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Lexington Presbyterian Church
Christian Education Committee Report - March 2008
The 2008 Christian Education Committee consists of the following
members:
- Session:
- Jane Horton (2008 Chair),
- Margie Page (Vice Chair),
- Beth Thompson,
- Laura Brown,
- Lou Stuart,
- Congregation:
- Bob Ludt,
- Mary Ellena Ward,
- Ex Officio Members:
- Bill Klein (Pastor),
- Charlotte Gunn (Librarian),
- Olivia Patton (Director of Christian Education).
The Christian Education program consists of four divisions:
- Children?s Sub-Committee:
- Margie Page (Chair),
- Tammy Shomo,
- Gretchen Sukow,
- Pree Ray,
- Angie Tschantz,
- Carolyn Bannister,
- Olivia Patton
- Youth Sub-Committee:
- Jane Horton (Chair),
- Ruth Floyd,
- Ruth Candler,
- Karen Emrey,
- Andy Johnson,
- Laura Brown,
- Olivia Patton.
- Campus Sub-Committee:
- Bob Ludt (Co-Chair),
- Cynthia Hintze (Co-Chair),
- Emily Reel (2007),
- Snookie Caldwell,
- Linda Castle,
- Carol Bryan,
- Beth Belmont,
- Doug Bartlett,
- John Watkins (2008),
- Olivia Patton.
- Adult Sub-Committee:
- Mary Ellena Ward (Chair),
- Beth Thompson,
- Cathy McElhannon,
- Paige Williams,
- Lou Stuart,
- Mary Dugan,
- Lynne McCombs,
- Elle Dod,
- Olivia Patton.
Miscellaneous/Special Projects:
Director of Christian Education: Olivia Patton
2008 budget: 2008 CE operating budget is $19,300, with additional
restricted spending allotments of approximately $10,000 available for
youth mission, scholarships, lecture funds and campus ministry.
Equipping the Saints: In the spring of 2006, a task force was formed to
address the problem of not having enough people available to teach
Sunday school. Hardin Marion, Beth Thompson, Bill Klein, Olivia Patton,
Marie Grasso, Ron Telsch and Margie Page (chair) met to plan a year long
leadership training program based on the book Equipping the Saints.
Presenters from our church and others were recruited to teach 13 weeks
of Bible Basics, 13 weeks of Foundations of Faith, and 13 weeks of
leadership and teaching techniques. Approximately 40 people have come to
this class held on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour. To
date 13 different teachers have led classes. This program will end with
8 weeks of church history and several teaching workshops in April and
May.
Vacation Bible School: In 2007, 100 children, 25 youth and 52 adults
participated in VBS, hosted by Lex Pres in collaboration with Trinity
United Methodist and R. E. Lee Episcopal.
2007-08 Rally Day: 8/26/07, an introduction to Christian Education
opportunities within the church to open the church school year, combined
with congregational fellowship during the Sunday School hour. Rally Day
for 2008-09 will be held 9/7/08.
Christmas Pageant: "Is This the Road to Bethlehem?" was presented during
the 12/23/07 worship service, with 49 children and youth participating.
2008 Festival of Faith: The theme for the 2007-08 Festival of Faith was
"taking care of God?s creation." Guest minister/speaker Mark Wallace
discussed "The New Green Christianity: Why the Church is Vital to Saving
the Planet."
Overall 2007-08 CE participation: During 2007-08 we offered 19 ongoing
Christian Education classes/programs and estimate 157+ children and
adults participate as students, and 35+ as teachers/leaders. This does
not include participation in special programs such as Vacation Bible
School and the Festival of Faith. 50+ adults are involved in Christian
Education leadership roles (committees, teachers, advisors, etc.).
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