Medway  Community  Church  Ministries  List  for  2013-­‐2014  

           

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MCC  Vision  Statement:  Our  vision  is  to  be  a  Christian  community,  building  disciples  of  Christ  

   Children’s  Ministries  

• Children’s  Church  • Nursery  • Kids  in  Community  (KiC)  • Vacation  Bible  School  

   Youth  Ministries  

• Youth  Group  • Small  Group  Bible  Studies  • Going  Deep  Flag  Football  • Summer  Missions  Trip  

   Adult  Discipleship  &  Fellowship  

• Community  Groups  • Fellowship  Dinners  • Prayer  Ministry  • Seminars  • Helping  Hands  • Senior  Luncheons  • Ladies  Craft  Fellowship  • Flowers  and  Cards  • Men’s  Ministry  • Women’s  Ministry  • First  Impressions  • Prayer  Shawl  • Commemorators  

 

Music  Ministries  • Praise  Band  • Adult  Choir  • Children’s  Choir  • Bell  Choir  

   Community  Ministries  

• Little  Lambs  Preschool  • Community  Table  • Nursing  Home  Worship  Services  • Recovery  Ministry  

   Missions  

• Long  Term  &  Career  Missionaries  • Short-­‐term  Mission  Trips  

   Leadership  

• Elders  • Deacons  

   Committees,  Boards  &  Properties    

• Christian  Education  Cmte    • Evangelism  &  Outreach  Cmte      • Missions  Committee  Cmte  • Little  Lambs  School  Board    • Properties  Team      

   

 

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Children’s  Ministries  Our  Children’s  Ministry  programs  are  designed  to  help  form  and  support  the  spiritual  values  that  

are  a  critical  element  in  the  moral  reasoning  and  character  development  of  a  child.    We  endeavor  to  treat  each  child  with  love,  while  presenting  strong,  Christ-­‐centered  programs  and  

Biblical  curriculum.    Children’s  Church  

Offers  children  an  age-­‐appropriate  time  to  worship  God  and  learn  about  worship.    During  Sunday  morning  worship,  we  start  out  together,  as  a  church  family,  then,  during  the  sermon  time,  children  may  depart  for  Children’s  Church.    Two  groups  meet,  one  for  3yr  olds  through  Kindergarten,  the  second  for  1st  through  5th  grades.    Contact  Deb  Ryan  

 Nursery  

Nursery  provides  a  place  during  Sunday  morning  activities  where  young  children  can  play  or  sleep,  enabling  families  to  concentrate  on  their  worship.  Contact  Deb  Ryan  

 Kids  in  Community  (KiC)  

Kids  in  Community  is  a  high  energy,  fun-­‐filled  program  that  helps  kids  build  healthy  relationships  with  caring  Christian  adults,  peers,  and  most  importantly,  Jesus  Christ.  The  program  is  Christ-­‐centered,  Bible-­‐based,  and  kid-­‐focused.    

! Pre-­‐teen  KiC  (4th/5th  Grade)  Kids  will  be  exploring  their  faith  and  life  together  in  a  fun,  energetic,  and  exciting  setting.    Games  will  be  a  feature  each  Sunday.      Kids  will  learn  answers  to  the  tough  questions  preteens  face  about  God,  themselves,  and  others.      

   ! KiC  Ages  3yrs  -­‐  3rd  Grade  It's  like  having  VBS  every  Sunday  with  upbeat,  high-­‐energy  Bible  learning,  fun  &  interactive  worship,  cool  games,  skits,  crafts  and  experiments  giving  unique  ways  to  explore  the  Bible  hands  on!    Kids  will  spend  their  time  doing  the  Bible  lesson,  not  just  listening  to  it.  

