“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”
I Corinthians 15:58
I Corinthians 15:58
2027 Church Board Nominations Open August 23
Our church family is seeking dedicated members to serve on the 2027 Church Board! Starting Sunday, August 23, through Saturday, September 5, all members are invited to nominate fellow members who demonstrate a heart for service and leadership.
Please note that floor nominations will close promptly on September 5. Following this period, the Nominating Committee will begin reaching out to nominees to discuss their willingness to serve.
Please prayerfully consider who God might be calling to lead our congregation in the coming year!
Please note that floor nominations will close promptly on September 5. Following this period, the Nominating Committee will begin reaching out to nominees to discuss their willingness to serve.
Please prayerfully consider who God might be calling to lead our congregation in the coming year!
Diaconate Board:
Diaconate Board:
Deacons are to be servants of the church. (Acts 6:1-4). The scriptural qualifications are set forth in 1 Timothy 3:2-13. Deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, not pursuing dishonest gain, hold to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience, above reproach, not malicious talkers, temperate, trustworthy in everything, faithful to their spouse and manage their children and household well. Deacons shall be members of First Baptist Church of Gettysburg for at least one year prior to beginning service as a member of the Board of Deacons. The Board of Deacons will care for the church members using a variety of ministry models and methods. They shall be diligent in meeting physical and spiritual needs by providing aid, comfort, prayer, and encouragement. The Board of Deacons shall assist the pastoral staff in the preparation and performance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Board of Deacons shall maintain the rolls of active and inactive members semiannually, and shall provide them to the Church Administrator for retention. The board shall be responsible for recommending new members to the congregation.
Deacons are to be servants of the church. (Acts 6:1-4). The scriptural qualifications are set forth in 1 Timothy 3:2-13. Deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, not pursuing dishonest gain, hold to the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience, above reproach, not malicious talkers, temperate, trustworthy in everything, faithful to their spouse and manage their children and household well. Deacons shall be members of First Baptist Church of Gettysburg for at least one year prior to beginning service as a member of the Board of Deacons. The Board of Deacons will care for the church members using a variety of ministry models and methods. They shall be diligent in meeting physical and spiritual needs by providing aid, comfort, prayer, and encouragement. The Board of Deacons shall assist the pastoral staff in the preparation and performance of the ordinances of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. The Board of Deacons shall maintain the rolls of active and inactive members semiannually, and shall provide them to the Church Administrator for retention. The board shall be responsible for recommending new members to the congregation.
Sonshine Preschool Board
SonShine Christian Preschool Board:
The purpose of the SonShine Christian Preschool Board is to provide supervision over the operation and ministry of the SonShine Christian Preschool. The board advises and supports the preschool director to ensure that the proper classes, materials, curricula, licenses, and activities are being used to prepare the students for spiritual, social, and academic advancement (Deuteronomy 6:4-7a). The board is
responsible for hiring, evaluating, and removing the director. The board will assist in preparing the budget, including tuition and salaries. The board will meet regularly and consist of three or more elected members from First Baptist Church of Gettysburg, a pastoral representative, the director, and one parent representative. The parent representative, with an enrolled student, will be appointed by the board for a period of one year, with no limit to the number of consecutive terms
and will be a voting member.
The purpose of the SonShine Christian Preschool Board is to provide supervision over the operation and ministry of the SonShine Christian Preschool. The board advises and supports the preschool director to ensure that the proper classes, materials, curricula, licenses, and activities are being used to prepare the students for spiritual, social, and academic advancement (Deuteronomy 6:4-7a). The board is
responsible for hiring, evaluating, and removing the director. The board will assist in preparing the budget, including tuition and salaries. The board will meet regularly and consist of three or more elected members from First Baptist Church of Gettysburg, a pastoral representative, the director, and one parent representative. The parent representative, with an enrolled student, will be appointed by the board for a period of one year, with no limit to the number of consecutive terms
and will be a voting member.
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