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Believing that an anxious world
needs to hear the Good News of the Gospel, we worship as
a central act of our faith at an 8:30 and 11:00 service each
Sunday with monthly observance of the Lord’s Supper. The
8:30 service is held on Ocean Isle Beach during the tourist
season, seeking to extend the Word to vacationers and church
members. A new CD ministry makes it possible for the sick to
participate in the worship service.
Believing that suffering people need
the Church’s ministries of mercy and compassion, we
provide mission programs including financial and volunteer
support of the Brunswick County Food Bank. We offer a church
school class for mentally challenged adults from a local
Group Home. Shallotte Presbyterian participates in numerous
denominational offerings. Important to the life of the
congregation is the prayer chain, the parish/shepherd
program and regular visitation. In 2005, we will be actively
involved in a Mission Trip to Mexico.
Believing that children, youth,
adults and families need the spiritual nurture and
fellowship of the church, we offer active Christian
Education and fellowship programs for all ages. In addition
to the Presbyterian Women’s group, opportunities are offered
through the Presbyterian Men and a 55 Plus Focus Group.
There is a commitment to fulfilling our baptismal vows
through initiating and supporting programs to nurture
children and youth of the church. Recently, a class on
worship was initiated for our youth leading up to Youth
Sunday.
Learn about Presbyterian beliefs at this link.
Shallotte Presbyterian Church
Mission Statement
As a friendly,
loving and caring church,
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we demonstrate
our love and obedience to God;
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we joyfully
share our time and talents as we bear witness to Christ
through word and deed; and
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we strive to
witness by being a strong example for Jesus Christ in
our community and the world.
Recent History:
One recent
accomplishment in the church was the building of the new
sanctuary and the expansion of the education wing. The
on-going retirement of the mortgage for this building
program is far ahead of projections.
The Beach Worship
Ministry, which began in 1966, continues to thrive with
active participation in the planning/support of this summer
program on Ocean Isle Beach, by over 30 members of our
congregation.
Sunday worship
services are traditional, warm and inviting.
The Christian
Education program offers high quality studies for all ages.
An ecumenical Vacation Bible School has been well attended
and continues to have the support and input of the three
churches involved.
The
Presbyterian Women have three active circles and many
mission projects. The Presbyterian Men actively
assist with church building and grounds beautification and
service projects. There is a 55 Plus Focus Group that
socializes through monthly dinners with about 30 attending.
About the membership:
A large percentage of the membership
is well-educated, though we represent diverse backgrounds,
age groups, and talents. The congregation consists of
working professionals, managers, builders, realtors,
doctors, lawyers, educators, business owners, merchants,
politicians, government employees and wage earners. This
community attracts a number of retirees who relocate to the
area bringing a wealth of experience and skills to the
congregation.
In addition, the number of families with
children among the church adds a dimension of vitality and
opportunity. The gifts and talents of many people contribute
to the strong music program which brings the word of God to
us through song and enriches the worship. The Music Director
has led symphonies in three states.
The Church is blessed with some very
talented and dedicated teachers and Bible Study leaders.
Also, the church is grateful to have several retired
Presbyterian ministers involved. Rev. Dan Norman retired
from this pastorate in 1990 and serves as our Pastor
Emeritus.
Regular volunteers are committed to
the important Beach Ministry, Christian Education
opportunities, and Session committees. Our church hosts a
well attended ecumenical Vacation Bible School.
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