Committees
Scholarship Committee - Martha Martin, Chair
2010 Members - Leigh Quick and Barbara Lore
The Scholarship Committee is charged with the responsibility of raising funds and then dispersing those funds to assist students who wish to extend their education past high school. Each year in May, monetary awards are made during the Annual Youth Service which is held on Mother’s Day.
Christian Education Committee - Martha Martin, Elder Chair
Members - Sue Anne Martin, Patty Robinson, Janice Thorndike, Donna Gammon, Cathy Davis, Annie Gilbride, Mary Garland Johnston, Johanna Davis and Jane Van Dyke
The committee oversees the education and nurture of adults, youth and children in Sunday School, & Youth Group. A fully graded church school program for all ages is offered at 10 AM every Sunday morning. Additionally the committee provides such programs as Bible study, fellowship activities, Vacation Bible School and Sunshine Nursery School, which offers a creative environment for preschoolers to develop spiritually, emotionally and mentally in a climate of Christian love. Committee generally meets on the second Sunday at 8:30 AM.
Bible Study
There are two Bible Study groups: one on the first & third Tuesdays at 6:30 PM and the other on the second & fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 PM, September thru June. Participants engage in a guided study of the books of the Bible. Refer to weekly events for the locations.
Bagels & Books
Pastor Steve Hodges invites adults to join him for an exploration of books with Christian themes. Group meets Friday mornings at 7:00 AM in the parlor, September thru June.
Coffee & Conversation
This fellowship group meets each Friday morning at 8:30 AM, September thru June, in PFPC’s parlor.
Youth Group
An active youth program provides opportunity for fun, fellowship and faith development. Meetings are usually held the 1st & 3rd Saturday. Check weekly events for activity and location. Retreats and mission trips offer challenges and training while interacting with others in a Christian environment and combine community service projects with Bible discovery and fellowship.
Sunshine Nursery School
Director - Cathy Davis
Teachers - Cathy Davis, Teri Helt, Sherry Mills and Debbie RichardsSarah Hill Brown Award for Early Childhood Education
In 2008 Sunshine Nursery School was honored with this award. Since 1975 SNS has offered a program for 3 and 4 year olds to develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, mentally, and physically within a climate of Christian love and acceptance. Known for its legacy of caring teachers and its waiting list, the nursery school has consistently provided high quality care for young children, meets a vital Christian education need in this rural community, and involves the church members in many aspects of its operation.Special events and activities take place throughout the year, September 2009 – May 2010, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Brief worship services are held by Pastor Steve. Commencement is May 20, 2010. Open house for the following year will be September 12, 2010.
Presbyterian Women
Friendship Circle - members who are involved in Bible study and fellowship on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at PFPC. They participate in local and world-wide missions.
Louise Perry Circle - members who are involved in Bible study and fellowship on the first Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. At PFPC. They too, participate in local and world-wide missions.
Friendship Breakfast
Join this group for breakfast each Saturday morning at 7:30 am at Lucas Restaurant. Enjoy the Christian atmosphere as you eat.
Vacation Bible School
July 11-15, 2010
Committee generally meets on the second Sunday at 8:30 AM
Fellowship Committee - Jim Wallace, Elder Chair
Whether it is the Sunday morning gathering on our lawn following church service, membership in one of the two womens' circles, Saturday morning fellowship breakfast, gathering for a church cleanup day - fellowship and devotion to serving others is the key to our unity.
The Fellowship Committee serves to promote a sense of community among the congregations' members, neighbors, and friends by planning and holding small and large group fellowship events where refreshments are served. The committee organizes refreshments for other events including the Choir Cantatas, Confirmation Reception, and Youth Group fundraisers. It organizes and promotes other occasional events as needed or desired, and supports other fellowship events organized by other church members and committees. Committee meets after worship as needed.
Good Samaritan Committee - Gilda Black, Elder Chair
The committee assists neighbors and those in need of financial assistance as requested through calls or contacts to the church. (Help with rent, utility bills, food, and emergencies)
The committee also oversees the Food Distribution program each Tuesday. This program is part of Central Virginia Food Bank and redistributes food from Bloom’s Grocery to area residents.
Outreach Committee - Kenny Evans, Elder Chair
Members - Jimmy Ward, Mabel Ward, Ruth Hopke, Norman Thomsen & Cindy Evans
Our mission is to reach beyond the congregation to transform lives through God’s love by listening, praying, thinking, sharing and serving and to provide a nurturing environment that welcomes visitors and individuals seeking Christian fellowship.
The committee works with all other committees to reach out to the community. In the past the committee sponsored a luncheon for disabled veteran hunters, and along with the Fellowship Committee organized the celebration on the new Pocahontas property. The committee oversees church advertising, media communications, visitor's notes, Greeters, E-Pistles, the church newsletter, and the web site. Committee meets the third Wednesday monthly, 7:30 PM at the church.
