A Guide to Education and Ministry at Government Street

A Guide to Education and Ministry at Government Street

A Guide to
Education and Ministry
at Government Street
Presbyterian Church
2014- 2015
Mission Statement
As a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), We are called by the Spirit to glorify
God,
so that all may become
joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.
Adult Christian Education
Sunday School Classes
9:30-10:30am
The Pastor’s Class
Moderated by Dr. George R. Sinclair Location: Library, Main Floor Description: For men and women of all ages. Curriculum: Theological discussion with curriculum that varies quarterly The Dubose Class
Location: Guesnard House, 1st floor Description: Designed for men of all ages. Curriculum: The Present Word, PC(USA) Covenant Class
Location: Frist Room, 2nd Floor Description: Designed for men and women 40+ years old Curriculum: Discussion group with rotating participant leaders. Spiritual Practices Class
Moderated by Mary Elizabeth Perry Location: Ansley Moore Room, 2nd Floor Description: Designed for women & men of all ages who like an interactive class with an opportunity to discuss spiritual practices in everyday life. Curriculum: Varies Young Adult Class
Facilitated by participant leaders. Location: Heltzel Room, 2nd Floor Description: Men & Women single, married, or couples with young children. Curriculum: Feasting on the Word Adult Small Group
Education Opportunities
! Presbyterian Women Bible Study
Each circle meets once a month for fellowship and study. Contact Charlotte Crockett—[email protected] ! Women’s Monday Morning Bible Study
This group meets weekly in the Library at 8:00am. Childcare is provided. Contact Casi Callaway—[email protected]. ! Men’s Tuesday Morning West Mobile Bible Study
This group meets in the home of Molly & Rudy Nordmann. Contact Rudy Nordmann—mnordmann@ums-­‐wright.org ! Women’s Tuesday Morning Bible Study
The Interpretation Bible Study Series has been used for this weekly study which meets in the Frist Room or the Library from 9:30-­‐11:30 a.m. Contact Mary Elizabeth Perry—[email protected] ! Men’s Wednesday and Friday Morning Bible Studies
The Pastor leads these morning groups in the Library beginning with breakfast at 7:00am. For Wednesday morning contact John Browning for more information at [email protected]. For Friday morning contact Tom McGehee—
[email protected]. ! Men’s Wednesday Evening Bible Study
This class meets in the Church Library at 6:00 p.m. Bible studies vary. Contact Bo Perry—[email protected]/ ! Faith In the Real World
This group meets once a month to discuss and pray over important issues affecting our culture and nation. Contact John Browning for more information at [email protected]. Government Street Events
! Annual Men’s Retreat
For Men of all Ages Friday, August 22nd—Saturday, August 23rd @ Baytreat ! Annual Women’s Retreat
For Women of all Ages Friday, March 20th—Saturday, March 21st, 2014 @ Baytreat ! Congregational Meals
Sept. 7th, 2014—Pastors’ Welcome Back Pancake Breakfast Dec. 21st, 2014—Christmas Brunch Jun. 28, 2015—Annual Congregation Luncheon March 8th, 2015—Youth Fundraiser Luncheon Thursday Forums at Noon (Weekly in the Fall and Spring) ! World Mission Opportunities
Nov, 23rd, Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th—Christmas Mission Market ! Special Events
Thursday, Sept. 4th—24 Hour Prayer Vigil: Being the Church Today and Tomorrow Sunday, Sept. 14th—Church-­‐Wide Study Begins: Seven Habits of Disciples Sunday, Oct. 5th—Being the Church: Cottage Meeting #1 Friday, Nov. 7th & 8th—Officer Training @ Baytreat Sunday, Nov. 23rd—Being the Church: Cottage Meeting #2 Tuesday, Dec. 23rd—Coffee Club Christmas Party Sunday, Jan. 25th—Being the Church: Cottage Meeting #3 Sunday, Feb. 22nd—Being the Church: Cottage Meeting #4 Sunday, Mar. 15th—Church-­‐Wide Study Begins Sunday, April 26th – Celebrate Completion of Being the Church: Today and Tomorrow Sunday, June 28th—Annual Congregation Meeting and Luncheon ! Special Worship Services
