Worship Ministry
THE SESSION
The Session in a Presbyterian Church is responsible for the overall leadership of a congregation. The Session at St. Andrews is composed of nine persons elected from the congregation and the Pastor as Moderator. After a period of training and examination, they are ordained as elders, and serve with the pastor(s) in directing the work and worship of the church. At St. Andrews the committees and activities of the congregation are divided into nine Ministries. Each Ministry is facilitated by a member of the Session.
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ADMINISTRATIVE MINISTRY
Administrative Support Committee
Rents and leases
Public relations and Publicity
Memorials and Special gifts
Insurance
Photography
Scrapbook/History
Church mailing lists/records
Mailings to congregation
Monthly Inserts/Website
Gift acknowledgements
Office equipment procurement
Annual Report
Church Directory
Administrative Assistant backup
Records management
Welcoming Committee
Publicize and promote St. Andrews
Organize and conduct Greeters Program
Programs to attract new members
Develop congregational hospitality
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY
Adult Education Committee
Assess the needs of the adults of the congregation and of the community
Plan and implement programs to meet those needs
Disciple Bible Study
Adult Sunday School
Scholarships for adults in higher education (25 years old and older)
Maundy Thursday Seder
Church Library Committee
Library maintenance and promotion
Youth Education Committee
Sunday School and Nursery
Vacation Bible School
Educational Supplies
Curriculum evaluation
Teacher/Nursery recruitment and training
Ordering curriculum materials
Training for youth leadership
Oversee the Faith Steps Program (baptism, confirmation, etc.)
Childcare for Sunday School and Worship
Scholarships for college students under 25 years of age
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FACILITIES MINISTRY
Grounds Maintenance Committee
Maintenance of grounds
Hiring/supervising of staff to care for grounds
Property Care Committee
Maintenance and repair of facilities
Hiring/supervising of staff to clean the building
Project Design Team
Plan and Supervise the expansion of the Church facilities.
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FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY
Fellowship Committee
Spiritual care of members, e.g., supervise the Shepherd Program
Receptions/Special events
Organize/maintain list of persons who will provide food for special events
Fellowship Time following worship
Name tags
Monitor/order kitchen supplies
Oversee the Family, Friends, and Fellowship Program
Presbyterian Women Fellowship
Provide fellowship, study, service, and worship opportunities for the women of St. Andrews
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FINANCIAL MINISTRY
Financial Review Committee
Conduct annual review of the church's financial records
Finance Committee
Assemble Operating Fund budget
Monitor Operating Fund expenses
Report Quarterly on Presbyterian Foundation Funds (PFF)
Recommend allocations of PFF
Stewardship Committee
Promote wills and estate planning
Inform the congregation about gifts and bequests for outreach of the church
Inform the general public of the Outreach Endowment and Outreach Service Funds
Conduct continual stewardship awareness and the annual pledge campaign
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HUMAN RESOURCES MINISTRY
The primary purposes of creating the Human Resources Ministry within the Session are to consolidate the human resources functions at the appropriate level and to standardize personnel procedures to insure effective, equitable treatment of St. Andrews employees and volunteers.
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MISSION AND SERVICE MINISTRY
Mission Outreach Committee
Community activities
Mission volunteers recognitionvolunteers
Interfaith Service Council representation
Church Resource Services, Inc. representation
Meals-On-Wheels
Mission trips
Nail & Sail Program
Fund for Relief of Pain & Suffering
Outreach Service Fund
Souper Bowl Sunday
School Supplies Collection
Two Cents a Meal Collection
Local Mission budget support
…CASA …Habitat for Humanity
…Hospice …Interfaith Service Council
…NN Free Health Clinic
NN Microenterprise
…RCC Scholarship …Red Cross: 4 counties
…RW-C Adult Day Care …RISP
…Society of St. Andrew …Storymobile
…The Haven …YMCA Guardian Program
National & International Mission budget support
…Camp Hanover …Forman College
…General Pledge to GA/Synod/GA
…Global Education Fund
…Habitat International
…Heifer Project International
…Hunger Program (PCUSA)
…Joy Offering (PCUSA)
…Medical Benevolence Foundation
...Mother’s Day Offering (Synod)
…Older Adult Ministries (Synod)
...One Great Hour of Sharing (PCUSA)
...Peacemaking Offering (PCUSA)
...Physicians for Peace
...POJ Pastoral Care (Presbytery)
...Siloam Eye Hospital
…Thanksgiving Offering (Synod)
…Theological Education Fund (PCUSA)
…Union-PSCE
…Witness Season Offering (PCUSA)
…Zuni Home in Fredericksburg
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PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY
This program trains and supports laypersons in the congregation to assist theMinister in tending to the pastoral needs of St. Andrews members, friends and attendees. The Pastoral Assistants have the following responsibilities:
Care Note Ministry
Communion to the homebound
Congregational Development Team
Emergency Contact Program
Family Ministry
Flower Ministry
Funeral support
Grief support
Homebound List
Honored Member of the Month
Hospital visitation
New member integration
Parish Nurse Health Ministry
Prayer List maintenance
Shut-in visitation
Stephen Ministry program
Transportation for worship, medical appointments, etc.
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WORSHIP MINISTRY
Church Arts Committee
This committee arranges the display and performance of artistic
works consistent with the church's vision and mission.
Worship Support Committee
Usher schedule
Ushers training
Flowers
Choir/Music
Communion preparation
Communion servers
Handbell Choir
Liturgical art setup
Liturgy planning
Pulpit supply
Worship Supplies
Worship Assistants Program
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