Ministries

Adult Christian education includes a variety of course offerings which change throughout the year. The class leaders strive to include theology, practical living and fellowship elements into their classes. Several Adult Christian Education classes are offered each Sunday:

NEW: College and Early Career Ministry

Please join us for Proclamation Presbyterian Church's all-new College and Early Career Sunday School Class! This fall, Westminster seminarian Ozzie Osgood is leading a dynamic discussion on the Christian worldview. Using video clips, biblical exegis, discussion questions, and an interactive teaching style, he lays the foundation for a Christian worldview, with future classes dedicated to defending and living this worldview.

What: Breakfast and Worldview Discussion
When: Sundays at 9:15am for food & fellowship, followed by class from 9:30-10:30am.
Where: Room 017, lower level
Who: All current students and young professionals
Why: To deepen your understanding of the Christian worldview, engage with others your age, and challenge one another to greater biblical living
How: If you can't get there, transportation can be arranged.

To Join the new Proclamation C&EC facebook group, click here.

Japanese: Discipleship and Relationship Building

Japanese Ministry at Proclamation Presbyterian Church provides spiritual growth and fellowship for our Japanese neighbors. The ministry consists of Bible Studies for both men and women, English as a Second Language classes as well as a Sunday Worship Service. This year, a Summer Bible School Program will be available for all ages.

For more information on the Japanese Ministry, please visit www.proclamation.org/ministries/japanese

A worship service is conducted in Japanese every Sunday at 11:00am in Room 046 on the lower level. It is led by Pastor KiSup Lee.

Leadership Class, offered periodically, is a 10 week course. Completion of the course is required if you want to serve in a leadership position in the church. The course covers the Westminster Confession, "The Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms", history of the Protestant Reformation and Westminster Assembly; Biblical leadership, spiritual gifts and the body and finally, Biblical qualifications for church officers.

The Missions Committee actively seeks ways to promote and participate in Christ's Great Commission. There is an annual Missions' Conference and periodic missions trips. Check our Missions page for the missionaries and agencies we currently support. The Missions Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

New members classes are held in the Spring and the Fall for approximately eight weeks. All are welcome to attend and learn the history and theology of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) as well as get acquainted with the various ministries of Proclamation.

The Pro-Life Committee acts as a source of information on matters relating to the pro-life issues through a Biblical awareness of the sanctity of all human life. See statement of our Pro-Life position at www.prolifeforum.org. (Committee is inactive at this time. Contact Paul Karlberg for information regarding Proclamation's Pro Life Activities.)

Small Group Ministry offers opportunities to study God's word or related material, fellowship, pray, and enjoy the special relationships that come through the shared experiences of God's people. A listing of the current Small Groups may be downloaded here.

Men's Ministry

Men's Ministry holds an annual men's retreat and prayer breakfast. These events foster fellowship and spiritual growth of the men in the church and community.

Men's Bible Study - Wednesday (bi-weekly), 7:00 pm (Room 017)
The men involved in this Bible study are discussing Paul's letter to the Ephesians, led by George Welsh. Come join us for a time of food, fellowship, intercessory prayer and interactive study of God's Word. For more information, contact Dave Moneymaker or George Welsh .

Men's Bible Study - Saturday morning, 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Meets twice a month in Room 144; studying 2 Peter. Contact Charlie Hunsaker for more information.

Music

A week long summer day camp is offered during July for children ages 7-14 where they can experience the arts first hand. Choir, handbells, drama, art, as well as instrumental instruction culminate with a performance and exhibit of their work at the end of the week.

The handbell ensemble is open primarily to adults, but high school students are welcome. Novices are welcome to join as well. The ensemble plays regularly during morning worship and special musical events. Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 am

This musical training program for children ages 4-6 includes vocal training, music theory, biblical songs, ear training and more. Meets one day a week for one hour.

