"Being Presbyterian"
Session Five
FPCA and Aiken Missions & Ministry
Topic: Local Missions and Ministries at FPCA and Throughout the Aiken Community
This session is devoted to the mission work performed within the church and in the community. Begin by reviewing the various ministries of FPCA and the proceed to visit the websites of other comminity ministries and missions throughout our region.
Resources:
- Ministries at First Presbyterian, Aiken: "Worship & Music," "Sunday Morning Education," "Intergenerational Mission," "Children & Families," "Formula for Life Ministry" "Stephen Ministry."
- Community Ministries & Missions: Area Churches Together Serving (A.C.T.S.), One Table, Community Ministry of North Augusta, Walton Options for Independent Living, Christ Central; Habitat for Humanity Aiken; FOTAS Aiken
Also review the videos that are available online that describes some of these community ministries and missions.
Video Resources:
After having done the readings for this session and reviewed the accompanying videos you may choose - on a purely optional basis - to answer the study questions and submit them at etwimber@hotmail.com or to contact Dr. Wimberley by phone or email to request a time for dialogue about what you have learned. You may do so by phone or dialogue via Skype or Facetime. Dr. Wimberley's phone number is 239.405.4164. We may also convene group meetings of the class using the Zoom application on our computers. You can enroll in this course by emailing etwimber@hotmail.com or by texting Dr. Wimberley at 239.405.4164.
Study Questions:
- What are the options for ministry and mission to be found within First Presbyterian Church of Aiken?
- What mission and ministry opportunities are to be found within Aiken and Aiken County?
- What is Formula for Life ministry about and how did it come into being?
- How does service at Habitat for Humanity and FOTAS reflect the mission of First Presbyterian Church?