Meetings  are  held  every  Sunday  evening  from  5:30-­‐7:00  p.m.  during  the  school  year.  Contact  Deb  Ryan  

 Vacation  Bible  School  

VBS  is  a  blast!    It  is  a  week-­‐long  program  held  each  summer.    It  includes  skits,  crafts,  games,  and  Bible  stories.    It  is  open  to  the  whole  community.    Meets  for  a  week,  usually  in  July,  9:00  am  to  12  noon.    Contact  Deb  Ryan  

 

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Youth  Ministries    

Youth  Group  We  have  lots  of  fun  -­‐  and  sometimes  food  -­‐  when  we  get  together.    You  can  play  “Lame  Games”,  meet  some  good  friends,  and  talk  about  how  the  Bible  relates  to  your  life.    Our  prayer  is  that  students  grow  in  their  knowledge  of  and  relationship  with  the  Lord.    We  gather  as  a  large  group  to  have  fun,  fellowship  and  some  deep  conversations.    Our  students  love  spending  time  together  and  this  is  their  chance  to  invite  friends  to  join  in  the  fun.    Contact  Adam  Bridges  

• Junior  High  –  Sundays  5:30  to  7:00  pm.    • Senior  High  –  Sundays  7:00  to  8:30  pm  

   

Small  Group  Bible  Studies  We  offer  weekly,  gender-­‐specific  small  group  study  opportunities  for  both  junior  and  senior  high  school  students.    Contact  Adam  Bridges  

• Senior  High  boys.  • Junior  High  boys.  • Senior  High  girls.  • Junior  High  girls.  

   

Going  Deep  Flag  Football  Flag  football  game,  with  great  half-­‐time  snacks  and  a  devotion  from  God’s  Word.    Meets  Sunday  afternoons,  1-­‐3  pm,  mid-­‐September  through  Christmas,  at  the  McGovern  field.    Contact  Adam  Bridges      

Summer  Missions  Trip  Each  summer,  our  youth  spend  a  week  serving  God  in  tangible  ministries.    The  locations  vary:  we  have  been  to  places  like  Boston,  the  Gulf  Coast,  and  Guatemala.    The  type  of  ministry  also  varies,  from  teaching  to  repairing  buildings  to  staffing  summer  camps.    It  is  a  great  chance  for  the  youth  to  be  personally  impacted  as  they  learn  more  about  what  it  means  to  do  God’s  work  in  this  large  world.    Contact  Adam  Bridges  

   

 

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Adult  Discipleship  and  Fellowship    

At  MCC,  Community  Groups  are  the  lifeblood  of  our  church  family.  With  over  25  groups  available  (mixed  gender,  men,  women,  teens),  this  is  the  way  we  form  relationships  with  one  another,  while  developing  our  relationship  with  God.    Every  member  and  regular  attendee  at  

MCC  is  strongly  encouraged  to  participate.      Sunday  Morning  Community  Groups  • 9:00am  –  Wendy  Ballou  leads  this  group,  conveniently  scheduled  simultaneous  to  the  early  

service  and  just  before  the  late  service.    (church  building)      Sunday  Evening  Community  Groups  • 5:30pm   –   Led   by   Pastor   Travis,   our   annual   Inquirer’s   Course   is   a   large-­‐group   designed   for  

those   new   to   MCC.     Often,   at   the   conclusion   of   the   six   session   course,   a   traditional  community  group  is  formed  out  of  the  class.  

• 7:00pm  –  located  near  the  church  facility,  Peter  &  Janette  Sergio  lead  some  of  our  faithful,  longtime  members.    (Medway)  

• 7:00pm  –  Ken  Reever  leads  this  group  for  those  around  the  Hopedale  region.  (Hopedale)      Mid-­‐Week  Community  Groups  • Mon,  10:30am  –  Every  2nd  and  4th  Monday,  Pastor  Carl  offers  a  study  for  our  senior  saints  at  

Mahan  Circle,  a  local  retirement  home  (Medway).  • Mon,  1:00pm  –  for  those  available  in  the  afternoon,  Marge  Maxwell  leads  this  group  on  the  

