MCC Vision Statement:

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1 MEDWAY COMMUNITY CHURCH Ministries List for

2 MCC Vision Statement: Our vision is to be a community of grace, making disciples of Christ Children s Ministries Children s Church Nursery Kids in Community (KiC) Vacation Bible School Youth Ministries Youth Group Small Group Studies Going Deep Flag Football Summer Missions Trip Adult Ministries Community Groups Fellowship Dinners Prayer Ministry Seminars Helping Hands Senior Luncheons Ladies Craft Fellowship Flowers and Cards Men s Ministry Women s Ministry First Impressions Prayer Shawl Commemorators Music Ministries Praise Band Audio/Visual Adult Choir Bell Choir Community Ministries Little Lambs Preschool Community Table Nursing Home Worship Services Recovery Ministry Global Missions Long Term & Career Missionaries Short- term Mission Trips Committees, Boards, and Properties Christian Education Cmte Evangelism & Outreach Cmte Missions Committee Cmte Little Lambs School Board Properties Team MCC Leadership Elders Deacons Staff 2

3 Children s Ministries Our Children s Ministry programs are designed to help form and support the spiritual values that are a critical element in the moral reasoning and character development of a child. We endeavor to treat each child with love, while presenting strong, Christ- centered programs and Biblical curriculum. Children s Church Offers children an age- appropriate time to worship God and learn about worship. During Sunday morning worship, we start out together, as a church family, then, during the sermon time, children may depart for Children s Church. Three groups meet, one for 3yr olds through Kindergarten, one for 1 st - 2 nd grades, and one 3 rd - 5 th grades. Contact Jen Arvidson Nursery Nursery & toddler rooms provide a place during Sunday morning activities where young children can play or sleep, enabling families to concentrate on their worship. Contact Jen Arvidson Kids in Community (KiC) Kids in Community is a high energy, fun- filled program that helps kids build healthy relationships with caring Christian adults, peers, and most importantly, Jesus Christ. The program is Christ- centered, Bible- based, and kid- focused. Meetings are held every Sunday evening from 5:30-7:00 p.m. during the school year. Contact Jen Arvidson! Pre- teen KiC (4 th /5 th Grade) Kids will be exploring their faith and life together in a fun, energetic, and exciting setting. Games will be a feature each Sunday. Kids will learn answers to the tough questions preteens face about God, themselves, and others.! Elementary KiC (Ages 4yrs - 3rd Grade) It's like having VBS every Sunday with upbeat, high- energy Bible learning, fun & interactive worship, cool games, skits, crafts and experiments giving unique ways to explore the Bible hands on! Kids will spend their time doing the Bible lesson, not just listening to it. Vacation Bible School VBS is a blast! It is a week- long program held each summer. It includes skits, crafts, games, and Bible stories. It is open to the whole community. Meets for a week, usually in July, 9:00am to 12 noon. Contact Jen Arvidson 3

4 Youth Ministries We believe our youth are not the church of tomorrow, they are the church of today! We seek to integrate Junior High and Senior High into the life of the church, forming real relationships between students and adults, and encouraging radical commitments to a Christian lifestyle. Take a look at our dedicated youth webpage: mccyouth.com Youth Group Called Sunday Night Live, we have tons of fun - and = food - when we get together. You ll play Lame Games, meet friends, and learn how the Bible relates to our life. Our prayer is that students grow in their knowledge of and relationship with the Lord. We gather as a large group each Sunday evening for fun, fellowship and some deep conversations. Our students love spending time together and this is an ideal time to invite friends to join in the fun. Contact Adam Bridges Junior High Sundays 5:30pm to 7:00 pm. Senior High Sundays 7:00pm to 8:30 pm Small Group Bible Studies Called Powerhouse, we offer weekly, gender- specific small group studies for both junior and senior high school students. Contact Adam Bridges Senior High boys. Junior High boys. Senior High girls. Junior High girls. Going Deep Flag Football Flag football game, with great half- time snacks and a devotion from God s Word. Meets Sunday afternoons, 1:00pm- 3:00pm, mid- September through Christmas, at the McGovern field. Contact Adam Bridges Summer Missions Trip Each summer, our youth spend a week serving God in tangible ministries. The locations vary on a three year rotation: local (like Boston or NYC), domestic (like West Virginia or San Franscisco) and international (like Guatemala and Jamaica). The type of ministry also varies, from teaching to construction to summer camps and street evangelism. Summer Missions is an incredible opportunity for our youth to be personally impacted as they learn more about what it means to do God s work in God s world. Contact Adam Bridges 4

