Committees and Groups
Congregational Committees
Session
In a Presbyterian church and in accordance with the Book of Order, the Session is responsible for governance of a church. Bath Church is governed by a council of Elders, called a Session, who are selected by the congregation and ministerially ordained. The Session is charged with providing for the worship, ministry, and mission of the church.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is lead by Treasurer Chris, and ably supported by Financial Secretary Pam.
Congregational Care
Congregational Care is a new area of Session, with the intention of providing support, care and encouragement to church members and their families. Congregational Care supports and assists members during family illnesses, provides transportation to hospital, makes home visits, provides bereavement support, and celebrates birthdays and anniversaries. Donna is our new Congregational Care Elder.
Media Committee
The Media Committee produces and publishes the month newsletter, The Church Mouse. The committee also oversees the church's website, www.BathChurch.org, which has recently recovered from a hibernatory hiatus and is now actively under development. Another avenue of communication managed by the Media Committee is the marquee at the church parking lot entrance. Its short message length inspires even the experienced Twitterer to new heights of hai ku - / Enjoy Bath Fellowship / Harvest Breakfast and Bazaar / Saturday and Sunday /. Bill is the Media Committee Elder.
Nominating Committee
Nominating Committee members are selected and convened as needed to put members into nomination for open or soon to expire terms of Elders.
Fellowship Committee
Let us concentrate on the things which make for harmony and growth of our fellowship together. (Romans 14:19)
Fellowship is an important part of life in the Bath Church family. God calls each of us to participate in different ways of discipleship with each other and our community. We give thanks first to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. He guides us with His redemptive love. Things grow and change; that is part of this life in which we participate. Be of a grateful heart. Janet is our Fellowship Elder.
Worship Committee
The Worship Committee tends to all things surrounding Worship at Bath Church - securing a pulpit supply minister when ours is unavailable, coordinating seasonal decorations for the sanctuary, preparing elements for Sacrament, preparing the program and bulletin, and many other aspects of Worship life. Rick and Pam are co-Elders of Worship.
Mission Committee
The Mission Committee is led by Elder Hazel in the service of God. Check back at this site for updates as information becomes available.
Groups
Book Group
The Book Group meets Thursdays at 10:00 AM for study, lively discussion, and Christian fellowship. Under the inspiring leadership of Claire and Hazel the group is currently reading Cast of Characters by Max Lucado, a book about common people in the hands of an uncommon God. All are welcome!
Women's Gathering of Bath Presbyterian Church
The Women's Gathering (WG) usually meets on the first Tuesday of each month. Each meeting includes a Bible study led by one of the members, a potluck, and sewing and craft activities. The Women's Gathering participates in the mission activities of the Presbyterian Women (PW) USA. Through PW USA the WG missions include ECHO, an interdenominational hunger program, Networkers, which honors and memorializes special mothers with anti-malarial mosquito nets for pregnant women in Africa, Craft for a Cause for which WG sews baby items for a Women's Center and laprobes for the VA Center. Still other missions include homeless needs items for the Samaritan Homeless Clinic, donations to FISH in Huber Heights, Operation Christmas Child, and more!
Music Groups
Music at Bath Church is facilitated by Brad and J.O. Choir practice is Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM. Check back at this site for updates as information becomes available.