The First Presbyterian Church of Chili

Commissions

Christian Education Commisson

Supports and fosters the Christian education programs, including selection and ordering of curriculum, recruitment, training and development of Sunday School Teachers and youth leaders, sponsoring workshops for teacher education and program feedback, supports youth leaders and mission projects, and coordinates yearly Vacation Bible School.

Fellowship Commission

Oversees the Christian welcome to prospective members and assists with the assimilation of new members into the life of the congregation. Nurtures the spiritual growth and personal relationships of the congregation, their families, and the community by providing opportunities for Christian fellowship through intergenerational activities, in cooperation with the Church's other groups.

Outreach & Concern Commission

Provides the congregation with an awareness of the total mission work of the Presbyterian Church locally, nationally, and internationally. Guides the church in its response to human needs and social problems external t o the congregation, and challenges the congregation to become involved in solving social problems by sharing their time, talents, and money.

Stewardship Commission

Responsible for maintaining a year-round awareness of the role of stewardship in fulfilling members' commitment to the church, and coordinating the annual Stewardship Campaign.

Worship & Music Commission

Provides places and occasions for worship that offer the appropriate climate for worshipping Christ: not only in the sanctuary, but also elsewhere and in small groups. While valuing worship which offers both the challenge of variety and the comfort of ritual, the Commission encourages a variety of expressions of praise and worship through music, sacraments, the spoken and written word, drama, dance, art, and combinations of these.