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Worship Ministry
The Great Ends of the Church: The proclamation of the gospel for the salvation of humankind and for the maintenance of worship.
Our worship ministry provides prayer and worship experiences for the Body of Christ.
Worship Service: Sunday worship at 11:00 am. Childcare provided.
Communion every first Sunday
Special worship services-Christmas Eve, Ash Wednesday, and during Holy Week
Congregational Nurture Ministry
The Great Ends of the Church: The shelter, nurture, and spiritual fellowship of the children of God.
Our Congregational Nurture Ministry provides for the care of members.
- Phone prayer chain: 488-2480
- Visitation and care of those members who older, home-bound, or who are sick, in hospitals, or healing
- at home.
- Cards sent for birthdays, anniversaries, or those who are ill.
- Call chain for special events or in time of special need.
- Provide for special occasions-Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc...
Fellowship Ministry
Our Fellowship Ministry provides hospitality for guests, assimilation of new members, and fellowship opportunities for all our members and friends of the church.
A hospitality team will provide for...
- Coffee hour-first Sunday of each month after worship.
- Fellowship Suppers and programs on the third Wednesday night (6:30) of each month.
Education Ministry
The Great Ends of the Church: The Preservation of Truth. Our Education Ministry provides for Christian education and spiritual growth opportunities.
Sunday School-9:45-for children and adults
Wednesday Bible Study-10:00 am & 7:00 pm
Other educational opportunities-Advent & Lent Studies; Communicants Class-Spring;
Confirmation program for Middle School youth; retreat and other spiritual growth groups.
Vacation Bible School
Childcare policy
Goal: program for Middle School and High school youth as our children grow.
Mission Ministry
The Great Ends of the Church: The promotion of social righteousness and the exhibition of the Kingdom of Heaven in the world.
Our Mission Ministry is to provide community outreach and facilitate partnerships for mission opportunities beyond our community and into the world.
Regular special offerings and missionary support for PCUSA missions
Samaritan Purse Shoebox ministry
Community outreach through...
Use of building for AA & NA groups
4th Sunday Community meals which support the Bryson City Food Pantry, emergency help through
the FACES program of DSS, Julia Hunt scholarship endowment, and the Swain County United
Gift Fund.
Sabbath House
Swain County Ministerial Association and Transient Fund
Mission trip to the Gulf coast in Spring 2009
Mission Trip to Peru in August, 2008, and June 2010
Other Ministries...
Our Finance Ministry oversees our resources and invests our funds.
Budget
Stewardship
Memorials
Presbyterian Foundation
Treasurer-Larry Burrus
Our Building and Grounds Ministry provides upkeep on all our property.
Regular workdays to maintain the property.
PERSONNEL MINISTRY
Our Personnel Ministry provides for the care and accountability of our BCPC staff.
Responsibilities:
- Work with pastor to review each staff member at their anniversary date yearly
- Pastor Call and review the first of each new year
- Work with Board of Pensions and finance concerning salary and benefits
- Liaison for pastor and staff
- Liaison for congregation concerning pastor or staff
- Communicate with session any pastor-staff concerns
This ministry will be selected through our elder liaison, voted on by session, and serving for a three year term. All Personnel matters discussed must be held in confidence.
Staff:
Terry Arvey - Office Manager
Rev. Terry Hanna - Pastor
Renee Mercer - Custodian
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