Sunday, Dec. 14th—Celtic Christmas Sunday with Mithril Sunday, Dec. 21st—Lessons & Carols Service –10:45am Wednesday, Dec. 24th—Christmas Eve Service—5:00pm Sunday, Feb. 15th—Joe Cain Sunday Service-­‐10:00am February 18th—Ash Wednesday Worship Service—6:00pm Every Thursday during Lent Services—11:30am in Sanctuary Thursday, April 2nd—Maundy Thursday Service—11:30am Friday, April 3rd—Good Friday Service –7:00pm Sunday, May 3rd—Jazz Sunday Sunday, May 10th—Family Worship Service—11am ! Children’s Ministry Events
Sunday, Aug. 24th—Children’s Ministry Parent Meeting (Noon) Sunday, Sept. 7th—Children at the Lord’s Table Begins Sunday, Sept. 14th—Children’s Choir Resumes Saturday, Oct. 18th—Trunk or Treat—3-­‐5pm Sunday, Nov. 30th—Children’s Advent Begins Sunday, Dec. 7th—Children’s Christmas Pageant-­‐Dinner at 5pm Sunday, Feb. 22nd—Children’s First Lenten Workshop Sunday, March 1st—Children’s Second Lenten Workshop Sunday, March 15th—Pajamas and Prayers Sunday, March 29th—Easter Egg Hunt in Washington Square June 15-­‐19th—Vacation Bible School/Splash Day Club 3,4,5 (Monthly) Cherub and Children’s Choir & Sunday School (Weekly)
! Youth Ministry Events
Friday-­‐Sunday—Aug. 15th-­‐16th—YOUTH Fall Retreat Sunday, Aug. 24th—Youth Family Meeting –Noon Friday-­‐Sunday—Sept. 5th-­‐7th—Teens 4 Christ Retreat #1 Sunday, Sept. 7th—Celebration Sunday Sunday, Oct. 26th—Confirmation/Reformation Sunday Sunday, Dec. 7th—Youth Progressive Dinner and Dirty Santa Monday, Dec. 22nd—Coffee Club Lock-­‐Out Sunday, Jan. 25th—Confirmation Begins Sunday, March 8th—Youth Summer Trip Fundraiser Friday-­‐Sunday—March 13th-­‐15th—Teens 4 Christ Retreat #2 Sunday, April 19th—Youth Sunday/Senior Recognition Day Friday-­‐Sunday—May 1st-­‐3rd—Youth Closing @ Baytreat June 6th-­‐13th—High School Montreat July 22nd-­‐26th—Middle School Montreat Other Ways to Be Involved
At Government Street
The Music and Fine Arts Ministry
·∙ Sacred Tones—Handbells (Weekly) ·∙ GSPC Choir (Weekly) ·∙ Instruments of Praise (Weekly) ·∙ “Radio Jesus On The Air” -­‐ Children’s Drama ·∙ Gospel Sing-­‐Along Program ·∙ Westminster Village Sing-­‐Along Program ·∙ The Greater Mobile Bay Area Choral Society ·∙ The Boys & Girls Club of Lower Alabama: ·∙ Music Classes ·∙ Honor Choir Program Urban Ministries
·∙ Meals on Wheels (Monday-­‐Friday) ·∙ Coffee Club Breakfast (Monday-­‐Friday) ·∙ Coffee Club Bible Study (Tuesdays & Thursdays) ·∙ Inter-­‐faith Hospitality Network (Quarterly) Committees
·∙ Evangelism and Membership ·∙ Congregational Life ·∙ World Mission ·∙ Urban Ministries ·∙ Worship ·∙ Baytreat ·∙ Stewardship ·∙ Finance ·∙ Staff ·∙ Christian Education ·∙ Youth ·∙ Property Special Offerings
·∙ Peacemaking Offering—October 6th ·∙ Christmas Joy Offering—Dec. 22nd ·∙ Souper Bowl of Caring Offering—Feb. 2nd ·∙ One Great Hour of Sharing—April 20th ·∙ Pentecost Offering—June 8th Staff Dr. George Sinclair—Pastor [email protected] 434-­‐9333 Rev. Kathryn Threadgill—Associate Pastor [email protected] 434-­‐9322 Terry Maddox—Director of Music Ministry [email protected] Shawn Walker—Director of Children’s Ministry [email protected] 434-­‐9320 Carrie Diamond—Office and Property Manager [email protected] 434-­‐9321 Bonnie Johnston—Financial Administrator [email protected] 434-­‐9323 Sheila Smith—Food Services Coordinator 434-­‐9330 Barbara Williams—Director of Hospitality [email protected] 434-­‐9327 Doug Friesema—Urban Ministry Intern [email protected] 434-­‐9328 300 Government Street
Mobile, AL. 36602
Phone: 251-432-1749
Email: [email protected]