Community
Programs
CLOTHES
CLOSET AND FOOD PANTRY
We distribute
used clothing and food items each Tuesday from 9:00 AM to Noon at the
church. The distribution is handled by volunteers. Church members and
friends contribute the items to be distributed.
NIAGARA
AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
First Presbyterian
supports Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity in a variety of ways. Congregation
members volunteer to work on House construction, while others volunteer
to provide a Saturday lunch once a month to the folks working on the house
in Niagara Falls.
LENTEN
LUNCHES
Held each
Thursday during Lent at 12 noon in the dining hall of the church. Features
a delicious, home-style luncheon including beverage and dessert. Clergy
from the community provide an inspirational message; and all this by 12:50PM
so those employed outside the home can come on their lunch hour.
are posted on this site's SPECIAL PROGRAMS page. These luncheons are open
to the public, so bring a friend.
Opportunities
For Ministry
There
are many opportunities to get involved in the life of our church - here
are some of the activities and programs our members are involved in:
EDUCATION:
- Sunday
School - 10:00 AM to 10:45AM. Hands-on active learning,discussions
and crafts for tots to teens. Adult classes also meet at this time You
can also become a teacher or helper - call the church office.
- Children's
Church - Stories and songs for children ages 4 to 8 years. Dismissal
from worship service after children's sermon.
- Bible
Study - Small group reading, sharing and living God's word.
The group meets Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM.
- Nursery
- Child care during worship and Sunday School hours for infants to age
four. Also available during some special events.
- Youth
Group - Middle
and High School students are invited to participate in this group which
provides a fun opportunity to meet other teens.
MUSIC
- Choir
- Adults, both experienced singers and enthusiastic beginners, making
a joyful noise to the Lord each Sunday during the worship service. Need
more information? Talk to Mark.
NURTURE
- Prayer
Partners - Teams of two adults who, upon request, pray with
you and for you at the end of the worship service.
- Inquirer's
Group - A series of classes to acquaint newcomers with the faith,
traditions and heritage of the Church. Required for membership in the
congregation.
- Shut-in
Visitation - Deacons and others who regularly visit those who
are unable to get out for worship services.
- Clothes
Closet and Food Pantry - There are many ways to get involved;
donate food and used clothing; help to manage the stock of contributions
or assist in the distribution each Tuesday morning.
- Nurture
Team - A group of members who plan and execute special projects
that help to make our congregation YOUR church family. Among their activities
are fellowship dinners, Days of Prayer, and seasonal celebrations.
WORSHIP
- Ushers
- Teams of men and women who greet worshipers, hand out bulletins,
collect the offering, and generally help during worship services.
- Lay
Leaders - Non-clergy who assist by reading scripture, leading
prayer, giving the message, or children's sermon.
- Coffee
(and Tea and Juice) Hour Hosts - Help with setting up and cleaning
up the refreshments served during the Fellowship Hour after Sunday School
and before Church.
OUTREACH
- Special
Programs - Special activities sponsored by the Outreach Committee
to reach out to the community around us. Most are listed in advance
elsewhere on this site.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
- Gardening
- Expert volunteer gardeners keep the grounds around the church beautiful with flowers and trees, and we welcome experts or those interested in learning more about gardening.
- Kitchen
Committee - Keeps our first-class, restaurant-grade kitchen
clean and up to code. Assist at dinners and other food functions.
- Historical
Archives - A collection of documents, articles, photographs,
and memorabilia pertaining to First Presbyterian, the OLDEST church
in Niagara Falls.
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