PCF Ministries
We 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: Four classes are offered during the year, two during the fall/winter semester and two during the winter/summer semester. Classes are generally informal and interactive, are open to all adults, and may be joined at any time during the semester.
Opportunities: Occasional openings for teachers.
Care Givers
Description: Teams of 4 to 5 men commit 3 hours (7:00-10:00am) on the second Saturday of every month to help where needed. 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 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 Christmas and Easter.
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: Supports the other ministries of PCF with artistic, dramatic, and technical expertise.
Opportunities: There are openings for dramatic performers, script writers, scenery and costume designers, audio/visual technicians, graphic artists, web designers, photographers, and more. For some tasks, technical abilities may be needed, but training is provided and there are many opportunities to serve the Lord in this ministry.
Facilities
Description: Helps 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. Some of this work may require special skills, but much just requires willing hands.
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Greeters
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various parts” 1 Peter 4:10
Description: As ministries go, greeting does not require a lot of time and the time involved is during a time when you would be at church already. The basic tasks associated with this ministry are welcoming worshipers as they enter the sanctuary on Sunday mornings by arriving 15 minutes prior to the beginning of our worship service; standing at the front entrance of the sanctuary and welcoming those who come; 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: We always welcome those looking to become a part of a ministry here at PCF. 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 regularly for support, encouragement, and spiritual development. See our Life Groups page for more information.
Meals Ministry
Description: Provides meals to individuals and families at times of special need.
Opportunities: An announcement is made and a sign-up sheet is put out when meals are needed. Open to anyone who can cook. Also, drivers are sometimes needed to help delivering the meals.
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Men's Fellowship
Description: Bible study, fellowship and special events. See the Men’s Fellowship page for more information.
Opportunities: All men (including older teens) are welcome to join.
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.
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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).
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Office and Administration
Description: Handles the administrative needs of the church office, e.g., correspondence, directory, phone support, weekly bulletins, 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 at off hours or at home.
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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.
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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.
Special Events
Description: Organizes and oversees the dinners, receptions, and other fellowship events of PCF.
Opportunities: Help is always needed setting up, cleaning up, and providing refreshments.
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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.
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Ushers
Description: Helps on Sunday mornings with serving communion, seating, and general assistance as needed.
Opportunities: Ushers serve on a rotating basis about once a month. There are usually openings on the team.
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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.
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Women's Fellowship
Description: Heart-to-Heart Tuesday morning fellowship 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 and the monthly Saturday night worship service.
Opportunities: Instrumentalists and vocalists who are interested in participating on the worship team should contact the office for more information.
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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.