Sunday 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm

The Daughter's of Zion is our girls' choir for ages 7-middle school. One and one half hour rehearsals include voice training, music theory and handbells. The group performs several times during the year and performs a musical with the King's Singers annually. The King's Singers is our boys' choir for ages 7 to voice change. One and one half hour rehearsals include voice training, music theory and handbells. The group performs several times during the year and performs a musical with the Daughters of Zion annually.

Proclamation's choir for middle and high school students, Renewed gives our young people an opportunity to sing varied music genres.

Thursday 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Singing adults are invited to join. The choir sings on Sundays at the 11am worship service and once a month at the 8:15 a.m. service. There are special choral events throughout the year.

Vocalists and instrumentalists are encouraged to join this ministry team. The Worship Team leads hymn/chorus singing with a contemporary flair.

The Alliance of Christian Musicians, founded by our music director, encourages and promotes Biblical standards and excellence in performance in the field of church music. If you have any questions about our music programs please contact Vince Treadway at 610.520.9500.

They perform in services as well as in the community and in concerts, using a wide variety of music. Proclamation Instrumental Ensemble is for interested instrumentalists who want to use their musical talent to glorify God. They perform in the worship services at PPC.

Other

The Church Library is open 9:00 – 11:00 am on Sundays. The library is located in Room 238 on the second floor of the Christian Education building. The newly furnished library currently has a collection of over 350 books available for members to check out. Come visit, browse and find a book.

Outreach

A West African term meaning "Who knows what God has brought us through this child," is the name of a new partnership of Philadelphia-area churches and nonprofit groups. It is a faith-based mentoring program for children whose parents are or who have recently been in jail. To learn more about this outreach, call Pastor Paul Karlberg at 610-520-9500

Tape Ministry includes recording the sermon and various Adult Sunday Schools lectures each week.

For those interested, there is also a Japanese women's Bible study that meets weekly Tuesday at noon.

Everyone is welcomed to a congregational meal which meets monthly after the 11 am worship service. Third Sunday Lunch is our way of welcoming newcomers and visitors to Proclamation. Our monthly congregational meal, provided by rotating church ministries, gives visitors, members and regular attenders an opportunity to fellowship together. Third Sunday Lunches are not held during the summer months of June, July, or August.

Senior's Ministry

EAGLES strives to provide fellowship to our Encouraging, Active, Godly, Loving, Energetic Seniors through special speakers, outings, and monthly luncheons (2nd Wednesday of the month, excluding the summer). In addition, EAGLES provides the vehicle for our Seniors to minister to others.

Teens

Wednesday 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Proclamation Junior High Youth Group meet on a weekly basis for fun, fellowship and Biblical instruction. Special events and activities occur throughout the year.

Click here for more information.

Sunday 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Proclamation Senior High Youth Group meet on a weekly basis for fun, fellowship and Biblical instruction. Special events and activities occur throughout the year.

Click here for more information.

Sunday 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Matthew Pieters talks about Connecting to God: 10 obstacles to Spiritual Intimacy with Christ and our Community.

Women's Ministry

Proclamation Women seeks to encourage and equip women of all ages to develop a sense of community and compassion within the congregation. In addition to Bible study, there are a number of fellowship opportunities for women in the church. For more information on any of our women's activities, contact Annette Hunsaker .

Bible Studies

Wednesday Evenings, 7:00 pm
Room 144 Education Building
Leater: Mary Bulkley
Precept Upon Precept Study on Colossians:
Gaining a "True Knowledge" of Christ "so no one deludes you."
Begins: January 13

Wednesday Mornings, 9:30 am (Childcare provided)
Room 146 Education Building
Leader: Susan Ballam
Dr. Kathleen Nielson: Ten Studies in Colossians and Philemon, Continue to Live in Him
Begins, Wednesday, January 20

1st Tuesday of the Month
Doris Stillman's home in West Chester
Leader: Patti Karlberg
A Praying Life, by Paul Miller