NURTURE MINISTRY

"Fullfillment, Encouragement, Strength"

Through our Nurture Ministry, we seek to ascertain and fulfill the spiritual, emotional, and fiscal needs of the members and friends of Nacoochee Presbyterian Church (NPC). We continue to expand the number of people involved in the ongoing work of our Nurture Ministry as we grow in membership and find more opportunities to serve.

Christian Education

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION celebrates the time and gifts people bring to organizing and teaching Sunday School, and extracurricular activities. We are seeking to continue to work to make the classes fit the needs of the community.

Nursery
K-12
Vacation Bible School
Adult Education

Nursery – We have a permanent nursery worker to provide loving care during church and Sunday school.

K-12

Pre-K through 5th grade — Children's church for this age group meets during the Sunday worship service, following the children's message. They work and play using Bible stories, scriptures and age-appropriate activities.

6th through 12th grade — This age group has special activities throughout the year — including work/mission trips and camps/conferences.

Vacation Bible School – We have an ecumenical Vacation Bible School during the summer each year, where we meld adults, youth, and participants with local Episcopal and Baptist churches.

Adult Education – Our Sunday School programs for adults cover a potpourri of topics, including missions world religions, Middle-Eastern conflicts, and the environment. The coordinator is Bob Prim, afbprim@alltel.net.

Youth

We are committed to involve YOUTH in decision-making for the church, especially in areas related to the Youth, and also to create a strong Youth committee.

Older Adult Ministry

Our OLDER ADULT MINISTRY focuses on the spiritual, physical, and social well-being of older adults in our church and community. (Contact: Bob Prim at bprim@alltel.net)

We aspire to nurture the adventure of life through life’s transitions with friendship, extended caregiving, meaningful programs, and good times. We hope to create a sustainable source for those needing guidance in assisted living, trust management, and the needs of everyday life by utilizing a diverse resource pool of subject matter experts.

Stewardship-Finances

STEWARDSHIP-FINANCES focuses on budgetary and financial matters related to the ongoing fiscal health of NPC.

Stewardship-Property

STEWARDSHIP-PROPERTY maintains and enhances the building and grounds of NPC.

Congregational Care

CONGREGATIONAL CARE organizes the provision of meals, the maintenance of membership rolls, the support of new members, and our prayer chain.

Goodwill Meals Ministry
Bereavement Support Ministry
Membership Rolls and Directory Ministry
New Member Support Ministry
Prayer Chain Ministry

Goodwill Meals Ministry – Meals are prepared and delivered by members and friends of our congregation for families in need of this ministry support. Surgeries, the birth of a baby, illness, etc., are catalysts for the coordinator of this ministry to respond to a request for assistance.

Bereavement Support Ministry – When a request is made by a church member, our congregation hosts a pot-luck meal, after a funeral or memorial service, for family and friends.

Membership Rolls and Directory Ministry – This ministry maintains the church membership roll records and reviews the membership directory updates.

New Member Support Ministry – This ministry provides a transition for new members from the initial joining of the church to establishing the first feelings of ownership in the congregation and the church programs.

Prayer Chain Ministry – Requests for prayers for individuals and organizations are forwarded through the members of this ministry.

Fellowship

FELLOWSHIP coordinates pot-luck events and other social gatherings for members and friends of NPC.