Outreach

"Our vision is to glorify God by…reaching out to each other, our community, and the world, with the love of Christ."

Outreach: Faithfully reach out with the love of Christ to meet physical and spiritual needs in our congregation, our local community, and the world.

-The Vision Statement of South Dayton Presbyterian Church

The purpose of MOPS is to nurture mothers of preschoolers by meeting their distinct needs to the Glory of Jesus Christ.  We aim to minister to the mothers of preschoolers both at South Dayton Presbyterian Church and in the surrounding community through monthly meetings where moms can fellowship, enjoy speakers, and learn crafts.  Childcare is provided.  There is a small annual membership fee. 

MOPS meets one Friday each month from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at South Dayton Presbyterian Church [directions]

The dates for Winter 2010 are:

• January 8
• February 12
• March 12
   

Youth Drama Team

The Youth Drama Team just completed their first season of performances of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. Our Lord graciously provided for us abundantly (with only a 50 cent shortfall on meeting our costs) and kept everyone safe and healthy. The group consisted of 15 students, age 11 through 17, who gave up their Friday evenings to practice at the church.  The kids did a great job in just 12 weeks of practice. A lot of stretching took place this season because the students did not have a dress rehearsal in any of the play locations. Our outreach performances at Saint Leonard’s Assisted Living in Centerville, and the Eaglewood Nursing Home in Springfield were very rewarding for the students as well as the residents - many of whom are still talking about the play! We laughed a lot this season, and grew to appreciate each other a bit more. We are looking forward to our next season so keep checking back for further information on play choices and audition time and dates.

Kick-off For Spring Season 2010

Fresh off the heels of the Fall production of Operation Christmas Child, by Kathie Hill Musicals, the Youth Drama Team is planning their next presentation Annie Jr. The Musical, May 2010.   This group is open to young people 6th grade through High School who are interested in theater.  Remember, not only actors are needed.  Opportunities are available for Set and costume, lighting and sound, as well as non-speaking roles.

If you are interested in being a part of this team, download the information and registration form, fill it out and turn it in to the SDPC office.

Contact: Nancy Stemberski (director) 

Summer Choral Camp

Each year, SDPC will be hosting a summer choral camp. This is an opportunity for students to gain valuable tools and share a positive experience that will enhance their participation in future choral opportunities.  It is our goal that this would serve those at SDPC as well as the surrounding community by providing a thorough, quality choral camp experience.  

Students will experience and receive instruction in Music History/Great composers, Theory, Melodic and Rhythmic Ear Training, Vocal Production,  Diction for Singing, as well as prepare musical selections.  There will be a final presentation for family and friends followed by a reception with refreshments.
 
The dates for the 2009 Choral Camp were July 6-11.  Thanks for a successful season with 70 students attending.  Be sure to take advantage of our early registration next year to be sure to get a space as well as a discounted rate.  To be put on our mailing list for next year's camp, contact the church office.

 

Oil Change Ministry

This ministry is dedicated to providing free oil changes to single moms and spouses whose husbands are serving in Iraq/overseas.  Free oil changes will be given to those who have registered ahead of time.

The next scheduled oil change will be Saturday, May 8, 2010

• To help with this ministry, contact Aaron Dell
• To register for a free oil change, contact the church office (937.433.1022)

"Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress" - James 1:27

ESL (English as a Second Language)

This ministry is dedicated to offering the love of Christ by meeting a real need in our world today.  We will be offering free Conversational English classes:

Our class for 2008-9 has just completed for the summer.  Here is information for our 2009-10 classes beginning in the fall.

• Semesters system
  First class September 9, 2009
• Wednesday Evenings from 6:00-8:30 p.m.*
• Classes held at South Dayton Presbyterian Church [map/directions]
• Students may enroll throughout the year on any Wednesday prior to the start of class.  Students are welcome to pre-register by calling the church office at (937) 433-1022.
• Classes are free. 
• Three classes based upon your individual needs:
  • Beginners - for those who speak little or no English
  • Intermediate - for those who know just enough English to "get by"
  • Advanced - for those who want to improve their punctuation and accent and to feel more comfortable conversing at work, at school and in the community 

Anyone who would like to learn English as a second language is welcome!

All teachers are unpaid volunteers who desire to help your learn better English.

* in cases of poor weather, you can call the church office at (937) 433-1022 to find out if class has been cancelled. 

For more information, contact Jeff Wolff

The Psalms Circle - A Women's ministry

“A devoted believer will pray for God’s deliverance from problems, but a wiser one will pray for God’s use of them” -- David Jeremiah

The Psalms Circle has two purposes:  to study a Psalm each month with the above thought in mind and to provide a safe place to express our struggles and receive comfort and strength from the body of Christ.  Needing each other is not a weakness; it is our strength.  It is by God’s design that we were made to need each other.  To be alone in our struggles, alone in our suffering, cuts us off from a major source of God’s grace.

Ladies, you need not be struggling with a major crisis to belong to the Psalms Circle – just a fellow traveler on the rocky journey to becoming more Christ-like and learning to love and know Him better.

The Psalms Circle will meet at the home of Dot Weldon on the first Monday night of each month, beginning in June, 2009.  A light snack and social time will be held from 6:30-7:00, with the study, taught by Debbie Holt, beginning at 7:00.  Each evening will end with a time of spiritual sharing and focused prayer for one another.

Please consider joining us.  If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Holt.