2nd  and  4th  Monday  of  each  month  (Bellingham).  • Wed,   7:00pm   –   coordinated  by  Diane  Williams  &   Sharon   Skerry,   this   couples   group   is   not  

currently  taking  new  members  (Franklin/Medfield).  • Wed,  7:00pm  –  coordinated  by  Mark  Bontempo,  this  couples  group  is  currently  full;  meets  

on  the  2nd  &  4th  Weds  each  month  (Franklin/Norfolk).  • Wed,  7:30pm  –  timed  to  accommodate  families  with  children,  but  open  to  all  age  groups  this  

group   is   coordinated   by   Joe   Sullivan   and   meets   on   the   2nd   and   4th   Wed   of   each   month  (rotates  homes  in  Medway/Franklin  area).  

• Wed,  7:30pm   –   timed   to  accommodate   families  with  children,  but  open   to  all   age  groups,  this  group  is  coordinated  by  Kathie  O’Brien  and  meets  on  the  2nd  and  4th  Wed  of  each  month  (rotates  homes  in  Medway/Franklin  area).  

• Thurs,  1:00pm   -­‐  Pastor  Carl  offers  a  study  for  our  senior  saints  at  Lovering  Heights,  a   local  retirement  community  (Medway).  

• Fri,  6:30pm  –  timed  to  accommodate  families  with  children,  but  open  to  all  age  groups,  this  group  is  led  by  Josh  &  Heather  Terry  (rotates  homes  in  Medway/Franklin  area).  

 

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Men’s  Community  Groups:  • Tues,   7:00pm   –   Led   by   Al  Magliaro,   this   group   focuses   on   a   deeper   study   of   the   Sunday  

sermon  text    (Milford).  • Tues,   7:00pm   –   Led   by   Craig   Dresser,   this   group   is   specifically   designed   for   the   new   and  

developing  Christian  (church  building).  • Tues,  7:00pm  –  Led  by  Andy  Hodgkins  &  Russ  Santoro,  this  group  is  composed  of  both  long-­‐

time  MCC  members  as  well  as  several  men  from  neighboring  churches  (Medway).      • Wed,  7:30pm  –  Coordinated  by  Mark  Bontempo,  this  group  is  composed  of  both  long-­‐time  

MCC  members  as  well  as   several  men   from  neighboring  churches;  group  meets  1st  and  3rd  Wed  of  the  month  (rotates  homes  in  Medway/Franklin  area).      

• Wed,  8:00pm  –  Led  by  Pete  Simmons  &  Drew  Garvin,  this  group  has  mixed  ages,   including  several   fathers  with  young  children;  they  meet  the  1st  and  3rd  Wed  of  each  month  (rotates  homes  in  Medway/Franklin  area).  

• Thurs,   6:00am   –   for   the   early   riser,   Burton  Wright   leads   this   group,   which   meets   at   the  church  office  building  (Medway).  

 Women’s  Community  Groups:  • Wed,  9:30am  –  Led  by  Sue  May,  this  group  meets  on  the  2nd  and  4th  Wed  of  each  month  and  

is  not  currently  accepting  new  members  (Norfolk).  • Moms  in  Community  –  Led  by  Katie  Arnold  &  Sarah  Bond,  this  group  meets  the  1st  and  3rd  

Wed  morning   of   each  month,   at   9:30am,   to   focus   on   topics   relevant   for   both   wives   and  moms.  Full  childcare  provided    (church  building).      

• Ladies’  Support  Group  –  Led  by  Laurie  Shorey,   this  group  meets  each  Tuesday  evening,  at  7pm,   to   consider   how   the   Gospel   can   free   us   from   our   past   hurts,   failures,   or   addictions  (Medway).  

• Women  of  the  Word  (WoW):      o Thurs  Morning,  9:30am  -­‐  Led  by  Karen  Peterson,  this  group  meets  first  as  a  large  group,  

and  then  breaks  into  3  or  4  small  groups  for  discussion  and  study.    Full  childcare  provided    (church  building).  

o Thurs  Evening,  7pm  –  Led  by  Cheryl  Barese,  this  group  mirrors  the  morning  session,  but  is  designed   for   ladies   who   are   unavailable   during   the   WoW   morning   hours   (church  building).  

