Session Committee Descriptions

BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE (& STEWARDSHIP SUBCOMMITTEE)

Oversight of all stewardship, budget, and financial matters –

Promoting stewardship throughout the year, encouraging the grace of liberality among church members, and promoting stewardship giving to the church’s mission.

Monitoring the financial situation of the church, reporting monthly to the Session concerning income and expenses, and any budget and financial matters needing attention.

Planning and directing the Stewardship program, selecting and leading the Fall Stewardship emphasis.

Preparing the annual proposed budget, recommending it to the Session for approval.

Collecting offerings and gifts, distributing funds in accord with approved budget.

Supervising policies and practices of accountability, using available bookkeeping programs.

Providing for quarterly, confidential statements to church members of contributions and gifts.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Oversight and maintenance of all church properties –

Frequent examination of church building and grounds to ascertain any deteriorating conditions or needs for repairs

Provide and supervise timely maintenance of all property, keeping all church property in good repair

Supervise cleaning of the church and grounds maintenance

Organize church workdays

Review insurance policies on church

Report to the Session any matters needing their attention

Work with Budget & Finance Committee in developing maintenance & depreciation schedule

Prepare and present budget requests to the Budget & Finance Committee

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

Oversight of all congregational educational programs and activities [including:]

Supervision of the Church School

Evaluation and recommendation of curriculum

Recruitment, training, and support of teachers

Vacation Bible School

Fellowship Programs for children and youth

Bible studies

Special educational events

Report to Session

Prepare and present budget requests to the Budget & Finance Committee

FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

Community building among members of the congregation:

Schedule and programs for family night suppers, special programs, picnics

Trips, outings, and other special events to offer opportunities for fellowship, learning, and fun as a community of faith

Congregational recreation

Fellowship Hour – “Lemonade on the Lawn”, “Meet and Greet”, etc.

Receptions for new members, special guests, or other special occasions

Hosting community or Presbytery groups and events

Special events for community, i.e. Christmas music, etc.

Report to Session with proposed dates

Prepare and present budget requests to the Budget & Finance Committee

Oversee ordinary maintenance of kitchen, including providing standards for cleanliness and fully stocking paper supplies.

MISSION & BENEVOLENCE COMMITTEE

Promote the mission program of the church

Identify community needs and support the Federal Point Help Center in cooperation with the Outreach & Evangelism committee.

Report and present annual special offerings schedule request to the Session.

With the pastor, provide for Minutes for Mission during worship services

Promote and publicize special offerings for missions

Continually reassess special offerings priorities

Advise session on emergency appeals for assistance

Suggest to the Session new, effective ways “to lead the congregation in participation in the mission of the whole Church in the world” (G-10.0102c)

MUSIC & WORSHIP COMMITTEE

Oversight of all worship matters, including:

Preparation of the sanctuary for worship, cleaning, setting up, decorating, special needs such as Advent Wreath and Chrismon Tree

Music Program

Special occasions for worship – i.e., Lent, Holy Week, Easter, Advent, Christmas, etc.

Observance of the Sacraments – Schedule and Preparation

Ushers and Junior Ushers

Pulpit Supply

Nursery Attendants

Report to Session, including use of worship facilities (i.e. weddings, etc.)

Prepare and present budget request to Budget & Finance Committee

OUTREACH & EVANGELISM COMMITTEE

Congregational Care : concern and care for members of the congregation, visitation within the congregation, with sick and shut-ins, and informing pastor of needs

Outreach & Evangelism : concern for newcomers, follow-up on visitors to worship services, visitation of prospective members, new members’ welcome and membership training, planning for evangelism

Community Care : care for the needy (physical) by identifying and addressing personal needs, and identify and address community needs in cooperation with the Mission & Benevolence committee.

Report to the Session

Prepare and present budget requests to the Budget & Finance Committee