Ministries of Waterdam Church
Here at Waterdam Church, we believe that there should be action to our faith. We want to encourage you to become involved in some area of the Church's work. We believe that Lord will richly bless those involved.
Board Member: Josh Gossner
MISSIONARIES SUPPORTED FINANCIALLY BY WATERDAM
Beth Malingowski
Guatemala
OC International
www.oci.org bethmalingowski@oci.org
Beth lives in Guatemala and serves the people through Bible education and training. Beth's roots are in Pennsylvania, she grew up in Eighty Four and her parents are members of Waterdam Church. The 2011 Waterdam Church budget supports Beth at $500/mo.
Bruce & Donna Weatherly
Asia
EFCA ReachGlobal
www.efca.org/reachglobal
Bruce and Donna serve as the Pastor to Missionaries couple (PTM's) for EFC missionaries serving in Asia. The 2011 Waterdam Church budget supports the Weatherlys at $100/mo.
MISSIONS SUPPORTED BY WATERDAM CHURCH THROUGH PRAYER, PROJECTS AND OFFICE SUPPORT
DAHP (Drugs for AIDS and HIV Patients)
and
Sarah's Home - a ministry of DAHP
Moji Adeyeye - Nigeria
www.dahp.net
- Youth-Focused AIDS Awareness and Prevention Campaign
- Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV
- Counseling, Testing and Monitoring
- Drugs for Opportunistic Infections
- Anti-Retroviral Drugs
- Care for Orphans (Sarah's Home)
- Treatment of Vulnerable Children
MISSIONARIES SUPPORTED BY WATERDAM CHURCH THROUGH PRAYER AND PROJECTS
Jan & Debbie Gossner - Solomon Islands
Wycliffe Bible Translators
Wayne & Dee Johnson - Kenya
Nairobi International School of Theology
Pete & Grace Thiessen - Philippines
CAM International
COMMUNITY OUTREACH Supported by Waterdam Church
Pop Tabs - Ronald McDonald House
www.rmhc.org
McGuire Memorial Home
www.mcguirememorial.org
Young Life
www.younglife.org
Pregnancy Resource Center
www.prcsh.org
Washington City Mission
www.citymission.org
Canonsburg-Houston Food Pantry
www.gwcfb.org/gwcfbpantries.htm
Angel Tree
www.angeltree.org
Vacation Bible School
Board Member: Dan Zielinski
Leaders: Lew Wetzel and Point Person from each LIFE Group
The Compassion Ministry's purpose is to show compassion by coordinating practical assistance to those in need within our congregation.
God calls us, as a church family, to support and care for one another. This is clear throughout scripture. In particular, the following passages are at the heart of the Compassion Ministry.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." - John 13:34-35 (NIV)
"Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous." - 1 Peter 3:8 (NKJ)
How amazing it is that we don't have to figure out how we're to love one another. Christ's compassion is so great that he gave himself in whole for us; the perfect example. However, He not only gives us an example, but a command, to love our fellow believers just as He loves us. As we strive to follow His example, we aim to help others see Christ, to facilitate open hearts to Him, and ultimately to glorify God.
1 Peter 3: 8 shapes our actions in response to our church body's needs. We respond with practical assistance. Practical assistance is manifest in many ways. It is a meal for a new mom and dad, correspondence to encourage or to just say hello. Practical assistance can be a visit to someone who is homebound or ill, as well as other appropriate support. It is having compassion for one another.
Please let us know that you're interested in taking care of one another. We're asking for those of you who are willing to be available to offer this kind of support when needs arise to please call or email the church office.
Also, please keep in mind that we cannot offer any of these wonderful things if we don't know there's an opportunity to do so. So, we're asking anyone within our church body who could use a little help, or who knows anyone within our church who could, to contact the church office.
Board Member: Dan Zielinski
Leader: Marge Zielinski
The Fellowship Team creates events with an informal atmosphere for church members and others to get to know one another and share our lives in Christ. (Ref. I Peter 4:8-11).
Fellowship * Faith * Food * Fun
Board Member: Pastor Jack Wilson
Leader: Dustin Hartman, Youth Director
CSY (Christ Seeking Youth)
CSY meets every Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Waterdam Church, with hangout time 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for students in grades 6-12 to grow in their faith with Christ through games, worship, Bible lessons, fellowship and fun!
Sunday School for CSY is on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
There are various activities available each month for students in CSY to attend and bring their friends.
Board Member: Paul Deakin
Leader: Liz Gossner
Email: childrensministry@waterdam.org
Infants - 5th grade
Our Children's Ministry program provides a safe, fun and interactive environment for children to learn about God's love. We offer Sunday School classes on Sunday mornings and events for children and families to attend throughout the year.
Sunday Mornings
9:00 a.m.
Nursery (infants - age 3) Room 104
Preschool (ages 3-5) Room 105
1st-3rd grade Sunday School - Room 107
4th-5th grade Sunday School - Room 102
10:30 a.m.
Nursery (infants - age 3) Room 104
Preschool (ages 3-5) Room 105
Jr. Church (grades 1-5) Room 108
Praise & Worship Team
I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders; I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.
Psalm 9:1-2
Board Member: Ben Shaner
Leader: Becky Hummer
Our Praise & Worship Team at Waterdam Church leads us in worship every Sunday as we together lift our voices to the Lord in praise.
Purpose of Worship: We become like that which we worship and it is in the Worship of God that our focus is turned from the things of the world to the One who created the world. For this reason, worship on the first day of the week is the focal point at Waterdam Church and takes place on Sunday mornings.
Worship (Psalm 100:1-5, 1Cor. 10:31)
True worship involves acknowledging our proper place before the almighty God. When we worship, we are glorifying God, while at the same time placing ourselves in submission to Him. He is our Lord and our Master; we are His humble servants, whose lives are entirely dependent on Him. It is God's desire that we conduct all aspects of our lives in this worshipful manner, which makes us wholly devoted to the Lord and draws us closer to Him.
Style of Worship: Our style is a blended worship, incorporating both the contemporary and traditional. We participate in both the 9:00 a.m. service and the 10:30 a.m. service. Our rehearsals are scheduled for Thursday at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15 a.m., before the first service.
God has gifted each of us in unique ways to serve Him. Those gifted in the area of music will find opportunities at Waterdam Church. If you are interested in singing on our praise team, choral group and/or play an instrument, please contact Joan Emmett at joanemmett@comcast.net.