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Evangelism/Assimilation
The Evangelism Committee considers itself
the front door of the church.
Its purpose and goal is to reach out to new
families in the community as well as to our
visitors. When you enter as a visitor, you
are greeted by someone at the welcome desk
and given a name tag. Our committee keeps a
record of all visitors who sign the
friendship pads found in the pews. If
visitors give us information, the pastor
will greet you usually through a letter as
well as at the door following worship. On
your second or third visit someone from our
committee will visit with you if it is
convenient for you.
Once you have made the decision to unite
with the church, you are
invited to attend an inquirers class for
several weeks. These classes help you become
familiar with the activities of the church
and introduce you to ways you can serve.
Once you have made the commitment, you will
be assigned a shepherd to introduce you to
the congregation and the life of the church.
Your shepherd usually becomes your first and
best friend. These classes are held three or
four times a year depending on demand.
We are a warm, friendly and growing church.
We would welcome your visits and/or your
questions.
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In
the past 10 months the Evangelism committee
has conducted three separate new member
classes, with one group of seventeen being
received into membership on Sunday, Nov. 18.
Several retired ministers were also in this
group, who are considered members of the
Presbytery rather than of the individual
church.
A second group of thirteen new members was introduced to the church--11
on Sunday, March 14, and two more on March
21.
A third group of seven new members (and
their
families) became members at the end of July.
Three pages with new members' pictures and address
information can be
picked up from the front desk in the narthex
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Church Bus Ministry
 The Church Bus Ministry schedules drivers
for the bus to Highland Farms to provide
transportation to the 11 o’clock worship
service. In general bus drivers have
monthly assignments, arranged by a volunteer
contact person.
Transportation for Blind Members
Four volunteers (plus several subs) are
responsible for transporting our two blind
members from the McCune Center for the 11
o’clock service each Sunday.
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Bus Driver for August
Scott Roy
Drivers to McCune Center:
1st Sunday: Mike Duckworth
2nd Sunday: *
3rd Sunday: Bill Konnert*
4th Sunday: John & Cathy Moore
* Still need regular drivers for
2nd and 3rd Sundays and an
occasional sub for 5th Sundays.
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CD Sunday Service
Recording Ministry
This is a ministry with 4 branches of
operation and responsibility.
1. Recording the 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning
service and other special services such
as seasonal music or
memorial services.
2. Duplicating the master CD and
preparing them for delivery.
3. Delivery of CDs to shut-in members or
Highland Farms members unable to attend
services, which
means a visit by the
delivery persons.
4. Pick-up and return of used CDs to
church for recycling.
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Presbyterian Women
 Our
Presbyterian Women’s organization is
composed of over one hundred fifty women who
are led by a Coordinating Team of officers.
The women are divided into nine circles who
meet in homes or at Highland Farms on the
first Tuesday of the month in the morning,
afternoon, or evening. Bible study in each
circle is led by members of the circle.
Circles participate in service opportunities
throughout the year including: visiting
homebound women, greeting at church on
Sunday mornings, writing monthly letters to
the church’s missionaries, setting up the
fellowship hall for Thursday Night Live
suppers and programs and Gatherings,
providing meals for bereaved families, and
furnishing refreshments for various church
receptions or other functions.
Three special Luncheon Gatherings are held
during the year: The Thank Offering Program
in October, the Missions Emphasis Program in
February, and the PW Birthday Program in
May. Special offerings go for grants that
help disadvantaged women and children
worldwide.
The Presbyterian women are committed to:
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nurturing their faith through prayer and
Bible study
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supporting the mission of the church
worldwide
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working for justice and peace
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building an inclusive, caring community of
women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church and witnesses to the promise of God’s
kingdom
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Thursday Night
Live
This is a monthly
activity, usually on the second Thursday of
each month, that strives to present
interesting educational, informational,
entertaining programs of all kinds that will
appeal to a large and diverse segment of the
congregation. The program is preceded
by a meal, either catered or pot-luck, with
time for visiting with each other,
celebrating birthdays or other important
events, and in general enjoying each other’s
company.
This is a good time
to invite visitors and new members to get to
know church members in a smaller group.
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For the months of September, October,
November, and December, there will be no
Thursday Night Live as usual--at least on
Thursdays! In a vigorous attempt to
have more inter-generational events there
are at least two events each month that we
hope will be of interest to all ages in our
church.
September 6 (Labor Day) will kick off these
events with our all-church picnic at Camp
Rockmont, with swimming beginning at 2:00
p.m. and pot-luck dinner at 5:00, followed
by a Vesper
service. Those who attended this event
last year--even in the thunderstorm!--had a
great time. Make
your plans to come enjoy this time of
informal fellowship with your church
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Bereavement/Compassion Committee
This committee of three volunteers, with the
help of designated PW circles and the
nurture committee, arranges for either
receptions or dinners for the family after
funerals or memorial services, depending
upon the wishes of the family members.
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Stephen Ministry
 Stephen
Ministers are members of our congregation
who receive special training to provide
one-to-one Christian care to people in our
congregation and community who are
experiencing grief, loneliness, divorce,
hospitalization, disability, job loss, and
many other life difficulties. Stephen
ministers are trained to listen, care,
encourage, and provide emotional and
spiritual support.
The care you receive is confidential, free,
and very helpful.
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