Deacons

The Deacons have several ministry teams that predominantly provide services to the community. They also serve the congregation in various ways. Find out more about the Deacon ministry teams.

Session

The Session consists of a number of ministry teams that are primarily concerned with church governance and the smooth operation of the church. Find out more about the session and their many ministry teams.

Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry is one-on-one Christian care giving provided by trained members of our congregation.  The Stephen motto “Jesus' love of people through people,” explains our work.  Stephen Ministers provide gender specific compassionate ministry to a person in need. Stephen Ministry has been a part of First Presbyterian since 1978 with thirteen Stephen Ministers of our church currently actively providing care as part of the church’s Pastoral Care Team.  Services are available to church members and the community at large.  Those with needs or those who feel the call leading them to this vital ministry should contact the church office (269-683-7600).

REAP Sewing Group

The Reap sewing group uses donated fabric and supplies to make everything from lap robes to door draft dodgers. Last year the group made bibs, baby blankets, lab robes, children's clothing, baby sweaters, hats and scarves of all sizes, tote bags, slippers, and hospital gowns. They also fill new baby bags for the Pregnancy Care Center to distribute. New members are always welcome. Meetings are the second Saturday of each month in the Manse. Contact Arlene Richardson (269-684-2858).

Mission Workshop

This dedicated group of women cut up bedsheets and roll them for bandages for Kamakwie Wesleyan Hospital in Sierra Leone. Sheets of all sizes, (white, colored, printed, and thin flannel) can be donated by labelling them for Mission Workshop and dropping them off at the church.

The group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 10:00-noon. Contact Karen Tucker (260-473-5101) for details.



Community Lunch

There IS such thing as a free lunch! The first Saturday of every month, from noon to 1:30, we take our turn hosting a Community Lunch at Trinity Episcopal Church for ANYONE who wants to come. The congregation donates home-cooked entrees, salads, desserts, and all the trimmings, while other members of the congregation help serve the meals, set up and clean up. We sit and visit with our community neighbors and get to know them.

This ministry is in conjunction with Trinity Episcopal Church, Hope Community Church, Wesley United Methodist Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church, but is always held at Trinity on the corner of Broadway and 4th Street. The ministry is growing, with more and more people coming for a hot lunch on the weekend. Join us in helping our neighbors. Contact Cheri Risman (269-684-9415) or Thelma Keltz for details.