PCF Ministries
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various parts.” 1 Peter 4:10We believe that ministering to our neighbors, both in the church and in our community, is a critical component of our faith. These ministries are some of the ways we do that at Pepperell Christian Fellowship. Please contact us for more information about these ministries and other opportunities to serve at PCF.
Adult Sunday School
Description: Several classes are offered at 9am from September through June. Classes are generally informal and interactive, are open to all adults, and may be joined at any time.
Care Givers
Description: Teams of 4 to 5 men commit 3 hours (7:00-10:00am) on the second Saturday of every month. Each team is assigned to a particular individual or family to provide help where needed (ex: yard work, small repairs, painting, cleaning, etc.)
Opportunities: There is always a need for more men to form or join teams. No special skills are required.
Children's Choir
Description: Presents special music at various times, especially during the Christmas and Easter seasons.
Opportunities: Any child younger than 13 is welcome to participate. Rehearsals are held immediately after the Sunday service and start about eight weeks before a performance.
Choir
Description: Traditional choir presents special music, usually during the Christmas and Easter seasons.
Opportunities: People who want to sing are always welcome to join. There is no requirement to read music. Rehearsals are held immediately after the Sunday service and start about eight weeks before a performance.
Creative Arts & Communication
Description: The primary role is to provide artistic and technical support for Sunday worship. Another major activity is dramatic and technical support for Vacation Bible School. Provides communication, graphic design, and technical assistance to other ministries as needed.
Opportunities: Openings for graphic artists, web designers, audio/visual technicians, photographers, dramatic performers, script writers, scenery and costume designers, newsletter production, and more. For some tasks, technical abilities may help, but interest is more important than technical expertise.
Deacons Ministries
Description: The Board of Deacons is responsible for the physical oversight of the church and its assets. They oversee the following Ministries. Click here for more information.
Card Ministry
Financial
Mercy Ministry
Meals Ministry
Special Events
Usher Ministry
Opportunities: Deacons are nominated by the Board of Elders and confirmed by the Membership on the basis of the Scriptural guidelines as put forward in 1 Tim. 3:1-13, Titus 1:6-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4 and Matthew 23:11. The number of deacons varies depending on needs of the church.
Facilities
Description: Works under the guidance of the Deacons Ministry, helping with the maintenance and improvement of the physical plant, grounds and equipment, including repairs, construction, cleaning, and other related tasks.
Opportunities: Many opportunities for people to pitch in and help with repairs, yard work, cleaning, painting, and other similar work. Workdays are usually scheduled in the spring and fall, but help is needed throughout the year. Some of this work may require special skills, but much just requires willing hands.
Greeters
Description: Arriving about 15 minutes prior to the beginning of our worship service and welcoming those who come to worship; handing out bulletins, introducing yourself, as you are able, to those you do not know; and responding to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
Opportunities: Greeting is a great way to begin serving within the body without becoming overwhelmed, as well as a great opportunity for you to meet the “old timers” and those new to the body.
Life Groups
Description: Small groups meet weekly in area homes for support, encouragement, and spiritual development. See our Life Groups page for more information.
Men's Fellowship
Description: Bible study, fellowship and special events. See the Men’s Fellowship page for more information.
Missions
Description: Oversees missionary activities, including providing financial support to missionaries, publicizing missionary activities, and sponsoring missionary visits to PCF.
Opportunities: Anyone interested in missions is welcome to join.
Nursery
Description: Provides child care during Sunday school and worship times.
Opportunities: There is always a need for more helpers, both adult and youth (ages 12-17).
Office and Administration
Description: Helps with the administrative needs of the church office, e.g., weekly bulletin, correspondence, directory, event scheduling, phone support, website, etc.
Opportunities: Basic computer skills are helpful, but not always required. Most of the help is needed during office hours, but some work can be done off hours or at home.
Prayer Ministry
Description: “Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found.” (Psalm 32:6a) We believe that God desires to make Himself manifest to his people by honoring His Word in answered prayer. We also believe that as we spend time in God’s Word we will be better able to understand his will and can then claim the promise of 1 John 5:14-15: “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of Him.” Prayer undergirds all that happens here at PCF. Come, and be a part of the team!
Opportunities:
- Third Monday of the month, 6:30 to 7:30 PM: The Elders invite all to join them in prayer at the church.
- Thursdays, 9:30 to 11 AM: A small group meets at the church.
- Sundays, 9:00–10:15 AM: A small group meets before worship.
- Prayer Box: Prayer requests may be left in the box at the front of the sanctuary. The Thursday prayer group collects these and prays over them.
- Email Prayer Chain and Sunday Bulletin: Requests are distributed to the prayer chain and also printed in the Sunday bulletin. The contacts are listed in the bulletin.
Precious times of prayer also take place within our ministries: Women’s, Men’s, Youth, Sunday school, etc. Additionally, Pastor Stephen and the Elders are available every week after the worship service for anyone who needs prayer.
Resource Ministry
Description: Oversees the church library, makes available special resources of interest to church body, and organizes media-based fun events, such as family movie nights.
Opportunities: Anyone interested in these kinds of activities is welcome to join.
Senior Drop-In Center
Description: Meets the first Wednesday of the month to prepare and serve a meal at the Pepperell Senior Center.
Opportunities: Helpers are always welcome to join the team.
Sunday School
Description: Provides for the Christian education of school-age children, pre-school through high school. Classes are held prior to the Sunday service (9:00am) from September through June.
Opportunities: Teachers, teacher assistants, and substitutes are usually needed.
Vacation Bible School
Description: Provides an educational and fun week-long program every summer for the children of PCF and the surrounding communities.
Opportunities: Help is needed with teaching, food preparation, music, skits, scenery and props, games, crafts, cleaning, and more. There is something for everyone who wants to participate. Though this is a summer program, work starts early and help is often needed in early spring.
Women's Fellowship
Description: Bible studies on Tuesday mornings and evenings during the school year, and special events throughout the year. All women of the community are welcome to attend. See the Women’s Fellowship page for more information.
Opportunities: Needed are small group leaders, refreshment help, set up and clean up help, and prayer support.
Worship
Description: Plans and presents the weekly Sunday morning worship service.
Opportunities: Instrumentalists and vocalists who are interested in participating on the worship team should contact the office for more information. (See also the Creative Arts & Communications Ministry.)
Youth Group
Description: Meets every Tuesday evening for fellowship, games, worship, and small group studies. Also holds special events throughout the year. Open to youth junior high and older. See the Youth Group page for more information and the weekly schedule.
Opportunities: Adults who want to work closely with the youth as staff members should contact the Youth Pastor.