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Session Committees

Christian Education

Evangelism
Missions
Personnel
Property
Stewardship and Finance
Worship

Diaconate Committees

Audio Video
Celebration
Community Service
Financial Assistance
Homebound/Bereavement
Hospital Care
Parish Nurse Cabinet
Transportation

Other Committees

Cemetery
Endowment
Funeral Ushering
Historical
Jett Set
Men of the Church Assistance

WPC Committees
 
The following is a list committees and descriptions of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church, along with committee chairs and co-chairs.  (Please place this committee list in the back of your church directory to keep as a handy reference.)
 
Christian Education Committee  (meets the 2nd Sunday each month at 3pm)

The Christian Education Committee seeks to provide opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry for people of all ages.  Our purpose is to “equip the saints” through study of the Bible and Christian life as they discover their place in God’s world.  This is carried out through classes, activities, and programs designed to encourage and nurture each person on his/her faith journey as they live it out in our community, nation and world.
 
John Lafferty                   879-9036                 Chair
 
Christian Relations Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

The Christian Relations Committee has a wide scope of activities such as the following:  Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Graduate Recognition, Camps and Conferences, Recreational Teams, Parent Effectiveness Course/Support Groups, Vocational Guidance, College Student Worship, Festival Meal, Festival Booth, and the Christmas Scene.
 
Tammy Black                   874-3746                 Chair
 
Missions Committee  (meets the 2nd Sunday each month at 4pm)

One of the primary functions of this committee is to lead the members of the congregation into a deeper commitment to Christ and His Church.  The emphasis of the committee is concerned with the church reaching out to the local community and into the world. 
 
Carolyn Williams               874-2758      Chair                 
 
Personnel Committee  (meets the 3rd Sunday each month at 8:30am)

This committee is charged with the oversight of the professional staff members, in cooperation with the other appropriate committees.  It shall prepare job descriptions as necessary, review and evaluate the work of the staff, recommend salary changes and allowances, approve vacation schedules, consider office equipment needs (including maintenance and upgrading of computers) and make recommendations to the Session.
 
John Heilman                   879-8430                 Chair
 
Property Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

This committee has responsibility for the security, maintenance and improvement of all church properties.  It seeks to maintain all properties and equipment, supervises the work of the janitor, arranges for the hiring of repairmen, and makes recommendations about the scheduling of repairs, etc. 
 
Ed Bleynat                          874-0994                 Chair    
 
Stewardship and Finance Committee  (meets the 3rd Sunday each month at 5pm)

This committee has the oversight of the financial life of the church.  It seeks to develop the generosity of the people in their time, talents and material gifts, educates the congregation concerning the financial needs of the church courts and the local church, plans the budget, develops the financial campaign, has oversight of the expenditures and distribution of gifts, and plans for special offerings, etc. 
 
David Fletcher                  879-3718                 Chair
 
Worship Committee  (meets the 2nd Sunday each month at 4pm)

This committee is charged with the oversight of the worship service, the administration of the sacraments, special services including Holy Week, weddings and funerals.  In addition, it is responsible for the ministry of music as the Director of Music and organist are members of this committee. 
 
Bruce Cannon                  874-0911                 Chair
 
Endowment Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

Established in 1998, the Endowment Fund’s purposes are to encourage church members to advance the Kingdom of God on earth through gifts and bequests, to establish a policy as to the use of the endowment funds and to provide for the management of those funds. 
 
Marc Mitchell                    879-8256                 Chair   
 
Cemetery Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

This committee serves the vital function of administering all the records and affairs of the cemetery. 
 
Robert Heilman                879-1742                 Chair     
Henry Perrou                      874-3496                 Co-Chair
 
Evangelism Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

The Evangelism and Fellowship Committee has as its mission the bringing together of the congregation for Christian fellowship and welcoming others to join us in serving and worshiping our Lord.
 
Linda Cabot                     874-3607                 Chair
 
Funeral Ushering Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

The Chairman of the Funeral Ushering Committee or Designated Team Leader is responsible for ushering funerals as required in the Sanctuary. 
 
