The life of a disciple of Jesus Christ is a journey – but not one we travel alone. As a congregation, First Presbyterian Church of Hector offers opportunities to grow in faith together. We hope you will explore these, and remember: All are Welcome!
Adult Ministry
Growing in faith does not end when we become adults – it’s a life-long journey. Our church offers opportunities throughout the year to nurture your faith.
On Thursdays at 1 p.m., after the Office for the Aging luncheon we offer more traditional bible studies. In the fall, we use the Presbyterian Women’s nine-week study (this fall 2016, the topic is “Who Is Jesus?”). We offer another study in January after the Christmas season that examines some aspect of our faith (for example, the book “What’s the Least I Can Believe and Still Be a Christian”). The season of Lent lends itself to a five-week study on a topic related to the traditions of Lent (for example, the book “Amish Grace”). During the Easter season we offer another study, often focused on a theological topic.
Thursday evenings during parts of the year, we provide another opportunity for study combined with refreshments or dinner. Fall and spring topics have generally looked at big-picture topics like The Church and Politics, and the Intersection of Science and Religion. Summers have often focused on matters of care for creation and are open to the public.
Our men meet weekly on Wednesday mornings for breakfast at 8 am at a nearby diner, then move to our fellowship hall for a lively discussion on a topic in the news.
Check our calendar for upcoming dates, times, and topics for upcoming studies.
Children’s Ministry
When we baptize infants and children, the congregation promises “to guide and nurture them by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging them to know and follow Christ and to be faithful members of his church.” We offer several ways for our children to grow.
Worship Bags – are available for younger children to use during worship. The bags contain books, crayons and a children’s bulletin. They can be found on the special stand in the Narthex and returned there after worship. The children’s bulletin contains activities based on the Scripture of the day – families are encouraged to take the bulletin home.
Sunday school – after Children’s time during Sunday morning worship, all children from pre-school through 3rd grade are dismissed to Sunday school. Our Sunday school operates year-round and provides a kid-friendly environment to look at the same bible stories heard in worship.
Vacation Bible School – every summer our church hosts a week-long, half-day vacation bible school. Using the rotation model, kids from age 3 through 6th grade are grouped by age and experience bible learning though story-telling, crafts, music, and science. There’s also time for snack and recreation. And full group time at the beginning and end of each day’s session help to pull the whole lesson together.
Camp Whitman – our church is one of 60 that together support this summer camp, located on the western shore of Seneca Lake. Week-long programs enable children and youth to make new friends, experience living in the outdoors, gain independence, and explore their faith in a warm, caring Christian community. Camp Whitman strives to include people with diverse interests, backgrounds, and abilities in all of their programs. Acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone.
