Ministry Teams
Administration
Ministry Team
Elder Jan Alpert, Chair ~ janalpert@aol.com
Members: John Abernethy, Elaine Branda, Ernest Bush, Pam Davis-Webb, Lori Higgins, Christy James, Kevin MacCarthy, Janit Maguire, Anne Redlus
The Administration Ministry's purpose is "To develop and maintain effective administrative and personnel policies for Lowcountry Presbyterian Church (LPC); to promote an effective staff; to ensure compliance with laws affecting the operation of the church."
Building & Grounds
Ministry Team
Elder Kevin MacCarthy, Chair ~ packaging82@yahoo.com
Members: Sandy Benninger, Dave Casperson, Tim Ehrhart, Graham Painter,
Bob Shumate, Jerry Wells, Scott Johnson, Dennis Pearsall, Vernon Wehrung, Brenda Wildt
The mission of the Buildings and Grounds Ministry is to maintain our Church, Thomas Hall and grounds. Our ministry team meets monthly to decide what repairs and maintenance projects are needed. Small repairs are often handled by the team members themselves or church member volunteers. For larger projects bids are obtained and contracts for the work granted.
Communications
Ministry Team
Patti Rozonkiewiecz, Chair ~ pattiroz@outlook.com
Members: Lynn Cordy, Christy James, Rev. Dave Johnson, Logan Garabato,
Janit Maguire,Sue Nehonsky, Claire Rich, Robert Yackley
The Communication Ministry's mission is to "spread the word" about LPC. Our team meets monthly to work on our bi-monthly newsletter, "The Light," weekly e-blast notices via email, website, brochures, our membership directory, social media, and ads for our local papers. We also send cards to some local, new home buyers.
Congregational Care
Ministry Team
Elder Gigi Johnston, Chair ~ gjstarlight2@gmail.com
Members: Kathleen Casey, Debbie Hager, Jerri Hanna, Lois Johnson, Jane Lundblad,
Joann McElravy, Fran Parker, Marie Pendleton, Chris Richards, Carol Thorne
Our Congregational Care Ministry provides care for our church family through prayer, reaching out with cards, calls and email, and visiting those who are homebound often bringing meals, flowers, prayer shawls and more. Our church desires that no one in our congregation is forgotten or neglected.
Faith Formation
Ministry Team
Elder Elaine Branda, Chair ~ hhgolfer@gmail.com
Members: Sally Ayotte, Joe Franklin, Venus Holland, Alane Peragallo, Bill Walker, Marjorie Wilno
Members and visitors alike are welcome to join any of our education classes for children and adults. We offer Sunday School, small groups, book studies, short-term Bible studies, and longer-term studies.
Finance
Ministry Team
Elder Mike Koch, Chair ~ michaeledkoch@gmail.com
Members: Tom Catanese, Taylor Evans, Craig Johnson,
Janit Maguire, Scott Miller
The Finance Ministry is to ensure that all financial proceedings of the church are handled efficiently and properly.
Membership
Ministry Team:
Elder Dale Wilkes, Chair - dalewilkes207@gmail.com
Maureen Kalmbach, Co-Chair - maureen.kalmbach@gmail.com
Members: Jan Catanese, Debi Franklin, Carol Hissom,
Karen Johnson, Vicki Melton, Donna Metzinger,
Sue Nehonsky, Joann Pearsall, Tina Rogers, Ann Warren
The Membership Ministry welcomes visitors and members each Sunday at our Welcome Desk and hosts a Hospitality Time after the service. Twice a year we offer New Member classes for those ready to join or just wanting to know more about what LPC membership entails. We assist our new members in assimilating into a life of service at LPC with our First Friends program. Quarterly, we provide a fellowship dinner or trip and coordinate monthly Dine Around groups. All are welcome at LPC. Come join us.
Ministry Team
Elder Anne Redlus, Co-Chair ~ anneredlus@gmail.com
Elder Sandy Iams, Co-chair ~ sandyiams1213@gmail.com
Members: Donald Allison, June Allison, Sandy Benninger, Sandy Iams, Craig Johnson,
Janit Maguire, Diane Mikkelson, Pam Norley, Debbie Sell, Paul Sell, Roxy Isaacs and Claire Rich
The Mission Team supports local missions and missions beyond. Our support is given through in-person volunteering, financial donations and use of our church buildings. Each month, an organization is promoted through our Change Can Make a Change Collection. Our church supports "This Child Here" Mission in Izmail, Ukraine through the work of Rev. Robert Gamble. We support the work of the Presbyterian Church USA with the annual Giving Catalog, Special Offerings and Disaster Relief efforts. We sponsor periodic drives for blood, food, school supplies, Blessing Box, shoes and support families at Agape Family Life Center and Neighborhood Outreach Connection with our annual Angel Tree giving.
Social Witness/Earth Care
Social Witness seeks to understand and apply the principles and character of the Christian faith to important social issues of our day including care for the earth, racial reconciliation, affordable housing, and more; and then educates and advocates for justice in our world.
Each year since 2019, The PC USA has awarded Lowcountry Presbyterian Church Earth Care Congregation status. Each year, we continue to find new ways of acting responsibly with God’s creation.
Worship
Ministry Team
Elder Pam Davis-Webb, Chair - psdw44@gmail.com
Members: Karen Ball, Beth Bleile, Annie Ehrhart, Don Hamburger, Nancy Hill, Sue Ellen Johnson, Robin Lind, Donna Metzinger, Dale Nordby, Lynette Tate, Micki Underwood,
Rick Underwood, Ron Woolston, Jim Wildt, Lila Wright
The Worship Ministry Team helps create meaningful and uplifting worship experiences for everyone who walks through our doors. The team works behind the scenes and alongside our pastors, coordinating liturgists, ushers, musicians, sound/streaming, sacrament preparation and the planning of special services and celebrations. The ministry also cares for the sanctuary - changing paraments and decorating for the seasons, ensuring our worship space reflects the beauty and reverence of our faith.
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A useful way to keep track of the activities of LPC on YouTube including all virtual worship services, video devotionals, some online Bible studies, and more!
Click the link above or you go to YouTube.com and search "Lowcountry Presbyterian Church” to find our LPC page. Click the red “Subscribe” button to the right and that’s it! Feel free to peruse old worship services and rewatch our weekly devotionals.