Ed Bleynat                        874-0994                 Co-Chair    
John Bleynat                    879-9749                 Co-Chair
 
Hospital Care Ministry  (meets on an as needed basis)

Members of the Hospital Care Ministry visit members of the congregation when they are in the area hospitals.  We endeavor to show compassion, concern and give spiritual strength to our church family.  We also maintain a snack basket in the waiting room on the fourth floor of Valdese General Hospital for family and friends of those in the community who are in intensive care. 
 
Linda Brackett                  879-4127                 Chair
Marianne Cannon           874-0911
 
Financial Assistance Ministry  (meets on an as needed basis)

The financial assistance ministry is charged with the responsibility of the food pantry and providing financial aid to people of the community who are in need.  Committee members interview applicants and determine what assistance we can offer—rent, power, water, heating oil, gasoline or food.  A member of this committee is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm-4pm each week to offer assistance.  This committee also ensures that the food pantry and hygiene cabinet are well stocked.
 
Chuck Pons                       874-5499                 Chair    
Earl Jones                           874-2867                 Co-Chair
 
Clothing Drive Ministry

This committee is responsible for the semi-annual clothing drive held in the spring and fall.  Clothing is separated and delivered to Broughton Hospital, Burke United Christian Ministries, Grandfather Home for Children and the Salvation Army.
 
Chuck Pons                        874-5499                 Chair

Audio and Video Ministry  (meets on an as needed basis)

Morning worship services are recorded and distributed to homebound members of our congregation each week.  The audio and video ministry is supported by the Men of the Church.
 
Eddie Zimmerman            879-9271
John Bleynat                      879-9749
Robert Heilman                 879-1742
 
Transportation Ministry  (meets on an as needed basis)

The mission of the Transportation Committee of the Diaconate is to ensure that every member and friend of the church will have transportation without charge to medical appointments, church events and some other special needs. 
 
Meredith Bleynat              874-0994                 Chair    
Ed Lane                                874-0686                 Co-Chair
 
Celebration Ministry  (meets as part of the Diaconate the 2nd Sunday of each month at 8:30am)

This committee is responsible for sending cards or notes for the following occasions:  birthdays, weddings, new babies, high school and college graduation and special events.  This committee also oversees the Church Mouse Program for college students.
 
Barbie Heilman                879-8430                 Chair    
Nancy Tucker                   874-8861                 Co-Chair
 
Community Ministry  (meets on an as needed basis)

The community ministry consists of projects and activities in our community.  Some of the activities and projects include:  Meal for Agape Retirement Home, Angel Tree and Christmas Stockings for the needy of our community, Blood Mobile (twice a year), installing wheelchair ramps for homes, Habitat for Humanity, J. Iverson Resident, and stuffing envelopes for Grandfather Home. 
 
Jeff Price                         294-3431                 Co-Chair
Coleman Lanning        879-9828                 Co-Chair


 
Men of the Church Assistance Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

The Men of the Church Assistance Committee operates under the overview of the Diaconate of the Waldensian Presbyterian Church.  The goal is to provide advice and solutions for problems that you may face regarding home maintenance and repair and/or auto maintenance and repair. 
 
Ed Bleynat                       874-0994                 Co-Chair    
Bart Bounous                  874-2303                 Co-Chair
 
Jett Set Committee  (meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 5pm)

This committee is charged with examining the fellowship needs of older adults in our congregation, then forming and implementing plans to meet other needs.  Regular trips and outings are planned, and monthly luncheons held. 
 
Ann Mullis                        874-2884                 Chair    
Rheta Robinson             874-0771                 Co-Chair
 
Meals Ministry  (meets as part of the Diaconate the 2nd Sunday of each month at 8:30am)

The meals ministry is responsible for providing meals to individuals or family members who have been in the hospital.  This ministry is coordinated through the chairman of this committee and the parish nurse.
 
Sally Gaillard                    874-4045    
 
Historical Committee  (meets on an as needed basis)

This committee has the responsibility of preserving the heritage of our church and its people.  It is responsible for the collection and display of artifacts in the museum, the operation of the museum, the scheduling of its use, the special programs, etc. 
 
Jewell Bounous              Chair                                   
Carol Felker                    Co-Chair