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Committees-
OUTREACH
The church takes seriously that we are to be involved in social justice issues.
This year the church is working with New Directions. New Directions-Family Violence ProgramOf Pitt County is a organization that offers a domestic violence shelter and programs to fight domestic violence in our community.
The congregation continues to sponsor PiCASO. PiCASO is a community organization that is a resource for persons with AIDS/HIV and their families. We collect food items, paper goods, and toiletries for the clients at PiCASO. The Church also directly support PiCASO's food pantry program.
In addition, our church participates in offerings through the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), such as Week of Compassion and Reconciliation. We also are always open to helping persons and causes.
Our church is also an active supporter of CareNet Counseling East in Greenville. CareNet Counseling East is an interdenominational pastoral counseling ministry partnership. The partnership is between the local faith community and NC Baptist Hospital’s CareNet subsidiary. Pastoral counseling seeks to intentionally integrate the client’s values and faith resources into the healing process.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Christian Education for each Sunday is planned by a small committee. The education event is centered around the lectionary that is used each Sunday in worship. The committee hopes that those who attend Christian education are more prepared for worship and will understand worship better because of the education experience. At this point in time, the lessons are intergenerational. We feel that youth and children can teach adults as well as older adults teach youth and children. It has been a gratifying experience so far. It also keeps families together during the education class. During the school year Christian education is at 9:45 a.m. and we provide light refreshments during the class.
In additional to the Sunday morning class, our minister offers Bible studies throughout the year.
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