WORSHIP

...worshiping God in Spirit, with enthusiasm and devotion...

A reverent atmosphere, hymns, moving organ preludes and offertories as well as choral anthems are highlights of the service. The Traditional Service is at 11:00 am on Sunday mornings.

The Sanctuary Choir provides anthems and special music for the Traditional Worship Service throughout the year.

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At 8:15 and 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, this service features up-tempo music, a relaxed, come-as-you-are atmosphere, innovative use of drama, video and other fine arts. All these combine to lead participants into the presence of God.

The Programming Team plans and programs all of the Contemporary Services throughout the year. During monthly meetings they enhance worship by synchronizing songs, drama and video with sermon content.

The Praise Band practices with the Praise Singers each week and energizes Contemporary Worship Services. The band typically includes an electric guitar, an acoustic guitar, an electric bass guitar, keyboard, and drums.  The Praise Singers are teams of 3-4 members that rotate each week and help lead the congregational singing for the Contemporary Worship Services. Members model an attitude of praise and the congregation is led to worship God.

The Tech Team operates the audiovisual equipment for the Contemporary Worship Service.  This team helps make all the music, audiovisual, and sermon Power Point slides easy to follow.

The Drama Team - InACTION - has many actors and actresses of all ages.  This troupe always brings home the message of the Word of God in the most powerful ways.

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This girls choir is made up of 4th - 8th graders who meet  weekly learning songs to perform monthly at the Traditional and Contemporary Worship Services.

PRAYER

praying without ceasing, that God's will be done in our lives and in the world

Our Caregivers Team sends cards to those in the hospital or recovering at home, sympathy cards, cards for families with new babies, as well as timely "thinking of you" and Christmas cards to our shut-ins and "Boosters."  The single rose buds that "appear" on the Lord's Supper table in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings celebrate new births in the congregation and are provided by this team.

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Members can confidentially submit prayer requests via an email address, prayerchain@chathampresbyterian.org. These are accessed only by password.

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The Caregivers Team visit and make phone contact with members who are hospitalized and homebound. This is a way for us to stay in contact and express Christian love in Christ's name.

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Two Home Communion Teams offer communion visits on the 1st Sunday of the month for those who are unable to attend worship services. After education/instruction from Pastor Joe Eby, and with session approval, Caregivers serve the elements during home communion visits.

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The Caregivers Team coordinates the congregation's ministry in providing meals for families after funerals and for those who are recovering at home after hospitalizations. Church members are enlisted to prepare and deliver meals during these challenging times in families' lives.

STUDY

studying and applying God's word to our daily lives

Rally Day kicks off the Sunday School year with a "bang" in August each year. One unified worship service is followed by a potluck meal. Bibles are presented to all 3rd graders during the service.

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Songs and puppets are used to interest babies from about 6 months to 2 years old. The babies who participate are happy to sit and learn about Jesus & the many blessings God gives to us.

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This Sunday school class is taught using a storybook curriculum that appeals to the two and three year olds. They love being read to, coloring, playing, and having a small snack during the Sunday School hour.

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The kids in this Sunday school class love learning about Jesus through various stations during the Sunday school hour.

This Sunday School group is divided into three or four smaller groups for study and hands on learning.  Lessons and presentation of curriculum changes each week, and may include crafts, drama, or study.

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This Sunday school group discusses life applications of the Scripture passage being studied.

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Classes for confirmands are held from January through May (typically during their 8th grade year). The students enjoy studying about their faith and beliefs. Each confirmand is paired with an adult mentor from the congregation for the duration of the class.

This group meets during the Sunday school as a large group to start the study and then breaking into small groups for more personalized reflection (life application) on the lesson being taught.

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This Adult Sunday School class studies a Scripture passage each week and discusses today's life application of that passage.

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Various adult small groups (women only, men only, and co-ed) are established and meet weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly for study and fellowship.  Refer to the Small Groups tab on the home page for additional information.

VBS is offered one week in the evening each summer for kids pre-K through sixth grade.  Adults, junior high, and high school students help "shepherd" these kids throughout the evening in various activities, including games, crafts, and drama.

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We continue to conduct background checks on all adults working with children as a precautionary measure to protect the children who come to Sunday School and the church.

FELLOWSHIP

building community together and living by the example of Jesus Christ

This fund-raising event is an annual event, usually scheduled for a Saturday in early December.  Members of the church support the sale by donating baked goods or working to make it happen.  Funds raised from this event will support various mission projects and church needs.

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Each year, potluck dinners are held in the homes of various members four to five times a year. The purpose of Meets and Eats is to provide an opportunity for both old and new members to get to know each other in a more personal way, in a relaxed social setting.

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STEWARDSHIP

practicing faithful stewardship through giving of our money, time, and talents

The Administrative Team provides administrative guidance and support in the areas of personnel, management, and finances. 

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Various capacity campaigns have been held throughout the life of Chatham Presbyterian Church in order to spread our missions and ministries to meet the needs of a growing community and congregation.  Themes of these campaigns have centered on keeping faith with the past, sharing faith today, and building in faith for the future.

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MISSION

showing love, mercy and justice of Jesus Christ through service regardless of geographical boundaries

Crossroads Counseling Center ministry continues to be a unique service to our community.   Counseling offered with integrity, professionalism and the love of Christ continue to be the highest goals of the center.

Link to Crossroads Counseling Center

Day Camp is held for one week during mid summer each year for kids entering 1st through 6th grades.  Middle and High School students serve as Team Leaders and adults assist throughout the week.
The children work on projects for groups like Contact Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, Kumler Neighborhood Ministries, Mini O'Beirne Crisis Nursery, Mercy House, Illinois Presbyterian Home, Daily Bread of Chatham, Chatham Food Pantry and also senior adults from the congregation.

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For the past several years, the Youth Group and Adults have been involved in Group Workcamps for one week each summer.

Link to Group Work Camps

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Small Groups organize the Christmas food baskets and delivery in conjunction with the Angel Tree ministry.

Numbered baskets are placed on the Angel Tree and are "purchased" by members of our congregation. This money is then used to purchase food items for families in need in the area. Donations by local businesses and church members provide families with all the "makings" of a Christmas dinner. Baskets are delivered by volunteers from our church families, many with children. The children see the needs in our community and participate in helping to meet the needs.

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EVANGELISM

pursuing opportunities to share the Good News with confidence and without hesitation

Families who visit Chatham Presbyterian Church for the first time receive a "Presbyterian Pie" as a welcome gift during the week following their visit.  The pie ministry is an integral part of life at Chatham Presbyterian Church as we continue to reach out to new people and to welcome them into our family.

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