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Medway Community Church Ministries List for 2013-‐2014
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MCC Vision Statement: Our vision is to be a Christian community, building disciples of Christ
Children’s Ministries
• Children’s Church • Nursery • Kids in Community (KiC) • Vacation Bible School
Youth Ministries
• Youth Group • Small Group Bible Studies • Going Deep Flag Football • Summer Missions Trip
Adult Discipleship & Fellowship
• Community Groups • Fellowship Dinners • Prayer Ministry • Seminars • Helping Hands • Senior Luncheons • Ladies Craft Fellowship • Flowers and Cards • Men’s Ministry • Women’s Ministry • First Impressions • Prayer Shawl • Commemorators
Music Ministries • Praise Band • Adult Choir • Children’s Choir • Bell Choir
Community Ministries
• Little Lambs Preschool • Community Table • Nursing Home Worship Services • Recovery Ministry
Missions
• Long Term & Career Missionaries • Short-‐term Mission Trips
Leadership
• Elders • Deacons
Committees, Boards & Properties
• Christian Education Cmte • Evangelism & Outreach Cmte • Missions Committee Cmte • Little Lambs School Board • Properties Team
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Children’s Ministries Our Children’s Ministry programs are designed to help form and support the spiritual values that
are a critical element in the moral reasoning and character development of a child. We endeavor to treat each child with love, while presenting strong, Christ-‐centered programs and
Biblical curriculum. Children’s Church
Offers children an age-‐appropriate time to worship God and learn about worship. During Sunday morning worship, we start out together, as a church family, then, during the sermon time, children may depart for Children’s Church. Two groups meet, one for 3yr olds through Kindergarten, the second for 1st through 5th grades. Contact Deb Ryan
Nursery
Nursery provides a place during Sunday morning activities where young children can play or sleep, enabling families to concentrate on their worship. Contact Deb Ryan
Kids in Community (KiC)
Kids in Community is a high energy, fun-‐filled program that helps kids build healthy relationships with caring Christian adults, peers, and most importantly, Jesus Christ. The program is Christ-‐centered, Bible-‐based, and kid-‐focused.
! Pre-‐teen KiC (4th/5th Grade) Kids will be exploring their faith and life together in a fun, energetic, and exciting setting. Games will be a feature each Sunday. Kids will learn answers to the tough questions preteens face about God, themselves, and others.
! KiC Ages 3yrs -‐ 3rd Grade It's like having VBS every Sunday with upbeat, high-‐energy Bible learning, fun & interactive worship, cool games, skits, crafts and experiments giving unique ways to explore the Bible hands on! Kids will spend their time doing the Bible lesson, not just listening to it.
Meetings are held every Sunday evening from 5:30-‐7:00 p.m. during the school year. Contact Deb Ryan
Vacation Bible School
VBS is a blast! It is a week-‐long program held each summer. It includes skits, crafts, games, and Bible stories. It is open to the whole community. Meets for a week, usually in July, 9:00 am to 12 noon. Contact Deb Ryan
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Youth Ministries
Youth Group We have lots of fun -‐ and sometimes food -‐ when we get together. You can play “Lame Games”, meet some good friends, and talk about how the Bible relates to your life. Our prayer is that students grow in their knowledge of and relationship with the Lord. We gather as a large group to have fun, fellowship and some deep conversations. Our students love spending time together and this is their chance to invite friends to join in the fun. Contact Adam Bridges
• Junior High – Sundays 5:30 to 7:00 pm. • Senior High – Sundays 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Small Group Bible Studies We offer weekly, gender-‐specific small group study opportunities for both junior and senior high school students. Contact Adam Bridges
• Senior High boys. • Junior High boys. • Senior High girls. • Junior High girls.
