Encouragement

Motivating people in their Christian life and ministry though encouraging words and conduct. ( 1 Thessolonians 2:11-12 )

• RAIN
• Summit House
• Church School Teacher
• Friday Hospital Visitation
• Urban Ministry Center
• Special Care Visitation
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Jacob's Ladder Job Center
• Healthcare Ministries
• Stephen Ministry
• Patricia Fields Scholarship Buddy
• A Better World
• YWCA Women in Transition

Administration

Organizing and guiding human activities in such a way that Christ's program is carried out. ( 1 Corinthians 12:28 )

• Adult Education Team
• Women's Retreat Team
• Children's Ministry Team
• Youth Ministry Team
• Early Childhood's Ministry Team
• Worldwide Ministries Team
• Finance Team
• Food Service Team
• Hospitality Team
• Montreal Fall Weekend Team
• Facilities Team
• Presbyterian Women
• Communications Team
• Covenant Ministry
• Elon Homes for Children
• Community Ministries Team
• Funding for Mission and Ministry

Service

Helping others in their lives and ministries by aiding them in practical ways ( Romans 12:7 )

• A Child's Place
• CROSS
• Room in the Inn
• Community Food Rescue
• Second Harvest
• Alexander Youth Network
• Seigle Avenue Preschool Cooperative
• Shelter Casseroles
• Summit House
• Uptown Shelter
• Urban Ministry Center
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Emergency Winter Shelter
• Communities in Schools
• Crisis Assistance Ministry
• Camp Grier
• Crop Walk Team
• Friendship Trays
• Florence Crittenton Services
• Habitat for Humanity
• McCreesh Place
• Loaves and Fishes
• Charlotte Community Health Clinic
• MPPC Bloodhounds
• Charlotte Rescue Mission
• Seigle Avenue Partners
• Charlotte Emergency Housing
• MedAssist
• Joshua's Farm

Church Service

• Lay Leadership: Sanctuary Keepers
• Lay Leadership: Seasonal Decorating
• Lay Leadership: Chancel Guild
• Communion Preparation
• Communion Tray Washers
• Sharon Towers and The Cypress Transportation
• Lay Leadership: Readers
• Bulletin Team
• Celebrate Audiovisual
• Celebrate Setup Team
• Children and Worship

Faith

Trusting in God in all circumstances, walking to the very edge of light and, despite doubt, taking one more step. 1 Corinthians 12:9

This gift encompasses everything we seek to do as we minister in the name of Christ! Check you other gifts for specific areas to serve.

Mercy

Empathy for those who are hurting and translating that into joyful acts of service. ( Romans 12:8 )

• A Child's Place
• Alexander Youth Network
• Special Care Visitation
• Communities in Schools
• Stephen Ministry
• Crisis Assistance Ministry
• Summit House
• Double Oaks Nursery
• Uptown Shelter
• The Family Center
• Urban Ministry Center
• Friday Hospital Visitation
• Charlotte Community Health Clinic
• Shelter for Battered Women
• Friendship Trays
• Intercessory Prayer Group
• Loaves and Fishes
• Feeding the Body of Christ Ministry
• McCreesh Place
• RAIN Team
• Stephen Ministry

Teaching

Communicating God's truth and love to others in such a way that it can bring understanding and application. ( 1 Corinthians 12:28 )

• Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• Children's Ministry Team
• Adult Teachers / Leaders
• Church School Teacher
• Confirmation Class Guide
• Faithbuilders Small Group Team
• Wednesdays @ MPPC Team
• Vacation Church Camp
• Adult Education Team
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Presbyterian Women
• The Academy

Wisdom

Having insight, good judgement, perceptiveness, and diplomacy. Able to sort out problems in the context of relationships. ( 1 Corinthians 12:8; James 3:15 )

• Worldwide Ministry
• Patricia Fields Scholarship Church Buddy
• Stephen Ministry
• Jacob's Ladder Job Center
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Confirmation Class Guide
• Peacemaking Team

Shepherding

Assisting the lives of others by teaching and guiding them along their spiritual journey. ( Ephesians 4:11 )

• Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
• Girl Scouts
• Women's Retreat Team
• Church School Teacher
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Faithbuilders Small Group Team
• Stephen Ministry
• Confirmation Class Guide
• MPPC Connections

Intercession

Steadfast and faithful prayer for others. ( Colossians 1:9-10 )

Intercessory Prayer Group

All of our ministries, our congregation, and our church staff need your prayers.

Generosity

Sharing an extraordinary proportion of one's time, energy, and resources with joy and eagerness for the spread of God's kingdom. ( Romans 12:8 )

• A Child's Place
• Adult Music
• Providence Handbells
• Room in the Inn
• Alexander Youth Network
• Seigle Avenue
• Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
• Shelter Casseroles
• Girl Scouts
• Uptown Shelter
• Urban Ministry Center
• Communities in Schools
• Crisis Assistance Ministry
• Covenant Ministry Team
• Crop Walk Team
• Professional Advisors in Planned Giving
• Friendship Trays
• CROSS
• Habitat for Humanity

Evangelism

Sharing by word and example the Good News of Jesus Christ so that others may be attracted to him. ( Ephesians 4:11 )

• Church School Teacher
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Friday Hospital Visitation
• Worldwide Ministries Team
• Special Care Visitation
• International Ministries Team
• Ministry to New Members
• Confirmation Class Guide
• CROSS
• Global Mission Service

Leadership

Leading a Christian group with caring concern and foresight in ministry. ( Romans 12:8 )

• Adult Education Team
• Covenant Ministry Team
• Children's Ministry Team
• Women's Retreat Team
• Church School Teacher
• Youth Ministry Team
• Early Childhood Ministry Team
• Youth Ministry: Youth Group Advisor
• Confirmation Class Guides
• Presbyterian Women
• Montreat Fall Weekend Team
• Wednesdays @ MPPC
• The Academy
• Hospitality Team
• Christian Life Center Disciples
• Council for Children's Rights

Hospitality

Welcoming and graciously serving guests or strangers ( Romans 12:13 )

• Room in the Inn
• MPPC Cooks
• Urban Ministry Center
• Feeding the Body of Christ Meal Ministry
• International Minister Team
• Lay Leadership: Users
• A Child's Place
• Hospitality Team
• RAIN Team
• Senior Adult Fellowship
• Uptown Shelter
• MPPC Connections
• Stephen Ministry
• Young Adult Ministry
• YWCA Women in Transition
• Harvest Kitchen
• Tree Tops