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The Caldwell Presbyterian Church of Lake George, New York, has been called by God and organized to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, to minister to the needs of members of the congregation and residents of the community, and to promote peace and justice in the world.
We, the members of Caldwell Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. do herein make a covenant that we shall maintain this church through our attendance at services, our support of its work, our gifts, and our prayers. We shall seek, through its fellowship, to promote the Kingdom of God as revealed by Our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Caldwell's Committees
Christian Education Committee
Education is an integral part of the ministry of Caldwell
Presbyterian Church that helps each person grow in faith, knowledge, and the
love of God. Thus, the members shall have the opportunity to continue their
education by attending classes, films, videos, speakers etc., offered each year
by Christian Education. Areas of Education include: Church School, Youth and
Adult Education, Vacation Bible School, library, and the Communicants Classes. The
Education Committee also oversees our weekday pre-School.
Congregational Care Committee
The Congregational Care Committee promotes hospitality. The
committee oversees the visitation and care of the congregation and encourages
them to use their talents as disciples of Jesus Christ here at Caldwell. The
Committee oversees the Caldwell Connection, sends cards, provides transportation
and visits to anyone in need. The Committee arranges for Senior Breakfasts and
special Congregational Pot Luck Dinners. The committee oversees the Prayer
Concerns Lists.
Fellowship Committee
Fellowship works together with the Congregational Care
committee to provide and to build continuing church family life through many
shared activities which demonstrate the joy of our Christian faith. It hopes to
develop a sense of belonging to a church "family," and to foster and
deepen friendships among the congregation.
Finance and Endowment Committee
The Finance Committee monitors the outlay of funds as outlined by the Budget. The committee serves as consultant on financial
policy and considers major expenses suggested by the other committees.
Responsibilities of the committee include: check writing, posting income and
expenses, preparing monthly financial statements, keeping the Session informed
of the church’s financial condition.
Fund Raising Committee
The Fund raising Committee is our committee that helps to
raise additional income for the church budget and/or projects of the church
through a variety of activities.
Mission Committee
Jesus said, “When you do this for the least of these, you do
it for me.” The Mission committee is responsible for identifying mission
opportunities in our Church Community and throughout the world. The committee
keeps the congregation informed of the church’s efforts through Minutes for
Mission during Worship, articles in the seeker, displays, speakers, and
presentations. The committee works closely with the Deacons, whose work involves
Local Mission. Also, the committee works with the Presbytery on National
Missions and disasters and with Louisville, our National Headquarters, to
coordinate worldwide mission.
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee is charged with establishing personnel
policies and procedures for every staff position in the church. Responsibilities
include preparing a job description for each position, establishing compensation
and benefits and providing contracts. The committee also conducts annual
evaluations with each staff person. In addition, the committee addresses any
issues of staff and/or relations when needed.
Property Committee
The Property Committee is responsible for maintaining the
grounds and physical plant of the church. They oversee
the property insurance plans. The committee is responsible for the lawn care,
cleanup, snow removal, repairs, construction projects and safety. The committee
also oversees the use of the facility by various organizations outside the
church.
Stewardship, Memorials, Scholarships
The Stewardship Committee is responsible for directing the
congregation in the wise use of its time, talents and monies. Stewardship
Education is a vital part of the committee. The committee demonstrates our need
to care for and be stewards of our environment, our time and our commitment to
the Church of Jesus Christ. The committee oversees special offerings,
environment programs, the stewardship campaign of pledges, and works with
Worship to promote good stewardship through awareness.
The Memorials Committee is responsible for
allocating monies we receive through deaths or through living wills or
endowments. The Committee also oversees the Scholarship Program for
those who are advancing their education. Monies are awarded each June during a Worship Service.