 College  &  Career  Community  Group:  ! Wed,  7:00pm  –  Coordinated  by  Adam  Bridges,  this  group  is  designed  for  the  18-­‐30  crowd.    

Meets  every  1st  and  3rd  Wed  (rotates  homes).    Fellowship  Dinners  

Groups  of  3-­‐4  families  or  eight  individuals  who  meet  regularly  over  the  course  of  a  year  to  share  a  meal  together.    Each  gathering  will  afford  you  the  opportunity  to  talk,  to  get  to  know  others  with  whom  you  worship,  and  to  share  a  meal.    The  responsibility  of  hosting  and  preparing  the  meals  are  shared  by  all  in  the  group.    Contact  Jenny  Auerr  

 

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Prayer  Ministry  Our  church  offers  many  different  forms  of  prayer  ministry.    We  have  an  online  prayer  string,  through  which  praises  and  needs  are  communicated.    We  pray  in  many  times  and  ways!    Contact  Pastor  Carl  

 Seminars  

We  hold  seminars  in  which  outside  speakers  can  provide  special  teaching  or  encouragement.    The  topic  and  format  varies  but  has  included  the  “Walk  Through  the  Bible,”  “Fireproof,”  parenting,  and  marriage  seminars.    Contact  Victoria  Greenwald    

Helping  Hands  Helping  Hands  serves  families  with  urgent  or  ongoing  medical  needs  by  providing  meals,  rides,  and  other  help.    Contact  Brenda  Benson  or  Jan  Reynolds    

Senior  Luncheons  Six  times  a  year,  on  the  second  Friday  of  the  month,  the  Women’s  Ministry  puts  on  a  luncheon  with  a  program  which  many  of  our  senior  citizens  as  well  as  others  from  our  church  attend.    Contact  Jeannie  King  or  Anita  Redus    

Ladies  Craft  Fellowship  A  group  of  women  meets  weekly  in  the  church  to  work  on  craft  projects  of  all  sorts.    While  sharing  ideas  and  experiences  with  others,  you  may  either  work  on  your  own  projects  or  help  with  organized  group  projects.    Sometimes  the  group  projects  are  used  for  Community  Table  Centerpieces.    All  ladies  are  welcome  to  join  us  on  the  third  Monday  of  the  month,  at  1pm  in  the  Resource  Center.    Contact  Nancy  Vinton    

Flowers  and  Cards  The  flower  ministry  provides  flowers  for  Christmas,  Easter,  and  baptisms.    The  card  ministry  provides  encouraging  cards  for  those  who  need  them.  Contact  Ruth  Hancock  

 Men’s  Ministry  

Join  us  to  share  a  meal  and  to  hear  an  uplifting  message!    Throughout  the  year,  breakfasts,  activities,  and/or  retreats  are  held  each  month.    It  is  a  time  for  conversation  and  fellowship,  a  short  message,  and  good  food.    Contact  Pastor  Carl  

       

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Women’s  Ministry  Women’s  Ministry  is  for  all  ages  and  offers  many  opportunities  for  women  to  connect  with  other  women.    We  offer  a  large-­‐group,  weekly  Bible  study  (Women  of  the  Word  or  “WoW”).    In  addition  we  offer  support  groups,  a  mom's  group,  fellowship  events,  and  service  opportunities.    Contact  Cathy  Taylor  

 First  Impressions  

Designed  for  the  sole  purpose  of  creating  a  warm,  welcoming  environment  for  our  church  guests.    This  ministry  considers  things  as  wide  ranging  as  greeters,  parking  lot  attendants,  campus  signage,  and  more.    Contact  Cathy  Taylor  

 Prayer  Shawl  

The  Prayer  Shawl  Ministry  started  in  the  spring  of  2009  to  be  a  tangible  reminder  of  Christ’s  hands   and   feet   for   those   in   our   church   family  and   local   community.     This   small   group   of  women  have  knitted,  crocheted,  and  sewn  over  150  shawls  and  blankets  for  those  in  need  of  comfort,  while  taking  the  time  to  carefully  pray  for  these  individuals  before  sending  out  their  gifts.    Contact  Elizabeth  Kripp    

