Music & Worship Committee

First Presbyterian Church of

Mount Vernon Ohio

106 North Gay Street

Mount Vernon OH 43050

740-393-1326

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. M-F

Sunday Schedule

8:30 a.m.

Contemporary Worship

9:45 a.m.

Christian Education for all ages

11:00 a.m.

Traditional Worship

Music & Worship Committee

Annual Report

Worship Committee

2008 Worship Committee Annual Report

It was an exciting year for the Worship Committee, as it

was for all of First Presbyterian Church. Both Sunday services have grown, and we continue to find ways “to grow in the knowledge and love of our Lord Jesus Christ and to make Him known in our community and the world”, during our time of Worship.

Worship is central to what we as a church family do. We are called to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all of our minds. We are also called to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything Christ has commanded. It is First Presbyterian Church Worship Committee’s goal to assure our worship service time helps us practice these commandments.

Members of the 2008 Worship Committee were Marty Trese, Miriam King, John Denzer, Dann Goodson, Mike Conway, George Stone, Laura Abell and Deb Curran.

Some highlights of the 2008 Worship Team’s efforts were:

Held round-table discussions describing “who we are at FPC”, “why do we do what we do at FPC” and “who do we want to be at FPC”.

The 91^st Lessons and Carols Service was held during the Christmas Season.

FPC celebrated our 200^th Anniversary with a single Worship Service. All choirs participated in this celebration. Many out of town guests and previous members attended the service.

Many musically inclined members donated countless hours to worship our Lord through their playing of instruments or singing. Many thanks go to the Bell Choir, Chancel Choir and First Service Worship Team.

A document for “A Guide for Funeral Planning” was approved by Session during the December meeting. The planning guide will be available to all members who require guidance for planning funeral arrangements with the church. The guide is available in hard copy and on the church webpage.

A document for “First Presbyterian Church’s Wedding Policy” was approved by Session during the June meeting. The planning guide will be available to all members and non-members who have a desire to be married at FPC. The guide is available in hard copy and on the church webpage.

From a financial aspect, Worship spending was within budget for 2008.

In His Name,

John Denzer

Worship Committee Chair