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Church Life
Music and Worship
Elder Barb Overholt
Worship is the heart of the church's life
and mission. In worship we return to the wellsprings of the faith and are
engaged in communion with God who calls us. We discover new relationships of
love and peace with each other and are sent to minister in the world in the
name of Christ.
The Worship & Music Ministry Team attempts
to make the worship service one in which each of us can find and deepen
these relationships of love and peace. The Ministry Team enhances worship by
selecting themes for our Advent and Lenten seasons, decorating the sanctuary
with original artwork and choosing music that enhances the worship
experience.
Utilizing the musical talents of church members, including our
Youth, and also bringing in vocalists and instrumentalists from the
community adds to the variety of worship and affords people the opportunity
to serve. The Worship & Music Ministry Team also plans the monthly
celebration of Holy Communion, providing the elements, and arranging for
serving Elders.
Fellowship
Elder Racquel Cochran
The Fellowship
Ministry Team sponsors many events during the year to help bring our
congregation together. 2002 saw the return of our monthly “Breakfast at
Pete’s”. Each month you can join us on the last Sunday after worship at
Pete’s restaurant. Here are some of the Special Events we had last year:
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Supper Club (January-April)
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Off Broadway Review and Talent Show (March)
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Assisted Deacons with Easter Sunday fellowship refreshments (April)
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Outing to dinner and
Campbell Gaslighter Melodrama (May)
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Annual Rummage Sale and BBQ (June)
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Annual outing to San Jose Giant’s baseball (July)
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Annual pizza and miniature golf outing (August)
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Homecoming Breakfast (September)
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Christmas evergreens sale (October-November)
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Current wrapping paper/stationary sale (October)
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Harvest dinner (with Stewardship) (November)
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Thanksgiving Eve Service (with Worship and Music) (November)
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New Year’s Eve party (December)
The Fellowship Ministry Team meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at STHPC.
Stewardship
Elder Steve DeJarnett
As Stewards, we
are given the responsibility for using and building upon the gifts we have
been given in a way that reflects the character and purpose of the owner.
The theme for Santa Teresa’s Stewardship Ministry is “Time, Talents, and
Treasures." Here's how Stewardship fits into our spiritual lives:
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Church is not
just for Sunday. As you can see as you read the many pages of this
report, there is a lot going on at STHPC nearly every day of the week. Our
congregation is amazing for the Time we are willing to give to help
our church. Committees are full, the building is transforming, we greet
newcomers with a smile and conversation. Our time is so valuable, and we
share it generously.
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We listen for our
special call. For those areas in our church that require special skills,
we are fortunate to have a depth of Talent to draw from. Be it
accounting, construction, or education, our congregation holds people who
listen for the call to share their specific skills, and answer that call
whole-heartedly.
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Members pledge.
In November, we held our annual Harvest Dinner, which was well attended
despite short notice. We gathered in fellowship and friendship, and heard
the call to “Grow with God” and financially support our church. As a result,
we have a nearly 100% pledge rate among active members of STHPC. You are all
a Treasure.
For more information about the Stewardship Ministry, please contact the church office.
Communication
Elder Horace Hines
A large part of church life is
communication; both internally between its members, as well as externally
with the surrounding community.
Internally, the Communication Committee
works to keep our congregation informed of church events, activities,
celebrations, and business through the Echoes from the Hills
newsletter, this website, flyers, and the display case outside the church office.
Externally, the committee works with other
church committees to disseminate information about our programs and
ministries to our surrounding community.
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