Ministries

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Our church is blessed with a vibrant music program.  Each of the  groups that participate in worship adds an element of praise and  adoration for our Lord that the spoken word alone cannot accomplish.   Everyone is welcome to join us!

Adult Rehearsal Schedule - September through May

Echoes of Joy  Bell Choir                                  

6:00 to 7:00 pm Thursdays

Adult  Vocal Choir                                                Immediately following  worship on Sunday  mornings in the Choir Room

Joyful Bells Beginner Bell Choir                          5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Thursdays

Children's Choir for K - 6th Grade                       Incorporated into Sunday School on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m.

Calling  All Those Who Love to Make Music:  If you love to make music, why are  you procrastinating in joining a group that is calling your name? There  is NO form to sign that says you have to attend every Sunday or every  rehearsal. We are just happy that one more voice or ringer is lifting  beautiful music to the Lord. Vocal Choir rehearsals are immediately  following worship on Sunday mornings in the Choir Room. 

Joyful  Bells rehearsal is Thursday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m.  This is a  great opportunity to learn about playing handbells. You don't have to  read music (but that is an added plus if you do.) We will teach you  everything you need to know to play handbells. It is open to Grade 7 and  up!! Come check us out.

Questions?  Please contact our Music Director, Bonnie Champion.

The office of a deacon is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. The deacons minister to those that are in need, to the sick, to those that need a friend and to anyone in distress from within or outside our faith community. They assist with the preparations and needs for worship and communion, and pray for the concerns of the church and the people.

The Deacons oversee a number of ministries:

• The Sharing Cupboard collects donated non- perishable foods and paper products. These items are distributed in our community through the Clarion County Food Bank at Community Action.
• Soup for Shut-Ins is made by the Deacons once a month from scratch, and delivered to those who are homebound. 
• The Media Ministry makes each Sunday Worship Service available for listening or downloading from our website media player. CD's may also be requested through the church office. A number of CD players are available to borrow. 

PW invites women of all ages to join us. Gatherings are held several times a year for all members and smaller groups, or Circles, meet regularly for Bible study, social time, and mission.

The Purpose of Presbyterian Women

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study, support the mission of the church worldwide, work for justice and peace and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (USA) and witnesses to the promises of God's kingdom.

We have Circles that meet at each time of the day. Choose one that's convenient for you and attend.

Morning - 10:00 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the month in the church Parlor

Afternoon - 12:00 p.m. 2nd Thursday of the month in the Chapel

Evening - 7:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday of the month, in a member's home.

We would like to invite all women to be involved in a circle. If none of these times suit you, let us know what your needs are. Contact Bonnie Champion, moderator.

Encouraging our students as they develop their relationships to Jesus, to each other, and to the church is the focus of our learning to worship, grow, and serve.

Active learning, songs, and lesson mark Sunday School for our young disciples. As do mission projects for near and far: serving as acolytes, making decorations for church events, baking cookies for shut-ins and soldiers, and saving coins for mission projects.

Teens can spread their wings through opportunities that include becoming active, serving members of the church; helping with VBS, Community Sharing Suppers, and ushering. Group meetings, trips, and other activities as suggested by the students are also a part of building up our relationships within the body of Christ.

Our library has something for everyone. Please stop in and browse on Sunday mornings or during church office hours (9-3 Mon-Fri). The Library is located behind the Sanctuary, near the main doors. Books and videos are available to borrow by self check-out.

Donations for books purchased in memory of or in honor of a loved one are gratefully accepted. A specific title may be requested or our librarian can choose one. Your donation will be acknowledged on the inside cover of the book. Donations of appropriate, used books are also welcomed.

 As imperfect people struggling to follow a  perfect Lord, we know that we don’t get it right a lot of the time.  If  we said that things were always wonderful in our church, we wouldn’t be  telling the whole truth.  But the Truth is that for every time we mess  up, God has a word of forgiveness.  Because new mercies find us every  morning, we are freed to practice our Christian faith (and it takes a  lot of practice).  These are some of the ministries that bring to life  our mission statement:  We come together to worship, grow and serve as  disciples of Christ. Using our God-given gifts and talents is a fulfilling form of worship  and an important way of connecting with our community of faith.  Whether  our gifts are large or small, they are valuable in service to God