We have a number of ministries, some that are unique to our church and some that are planned by other organizations and practiced by many other churches.
Below is a list of our current, active ministries. We have had other ministries in the past that have been discontinued for various reasons; you might find more information on some of those in the history section of our website.
Alpha | Bethel Home | Bibles on the Road | Gamma Delta | Recycled Greeting Cards | Group Workcamp | One Great Hour of Sharing | Parish Nurse | Puppets | Vacation Bible School | Presbyterian Women | Youth Group
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The Alpha Course
The Alpha Course is “an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed, non-threatening manner over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions.”
We currently meet every Thursday, 6-8:45 PM, in the Fellowship Hall (downstairs)
Click here to visit The Alpha Course website.
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Bethel Maternity Home
Bethel Maternity Home provides much-needed food, supplies, and other resources to pregnant teen mothers in Upper Sandusky.
In our Sunday bulletin each week, we ask our church members to donate supplies, with a different theme each month (paper supplies, office supplies, etc.). We have a bassinet downstairs when you first walk in to collect these items.
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Bibles on the Road
Bibles on the Road is a ministry of Scripture for those on the road, in particular truck drivers.
Bob Thompson, a truck driver himself and a member of our congregation, delivers copies of the New Testament Bible to roadsides while he is on the road.
Click here to visit our Bibles on the Road website, though it is still under constuction.
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Gamma Delta
Gamma Delta is our class for seniors. Each class is held at a member’s house and features a special guest and discussion afterward.
We generally meet the fourth Tuesday night of every month at 7 PM. We also have a number of special activities throughout the year, including:
- a picnic in June at Camp Michael, where we invite the entire congregation to come;
- a “white elephant” sale during one of our fall meetings; and
- Christmas popcorn ball making in December.
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Recycled Greeting Cards
We recycle greeting cards by cutting off the front covers of used cards. This ministry is led by member Jean Black and the deacons.
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Group Workcamps
For a week every summer (usually the end of June), our Youth Group goes out of state to help rebuild the home of an impoverished family.
Click here to visit the Group Workcamps website.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
One Great Hour of Sharing is “a non-profit, ecumenical ministry that provides for the needy all over the world.” It provides disaster relief, refugee response, and long-term development.
We are able to give to OGHS by having an Sunday offering for it once a year.
Click here to visit the One Great Hour of Sharing website.
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Parish Nurse
Our parish nurse, Enid Thomas, provides health-related information and activities for our congregation.
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You may have seen the “Parish Nurse Notes” in our bulletins and newsletters. She is also here after the worship service the first Sunday of every month to check your blood pressure if requested, and she prepares special events throughout the year and buys health-related books for our library (in the Heritage Room).
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Puppet Show
Our puppet show is a youth ministry led by member Dorothy Watts. Our show is performed at area nursing homes and at the church.
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Vacation Bible School
Gospel Light’s new 2004 Vacation Bible School helps kids discover the joy of being on God’s team at the exciting SonGames 2004!
Click here to visit the Gospel Light’s VBS website.
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Presbyterian Women
“Nurturing faith, supporting the church’s mission, working for justice, and bulding community.”
We meet the second Tuesday of every month, 12:30 PM, for a Bible study and luncheon—all women of the church are welcome. We also have offerings throughout the year for our various projects.
Click here to visit Presbyterian Women’s website.
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Youth Group
Our Youth Group is a general youth ministry for teens and young adults. Our big event is participating in a Group Workcamp for a week each summer.
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