Services - Faith Presbyterian Church

A Church of Biblical Values

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE ─ Begins at 10:30 A.M. A supervised nursery is provided for infants and toddlers. Communion is celebrated as scheduled during the year - usually the 1st Sunday of each month. SPECIAL SERVICES ─ Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter morning, Thanksgiving Eve, and Christmas Eve are the main Special Services. There is generally one Youth Sunday each year when the youth from 3 years through college lead us in a very meaningful worship. CHANCEL CHOIR ─ all adults who enjoy singing are invited to join the choir - you do not have to read music - just enjoy singing to the Lord. Rehearsals are on Thursday evening from 7:30-9:00 P.M. A nursery is available if needed. ACOLYTES ─ Children in grades 3 through 7 are invited to participate as an Acolyte (light the candles before worship) for the worship services. Training is provided. INTERCESSORY PRAYER CHAIN ─ A “chain” of people who pray for particular needs and concerns. This chain can be activated by one phone call to the head of the Prayer Chain or to the church office.	EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: SUNDAY SCHOOL ─ 9:15 A.M. The Pastor’s Bible study, which is open to all adults meets in the Church Library. Sunday school for Children 3 years old through 8th grade is held during the worship service. Children stay in worship through the Message for Young Disciples, then go to their classes. On the 2nd Sundays children go to music in the fellowship hall instead of to their classes. BETHEL BIBLE STUDY CLASSES ─ a Biblical overview study for adults is offered on Sundays after the worship services during the fall through spring months (call office for schedule). EVENING BIBLE STUDY ─ Generally meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays though tis varies somewhat during the summer. Classes are generally taught by Pastor Michel or Pauline Yonts. WOMEN'S DAYTIME BIBLE STUDY - Meetings to be announced. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP ─ Sr. High meets at the church at 6:30 P.M. on the 2nd Sunday of the month. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is held for children ages 3 through 6th grade for 1 week in the summer. CONFIRMATION CLASSES are offered for youth in 8^th grade and older - this year's class begins September 21.

FELLOWSHIP EVENTS: SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP ─ following the worship service to provide an opportunity to greet each other in an informal setting. ALL CHURCH DINNERS ─ delicious get-togethers which often include inspirational, informative, or entertaining programs. SENIOR YOUNG AT HEART GROUP ─ the 1st & 3rd Tuesday morning of the month from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 noon in the church library. Ladies bring any craft items they are working on with them and enjoy working on their projects together. POTLUCK DINNER & MOVIE NIGHT ─ held on the third Saturday of the month at 6:00 P.M. Following dinner we enjoy watching a movie together - anything from current films to old classics. VARIOUS SOCIAL EVENTS ─ are held throughout the year for families and adults...game nights, picnics, “Dinners for 8”, potluck luncheons and dinners, monthly game night for ladies etc. CHURCH WIDE GARAGE SALE ─ Twice a year we have a churchwide Garage Sale - usually held in May and November. In addition to the items sold by the church membership, outside vendors are invited. Our youth groups are in charge of the food booth to make money for their summer retreats.	COMMUNITY OUTREACH: FAITH CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ─ FCDC is a ministry that provides preschool, daycare and after school care in a Christian atmosphere. To help create a positive self-image in each child, every aspect of development is addressed: spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ─ Supporting such ministries as Sheridan House for Youth, Hope Pregnancy Center, Blood Donor Services, 2 Cents-A-Meal, a church food pantry, Girl Scout functions, and various mission concerns throughout the year. CHURCH LIBRARY ─ Books, periodicals, video and audio tape resources are available to borrow. There are also a variety of Resource Books that may be used for study in the library. A.A. and N.A. MEETINGS ─ are held here at Faith on Tuesday (A.A.) and Friday (N.A.) evenings as a community service.