Our Ministries
 

Deacons: “A Ministry of Presence and Caring” is the theme for the Board of Deacons, as they work together in Christ to minister to members and friends of MPC in times of need and joy. They help by coordinating receptions or dinners following funeral and memorial services, assisting pastors in serving communion to those who are not able to attend worship, visiting the homebound, delivering flowers, praying for those in our neighborhoods, and much more.  

Membership Nurture and Development: It is the goal of this ministry to build community by providing a welcoming environment and opportunities for fellowship among members, friends, and visitors of the congregation. Action groups include Accessible Congregation, Fellowship, Lawrence Students, Membership Renewal, Stewardship Campaign, Visitor Care, and Wednesday Night Live.

Mission and Outreach: The goal of this ministry to help the church community act as the hands and feet of God in promoting peace and justice, both locally and globally. The action groups include Mission Funding, Global Connections, and Mission Outreach.  The Mission Outreach Action Group oversees a variety of efforts, including the Christmas Adopt-a-Family program, Bread for the World/Offering of Letters, Clothes Closet Collection, CROP Walk, Fair Trade Coffee, Housing Partnership, Heifer International, Emergency Shelter, Summer Produce Sale, Health/School Supply Kits, Edison School Partnership, Salvation Army, Mission Fair, Special Offerings, and many more. 

Worship and Education: The Worship and Education Ministry Team, together with the Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Director of Christian Education, provides comprehensive oversight of the worship services and educational programs of the church. The action groups include Worship Service Planning, Sanctuary Preparation, Children’s Christian Education, Adult Christian Education, Spiritual Quest Class, Jr. High Fellowship, Sr. High Fellowship, Nursery Care, and Vacation Bible School.

Business and Finance: The goal of this ministry team is to provide oversight and to encourage growth of our financial resources so that we can continue to fund mission, scholarships, and education, quality staff, church programs, and church property maintenance.  The action groups include Scholarship, Property and Maintenance, Personnel, Budget and Finance, Allocations, and Investment Management. 

 Small Groups  

Getting involved in a small group is a wonderful way to get to know other people in the church, while engaging in an activity that is especially meaningful to you.  The small groups available at MPC include Good News Women. All Things Considered Men’s Group, Quilting Bees, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Parents’ Group, Basketball Team, and Prayer Chain.