PresbyBar - A catered supper beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays during the school year with meals available at reasonable prices for
adults and children. This fellowship meal makes it easy for the family to
participate in the music programs and/or the Wednesday night Bible study.
Active Retired Presbyterians/Mariners - A monthly covered-dish meal and program
for retirees, meeting the last Tuesday of the month in the Fellowship Hall.
Times vary with activities. Newcomers are welcome.
Covenant Groups - Up
to 8 people who “covenant” to meet regularly to study the Bible, pray and care
for each other for a set time.
Dinners for 8 - Groups of eight
people, not necessarily couples, who take turns hosting a potluck supper at
their homes. This is a great way to deepen friendships within the congregation.
Contact Ed and Susie Sydnor, 547-3126.
Full of Lifers - Older Adult Ministry
plans fellowship opportunities, study, and intergenerational activities for the
seniors. Contact Becky Proudfoot, 545-0818.
Men’s Fellowship - Meets for lunch and a program once a month
on the first Tuesday. Contact Jim Brown, 543-5049.
The Chancel Choir -
Open to singers in high school as well as adults. Practice is at 7
p.m. Wednesdays and no auditions are required. The Chancel Choir sings
regularly at the 9:45 a.m. service and sings for several special events during
the year.
The Children’s Choir - Open to kids from kindergarten through eighth grade. Practice is at 5:45
p.m., Wednesdays, and the choir sings at the 11 a.m. service once a month.
Bell Choirs - Open to adults and children. The Chancel Bell Choir
is for experienced ringers and practices at 6 p.m., Tuesdays.
The Fellowship of the Ringers - Open to all ages. Practice is Wednesday evenings, 6:30 p.m., and performs at the 11 a.m.
service periodically.
Instrumentalists’ talents
are always welcome, too. To volunteer for any of these music opportunities,
contact Liz Shoemaker through the church office.
MYLife exists
to REACH Middle School students with the message of God’s love, to TEACH them
to grow in their faith, and to challenge their growing to SERVE God and to CARE
for one another in order to HONOR God
with their lives.
MYLife meets on
Sunday evening from 4 p.m. - 6p.m. In
the basement for small group discussions, games, skits, food and fun
LUVLife is a
program for High School (grades 8 through 12).
LUVLife is an acronym for “Let Us Vibrate Life.”
LUVLife
meets on Sunday evenings from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the LUVLife room.
Activities vary
from games and snacks, to Bible study, worship and community services. Our annual events include: the Great Pumpkin
Chase, the High School Fall Retreat, Ski trips, Acquire the Fire (youth convention),
and a summer mission trip.
Christian Education - During the school year, Sunday School classes are offered for all ages from
preschool through several adult classes.
Bible Studies - Pastor Brad leads an adult Bible study after Presbybar on Wednesday
evenings during the school year.
Women’s groups - conducting studies through the week are
Community
Bible Study (CBS) is an
in-depth non-denominational study which meets at Calvary Church every Thursday
during the school year.
After
Work Bunch is a Bible
study for working women in all stages
of life and meets from 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Thursdays, in the Church Fellowship Hall. Contact Bobbi Reynolds,
544-3722.
Sarah
Circle, meets at 9:30
a.m. the third Thursday each month in homes. Contact Sidney Clutter, 543-4574.
Men’s groups - conducting studies through the week are
The
Thursday Morning Men’s Group meets at 6:45 a.m. for coffee, donuts and good discussions on Thursdays,
year-round.
Emmaus
Mens Group meets Thursday
5 pm in the library.
The
Acts 29 men’s group meets
at 7 a.m. Saturdays during the school
year to read and discuss scripture.
Walk to Emmaus groups - First Presbyterian sponsors Walk to Emmaus retreats, an intensive spiritual
development experience, for both men and women. We also have ongoing support
groups for Emmaus alumni. Ask the church office for details if you are
interested.
Singles - Book study on Thursday
nights 7:15 pm in the library.
Divorce Recovery Workshop - This is an 8-week non-denominational support group/workshop offered for
separated or divorced persons of all ages and beliefs. The intent of this workshop is to provide
support and growth opportunities. It is
NOT intended to take the place of professional therapy or treatment. Workshops
are held twice a year. Contact the church office for date of next workshop.
Seasons of Grief Workshop - Bereavement at the Death of Someone Close. This is a 5 week non-denominational
support group/workshop. The intent of
this workshop is to provide support and growth opportunities. It is NOT intended to take the place of
professional therapy or treatment. Workshops are held twice a year. Contact the church office for date of next
workshop.
Teachers - Sunday School
teachers and helpers are always needed. If you are interested, contact Dave
Alexander at the church office. Volunteers are needed to help with youth
activities during the school year and on summer mission trips. If you are
called to this service, contact Rene Morrissey at the church office.
Church Committees - They accomplish much of the work of the church. Some examples are the Property
Committee which maintains and beautifies the building and grounds, the
Fellowship Committee, Outreach Committee, the Worship Committee which schedules
ushers and helps to plan worship services and the Mission Committee which
determines how First Presbyterian Church supports national and international
ministries. If you are interested in helping with any church committee, PLEASE
let the church office know!
Prayer Chain - This group meets at 9
a.m. the first Tuesday each month to pray for the needs of church members and
friends. Prayer request forms are in the pews, and new members are always
welcome to join this ministry. There are several daytime and night chains. If
you are interested, contact Midge Bolibaugh, 546-1286.
Stephen Ministry -
This program equips lay members to provide one-to-one care to people with
special needs. If you would like to know more about being trained as a Stephen
Minister, or if you are need of this ministry’s services, call the church
office.
Office Helpers - Volunteers are needed to answer the phones, fold and stuff bulletins, get out special mailings, greet and take care of visitors, etc. Once a month help is needed to collate, label and prepare the newsletter for bulk mailing.