On Saturday, February 27, 2010 Reverend Ken Hoke will be leading a seminar on the objective, mission and vision of the church from 9:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m. The leadership of the church is inviting each of you to participate in this public forum as we discuss together how best to accomplish our objective as a congregation.

Each person who registers between now and January 18, 2010 will be given the book “Who Stole My Church” to read. This book was written by Gordon MacDonald. Gordon was the pastor of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts for 12 years. He left in 1984 to serve with World Vision, and then became president of a college-age missions organization, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. MacDonald also regularly teaches at Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in New England.

Gordon wrote this book to help us understand the development of the Christian Church over the past 2,000 years. He notes that through the ages any church that has not turned its face toward the younger generation simply ceased to exist.

The book will not be discussed in detail, but will help us understand that even as the church has progressed in her communication with society through the ages, it is still necessary to do so today.

If you are looking for an opportunity to hear what others are saying and want a chance to share your ideas about the Objective, Mission and Vision of Pequea Church, please sign up online below:

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The Brief Version:
Pequea Church services Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. beginning on October 7, 2009.
The Wednesday Community Meals will start at 5:45 p.m, also beginning on October 7.

F.A.Q

Why are we adding a third worship service?

• We want a guest to feel welcomed by the environment of the church facility, as well as by the people of Pequea. Space considerations on Sunday mornings can make new people uncomfortable. They may not have a convenient place to park or a comfortable place to sit together with their family, and this may discourage them. The midweek service will allow for breathing room and continued growth in our services without additional need for parking and facility space.
• We want to offer another service time for Pequea people who occasionally or regularly find it difficult to attend our existing weekend services.

Why is the third worship service happening on Wednesday nights?

• In our community, there are many people with busy and changing schedules. The midweek service offers an opportunity to worship if your job, travel plans, or other circumstances keep you from being able to come on Sunday morning. No other church in our area offers a midweek option for worship.
• Pequea’s Wednesday night programs currently attract many people from our community, and we hope to engage more of them through offering a worship service at the time when they are accustomed to visiting us.
• A midweek service keeps the facility available on weekends for weddings, the impact ministry, and special events.

Does this mean no more KidzKnexion? Why would we end a successful program?

• The KidzKnexion (Clubs) program will not continue, and in its place, children’s programing that occurs on Sunday mornings will be offered in the exact same way on Wednesday nights.
• The decision to change our children’s programming was a difficult one, and Kids Knexion was a very successful program. However, as the church grows in size, we need to focus and prioritize our ministry efforts. Offering a children’s component to the Wednesday night worship service means teaching those children as much about Jesus as the children who come on Sundays.

Will the music & preaching be the same?

• Yes; the music, preaching, and worship elements for each individual week will be consistent. The service that runs at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday will be duplicated the following Wednesday.

Will there be other classes offered on Wednesday nights?

• During the first three months, the Wednesday night service will operate on a trial basis. Our hope is that it will grow and sustain itself beyond the initial trial, at which time we may offer additional Discipleship classes during the service. Our desire is that discipleship will occur through your regular home group, and those looking for “something to do” will use the freed up night to serve at Pequea or in the community. If your interested in joining a home group please contact Pastor Nathan Kilgore.

Are people encouraged to attend just one service each week?

• For the most part, yes. We don’t intend to add a night of church committment to the schedule of everyone at Pequea.
• We would ask that you consider making Wednesday night your worship time, at least for the months of October through December, if your work/family schedule promotes this, or if you currently attend the Wednesday night programs. Launching a new service will take dedication and involvement from both veteran volunteers and people who have yet to participate in the ministry teams of Pequea.

How can I help?

• The continued growth of Pequea Church creates more opportunities for all of us to serve God and each other.Contact any staff member to find out where you can test-drive a ministry team! Some of the needs include:
  • Children’s Ministry workers (teachers and helpers) — contact Dawn Groff
  • Guest Services workers (greeters, ushers, parking attendants, and kitchen staff) — contact Daleen Charles
  • Musicians (singers and instrumentalists) — contact Jeremy Tuel
  • Technical staff (sound engineering, song lyrics, etc.) — contact Jeremy Denlinger
  • Other miscellaneous volunteers — there is a place for you! — contact Pequea Church