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Some of the current ministries of
First Presbyterian Church are described below:
BUILDING
AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Our church is a 90 year old landmark in
Bozeman's historic district. As with many old things, tender, loving
care can extend its life indefinitely. Those skilled in building
maintenance or willing to help with snow removal and landscaping
contribute their talents to this ministry.
CARING CARDS
Our church family cares, whatever the circumstance: illness, grief,
special achievements. Joys are celebrated and sorrows are shared with
an appropriate card and message, sent by a member of this team.
CHURCH
DECORATIONS The liturgical seasons of Christmas and Easter are
reflected in the sanctuary and adjoining areas, thanks to the creative
talents of this team. Members also add their artistry to the Fellowship
Hall, in decorating for special occasions.
CHURCH SCHOOL
Christian faith grows through attendance in Sunday School classes and
adult education. Teachers and helpers provide a nurturing environment,
spread the Word, and instill good values in our children and our youth.
Those who prefer working with older pupils conduct classes for adults.
COMMUNION
GUILD Faith is sanctified in Communion. Members of the Communion
Guild prepare the sacramental trays on Saturday or set up the Communion
table before and clean up after Sunday services.
CRISIS MEALS
Faith sustains us during difficult times, but so does home cooking and
caring concern. Members of this team are alerted to illnesses,
hospitalizations, and other crises in the congregation. They respond by
preparing and delivering meals to the families.
DEACONS'
SUPPORT The Deacons can't do it alone. Members of the
congregation assist with visiting and delivering sermon tapes to
shut-ins, baking cookies for funeral receptions and fellowship coffee,
and assisting during receptions and the Seder Dinner.
FELLOWSHIP
MEALS The seasons and liturgical events prompt these
opportunities for community-building and fellowship. Team members help
organize, arrange for publicity and any entertainment, plan and arrange
for food if the event is not a potluck, prepare beverages, serve
food, and clean up afterward.
GREETING
New people entering our sanctuary are met with a smile and a warm
welcome by the friendly and outgoing members of this hospitality
ministry.
HOSPITAL
VISITING Careful listeners provide compassionate encouragement,
prayer, and confidential sharing of burdens to hospitalized
Presbyterians. Team members augment pastoral visits and are trained by
hospital chaplains. Visits serve as reminders of the congregation's
care and concern to FPC members and of Christ's love to those who are
not members.
MISSION WORK
Opportunities for mission work abound. Deacons provide shoes and
clothing for local area children. Hundreds of gift-filled boxes are
sent every year to needy children as part of Operation Christmas Child.
FPC members serve on the United Methodist Presbyterian Campus Ministry
Board at MSU, work with Habitat for Humanity and Love INC, and devote
many hours of service to numerous other local charitable organizations.
They also assist the youth of the church with local, national, and
international mission work.
MUSIC
Our church is known for music, due to the sanctuary's wonderful
pipe organ, which dates from 1910, the superb acoustics, and our many
talented musicians. In addition to the adult, youth, and children's
choirs, hand bell choirs plus instrumental solos and ensembles provide
ways for the gifted to glorify God through music.
NEW MEMBER
SUPPORT Seasoned members help with Inquirers' Classes for those
interested in joining First Presbyterian Church. They also serve as
hosts for new members, helping them feel welcome, form friendships with
other members, and become involved in church programs and
congregational activities.
NURSERY AND
CHILDREN SUPPORT Volunteers provide a safe and comfortable
environment for infants while parents attend services. Others provide
diversionary paper games and coloring materials in packets for children
during worship, essential to quality time in church for both children
and adults.
OFFICE HELP
The nerve center for FPC is the church office. Volunteers assist with
copying, proofreading, and preparing newsletters for mailing. Others
pinch hit for the church secretary as needed and serve as
receptionists on Sunday mornings.
PRAYER CHAIN
Members of the prayer chain pray daily for healing, comfort,
consolation, or other assistance as requested for congregational
members and their families and friends.
ROCKHAVEN
This retreat in the lower Gallatin Canyon is unique in its beauty and
rustic facilities, which include a chapel, meeting building with
kitchen, and dormitories. Volunteers maintain the buildings and
property and plan year-round programs and activities utilizing this
special place.
SPIRITUAL
GIFTS MINISTRY Spiritual Gifts Team members assist with the
spiritual gifts classes as course organizers, teachers, class
assistants, or providers of snacks. Others assist the Spiritual Gifts
Coordinator and Advisor with finding those who wish to take the course
or be placed in a ministry. They also help with publicizing the program
and mentoring those who have been placed.
TRANSPORTATION
Friendly and dependable church members provide rides to appointments
and church events for those in need of transportation.
USHERING Ushers help establish an
atmosphere conducive to worship. They welcome worshipers, distribute
bulletins, help those with special needs, receive the offering, and
tidy up the sanctuary after the service.
VACATION
BIBLE DAY CAMP This intergenerational mission project for
children in the local community is run by the youth of the church. They
are assisted by adults who bake, provide meals, teach crafts, make
music, tell stories, act, take photos, and provide transportation.
WORSHIP
SERVICE INVOLVEMENT Congregational lay leaders enhance worship
services through their participation as Liturgical Readers, Minute for
Mission Speakers, and Children's Time Teachers.
For more information, email Spiritual
Gifts Coordinator Jane Hodges
or call her at 586-6338 or the church office at 586-9194.
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