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Please
consult the OPC church directory or the church
office for information on contacting individuals
other than church staff
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Habitat
for Humanity
| Activity |
Habitat
for Humanity engages in volunteer homebuilding and homemaking
in West Philadelphia |
| When? |
Approximately
once a year, usually a Saturday, 4 to 8 hours |
| Talent? |
Highly
skilled craftsmen and craftswomen and/or broom pushers and anything
in between |
| Contact |
Jan Lovely,
Elsie Neeley or Jeff Bowker
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Assisting
the Deacons
The Board
of Deacons, made up of elected, ordained officers of the church, maintains
a number of programs to assist members of the church community. The Deacons
welcome assistance from volunteers with these programs.
| Activity |
Transportation:
People who are willing to drive members/friends to worship or other
church events; may be people who live near you. |
| When? |
About
half an hour to an hour per event |
| Talent? |
Requires
a driver's license and a suitable vehicle |
| Contact |
Pat
Dillon, Moderator, Board of Deacons
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| Activity |
Visitation:
Sick or shut-in, new or prospective members, the newly bereaved |
| When? |
As
needed, about an hour per instance |
| Contact |
Pat
Dillon, Moderator, Board of Deacons
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The
Mission and Outreach Committee of the Session
| Activity |
Oversees
and coordinates mission and outreach programs of the church; sponsors
the annual One Great Hour of Sharing offering, allocates and dispenses
funds from the church mission budget. |
| When? |
Committee
meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at the church |
| Talent? |
An
interest in missions and outreach programs |
| Contact |
Jeff
Bowker,
Chair, Mission and Outreach Committee |
The
Visitor and New Member Committee of the Session
| Activity |
Contacts
visitors and potential new members; arranges orientation sessions
for incoming members |
| When? |
Committee
meets as needed |
| Talent? |
An
interest in meeting new people and making them feel welcome |
| Contact |
Trudy
Sheau, Chair
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