Commemorators  This  group  is  interested  in  the  260+  year  history  of  our  church.    They  sort,  catalog,  and  maintain  early  records  of  the  church  in  the  historical  library  (located  in  the  office  building).    The  group  has  composed  a  timeline  of  church,  local,  and  national  events  since  1749.    Currently,  the  Commemorators  are  finishing  a  book  to  be  published,  which  chronicles  the  story  of  God’s  work  in  this  church  over  the  years.    Future  projects  are  being  planned,  and  anyone  interested  in  preserving  our  history  is  welcome  to  join.      Contact  Marge  Maxwell    

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Music  Ministries  In  our  ministry  of  music  we  seek  to  honor  God  and  share  Christ  by  providing  and  presenting  

music  that  uplifts  and  ministers  to  the  church  body,  reflecting  the  rich  variety  of  musical  genres  and  styles;  by  calling  forth  gifted  musicians  to  share  their  gifts  with  the  church  and  the  

community;  and  by  offering  musical  events  to  the  wider  community  as  a  means  of  outreach.      Praise  Band  

Presenting   Christ-­‐centered,   cross-­‐centered   worship   music,   in   a   contemporary   style,   our  Praise  Band  helps  to  lead  God’s  people  in  worship  on  Sunday  morning.    We  make  use  of  a  variety   of   styles   and   instrumentation,   including  piano,   keyboard,   guitar,   bass,   drums,   etc.    Contact  Robin  Fox      

   Adult  Choir  &  Men’s  Ensemble  

The  Adult  Choir  &  Men’s  Ensemble  lead  the  congregation  in  singing  hymns  and  praise  songs  and  provide  special  music  during  various  worship  services.    Each  of  these  groups,  which  present  music  throughout  the  school  year,  are  open  to  adults  and  high  school  students.  All  voices  are  welcome!    Rehearsals  on  Thursdays  (Choir  is  7:00-­‐8:30pm;  Men’s  Ensemble  is  8:30p-­‐9:30pm).    Contact  Ken  Griffin      

Children’s  Choir  The  Children’s  Choir  offers  our  younger  ones  the  chance  to  more  fully  participate  in  worship  and  to  lead  the  adults  in  worshipping  and  glorifying  God.    This  choir  sings  in  worship  about  once-­‐a-­‐month.  Children’s  Choir  is  open  to  children  grade  levels  Kndg  through  5th  grade  (meets  Thursdays,  4:30pm-­‐5:15pm).    Contact  Robin  Fox      

Bell  Choir  The  Dolce  Ringers  Bell  Choir  is  open  to  youth  and  adults,  with  instruction  available  for  beginners.  Rehearsals  begin  on  Wednesdays  at  6:00pm..    Contact  Nancy  Vinton      

 

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 Community  Ministries    Little  Lambs  Preschool  

Our  Little  Lambs  Preschool  was  founded  with  the  awareness  that  each  child  is  a  unique  gift  from  God  and  the  understanding  that  a  child’s  academic  development  is  grounded  in  his  or  her  feelings  of  self-­‐worth.    The  Little  Lambs  curriculum  allows  each  child  to  develop  intellectually,  socially,  morally,  emotionally,  and  physically  while  growing  in  his  or  her  knowledge  and  understanding  about  God  and  his  plan.    Contact  Muriel  Macleod      

Community  Table  A  free  hot  heal  with  friends!    Our  mission  is  to  reach  out  to  the  community  by  providing  a  free  hot,  healthy  and  hearty  meal  to  individuals  and  families  in  need.  Our  goal  is  to  respect  and  dignify  all  guests  by  providing  a  warm,  caring  atmosphere  to  everyone  who  dines  with  us  every  Tuesday  evening  5:30-­‐6:30pm.    Contact  Sharon  Skerry      

