SERVE JOYFULLY!

Below you will find a list of the various Ministries of our congregation and a descriptions of what they do with the body of Christ at Faith Church.  All members are invited to be part of one or more of these ministries.  Contact the church office for informatin on how to join others who ae serving joyfully in the work of the Lord!

Administration

It is through the Grace of God that we are able to come to worship Him in His house any day that we need to.  The Administration committee sees to the upkeep of the Lord's House.  The committee’s responsibility is to:
-Provide workdays to clean both inside/outside of the church.
-Fix any problems with the structure of the building or surrounding area. (Painting,  

  Roof, Leaks, Parking Lot, Lighting, etc.)
-Coordinate the Garage Sale Bi-annually.
-Count the weekly Offering.

-Prepare the annual budget.

-Purchase the necessary supplies.

We look forward to your willingness to help and your new ideas.

Adult Christian Growth

The Adult Christian Growth Ministry provides opportunities and programs for members and guests to nurture their spiritual souls.  There are groups which are just for women and a men’s group, as well as those which are open to all. Through classes, films, groups and outings, individuals can continue their faith journey well beyond Sunday morning worship services. 

As you become involved, look for ways to enhance your experience at Faith.

Youth Christian Growth

The Youth Christian Growth Ministry is responsible for the Christian education and fellowship of children from age 3 through High School.  This is done through Sunday School classes, Youth Fellowship, Children’s Choir, and Vacation Bible School.

Sunday School classes for children from Pre-K through Middle School are held during the worship service, while the High School students have class before worship. 

Children through 5^th grade participate in the Children’s Choir, which meets twice a month prior to Sunday School classes.  The Children’s Choir periodically sings during the worship service and puts on a Christmas program each year.

Fellowship for the younger children through 5^th grade is through Kid’s Club.  They meet every other month and play games, hear Bible stories, do crafts and enjoy snacks.  There is an Easter Egg Hunt every spring and a Fall Fest in the fall for the kids.  The Senior High fellowship consists of two to three trips each year, monthly pizza party meetings and numerous fund raisers.  During their January retreat to Cedarkirk, the Senior High students plan the annual Youth Sunday service.

All age groups participate in Mission projects.  The younger children participate in Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox Project at Christmas and, in 2008, they participated in a fundraiser to raise money for a starving village in Africa.  The Senior High students do an amazing amount of mission work through the year, including Broward Outreach, World Vision, Angel Tree, Humane Society, Bethel Migrant Camp and more.

Vacation Bible School is a week-long outreach program held in June that reaches between 150 and 170 children each year.  It is a free program open to the public for children in pre-K through those entering 6^th grade and gives us the opportunity to introduce Jesus to many children who would not otherwise have the opportunity to know Him. Each year, a mission is selected for support by the students.

Deacons

The Board of Deacons consists of 12 elected members who serve for a period of three (3) years. Each deacon is assigned 1/12^th of the total congregation, which is referred to as ‘their flock’. The Deacons’ responsibility is to maintain contact and communication with members of the church and regular attendees by informing them of special events, greeting them at worship and other activities, and informing the Pastor of any special circumstances or any difficulties that may arise. The deacons visit and minister the sick and shut-in, and provide comfort and care for those who are bereaved.

Fellowship

The Fellowship Ministry is the church group which coordinates “Fellowship” activities – i.e. “the fun-social things”! The congregation has had the opportunity to go bowling, attend Marlins games, go to plays, movie night/pot luck dinners and most recently meeting and dining at various area restaurants.

If you have an activity in mind, or an idea for a group, please attend a Fellowship meeting and present your idea. The committee will consider your suggestion and provide guidance.

Mission/Stewardship

Faith Church sets aside 10% of all income for missions. Here are some of the ways we give to missions and missionaries around the world:

Ongoing support:

-Two Presbyterian missionary couples in Ethiopia and Japan

-A non-denominational missionary couple in Peru

-Sara Mangan of Intervarsity, US (member of Faith Church)

-Duvall Presbyterian Home, FL (for people with developmental disabilities)

-Hope Women’s Centers (ministry to women with unplanned pregnancies)

-South Asian Partnership (radio ministry to Hindu and Muslim population in S. Florida)

-Peninsular Partnership (assistance to churches in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula)

-2 Cents a Meal offering goes to the Presbyterian Hunger Fund

-Offerings to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Operation Blessing, and Salvation Army   

  in times of disaster

Other missions supported:

-The church operates a Food Pantry for families in the community who may be in need

-A group of ladies knit sweaters for Knit for Kids, a group which sends sweaters to needy

 children around the world

-Periodically we collect items for the troops which are shipped to various locations, some

 of which have gone to Iraq and Afghanistan

-We provide disaster relief on an as-needed basis

-See Youth Christian Growth summary for mission projects in which the youth

  participate

The Stewardship (giving) part of the ministry organizes the Stewardship campaign each year, including mailings to the membership.  See separate sheet for more information.

Outreach/Newcomers

The primary goal of this ministry is to reach people with the good news about Jesus Christ (the gospel). To meet this goal, the ministry is responsible for publicizing Faith church for the purpose of attracting visitors and potential new members.  The other part of the ministry is to welcome visitors and encourage them to return.

Here are some of the ways we publicize the church:

-Notices to the media

-Mailings to neighborhoods around the church at Easter and Christmas with information

 on services

-Bring a Friend Sunday – members are asked to invite friends or family who are not

  attending any church

-We periodically use promotional items such as coffee mugs, car magnets and business

  cards to get the word out

-Notices on the church sign

To welcome visitors we:

-Greet them at the door and provide church information (visitor kit)

-Invite them to sign the guest book and friendship pad so that we can contact them by

  phone, e-mail or mail

This ministry conducts New Member Classes (Seekers & Joiners) 3 times a year for visitors who are interested in more information on the church and/or who wish to join

Worship

The worship Committee is responsible in part for the Worship Services

at Faith Presbyterian Church. We center on honoring God through

prayer, meditation, reading and hearing scripture, which are reinforced

by a sermon that is obedient to the teachings of our Lord and Savior

Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal of our worship is to bring us closer to

God and to each other as we strive to become good and caring Christians. 

Responsibilities include:

-To discuss and recommend the liturgy (shape, form, rites, order of the various services)

-To arrange and prepare for ushers, acolytes, flowers, bulletins, sanctuary decorations, etc

-To oversee the music program

-To approve, arrange and prepare for baptism and communion

-To discuss, recommend, and oversee special services and celebrations that involve

  worship

-To arrange for someone to preach when the pastor is absent

-To plan the budget for the above activities