5 Adult Ministries At MCC, Community Groups are the lifeblood of our church family. With approximately 30 groups available (mixed gender, men, women, teens), this is the way we form relationships with one another, while developing our relationship with God. Every member and regular attendee at MCC is strongly encouraged to participate. Sunday Morning Community Groups: contact Bill Fox Sunday Evening Community Groups: contact Bill Fox Mid- Week Community Groups: contact Bill Fox Men s Community Groups: contact Pastor Carl Women s Community Groups: contact Cathy Taylor College & Career Community Group: contact Adam Bridges Fellowship Dinners Groups of 3-4 families or eight individuals who meet regularly over the course of a year to share a meal together. Each gathering will afford you the opportunity to talk, to get to know others with whom you worship, and to share a meal. The responsibility of hosting and preparing the meals are shared by all in the group. Contact Jenny Auerr Prayer Ministry Our church offers many different forms of prayer ministry. We have an online prayer string, through which praises and needs are communicated. We pray in many times and ways! Contact Pastor Carl Seminars We hold seminars in which outside speakers can provide special teaching or encouragement. The topic and format varies but has included the Walk Through the Bible, Fireproof, parenting, and marriage seminars. Contact Angel Gomez Helping Hands Helping Hands serves families with urgent or ongoing medical needs by providing meals, rides, and other help. Contact Brenda Benson Senior Luncheons Twice a year our Women s Ministry puts on a special luncheon and program which many of our senior citizens, as well as others from our church, attend. Contact Cathy Taylor 5

6 Ladies Craft Fellowship A group of women meets weekly in the church to work on craft projects of all sorts. While sharing ideas and experiences with others, you may either work on your own projects or help with organized group projects. Sometimes the group projects are used for Community Table Centerpieces. All ladies are welcome to join us on the third Monday of the month, at 1pm in the Resource Center. Contact Nancy Vinton Flowers and Cards The flower ministry provides flowers for Christmas, Easter, and baptisms. The card ministry provides encouraging cards for those who need them. Contact Ruth Hancock Men s Ministry Join us to share a meal and to hear an uplifting message! Throughout the year, breakfasts, outdoor activities, or retreats are held each month. We seek to learn from God and build authentic friendships with one another.. Contact Pastor Carl Women s Ministry Bible Studies, BBQ s, retreats and other fun fellowship opportunities are all available to the women at MCC. We also offer a support group, a mom's group and local service opportunities. All these allow our women to share their lives and grow together in the Lord. Contact Cathy Taylor! Moms in Community: MiC helps moms with young children better understand God s plan for them as wives and mothers. This group uses relevant Christian books as resources as they work through those early parenting years, supporting each other to seek God s guidance for challenges big and small. Contact Katie Arnold! Women's Small Groups: We have four church- facility- based studies, each with different meeting times to accommodate women's busy schedules. Our Thursday AM and PM groups meet weekly, while our Sunday and Tuesday evening groups meet twice a month. All groups are open to women of all ages, and we welcome both experienced and new believers alike to join in our journey to deepen faith and understanding. First Impressions Designed for the sole purpose of creating a warm, welcoming environment for our church guests. This ministry considers things as wide ranging as greeters, parking lot attendants, campus signage, and more. Contact Cathy Taylor 6

7 Prayer Shawl The Prayer Shawl Ministry is a small group of women who knit, crochet, and sew for those in need of comfort, while taking the time to pray for these individuals before sending out their gifts. Contact Rose Dixon Commemorators This group is deeply interested in the 265+ year history of our church. They sort, catalog, and maintain early records of the church in the historical library (located in the office building). The group has composed a timeline of church events since 1750, self- published a complete history of MCC, and coordinated the 200 th Anniversary celebration of the sanctuary (built in 1814). Contact Marge Maxwell 7

