Session

This governing board of the church consists of 21 members, called Elders, who are elected annually at the congregational meeting. Members of the Session oversee the work of the various church ministries: Building & Grounds, Christian Education, Finance, Memorial, Missions, New Life, Personnel, Worship & Music. Each of the ministries are listed further down on the page.

Deacons

Elected annually by the congregation, the Deacons seek to minister to people in need. From care facilities, to hospital visitation, to supporting local community assistance programs, they reach out to those in need in our congregation and community. In order to provide for the nurture and care of members, friends, and to help meet some of the needs of the community, the deacons have divided themselves into the four following committees:

Compassion Committee – Provides lunches, dinners, coffee and cookies for families having experienced the loss of a loved one. This task is usually shared with other organizations such as: Prairie Schooners, Mariners, and the Presbyterian Women’s circles. This committee also makes arrangements each year for the Easter Lilies that grace our sanctuary on Easter Sunday.

Fellowship Committee – Responsible for fellowship activities within the church. This group coordinates the Fellowship Hour refreshments for each church service, as well as: potluck dinners, receptions, annual church picnic, and other special occasions as they arise.

Visitation Committee – Divided into three groups: Hospital Team, Homebound Team, and Care Facility Team, our Deacons are responsible for visiting our members. They also distribute each Sunday’s memorial flowers to church members in hospitals and care facilities. Through the diligence of their work, we are able to have regular contact with these members, provide some loving care, and keep their information up-to-date.

Local Mission Committee – Coordinates our church’s assistance for local agencies. They also organize the annual Christmas Outreach Program, providing gifts and food to families or children in need.

 

Other local ministries supported through the Deacons: Day of Giving, COMEA House, Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless, Salvation Army, Needs, Inc., Interfaith Hospitality Network, Habitat for Humanity, Caring for Children Program, Safe House, Boys & Girls Club, LCCC Campus Ministry.

 

 

Session Ministries

 

Building and Grounds

Every church building requires regular upkeep and maintenance in order to provide excellent space for worship and ministry. The hard workers on this ministry strive to make sure that everything stays in excellent working order - not an easy job in an historic building like ours. From regular upkeep to roof repair, installation of new equipment, and other important projects regarding the building, this group stays busy keeping our building beautiful for us all.

Christian Education

Our Christian Education ministry is active with many small group meetings happening during the week. We focus on three main areas: Adult Ministry, Youth Ministry, and our Children's Ministry. Other activities that take place during the week are: Adult Bible Study on Tuesdays, Wednesday Night Live, Young Single Adult Bible Study on Thursdays, and our regular Sunday School classes on Sunday mornings at 9:15 a.m.

Finance

Being good stewards of the church's financial resources is a tremenduous job for anyone. But the people in the group are up to the task. From conducting the annual pledge drive and stewardship campaign to helping set the annual budget of the congregation, the Finance Ministry helps us to utilize the gifts God provides for our ministry in the best ways possible.

Memorial

Every church has faithful people, who at the end of their time here, make gracious and generous gifts to the church as a remembrance. It is the task of the Memorial Fund Committee to oversee these funds and recommend how they are to be used by the congregation, in accordance with the wishes of the family. These funds have allowed our church to participate in many activities and mission projects that otherwise would not have been possible.

Mission

This group encourages the congregation’s support for the work of the Lord, nationally and around the world. Through special offerings, support of missionaries, and mission projects, our church tries to meet the needs of an ever-changing world. Our church proudly supports the special offerings of the denomination: One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking, and Christmas Joy. We also participate in the Theological Education Fund, in support of our Presbyterian Seminaries.

New Life

Designed to nurture the life of the congregation, New Life reaches out to those interested in our congregation. This ministry encourages: welcoming new members and visitors, contacting inactive members, and communicating our ministry and worship opportunities to the church and community. If you are interested in learning more about how to become a member, contact us: First Presbyterian Church.

Personnel

The Personnel Ministry has oversight of all paid and volunteer staff members of our church. Conducting regular staff performance reviews, hiring replacement personnel when needed, overseeing the search process for new pastoral staff, listening to the concerning of existing staff members, review of job descriptions, review of salaries and recommendations for increases is all just a regular part of their duties to helping the church and staff have a great shared ministry experience together.

Boy Scouts

Boy Scout Troop #116 was chartered to our church in 1943. Any boy ages 11-18 are invited to come and be a part of this time honored organization. If you would like more information concerning our Boy Scout Troop #216, please contact Bob Van Alyne at (307) 632-0606.