CHAMPS Program
Begun in
Laurens County, South Carolina, in July 1995 with 30 rising seventh graders,
five teachers, six mentors/counselors, a director, and two staff assistants,
the Communities Helping, Assisting, and Motivating Promising Students (CHAMPS)
program is fulfilling its clear vision of motivating economically challenged
Laurens County students to reach their highest education potential through the
collaborative efforts of the Laurens County community, Presbyterian College,
and local school districts.”
(Quote from
the CHAMPS/Presbyterian College website.)
Watchman™ Program
Hospice of Laurens County, a not-for-profit organization serving our county since 1987, recently began a new program that is a further extension of the ministry provided by Laurens County churches and Hospice of Laurens County. The newly adopted Watchman™ Program will provide our congregation with a local missions opportunity.
The goal of The Watchman™ Program is to identify and train one person in each of the 140+ Laurens County congregations who will serve as the Hospice Representative within their church. These volunteers will maintain close contact with leaders and members within their congregations and convey the appropriate needs of their church families to Hospice of Laurens County. Also, they will receive training, become familiar with Hospice procedures, and will be a knowledgeable resource for their congregation.
Ed Ernst and Suzie McGowan have been selected as a Watchman Representatives for our church. (Some others have also expressed an interest.) Please call Ed at 984-4707 or contact him personally for information or with your questions.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Disaster Response
program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is seeking a Volunteer
Village Management Coordinator to oversee the operation of 6-12 villages that
are the staging areas and living quarters for faith based volunteer work teams
participating in the long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast and
Florida. Previous experience with work teams, organizing and supervising the
operation of disaster response in a primitive camping environment required.
Knowledge of the disaster recovery process and
the involvement of faith based organizations preferred. Knowledge of the
PCUSA also preferred. Must have college education, good human
relations skills and ability to be flexible. Good supervision skills
essential. Moderate travel. Base of operations will be the Gulf Coast area.
For more information and to apply, please see
www.pcusa.org/onedoor.
When searching for the description, choose the options "any state",
"Full time", and "Management/Administration" or "Community
Development/Social Services."
You may email your resume/cover letter to:
jobs@ctr.pcusa.org (Attn: HR
W05-11-74).
Or mail to: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Attn: HR W05-11-74
100 Witherspoon Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Continuing Service and Educational Opportunities
Sunday
School – Classes for all ages – an opportunity to learn and serve others
through hands on experience.
Choirs – The
church’s music program includes choirs for all ages, including a hand bell choir.
Presbyterian Women
– Women meet monthly (Sept. – May) in organized circle meetings for Bible
study and fellowship. The women
plan events throughout the year to include the entire congregation.
Men of the Church
– Men meet monthly (Sept. –
May) on a Sunday morning at 8:30 for breakfast and a program. Their organization plans and carries out many worthwhile
projects.
Youth – The Sunday evening fellowship
groups meet each
Sunday evening at the church (Sept. – May).
Programs sponsored by the church – Boy Scout Troop and the Child Outreach Program.
Session Committees- Each committee welcomes congregational volunteers.