The Mission of First Presbyterian Church is to reach out to all people as Christ's disciples, enabling everyone to realize the full potential Christ offers through the Holy Spirit, as we teach, evangelize and serve.
As Presbyterians, there are three distinguishing words that describe our belief. They are 1) Universal, 2) Evangelical, and 3) Reformed. As Christians, there is a universal body of belief which we hold with other Christian bodies. Most predominantly, the Divinity of Christ, the Trinity, the authority and inspiration of the Scripture, and the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Presbyterians, we are also evangelical in that our main thrust is to proclaim and live out the gospel of Jesus Christ. As reformed Christians, we affirm the need for regular and constant introspection so that we are changing and being led by the Holy Spirit on a continuing basis.
The Presbyterian Church USA & Its Beliefs:
The distinguishing mark of Presbyterians is our form of government - how we as a congregation govern ourselves before the Lord. We are Christians in line with the protestant and reformed understanding of the faith, but our form of government sets us apart most distinctively from other denominations.
The Presbyterian Church is connected to other congregations through Presbyteries, Synods and through a General Assembly, but the main power in the Presbyterian church lies in the session of each individual church. Session is made up of elders elected by the congregation - a democratic, representative form of government. These elders in turn are connected to various committees and departments in the church.
Although Presbyterians highest authority is the Bible, we are also guided in our life as a church by The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church USA. There are two parts to our constitution (1) the Book of Confessions and (2) the Book of Order. These documents help guide the denomination with worship, rules of discipline and on how to govern ourselves.
The Presbyterian Church states its faith and bears witness to God's grace in Jesus Christ in the creeds and confessions in the Book of Confessions. In these statements the Church declares to its members and to the world: who and what it is, what it believes, and what it resolves to do. These confessional statements are subordinate to the authority of Jesus Christ as the Scriptures bear witness to Him. We affirm "the church reformed, always reforming" according to the Word of God and call of the Spirit.
For more information, visit the Presbyterian Church USA or Miami Valley Presbytery.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Youth Programs
LOGOS Youth Program
The LOGOS Program is Wednesday night youth program offered to children preschool through grade twelve. The LOGOS program seeks to provide in-depth and well-rounded Christian nurture for youth and children of the church and community. The program is intended to enhance the traditional Sunday School and other Christian nurture programs at the church.
Purpose of the LOGOS Program:
1. Create an understanding and desire for accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior.
2. To develop intelligent, active, loyal discipleship and leadership in the church.
3. To provide worthwhile study, wholesome recreation and opportunities for service within a Christian community.
4. To enable young people to face the inevitable moral trails and assaults on Christian faith with spiritual maturity and conviction.
5. To develop Christians who are able and willing to communicate their faith and assume personal responsibility in assisting in the building of God's Kingdom on earth.
Four Parts of LOGOS:
Bible Study - Grade level courses, taught by committed, prepared teachers using Faith for Life curriculum.
Worship Skills - Leadership/participation preparation/training for worship -- primarily, though not exclusively, through choir.
Playtime - Athletics, games, hobbies, crafts, drama, and/or recreational activities of all kinds.
Family Time Dinner Hours - With "Family Groups" composed of children or youth at each table with "table parents".
Sunday School
Sunday School is held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for preschool to senior high school. Nursery is available for those under 2.
We invite you to visit us on Sunday to experience our new Sunday School Workshop Rotation Program.
Vacation Bible School
This program is run every year for the youth of our church.
The LOGOS Program is Wednesday night youth program offered to children preschool through grade twelve. The LOGOS program seeks to provide in-depth and well-rounded Christian nurture for youth and children of the church and community. The program is intended to enhance the traditional Sunday School and other Christian nurture programs at the church.
Purpose of the LOGOS Program:
1. Create an understanding and desire for accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior.
2. To develop intelligent, active, loyal discipleship and leadership in the church.
3. To provide worthwhile study, wholesome recreation and opportunities for service within a Christian community.
4. To enable young people to face the inevitable moral trails and assaults on Christian faith with spiritual maturity and conviction.
5. To develop Christians who are able and willing to communicate their faith and assume personal responsibility in assisting in the building of God's Kingdom on earth.
Four Parts of LOGOS:
Bible Study - Grade level courses, taught by committed, prepared teachers using Faith for Life curriculum.
Worship Skills - Leadership/participation preparation/training for worship -- primarily, though not exclusively, through choir.
Playtime - Athletics, games, hobbies, crafts, drama, and/or recreational activities of all kinds.
Family Time Dinner Hours - With "Family Groups" composed of children or youth at each table with "table parents".
Sunday School
Sunday School is held each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for preschool to senior high school. Nursery is available for those under 2.
We invite you to visit us on Sunday to experience our new Sunday School Workshop Rotation Program.
Vacation Bible School
This program is run every year for the youth of our church.
Contact
- Dr. John Person, Pastor
- Chris Benek, Youth and Discipleship Director
- Sue Bowman, Financial Secretary
- Marnelise vander Walt, Logos Director
- Lauren Henry, Secretary
First Presbyterian Church, Greenville
114 E. Fourth St.
Greenville, OH 45331
Phone: 937.548.3188
Fax: 937.548.0152
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