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CARING for one another;
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RESPONDING
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Presbyterian Women (PW) invites all women to join them in study and mission. Two book circles and two Bible studies meet monthly for learning and fellowship. PW projects include a High Tea each May and a sale of Mother's Day cards which benefits the Networker Project. (Networker pays African crafters to make mosquito nets and then distributes these to mothers and young children to prevent deaths from malaria.)
PW's focus is on support for local and global mission. In March, 2011, they will be collecting personal care items for the Northlands Rescue Mission. This annual collection provides soaps and deodorants, warm socks or gloves, coffee, and other basics for mission residents. Anyone who would like to contribute may bring items to the church throughout the month.
Connects caring adults with youth in the juvenile justice system and supports programs which help these teens.
Pairs caring persons with senior members for visits and phone calls. The team also provides programs of interest to seniors and their caregivers. A brief training is available for anyone wanting to join this team.
The Mission Trip team has returned from a trip supporting Broad Street Ministry with a new understanding for what it means to live in the heart of the city on the edge of subsistence. They've experienced eating from a food cupboard's shelves, toured the city with a formerly homeless person, worshipped with artists and street people, and survived hot days with no AC. AND they know the joy of serving the community while making new friends.
Spreads the word about First Presbyterian and plans events to welcome the community to our church.
Opens the indoor labyrinth to the public monthly and provides occasional retreats and special events for labyrinth walkers.
The AppleFest team works throughout the year to make crafts, jellies, and apple pies to sell at their fall event. AppleFest this year was October 16. Chef Nathan Sheppard turned out great pancakes with apple chutney from 8:00-11:30 that morning. Apple pie ala mode was served from 11:30-2:00. Crafts, jellies, and white elephants were for sale throughout the day.
A new twist to AppleFest was a 5K walk-run starting at 8:00 am that day. The run started and ended at the church. A kids run around the church yard started at 9:30, with a storyteller featured afterward.
The AppleFest team grows to include the whole church on event day, when everyone's help makes light work of this super event.
The Thanksgiving Dinner team welcomes people from the church and the community to dinner at noon each Thanksgiving Day. This year was the 11th serving of the traditional meal. Church cooks provide turkeys, hams, stuffing, potatoes and gravy. Those who attend bring favorite holiday dishes (veggies, salads, desserts) to share.
Helpers are welcome as the team sets tables and carves turkeys on Wednesday. Thursday morning anyone who likes to cook is welcome to help in the kitchen. The tables fill quickly as individuals and families gather about 11:30 with serving starting right at noon.
After the meal (and seconds) some fill to-go boxes for the homebound while others help with dishes and cleanup. Originally planned as a meal for those who would be alone on Thanksgiving, the team finds that multi-generation families enjoy eating at the church, too. Groups from one to more than 20 are welcomed, and church affiliation isn't required.
Organizes the angel tree giving and purchases food boxes for area families at Christmas time in partnership with Red River Valley Community Action and the Teamsters Union.
Serves a feast each January to low-income neighbors as part of Zion United Methodist's monthly meal program.
Meets twice a month to plan for Sunday worship; decorates the sanctuary for special seasons.
Uses a special Montessori-based program to help children learn worship skills in a hands-on setting on Sunday mornings.
Leads our midweek program of recreation, Bible lessons, music, and dinner for elementary students and middle school youth.
Povide nursery care for infants and toddlers on Sunday mornings.
Organizes a week of fun and learning for all ages each summer.
The landscaping team works every Friday morning throughout the summer mowing, weeding, and keeping the church grounds and patio beautiful.
This is an intergenerational team and everyone is welcome.
After the snow flies, the team meets for coffee on Friday mornings. Come pull up a chair at 10:00 am. Guests are welcome year-round!
Takes care of the routine maintenance of our beautiful building.
Coordinates many of our women's groups and offers opportunities to engage in mission beyond our local community.
Mails CD recordings of the 11:00 worship each Monday morning to those who are homebound.
Perform many important tasks and answer the phone throughout the week.