Nursing  Home  Worship  Service  This  is  a  joint  ministry  with  the  Village  Church.    It  meets  at  the  Medway  Country  Manor,  2nd  and  4th  Thursdays,  at  10:30  a.m.    Contact  Pastor  Carl      

Women’s  Support  Group  Life  has  a  way  of  beating  us  up!    We  all  face  times  when  we  feel  battered  and  bruised.    Often,  this  is  a  result  of  the  addictions  which  affect  our  society:  substance  abuse,  sexual  addictions,  etc.    Depending  on  present  needs,  MCC  offers  support  groups  to  help  bruised  and  broken  people  be  remade  as  new  creations  in  Christ’s  image.  Contact  Annette  Landry  or  Laurie  Shorey    

         

 

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Missions  At  the  Medway  Community  Church,  we  remember  Jesus  words,  “But  you  will  receive  power  

when  the  Holy  Spirit  comes  on  you;  and  you  will  be  my  witnesses  in  Jerusalem,  and  in  all  Judea  and  Samaria,  and  to  the  ends  of  the  earth.”  (Acts  1:8)    It  is  our  vision  at  Medway  Community  

Church  to  be  a  diligent  laborer  for  national  and  international  missions.      Long-­‐Term  and  Career  Missionaries  

Through  regular  prayer  and  financial  support,  we  currently  support  fourteen  missionary  families,  across  the  globe.      We  believe  God  has  called  each  of  these  families  into  this  noble  work,  to  help  fulfill  the  Great  Commission.    Contact  Wendy  Ballou  

 Short-­‐Term  Mission  Trips  

We  also  support  short  term  missions  trips,  in  which  individuals  in  our  church  serve  God  intentionally  for  a  short  period  of  time.    This  includes  the  annual  Youth  Missions  Trip  and  the  annual  Adult  Missions  Trip.  Contact  Wendy  Ballou      

Leadership  The  leadership  structure  of  our  church  can  be  most  easily  articulated  as  “elder  led,  staff  driven,  

and  congregationally  accountable.”    Elders  

The  Board  of  Elders  oversees  the  ministry  and  life  of  the  church,  developing  goals  for  the  church,  ensures  doctrinal  integrity,  and  is  responsible  for  the  spiritual  health  and  welfare  of  the  congregation.    They  also  provide  spiritual  counsel  as  needed.    The  Board  of  Elders  is  composed  of  the  pastoral  team,  plus  elected  lay  members  of  the  church.    Our  Elders  are  Ken  Reever,  Chris  Williams,  Al  Magliaro,  Scott  Greenwald,  Burton  Wright,  Eric  May,  Pastor  Carl,  and  Pastor  Travis  

   Deacons  

The  Board  of  Deacons  cares  for  the  needy,  the  sick,  the  sorrowing,  and  the  stranger  in  our  church  and  community.    They  collect  and  distribute  money  from  the  Deacon’s  fund  to  assist  those  in  urgent  or  temporary  need.    And  they  assist  in  many  other  ways  around  the  church.    Our  Deacons  are  Walter  Bushmich,  Kathy  Ducharme,  Marlis  Morse,  P.J.  Reever,  Fred  Sibley,  Nancy  Vinton,  Dan  Jordan,  Drew  Garvin,  and  Joe  Sullivan    

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Committees,  Boards,  and  Properties    We  have  several  committees  in  the  church,  filled  with  those  who  do  “behind  the  scenes”  work  necessary  for  the  church  to  sustain  vibrant  ministry.    The  following  is  a  list  of  these  committees,  boards,  and  ministry  teams  and  their  current  chairpersons.    Please  contact  them  if  you  with  to  get  involved!  

• Christian  Education  Cmte         Bill  Fox  • Evangelism  &  Outreach  Cmte     Mike  Manske  • Missions  Cmte         Wendy  Ballou  • Little  Lambs  School  Board       Margie  Anderson  • Properties  Team         Art  Paturzo