Going Deep Flag Football Flag football game, with great half-‐time snacks and a devotion from God’s Word. Meets Sunday afternoons, 1-‐3 pm, mid-‐September through Christmas, at the McGovern field. Contact Adam Bridges
Summer Missions Trip Each summer, our youth spend a week serving God in tangible ministries. The locations vary: we have been to places like Boston, the Gulf Coast, and Guatemala. The type of ministry also varies, from teaching to repairing buildings to staffing summer camps. It is a great chance for the youth to be personally impacted as they learn more about what it means to do God’s work in this large world. Contact Adam Bridges
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Adult Discipleship and Fellowship
At MCC, Community Groups are the lifeblood of our church family. With over 25 groups available (mixed gender, men, women, teens), this is the way we form relationships with one another, while developing our relationship with God. Every member and regular attendee at
MCC is strongly encouraged to participate. Sunday Morning Community Groups • 9:00am – Wendy Ballou leads this group, conveniently scheduled simultaneous to the early
service and just before the late service. (church building) Sunday Evening Community Groups • 5:30pm – Led by Pastor Travis, our annual Inquirer’s Course is a large-‐group designed for
those new to MCC. Often, at the conclusion of the six session course, a traditional community group is formed out of the class.
• 7:00pm – located near the church facility, Peter & Janette Sergio lead some of our faithful, longtime members. (Medway)
• 7:00pm – Ken Reever leads this group for those around the Hopedale region. (Hopedale) Mid-‐Week Community Groups • Mon, 10:30am – Every 2nd and 4th Monday, Pastor Carl offers a study for our senior saints at
Mahan Circle, a local retirement home (Medway). • Mon, 1:00pm – for those available in the afternoon, Marge Maxwell leads this group on the
2nd and 4th Monday of each month (Bellingham). • Wed, 7:00pm – coordinated by Diane Williams & Sharon Skerry, this couples group is not
currently taking new members (Franklin/Medfield). • Wed, 7:00pm – coordinated by Mark Bontempo, this couples group is currently full; meets
on the 2nd & 4th Weds each month (Franklin/Norfolk). • Wed, 7:30pm – timed to accommodate families with children, but open to all age groups this
group is coordinated by Joe Sullivan and meets on the 2nd and 4th Wed of each month (rotates homes in Medway/Franklin area).
• Wed, 7:30pm – timed to accommodate families with children, but open to all age groups, this group is coordinated by Kathie O’Brien and meets on the 2nd and 4th Wed of each month (rotates homes in Medway/Franklin area).
• Thurs, 1:00pm -‐ Pastor Carl offers a study for our senior saints at Lovering Heights, a local retirement community (Medway).
• Fri, 6:30pm – timed to accommodate families with children, but open to all age groups, this group is led by Josh & Heather Terry (rotates homes in Medway/Franklin area).
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Men’s Community Groups: • Tues, 7:00pm – Led by Al Magliaro, this group focuses on a deeper study of the Sunday
sermon text (Milford). • Tues, 7:00pm – Led by Craig Dresser, this group is specifically designed for the new and
developing Christian (church building). • Tues, 7:00pm – Led by Andy Hodgkins & Russ Santoro, this group is composed of both long-‐
time MCC members as well as several men from neighboring churches (Medway). • Wed, 7:30pm – Coordinated by Mark Bontempo, this group is composed of both long-‐time
MCC members as well as several men from neighboring churches; group meets 1st and 3rd Wed of the month (rotates homes in Medway/Franklin area).
• Wed, 8:00pm – Led by Pete Simmons & Drew Garvin, this group has mixed ages, including several fathers with young children; they meet the 1st and 3rd Wed of each month (rotates homes in Medway/Franklin area).
• Thurs, 6:00am – for the early riser, Burton Wright leads this group, which meets at the church office building (Medway).
Women’s Community Groups: • Wed, 9:30am – Led by Sue May, this group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wed of each month and
is not currently accepting new members (Norfolk). • Moms in Community – Led by Katie Arnold & Sarah Bond, this group meets the 1st and 3rd
Wed morning of each month, at 9:30am, to focus on topics relevant for both wives and moms. Full childcare provided (church building).
• Ladies’ Support Group – Led by Laurie Shorey, this group meets each Tuesday evening, at 7pm, to consider how the Gospel can free us from our past hurts, failures, or addictions (Medway).
