Ministries
First EPC is a diverse family of folks of all ages and from all backgrounds and interests. We try to make our ministry offerings meet the needs as best we can.
Children - Here at First EPC we
value kids and believe they are loved by God. We believe that they
have special and unique role in the life of the church and we are
committed to meeting kids right where they are and helping them grow
up in the Lord. We offer a variety of ways that we seek to just
that.
Children's Church - Every week during a portion of the
10:00am service we offer a time for kids through 5th grade to gather
and hear a kid-focused message while the adults enjoy their sermon
upstairs. Children's Church is held in the Treasure Seekers room
across from the nursery.
Vacation Bible School - Every year we offer Vacation Bible
School for kids through 5th grade. This is a super fun time for kids
to spend a part of each day for a week in the summer playing games,
singing, and hearing kid-friendly messages from the Bible.
Youth - The First EPC family loves,
appreciates, supports and is committed to the youth of this
community. An active youth leadership team along with several
qualified volunteers is devoted to leading the youth of our church
and community into a deeper, relevant relationship with Jesus
Christ. Our youth ministry style is relational and we welcome kids
from all walks of life. Our activities such as evening meetings,
Sunday School, trips and retreats are a positive, relationally based
way of connecting youth to each other through the person of Jesus
Christ. The ministries we plan as well as our trips are designed to
connect with kids who have a variety of exposure to Christianity.
Our youth ministry is divided into two age groups - Jr. and Sr.
High. All 6-8 grade students are welcome to attend our Jr. High
Ministries. In addition to special activities, the Jr. High meets
seasonally on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. We eat together,
play games, and have a short Bible based lesson relevant to today's
Jr. High student. In addition, the Jr. highers go to The EDGE, a
dynamic, energetic, intense time of fun and spiritual development.
There are also regular get togethers for fun and fellowship.
Our Senior High Ministry offers Sunday School, mission trips,
retreats and get togethers of many different types all designed to
foster significant relationships.
Women's Association - The FEPC Women's
Association is a service and fellowship organization that dates back
many decades in the history of our church.
We are a group of First EPC ladies who meet from 1:00 - 3:00pm in
the church library the second Wednesday of each month to enjoy
fellowship, to study, and to serve others in the church as well as
those in the community in the name of Jesus.
All women who attend First EPC regularly are welcome to join the
Women's Association.
Other Opportunities and Activities (some are seasonal)
Wednesday Night Fellowship - features a meal for
everyone followed by activities for children and youth, and classes
for adults.
Men's Life Breakfast - meets the
second Saturday of the month for Bible study, fellowship, grits and
biscuits and gravy.
Women's Ministry - exists to improve the church and to
spearhead special opportunities for fellowship and service.
Women's Bible Studies - periodically throughout the year
are announced in the Beacon or call the church office.
Colorfest Activities - During Union County's Colorfest
weekend, special activities are held for children and their
families.
PGA Golf Scramble - "Presbyterian Golfers Assoc" scramble
held each summer raises funds for missionaries or summer short-term
missions trips for youth and adults.
Mother's Day Banquets - Held annually this
event is held at the Main Street Center, featuring food and
special entertainment.