Web Team is a sub-committee of Outreach
Members - Sharon Phelps, Barbara Lore, Tom Ballou & Chip Wilder
Each member of the team has the ability and authority to change, update and edit the site as needed.
Planning & Finance Committee - Dwight Johnson, Elder Chair
Members - Ayars Lore, John Phelps
Treasurer - Diane Wallace
Assistants - Dave Gardy and Flanders Hinchey
The committee is responsible for long range planning and annual budget development. The budget, developed with the input from committees in our church and the Treasurer, is approved by the session.
PFPC Foundation
Directors - Dwight Johnson, Chip Wilder and Diane Wallace
The mission of the foundation is to collect and grow gifts to PFPC and disburse the funds for the benefit of the church. The purpose of the foundation is to enable PFPC to more completely fulfill its mission and ministry by developing its ministries beyond what is possible through annual giving.
Pocahontas Trail Property Oversight Committee - Ellen Davis, Chair and Pete Adamson, Elder Co-Chair
The session has formed this committee to have responsibility for planning and future use of the Pocahontas Trail Property. The committee oversees four subcommittees:
Facility Design - Phil Hickman, Chair
Howard Gammon, Mabel Ward, Jimmy Ward, David Mepham, Richard Dawes, Chip Wilder, Joe Bryan, Miles Cary Johnson, Jr. and Rocket JohnsonMeeting Notes From May Meeting
Property Use - Gene Daniel, Chair
Harry Mountcastle, Sue Anne Martin, Ron Lang, Connie Bryan and Jane Van DykeAugust meeting to discuss alternatives for existing structures.
Fundraising - Kate West, Chair
Betty Wallace, Norm Thomsen, Janette Gammon, Elizabeth Stimson, Lisa Ballou, Jenna Gray and Trey Davis
Building in Faith Daily Prayers
Financing - Bill Hopke
Communications - Barbara Lore
At Large - Ayars Lore and John Phelps
Building and Grounds Committee - Howard Gammon, Elder Chair
The committee maintains the current building and property, arranges for periodic congregational work, clean-up days, and supervises the janitorial services. The committee updates the session concerning the repairs and replacements that will be needed throughout the year. They work with the Worship Committee and staff to maintain checklists for the operation of heating/cooling and lighting controls for scheduled activities and meetings throughout the week.
The session has formed a separate committee to oversee the management, usage and development of the new Pocahontas property - see PTP Oversight Committee. The committee meets as needed.
Stewardship Committee - Lydia McGrady, Elder Chair
Members - Nancy Gray, Jamie Gray, Ron Lang and Ayars Lore
The Mission of the Stewardship Committee is, with God’s help, to make the Congregation aware of the opportunities present to faithfully serve God and the work of His Church and to challenge the Congregation to avail themselves of those opportunities through the use of the time, talents and resources which He has given to each of us.
To accomplish this work, the Stewardship Committee plans and sponsors a program each year using lay speakers, specialized materials and stewardship correspondence to reach members and friends of all ages. The committee meets as needed.
Policy & Personnel - John Phelps, Elder Chair, Clerk of session
Members - Jimmy Ward, Marcia Gardy, Jerry Sprouse and Ken Moore
The committee functions internally and defines job descriptions, various duties and activities of church life including Usher & Greeter duties. The committee handles personnel matters including staff reviews and salary adjustments, and defines responsibilities of the Treasurer and the handling of monies. It oversees document storage, securing records, and the Clerk of Session reviews the membership roles annually. The committee meets as needed in the church office.
Worship Committee - Ron Lang, Elder Chair
Members -Jerry Sprouse, Richard Dawes, Rocket Johnson, Carole Zaleski, Sherrill Smith, Janette Gammon, Johanna Davis, David Mepham, Ken Moore and Ruth Adams.
The Worship Committee works with the pastor and music director to help coordinate all things related to worship. Committee members provide for the preparation of the sanctuary, flowers, decorations, parament, furniture for special services, cross drape, Advent & Lenten candles, communion elements, the elders who serve communion, and the recording of the Sunday services. Worship Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday monthly at 7:00 PM at the church.
Nominating Committee - Tom Ballou, Elder Chair
Members - Chip Wilder, Sue Cobb, Margaret Adamson and Carole Zaleski
The Nominating Committee is made up of active members and is representative of the entire congregation containing at least two Elders and the Pastor, as a non-voting ex officio member. The committee nominates persons of faith, dedication, and good judgement to serve on the Board of Session. The committee is elected annually to create and present the slate of candidates for the coming year. It is dissolved by the congregation at the conclusion of the year. Committee meets as needed in various locations.
Nurture Committee - Gary Larochelle, Elder Chair
Members - Ruth Adams, Karl Dydak and Doug Cherrington
The Committee will maintain the Shepherding List, monitor Visitors List etc. Their main focus in 2010 will be to develop an in-home communion program for interested members who are unable to attend worship services. Emphasis will also be placed on maintaining contact with inactive members. The Nurture Committee meets the 2nd. Tuesday of the monthly at 7:00 PM at the church.