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The Session of First Presbyterian Church consists of the pastor and the elders in active service. All members of the session, including the pastor, are entitled to vote. The session is responsible for the mission and government of the particular church. It, therefore, has the responsibility and power (The Book of Order): 1. to provide opportunities for evangelism 2. to receive members into the church 3. to lead the congregation in participation in the mission of the whole Church 4. to provide for the worship of the people of God 5. to provide for the growth of its members 6. to develop and supervise the church school and the educational program 7. to challenge the people of God with the privilege of responsible Christian stewardship of money, time, and talents 8. to establish the annual budget 9. to delegate and to supervise the work of the board of deacons 10. to provide for the administration of the program of the church, including employment of nonordained staff 11. to maintain regular and continuing relationship to the higher governing bodies of the church The session meets the third Tuesday of every month. Our serving elders are clerk: Bev Driver,Wade Viehauser, Arlene Johnson, Richard Brooks, Jayne Ackman, and Judy Holmes |
