Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church
Congregational Life
This committee facilitates opportunities for people within the congregation to get to know one another better by sharing each others joys and tribulations through organized gatherings.
The Congregational Life Committee meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 1:00pm. Please check the Mid-Coast Calendar for the exact date, time and location.
Regular Annual Congregational Activities - 2005 & 2006
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September 2005 |
October 2005 |
November 2005 |
December 2005 |
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January 2006 |
February 2006 |
March 2006 |
April 2006
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May 2006 6th - Time Talent Auction and Chili Feed 21st - Congregational Pot Luck & Graduation Celebration |
June 2006
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July 2006 |
August 2006
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September 2006 17th - Congregational Pot Luck |
October 2006 |
November 2006 7th - Christmas Fair |
December 2006 |
Regular Annual Congregational Activities
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Public Bean Supper - Held every other month on the first Saturday at 4:30 - 6:00pm. This sponsored meal is open to the public and the profits support specified local charities and the Church Youth Ministry programs. A portion of the December and February Bean Supper proceeds will be contributed to the Topsham Heating Assistance Program- a local program designed to assist families struggling with the high cost of heating their homes. 2004 Profits exceeded $2,300.00, providing much needed funds for local charity and youth ministry work. |
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Prepared foods, i.e., deserts, macaroni, etc., need to be delivered to the kitchen by Saturday, December 3rd at 3pm. Volunteers are needed to help with: |
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Food preparations -
Serving - Cleanup - |
Friday,
December 2nd at 9:30am Saturday, December 3rd at 4:00pm Saturday, December 3rd at 6:00pm |
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Congregation Pot Luck Luncheon - Pot Luck allows members of the church to sample one another's special family recipes while enjoying friendly fellowship. Each Pot Luck is hosted by various committees of the church.
Next Potluck Luncheon: Sunday, September 18th
The Potluck hosting assignments have been assigned to the various committees:
| January | Stewardship/Finance and Gifts & Memorials |
| March |
Presbyterian Women |
| May | Missions, Personnel, Trust, Noyes |
| September | Properties, Deacons |
| November | Christian Education, Reaching Out, Worship |
Please sign-up in the "Blue Book" indicating the type of dish you intend to bring.
Game Night - Held twice a year in conjunction and supported with Youth Ministries, this event is an opportunity for members of all ages to gather around and enjoy snacks, fellowship and rousing games.
Harvest-Halloween Dance - Held annually in celebration of that special time in New England, a time of joy and celebration following the traditional Fall Harvest.
Summer Picnic -
Held annually at various local camp/picnic grounds.
Members of the church take part in cooking an outdoor banquet of BBQ
specialties, participating in the various games
and team challenges and enjoying
Christian fellowship.
Time & Talent Auction with Chili Feed - A new event that will allow us to share our individual God-given talents and abilities, to gather as a church family, and to raise funds for a local charity and our Properties Committee.
Dinners for Eight "Scrambles" - Eight people from the congregation are invited to enjoy an evening dinner together to get to know each other in a smaller and more personal setting. These periodic social gatherings of individuals or couples that have signed up to participate are coordinated monthly for three months. The activity chosen is completely up to the group.
Please sign up in the "Blue Book" to be included in this special gathering of old and new friends.
Free Spirits - For those young at heart but over fifty... meeting quarterly to enjoy a special seasonal meal and company of like minded-Free Spirits. Last years meals included a Lobster Bake, a Lasagna Feast, and a special visitation and meal at Thornton Oaks.
Next Free Spirit: Will be in March, watch the Mid-Coast Calendar for the specific date, sign up in the Blue book.
Coffee Hour - Fellowship after Church Service - Volunteers sign up and provide a light snack to go along with coffee, tea and juice to be enjoyed by the whole congregation following weekly service. This is another fellowship opportunity, for welcoming visitors, and chatting casually.
Please sign up on the Congregational Life bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. Or better yet, ask a friend and sign up together to participate in this special part of our church life.
To sign up please visit the Blue-Book or call Norma.
Contact Information
Committee Chair:
Norma Carroll
Last Updated on: October 28, 2005
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