What do Presbyterians believe about Baptism? (from the PCUSA Book of Order)
Baptism is the visible sign of God’s call and claim on a human life and of entrance into the membership of the church.
God pours out the gifts of the Holy Spirit upon each Christian in Baptism, and all are called to use these gifts for the glory of God.
Baptism is the sign and seal of our incorporation into Jesus Christ.
In his own baptism, Jesus identified himself with sinners – yet God claimed him as a beloved Son and sent the Holy Spirit to anoint him for service.
Baptism is at once God’s gift of grace, God’s means of grace, and God’s call to respond to that grace.
Through Baptism, Jesus Christ calls us to repentance, faithfulness, and discipleship.
Baptism is the bond of unity in Jesus Christ. When we are baptized, we are made one with Christ, with one another, and with the Church of every time and place.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT WE HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON SESSION AND OUR BOARD OF DEACONS?
Step 1: Nominating Committee presents slate of officers to the Session who sets the date for a congregational meeting.
(NOTE: the Session does NOT vote on proposed church officers except as part of the congregation.)
Step 2: On the date of the congregational meeting, Pastor Mark introduces the chair of the Nominating Committee who presents the slate of proposed officers to the congregation for a vote.
Step 3: Assuming the slate of officers is approved, all of them meet with Pastor Mark for general church officer training, as well as training for their specific job descriptions.
Step 4: The Session “examines” the nominated officers during a Session meeting to gauge their fitness for office. Once the examination is over, the Session votes on sustaining their examination.
Step 5: The new church officers are ordained and installed during a worship service.
Your PROPOSED Session
Moderator: Pastor Mark Plunkett
Clerk to the Session: Sue Crawford
Ministry Team for God’s House
Property Committee: Scott Hudson (nominated)
Resource & Management Committee: Chris Cancila
Ministry Team for God’s Word
Christian Education: Cheryl Bateman (nominated)
Worship: Liz Silva (nominated, 1-year term)
Ministry Team for God’s People
Fellowship & Hospitality: Mindy Boyd
Mission & Outreach: Ann Peterson
Board of Deacons
Laura Hudson Sally Luker Anna Record (nominated)
TODAY: Baptism of the Lord
Communion Sunday
We renew our baptismal vows
Monday, January 9, 7:00 PM
Stated Session meeting in the church office
Monday, January 16:
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Church office closed
Sunday, January 22:
Deacons’ Sunday
Sunday, January 29:
Stump the Choir Sunday!
Sometime later in January (date TBA):
Annual meeting of the congregation
Wednesday, February 22:
Ash Wednesday: Lent begins
Saturday, February 25:
Towne Lake Car Show