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“To live by Faith, to be known by Love, and to be a voice of Hope.”
The work of our church
Child Development Center
The Child Development Center Committee works with CDC leadership to execute First Presbyterian Church's ministry goals. We bridge the gap between the CDC and the church at large. The committee partners with CDC leadership in evaluating staff, developing a budget, selecting curriculum and providing facility needs. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that children are safe, happy and provided with quality Christian care.
Karen Barnes- Director
Mary Cole- Assistant Director
Jana Wilkinson
Christian Education
The Christian Education Committee ensures that Sunday School classes have the materials needed. The committee develops the curriculum for and oversees Vacation Bible School, Lent and Advent devotionals, oversees youth programs, organizes the Soup Cookoff, Shrove Pancake Dinner, Rally Day, Blessing of the Backpacks and Graduation Sunday. Additionally, they make certain that the nursery is staffed and stocked on Sundays.
Sunday School Superintendent- greet and distribute Sunday School attendance books to each of the classes. Once classes have put their books out to be picked up, collect books with an offering envelope. Record the number in attendance and log offering amounts.
David Miller
Congregational Care
Oversees congregational fellowship activities and gatherings including congregation meals. Conduct year-round congregational stewardship encouragement. Executes a yearly stewardship pledge drive for the congregation. Working in coordination with the pastor, Presbyterian Women and the Shepherd program, supervises member care with an emphasis on spiritual and physical needs.
Rick Paderick
Outreach/rentals
Focus on local and international outreach. Provides financial support of international missionaries. Local presence in numerous local organizations such as The Bread Basket, Family Promise, CUOC Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity to name a few. We support our local schools through supporting the staff at Bragg Street Academy and feeding our local HS football teams pre-game meals.
Nancy Wazenegger
Property
The Property Committee oversees all aspects of the building and grounds. This includes general maintenance, contracting with outside companies and communications with city municipal departments and compliance with state agencies. We are charged with oversight of all plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roofing, appliance, grounds maintenance, security , fire systems, etc.
Lee Thompson
Administrative/Personnel
Personnel hiring, reviews
Lee Thompson
Nominating
Elect/install new officers, elect Pastor Nominating Committee
Rick Paderick
Youth
Columbarium clean up 3 times per year, Shrove Dinner, Soup Cook Off, Bake Sale
members
Finance
Budget, financial statements, stewardship, scholarships
John Garris
Pastor Nominating
Searches, screens for new ministers
John Garris
Worship
Communion, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter, Church in the Park, All Saints Sunday, community Thanksgiving, Hanging of the Greens, Christmas Music, Christmas Eve
Curtis Ledford
Presbyterian Women
Breadbasket, Meals on Wheels, Honorary Life Membership, Lorena Clark Piner Scholarship, College student care, bereavement/reception meals, Helping Hands Clinic when needed
Bunny Paderick
Flowers
poinsettias, peace lilies/palm fronds, roses for babies, memorial flowers, banners/wreaths and garlands at Christmas
Lynn Knight/Cathy Giles
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