Session Committees
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Christian Nurture and Growth Committee
Purpose: To provide ways and means by which the congregation can grow
in its understanding and application of the scriptures and doctrines of the
church. The committee reviews present Christian Education programs and
trends, evaluates their effectiveness and determines ways to improve upon
and expand the programs. Responsibilities: Development of, and
provision of oversight for, Sunday School classes, short courses, and other
classes of Christian nurture. - Maintenance and update of the the church
Media Center. - Provision of Presbytery liaison for Older Adults, and the
Cedarkirk Camps and Conference Center.
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Fellowship Committee is responsible
for planning the monthly church dinners, including the meal and the
entertainment. It is a wonderful and easy way to get to know each other
including the congregation. The committee would welcome new members.
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Mission and Witness Committee
The Mission and Outreach committee of the Session is responsible for identifying
and interpreting the mission projects our congregation supports. These projects
range from the Sun City Center community to places across the country and around
the world. They represent a variety of areas of need including education,
health, evangelism, agriculture, disaster response, homelessness and abuse
within families. The Committee administers the funds budgeted by the Session for
mission and outreach, considers requests for grants for specific projects, and
promotes three special denomination-sponsored offerings each year: The Pentecost
Offering, One Great Hour of Sharing, and The Christmas Joy Offering. These
special offerings support local, national and worldwide ministries of our local
church, Tampa Bay Presbytery, and the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. - The Committee
welcomes members who have an interest in our work and would like to serve in
this area. Those interested are encouraged to call either the Chair or Vice
Chair.
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Personnel Committee
This is a session committee charged with the overall coordination of personnel
policy and actions. We recommend salary policy and review salary actions. We
ensure that the staff receives formal and informal evaluations of their job
performance. We provide advice and counsel to the pastor on human resource
issues and implement a plan for equal opportunity.
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Property Committee
The purpose and responsibilities of the Property Committee are the custody and
care of all church property. Activities held in the church should be
consistent with Christian principles. Maintain the church so members and
visitors will feel welcome in His house. - The committee carries out the
Property Management Policy set forth by session on the church’s use, contacts
outside organizations on property matters, checks to see that the church
property is protected by insurance, evaluates monies spent on church
maintenance, services required, and work performed for the church. Also, the
committee recommends the acquisition, improvement, expansion, and disposition of
capital assets of the church.
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Stewardship and Commitment Committee
Functions: 1. Obtain budget and expenditure forecasts covering all
church operating expenses from Session Committee chairs or designated person.
Analyze and present budget and income forecast data to the Session. 2.
Administer the budget as approved by the Session. With the Treasurer and
Financial Secretary, prepare and present for session approval reports comparing
actual expenditures with the budget. 3. Receive requests for deviations
from the budget from Committee chairs, review, and send recommendations for
action to Session. 4. Maintain income estimates throughout the year and
recommend changes in the amount and timing of expenditures to Committee chairs
and the Session, when appropriate. 5. Act as the Session's liaison with
the Treasurer and the Financial Secretary. 6. With the Treasurer,
recommend to the Session the investment and fund allocation of any surplus
monies. For designated monies, recommend the most appropriate investment
strategies. 7. Oversee the annual stewardship campaign and any other
church-related campaigns directed towards the St. Andrew Presbyterian Church
congregation. Recommend the appointment of congregation members to any campaign
committees. The campaign chairs become ad hoc members of the Finance Committee
during the duration of the campaign. 8. Coordinate cash disbursement
procedures and establish guidelines for expenditures following generally
accepted accounting principles and utilizing established methods for internal
controls. Meeting Dates: The Finance Committee meets the second
Thursday of the month at 9:00 am. However, there is no planned meeting in
July and August.
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Worship and Planning Committee
Purpose: To lead the congregation into a deeper understanding,
attitude, and practice of Christian Worship in formal and informal settings, and
to see that all necessary action is taken to meet the requirements as mandated
in the Book of Order.
Membership: The membership shall be composed of at least two
members of the session, one of whom shall be the chair; one or more deacons;
representatives of the choirs and of committees whose activities are connected
to worship or music. The Pastor and Director of Music shall be ex-officio
members.
Meetings: on the second Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m.
Responsibilities: Recommend to the session the times and places for
celebrating the sacraments. - Appoint serving teams of elders and deacons to
serve Holy Communion prepare the elements, set the communion table, and dispose
of unused but consecrated elements. - Coordinate with the pastors for communion
celebrations and/or worship services for church members who are unable to attend
public worship. - Review the Order of Worship periodically and offer suggestions
for improvement. - Encourage and assist groups meeting for prayer.
Provide and oversee the use of worship supplies. - Relate to, assist and offer
suggestions to persons responsible for the ministry of music, including the
choir directors, pianists, and choirs. - Recommend to the session policies
regarding prayer days, time of worship services, communion, weddings and
memorials. - Consider and discuss any and all matters relating to worship and
music which may be brought to the committee and refer any action to the session
for approval.
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Publicity Committee
Purpose and Goals: The purpose is to publicize and promote St. Andrew
Presbyterian Church including its programs, activities and special events on a
continuing basis to the residents of Sun City Center and surrounding
communities. The goals are to maintain strong church member communication of
events and activities, and to assist individuals or church committees with their
publicity needs, and determine appropriate media usage.
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