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ABOUT JPC

 
Virtual Earth View of JPC

Message from Dr. Bob Sharman

Welcome to the Website of Jamestown Presbyterian Church!

By the grace of God -

          we strive to be a church -

* where the needs of every person are taken seriously,

* where Christ is seen as the answer to these needs,

* where greater understanding of ourselves and the Christian faith is sought,

* and where the resources of our faith are applied to every area of life.

Sunday Worship Schedule

 

9:00 am -- Contemporary Worship Service in Christian Life Center

10:00 am -- Sunday School Classes for All Ages

11:00 am -- Traditional Worship in Sanctuary

For current information on worship services and church activities and events,
please call the church office at (336) 454-3718
 

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE

Our contemporary worship service convenes each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. We envision:

• A service that joyously celebrates the living God and his presence in our lives.
• A service that faithfully proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ.
• A service that is based on the Reformed tradition and delivers a timeless message through Scripture, proclamation and contemporary music.
• A service that appeals to the diversity of the larger community we serve.
• A service that is welcoming and inviting to all.

 Come as you are; leave different!

Words of Welcome

A warm welcome to all of you from your friends at Jamestown Presbyterian Church. May you find inspiration and joy in the time we spend together and we are pleased that you have chosen to worship with us. Sunday worship is the call of God to bring special honor to his name. Receive this day, also, as his gift to you to refresh you for the week ahead.

If we at Jamestown Presbyterian Church can serve you, please let us know. Be sure to sign our Ritual of
Friendship Register and introduce yourself to our pastor before you leave.

We would like you to join us in a church that is dedicated to God - for worship, religious education, physical recreation, social fellowship and Christian service.
 

Membership in JPC

We rejoice whenever individuals conclude they have been led to formally and publicly join Jamestown Presbyterian Church. We are content for this decision to take shape over a matter of months, even many months, while folks become acquainted with and involved in our life and work.

From time-to-time we offer a course as part of the Adult Education curriculum entitled "Inquirers Class" In this class, participants learn about the history, form and functioning of the Presbyterian denomination as well as JPC. Membership requirements are the very simple ones set forth in the Presbyterian Church: Profession of Faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a commitment to support the work of the congregation.

At this point, we want you to know only a few responsibilities are reserved to members and that you are welcome to explore our opportunities for involvement, engage your energies in our work and extract whatever wealth you can from our midst.
 

Session Members

Rev. Robert Sharman - Moderator
Daniel McRae - Clerk of Session
 

Youth Program

Our goal is to show people through our words, actions, and lifestyles how Jesus' love has affected our lives. We have opportunities every week to fellowship with each other and study the Bible. We offer Sunday School for middle school and High School youth at 10am every Sunday. We also get together for dinner and Bible study on Sunday nights.

We look forward to also having monthly recreational activities and major seasonal events--like summer mission trips and youth camps. We are also committed to serving the community around us through mission projects that reach out to those in need. We encourage you to come and visit us whenever possible. We are always adding new ways to learn about God and new ways to serve him.

Fellowship Opportunities

Christian fellowship is an important part of church life.
Check out are church calendar for details

May the Lord richly bless your visit!

We, the members of Jamestown Presbyterian Church,
celebrate God's love and grace through Jesus Christ.
We are bound together by a common faith, vision of service,
and commitment to proclaim God's Word.
We welcome diverse people into a Christ-centered community of passionate worship,
nurturing discipleship, and joyful service in God's world.

Music In Worship

Through the ages music has been an essential part of worship. We, at Jamestown Presbyterian Church, believe that the entire repertoire of church music, traditional and contemporary, should be part of our worship experience, not only because it expresses our being part of the church of all ages, but also because it allows us, as people with diverse musical preferences to celebrate worship together.

The choirs at JPC are aware of their ministry to others through song! Music offers a tremendous opportunity for personal growth and many spiritual benefits and truths can be strengthened through the use of music. The choirs at JPC are dedicated to offering many musical styles and welcome all who wish to join them in this effort.
 

• Chancel Choir
• Traditional Music
• Contemporary Music
• Handbells
• Young Children
   

Educational Opportunities

Christian Education Hour On Sunday

• Children's Sermon
  • is delivered by members of the congregation to young children at each worship service.
• Sunday School
  • 3 year olds to 5th grade
  • 6th and 8th grades
  • 9th to 12th grade
• Adult Education Classes
  • is a variety of classes offered throughout the year.
• Foundations for Church Membership
  • is a class offered twice a year as part of the Adult Education curriculum. Participants learn about the history, form and functioning of the Presbyterian denomination, as well as JPC

Children's Ministry

The primary focus of the Children's Ministry program at JPC is to provide a Christian education for children, age 3 through 5th grade. There are five Sunday School classes which meet during the education hour for the months of September through June. The curriculum emphasizes stories of the Bible, the messages they hold, and the ways in which the children, as Christians, can apply these teachings.

Each summer, JPC conducts a Vacation Bible School that consists of a fun-filled week of activities and crafts. Many other events are sponsored for the children so that they may enjoy fellowship, as well as become involved in mission projects, such as helping the needy at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

All Sunday School students are encouraged to participate in the annual Christmas programs. Those who as musically inclined are encouraged to become members of the Adult Choir.

In JPC, we have a membership that is engaged in supporting all of our children so that they become an integral part in our lives and that of our church.

Seal of Presbyterian Church (USA)

The seal of the Presbyterian Church (USA) was adopted by the 197th General Assembly in 1985. It is a symbolic statement of the church's heritage, identity and mission in today's world.

The basic symbolic motifs in the seal are the cross, Scriptures, dove and flames. Because of its association with Presbyterian history, the Celtic cross was chosen as a model for a more contemporary rendering of this ancient symbol. The top two lines of the cross represent an open book, emphasizing the central role of Scriptures in the Reformed tradition.

The descending dove is the traditional symbol of the Holy Spirit. It also symbolizes Christ's baptism by John as well as the peace and wholeness which Christ's death and resurrection bring to a broken world. Beneath the image of the book is the suggestion of a lectern or pulpit, which captures the important role of preaching in the history of Presbyterian worship.

Integrated into the lower part of the design are the flames which form an implied triangle, a traditional symbol of the Trinity. The flames themselves convey a double meaning. They may be interpreted as a symbol of revelation in the Old Testament when God spoke to Moses from the burning bush. The flames also suggest the beginning of the Christian Church when Christ manifested himself to his apostles at Pentecost and charged them to be messengers of the good news of God's love.

The triangle also suggests the nature of Presbyterian government with its concern for balance and order. It divides power between Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and lay people as well as between the governing bodies in the life of the church.