8 Music Ministries In our ministry of music we seek to honor God and share Christ by providing and presenting music that uplifts and ministers to the church body, reflecting the rich variety of musical genres and styles; by calling forth gifted musicians to share their gifts with the church and the community; and by offering musical events to the wider community as a means of outreach. Praise Band Presenting Christ- centered, cross- centered worship music, in a contemporary style, our Praise Band helps to lead God s people in worship on Sunday morning. We make use of a variety of styles and instrumentation, including piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, etc. Contact Robin Fox Audio/Visual Providing technical support to our worship services, A/V services is a quickly growing ministry at MCC. Sound board, graphics, projector display and a litany of other behind- the- scene services help create a worship atmosphere that is elegant, energetic, and excellent. Contact Robin Fox Adult Choir The Adult Choir serves the congregation by providing special music during several worship services. The group, which presents music throughout the school year, is open to adults and high school students. All voices are welcome! Rehearsals on Thursdays, 7:00pm- 8:30pm. Contact Ken Griffin Bell Choir The Dolce Ringers Bell Choir is open to youth and adults, with instruction available for beginners. Rehearsals begin on Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Contact Nancy Vinton 8

9 Community Ministries Little Lambs Preschool Our Little Lambs Preschool was founded with the awareness that each child is a unique gift from God and the understanding that a child s academic development is grounded in his or her feelings of self- worth. The Little Lambs curriculum allows each child to develop intellectually, socially, morally, emotionally, and physically while growing in his or her knowledge and understanding about God and his plan. Contact Muriel Macleod Community Table A free hot heal with friends! Our mission is to reach out to the community by providing a free hot, healthy and hearty meal to individuals and families in need. Our goal is to respect and dignify all guests by providing a warm, caring atmosphere to everyone who dines with us every Tuesday evening 5:30-6:30pm. Contact Sharon Skerry Nursing Home Worship Service This is a joint ministry with the Village Church. It meets at the Medway Country Manor, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, at 10:30am. Contact Pastor Carl Women s Support Group Life has a way of knocking us down! We all face times when we feel battered and bruised. Often, this is a result of the addictions which affect our society: substance abuse, sexual addictions, etc. Depending on present needs, MCC offers support groups to help bruised and broken people be remade as new creations in Christ s image. Contact Annette Landry or Laurie Shorey 9

10 Global Missions At the Medway Community Church, we remember Jesus words, But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. (Acts 1:8) It is our vision at Medway Community Church to be a diligent laborer for national and international missions. Long- Term and Career Missionaries Through regular prayer and financial support, we currently support fourteen missionary families, across the globe. We believe God has called each of these families into this noble work, to help fulfill the Great Commission. Contact Roni Doherty Short- Term Mission Trips We also support short term missions trips, in which individuals in our church serve God intentionally for a short period of time. This includes the annual Youth Missions Trip and the annual Adult Missions Trip. Contact Roni Doherty Committees, Boards, and Properties We have several committees in the church, filled with those who do behind the scenes work necessary for the church to sustain vibrant ministry. The following is a list of these committees, boards, and ministry teams and their current chairpersons. Please contact them if you want to get involved!! Christian Education Committee Angel Gomez! Evangelism & Outreach Committee Susan O Sullivan & Missy Soule! Missions Committee Ed Beard! Little Lambs School Board Linda Hardin! Properties Team Art Paturzo 10

11 MCC Leadership The leadership structure of our church can be most easily articulated as elder led, staff driven, and congregationally accountable. Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-7; Acts 20:28-31) The Board of Elders oversees the ministry and life of the church, develops goals for the church, ensures doctrinal integrity, and is responsible for the spiritual health and welfare of the congregation. They also provide spiritual counsel as needed. The Board of Elders is composed of the pastoral team, plus elected lay members of the church.! Our Elders are Ken Reever, Chris Williams, Bill Marshall, Scott Greenwald, Burton Wright, Eric May, Pastor Carl, and Pastor Travis Deacons (1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7) The Board of Deacons cares for the needy, the sick, the sorrowing, and the stranger in our church and community. They collect and distribute money from the Deacon s fund to assist those in urgent or temporary need. And they assist in many other ways around the church.! Our Deacons are Cheryl Barese, Bridget Greenwald, Michael Hill, Marlis Morse, Jeannie King, Nancy Vinton, Dan Jordan, Drew Garvin, and Joe Sullivan Staff (Acts 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 9:7-9) The full- time and part- time ministry staff are given the responsibility and authority to direct ministry, encourage the disconnected, and train volunteers. The staff meets together each Wednesday and is accountable both to one another and the board of elders. (Acts 6:3-4, 1 Cor 9:7-9) Our staff is:! Our staff members are Travis Bond, Carl Schultz, Robin Fox, Adam Bridges, Cathy Taylor, Jen Arvidson, and Jo- Anne Platt 11