• Women of the Word (WoW): o Thurs Morning, 9:30am -‐ Led by Karen Peterson, this group meets first as a large group,
and then breaks into 3 or 4 small groups for discussion and study. Full childcare provided (church building).
o Thurs Evening, 7pm – Led by Cheryl Barese, this group mirrors the morning session, but is designed for ladies who are unavailable during the WoW morning hours (church building).
College & Career Community Group: ! Wed, 7:00pm – Coordinated by Adam Bridges, this group is designed for the 18-‐30 crowd.
Meets every 1st and 3rd Wed (rotates homes). Fellowship Dinners
Groups of 3-‐4 families or eight individuals who meet regularly over the course of a year to share a meal together. Each gathering will afford you the opportunity to talk, to get to know others with whom you worship, and to share a meal. The responsibility of hosting and preparing the meals are shared by all in the group. Contact Jenny Auerr
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Prayer Ministry Our church offers many different forms of prayer ministry. We have an online prayer string, through which praises and needs are communicated. We pray in many times and ways! Contact Pastor Carl
Seminars
We hold seminars in which outside speakers can provide special teaching or encouragement. The topic and format varies but has included the “Walk Through the Bible,” “Fireproof,” parenting, and marriage seminars. Contact Victoria Greenwald
Helping Hands Helping Hands serves families with urgent or ongoing medical needs by providing meals, rides, and other help. Contact Brenda Benson or Jan Reynolds
Senior Luncheons Six times a year, on the second Friday of the month, the Women’s Ministry puts on a luncheon with a program which many of our senior citizens as well as others from our church attend. Contact Jeannie King or Anita Redus
Ladies Craft Fellowship A group of women meets weekly in the church to work on craft projects of all sorts. While sharing ideas and experiences with others, you may either work on your own projects or help with organized group projects. Sometimes the group projects are used for Community Table Centerpieces. All ladies are welcome to join us on the third Monday of the month, at 1pm in the Resource Center. Contact Nancy Vinton
Flowers and Cards The flower ministry provides flowers for Christmas, Easter, and baptisms. The card ministry provides encouraging cards for those who need them. Contact Ruth Hancock
Men’s Ministry
Join us to share a meal and to hear an uplifting message! Throughout the year, breakfasts, activities, and/or retreats are held each month. It is a time for conversation and fellowship, a short message, and good food. Contact Pastor Carl
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Women’s Ministry Women’s Ministry is for all ages and offers many opportunities for women to connect with other women. We offer a large-‐group, weekly Bible study (Women of the Word or “WoW”). In addition we offer support groups, a mom's group, fellowship events, and service opportunities. Contact Cathy Taylor
First Impressions
Designed for the sole purpose of creating a warm, welcoming environment for our church guests. This ministry considers things as wide ranging as greeters, parking lot attendants, campus signage, and more. Contact Cathy Taylor
Prayer Shawl
The Prayer Shawl Ministry started in the spring of 2009 to be a tangible reminder of Christ’s hands and feet for those in our church family and local community. This small group of women have knitted, crocheted, and sewn over 150 shawls and blankets for those in need of comfort, while taking the time to carefully pray for these individuals before sending out their gifts. Contact Elizabeth Kripp
Commemorators This group is interested in the 260+ year history of our church. They sort, catalog, and maintain early records of the church in the historical library (located in the office building). The group has composed a timeline of church, local, and national events since 1749. Currently, the Commemorators are finishing a book to be published, which chronicles the story of God’s work in this church over the years. Future projects are being planned, and anyone interested in preserving our history is welcome to join. Contact Marge Maxwell
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Music Ministries In our ministry of music we seek to honor God and share Christ by providing and presenting
music that uplifts and ministers to the church body, reflecting the rich variety of musical genres and styles; by calling forth gifted musicians to share their gifts with the church and the
community; and by offering musical events to the wider community as a means of outreach. Praise Band
Presenting Christ-‐centered, cross-‐centered worship music, in a contemporary style, our Praise Band helps to lead God’s people in worship on Sunday morning. We make use of a variety of styles and instrumentation, including piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, etc. Contact Robin Fox
