The health of Second Baptist Church depends on the vitality of its all-volunteer committees and officers.  These leaders sustain the mission and ministries of our church.  They serve from one to four years and generally meet once a month at the church.  In January each year we elect new committee members and officers to replace those whose terms have ended.  Currently there are several open positions.  You can contact leaders by phone as given below or click on one of the underlined names to send an e-mail.  We need willing servants to fill positions in the following committees:

THE DIACONATE – Works with the pastor and is responsible for the spiritual oversight of the life of the church.  Co-Chairs: Claudia Hepner [668-5735] and Joe Ralston [413-265-6280].  Meets on second Tuesday of each month.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – Supervises the business affairs of the church and the custody of the church property.  Chair: Lena Blake (church president) [668-2926].  Meets on fourth Tuesday of each month.

MISSIONS COMMITTEE – Responsible for the missionary and benevolence program of the church; locally, nationally and internationally.  Chair: Gary Powell [668-4178].  Meets on third Tuesday of each month.

MUSIC COMMITTEE – Works with the music director to oversee the musical program of the church.  Chair: Debbi Preli [860-306-3645 (cell)].  Meets on third Sunday of each month after worship service.

BOARD OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION – Responsible for the youth and adult Christian Education program.  Chair: Scott Schneider [668-1707].  Meets on Sundays of each month after worship service.

HOUSE COMMITTEE – Responsible for improvements to and maintenance of the structure and grounds of the church and parsonage.  Chair: Cliff Barron [254-5544].  Meets on fourth Monday of each month.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE -- Made up of representatives from the Board Of Christian Education, the Music committee, the House committee, the Diaconate and the chair of the Nominating committee.  Responsible for church personnel policy and it’s implementation.  Needs a chairperson.  Meets as needed.

USHERING COMMITTEE – Responsible for the seating and comfort of the congregation and for the collection of offerings.  Ushers serve on one of four teams to cover all Sunday services.  Chair: Art Sikes [668-0414]. Meet annually.

AVAILABLE CHURCH OFFICER POSITIONS:

Vice President and Church School Secretary/Collector

The Nominating Committee [chaired by Joe Harry (668-5303)] is seeking to fill all open positions by December 31, 2009.  For many of these positions, church membership is not required.  If you are interested in serving on one of the above committees, or if you want more information, contact the chairperson of that committee.