Ministries at Prairie Avenue Christian Church
Elders Health & Wellness
Fellowship Groups Community Groups Vacation Bible School
Music Ministry Serving Opportunities
Education/Classes Mission Trips
Elders
Elders are the spiritual shepherds and leaders of the congregation. While one of the principal duties of an elder is to preside at the Lord's table each Sunday, they are also called to serve as part of the pastoral care team. It is our Elders who oversee our shut-in and visitation list, call upon those who are ill in the absence of the pastors, and keep the pastors informed of needs and concerns of the congregation. Our Elders are elected to serve. The Elders meet regularly the last Sunday of the month at 6 p.m.
For more information about the responsibilities and ministries of Elders, Click here
Fellowship Groups
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF) is our women's fellowship and devotional group. The purpose of CWF is to provide opportunities for spiritual growth, enrichment, education and creative ministries to enable women to develop a sense of personal responsibility for the whole mission of the Church of Jesus Christ. Regular meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Sponsored activities include the annual church garage sale and October Bazaar the first Saturday of October. All women young and old are welcome to join us!
Christian Men's Fellowship (CMF) is our men's fellowship group. Regular meetings are held the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. All men young and old are welcome to join us!
Card Club is a women's fellowship group that meets every other Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Light refreshments and finger foods are always served, and "hand and foot" card game then commences. You do not need to know the rules of "hand and foot" to participate. All are welcome to enjoy a fun evening of conversation and cards. For more information, call Connie at 428-3327.
PrimeTimers is a senior adults luncheon group that meets once a month on Thursdays at noon. It is open to those 50 or older. A short program is presented following the free luncheon. Their next meeting is Thursday, March 18, at noon.
Music Ministry
PACC Singers is our traditional adult choir, offering a variety of anthems and choruses for the 9:00 a.m. traditional service. Special selections are offered during the Christmas and Lenten/Easter seasons. Rehearsals are held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Participation is open to High School students-Senior adult.
Casual T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Accomplishes More) is our contemporary worship group, leading the music for the 11:00 a.m. casual service. Rehearsals are held at 10 a.m. on Thursday. Participation is open to High School students-Senior Adult. Participation is also open to additional instrumentalists.
Heavenly Melodies Chimes is our hand chimes group. Rehearsals will be held beginning . Regular rehearsals are held each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Participation is open to 4th grade-adult. Ability to read music is helpful, but not required.
Additional music opportunities are possible. You do not need to be a member of Prairie Avenue in order to participate in our music ministries. If you would like to participate or assist in the music ministries at Prairie Avenue, please see Pastor Jason Butterick or call 428-3327
Educational Opportunities
Discussion Group is our current topic/issue class that meets in room 107 (Golden Circle) of our education wing at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday. The current discussion topic is The Shack by William Paul Young. For more information, please click the link: http://www.theshackbook.com
"Reel" Life Series is our monthly movie discussion group that meets in the Parlor at 7 p.m. A variety of movies will be offered during the year. Our next meeting is Thursday, March 25, at 7 p.m. Please join us for our viewing of Pleasantville. For more information about the movie, please click the link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120789/
Sunday School for all ages is held at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday.
Health and Wellness
Exercise Group is a group of individuals who meet each Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. for weekly exercise, utilizing free weights and exercise equipment.
Community Organizations
Nelson Park Addition Neighborhood Watch
Nelson Park Addition Neighborhood Watch is an assembly of dedicated, enthusiastic residents who live in a Decatur neighborhood with Nelson Park Road on the north, Nelson Boulevard on the east, Powers Boulevard on the south, and 22nd Street on the west. Meetings are held at Prairie Avenue Christian Church October-April, and at Nelson Park Pavilion No. 2 May-September.
Clokey Park Neighborhood Association
Clokey Park Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood group of concerned residents who live in a Decatur neighborhood bounded by Eldorado Street on the north, 22nd Street on the east, Wood street on the south, and Jasper Street on the west. Spring-Summer monthly meetings are held at Clokey Park, a small park located at 1800-1900 East Main St on the Fourth Monday of the month. Winter meetings are held at Prairie Avenue Christian Church.
Clokey Park Neighborhood Association
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Service Opportunities
Helping Hands is a home repair ministry that assists in minor home repairs and updates. Assistance is open to all Prairie Avenue members.
Miracle Day was held on August 29, 2009. For photographs and information, click here.
Please check out the DOVE Clothing Room page for information on its ministry.
Prairie Avenue Christian Church, in partnership with Crestview Christian Church, prepares and serves a hot meal four times a year at the Good Samaritan Inn.
Prairie Avenue Christian Church also supports community ministries including Macon County eXchange, DOVE.
Power Lab Program - June 22-26, 2009
A few photographs of the experiences of our annual summer vacation bible school program.
"I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters
will prophesy, and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall
dream dreams!"
-Prophesy of Joel