Adult Choir & Men’s Ensemble
The Adult Choir & Men’s Ensemble lead the congregation in singing hymns and praise songs and provide special music during various worship services. Each of these groups, which present music throughout the school year, are open to adults and high school students. All voices are welcome! Rehearsals on Thursdays (Choir is 7:00-‐8:30pm; Men’s Ensemble is 8:30p-‐9:30pm). Contact Ken Griffin
Children’s Choir The Children’s Choir offers our younger ones the chance to more fully participate in worship and to lead the adults in worshipping and glorifying God. This choir sings in worship about once-‐a-‐month. Children’s Choir is open to children grade levels Kndg through 5th grade (meets Thursdays, 4:30pm-‐5:15pm). Contact Robin Fox
Bell Choir The Dolce Ringers Bell Choir is open to youth and adults, with instruction available for beginners. Rehearsals begin on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.. Contact Nancy Vinton
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Community Ministries Little Lambs Preschool
Our Little Lambs Preschool was founded with the awareness that each child is a unique gift from God and the understanding that a child’s academic development is grounded in his or her feelings of self-‐worth. The Little Lambs curriculum allows each child to develop intellectually, socially, morally, emotionally, and physically while growing in his or her knowledge and understanding about God and his plan. Contact Muriel Macleod
Community Table A free hot heal with friends! Our mission is to reach out to the community by providing a free hot, healthy and hearty meal to individuals and families in need. Our goal is to respect and dignify all guests by providing a warm, caring atmosphere to everyone who dines with us every Tuesday evening 5:30-‐6:30pm. Contact Sharon Skerry
Nursing Home Worship Service This is a joint ministry with the Village Church. It meets at the Medway Country Manor, 2nd and 4th Thursdays, at 10:30 a.m. Contact Pastor Carl
Women’s Support Group Life has a way of beating us up! We all face times when we feel battered and bruised. Often, this is a result of the addictions which affect our society: substance abuse, sexual addictions, etc. Depending on present needs, MCC offers support groups to help bruised and broken people be remade as new creations in Christ’s image. Contact Annette Landry or Laurie Shorey
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Missions At the Medway Community Church, we remember Jesus words, “But you will receive power
when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8) It is our vision at Medway Community
Church to be a diligent laborer for national and international missions. Long-‐Term and Career Missionaries
Through regular prayer and financial support, we currently support fourteen missionary families, across the globe. We believe God has called each of these families into this noble work, to help fulfill the Great Commission. Contact Wendy Ballou
Short-‐Term Mission Trips
We also support short term missions trips, in which individuals in our church serve God intentionally for a short period of time. This includes the annual Youth Missions Trip and the annual Adult Missions Trip. Contact Wendy Ballou
Leadership The leadership structure of our church can be most easily articulated as “elder led, staff driven,
and congregationally accountable.” Elders
The Board of Elders oversees the ministry and life of the church, developing goals for the church, ensures doctrinal integrity, and is responsible for the spiritual health and welfare of the congregation. They also provide spiritual counsel as needed. The Board of Elders is composed of the pastoral team, plus elected lay members of the church. Our Elders are Ken Reever, Chris Williams, Al Magliaro, Scott Greenwald, Burton Wright, Eric May, Pastor Carl, and Pastor Travis
Deacons
The Board of Deacons cares for the needy, the sick, the sorrowing, and the stranger in our church and community. They collect and distribute money from the Deacon’s fund to assist those in urgent or temporary need. And they assist in many other ways around the church. Our Deacons are Walter Bushmich, Kathy Ducharme, Marlis Morse, P.J. Reever, Fred Sibley, Nancy Vinton, Dan Jordan, Drew Garvin, and Joe Sullivan
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Committees, Boards, and Properties We have several committees in the church, filled with those who do “behind the scenes” work necessary for the church to sustain vibrant ministry. The following is a list of these committees, boards, and ministry teams and their current chairpersons. Please contact them if you with to get involved!
• Christian Education Cmte Bill Fox • Evangelism & Outreach Cmte Mike Manske • Missions Cmte Wendy Ballou • Little Lambs School Board Margie Anderson • Properties Team Art Paturzo