the leadership, government, discipline, and mission of the
church. Specific areas of responsibilities are assigned to the committees
under the direction of an active Elder. |
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Committees
Click the bus to see the
committee members
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Spiritual Life & Worship Committee |
Mr. Ed Farrar, chairperson |
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This mission team committee is
responsible for the spiritual life of the congregation. It is involved
with all worship and special services. |
| Christian
Life Committee |
Mary Beth Wright,
chairperson |
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This mission team committee is
responsible for all Adult Christian education. |
| Property & Finance
Committee |
Jerry Duff, chairperson |
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This mission team committee is
involved with the care and maintenance of the physical properties of the
church and finances of it's operation. |
| Outreach Committee |
Dianna Hammer,
chairperson |
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This mission team
committee is responsible for inviting guests to small groups, to integrate
guests into the life of the church, and to prepare our guests for
membership. |
| Stewardship &
Benevolence Committee |
Brad Peffley,
chairperson |
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This mission team committee
has the
responsibility of
providing support for the local church and it's benevolences, locally and
worldwide. They coordinate the stewardship campaign as well as various
special offerings throughout the year. |
| Pre-School
Committee |
Judy Swartzmiller, chairperson |
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This mission team committee
oversees the program and operation of First Presbyterian Pre-School. |
| Nominating
Committee |
Jim Constance,
chairperson |
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This mission team committee is
responsible for the
selection and securing of members to be nominated for the boards and
committees of the congregation. |
| Personnel
Committee |
Sally Wyatt,
chairperson |
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This mission team committee is to
provide a bridge of communication and support between the staff, Session,
and the congregation. |
| Endowments
Committee |
various |
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This mission team committee shall
have the oversight of all endowments and trust funds belonging to this
Church and its various organizations and agencies and shall invest,
reinvest, sell, assign and transfer, possess and control all such funds
and securities as agents and trustees of this Church and its several
organizations subject to the oversight of Session. |
| Children's
Ministry Committee |
Jane Frank,
Chairperson |
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This mission team committee is
responsible for all Children's Christian education. This runs from the crib room all
the way up to the adult church school. |