McVeytown Presbyterian Church

Committees & Ministry Teams - 2008

MEMORIAL COMMITTEE: (Elected by congregation)

Responsible for encouraging and determining appropriate use for memorial gifts to the church. Send notes of thanks to contributors and inform the family that a gift has been given. Consider any request of a family for a certain memorial, and work with that family to find an appropriate and satisfactory gift. The chairperson shall report to the Session concerning all memorials for Session approval.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: (Members at large elected by congregation)

Responsible for nominations for all boards: (Session, Deacons and Trustees) and for the following committees: Audit Committee, Nominating Committee, and Memorial Committee. All of these officers are to be elected by the entire congregation at its November meeting. The chairperson shall convene the Nominating Committee in early September to complete this work.

STEWARDSHIP & BUDGET MINISTRY TEAM:

Responsible for encouraging and nurturing the congregation in their growth as Stewards of Christ. They shall interpret the use of offerings for the ministry of this congregation. They shall prepare a budget for presentation to the Session at it November meeting. Monitor the operation of the Responsible Investment Stewardship Plan. Provide plans for the use of the Muriel Hannawalt Youth Bequest.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY TEAM:

Responsible for advising the Session and implementing ministries to nurture spiritual growth. Plan and enact special studies for adults, youth, children, or intergenerational groups, i.e. parenting education, Holy Communion education, etc. Interpret the ministry of Krislund and recruit campers. Plan and develop the Sunday School Program and provide for Vacation Bible School. Plan and provide for teacher training. Plan activities such as an Easter Egg Hunt, and Church Picnic.

FELLOWSHIP & MISSION MINISTRY:

Responsible for engaging the congregation in fellowship, mission projects, giving and education. Provide for fellowship of the Christmas Dinner, Church Picnic, etc. Prepare the mission budget of the church by the November meeting of Session. Educate regarding mission projects and missionaries our church supports. Encourage outreach into our own community (in cooperation with the Deacons) and also mission trips in the U.S and abroad. Interpret various special mission offerings.

WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY TEAM:

Responsible for providing for the worship of the people of God. Plan choral music and special music for worship, and aid in recruiting choir members. Provide special worship services (i.e. Cantatas, Hanging of the Greens, Hymn Sings, etc.). Suggest supplies to be purchased for the Music and Worship of the church. Plan for Contemporary Worship Opportunities. Provide for special flowers and/or mission gifts for Easter and Christmas. Oversee the training and scheduling of sound techs, and train acolytes and prepare snuffers. Carillon care. Change communion table and lectern hangings and decorate the church for Christmas.

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