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FPC Anderson, SC - Presbyterian Church USA LogoFPC Anderson, SC - Presbyterian Church USA LogoThe Presbyterian Church (USA) is a Reformed Christian denomination which draws its name from the Greek word for Elder (presbyteros). Presbyterian congregations are governed by Sessions which are made up of elected elders and the ministers of the particular church. Our Elders prayerfully exercise leadership and government for the life of our church, working together to bring vital worship, learning, fellowship and service to every First Presbyterian Church of Anderson, SC member.
 

Trustees

Class of 2009

Richard Ballenger             Ed Chamblee

Class of 2010

Dan Gissendanner Neal Glenn

Class of 2011

Steve Hanvey           Ted Morlok  

Session Structure

  First Presbyterian Church Elder Assignments from April 2009 to April 2010

Class of 2009

Gary Akens: Missions Glenn Cantrell: Personnel - Chair
Jo Eskridge: Worship David Gray: Administration - Chair
Richard Kay: Administration Ken Mattison: Clerk of Session
Doug McDougald III: Christian Education - Chair Lee Terry: Buildings & Grounds - Chair
Helen Turner: Christian Education Julianna Jones (Youth 1 Year Term): Activities

Class of 2010

Bette Ann Braeutigam: Congregational Activities Jim Curtis: Mission - Chair
Laura Jones: Worship - Chair Chip Kidd: Buildings & Grounds
Paula Kolacki: Congregational Activities - Chair Bill Manson: Adminstration
Bert Menees: Personnel Lee Propp: Health - Chair
Carole Roberts: Buildings & Grounds  

Class of 2011

Frank Baughman: Buildings & Grounds Brent Copeland: Christian Education
Jody Crudup: Membership Margaret Gissendanner: Health

John Lummus: Membership - Chair

Raymond MacKay: Mission
Kristi Martin: Health Don Ramsey: Worship
Fred Tolly III: Associate Pastor Nominating Chair  
   
Dan McLendon: Treasurer
Richard Ballenger: Assistant Treasurer

The Diaconate

 "In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Herbraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the twelve gathered all the disciples together and said,

'It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.'

This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them." Acts 6:1-7

Every year we elect First Presbyterian members to serve as Deacons of our church, in a ministry of "sympathy, witness and service." Our Deacons also serve as our Flock Leaders, each in contact with a group of members from our church, providing a church link for every member of First Presbyterian Church.

Deacons

Class of 2008

Tim Benson Genevieve Brown
DeRee Cavedo Alisa Gibson
Tim Morrill Vanette Wilson

Class of 2010

Paul Gallagher Peg Haus
Celeste Griffith Gail Walters
Alan Harder Terry Wearstler

Class of 2011

Saunders McCollum Cindy Selch 
Bruce Richmond  Matt West 
Tim Roberts Debbie Williamson