| COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES WORSHIP COMMISSION is responsible for the pulpit program, both regular and special; administration of the Ordinances; music and Choirs; the work of the ushers; the acolytes; flowers and other decorations; special worship services; publicity and promotion; broadcasting; and the Sunday bulletin. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMISSION is responsible for the Church School to include staffing and administration; Vacation Church School; weekday religious education; camping; audiovisuals; curriculum; men's, women's and youth fellowships; small group fellowships; library and leadership development. SPIRITUAL NURTURE COMMISSION is responsible for the work of the Deacons; Church dinners and social occasions; services to new members; We Care; Prayer Chain; Parish Nurses; Church retreats; marriage enrichment; evangelism; Church Directory; Church newsletter; and the Messenger. SERVICE AND OUTREACH COMMISSION is responsible for the relationship of the Congregation to the Church of the Brethren Denomination & District of which it is apart; Ecumenical, Denominational and Civic affairs; world missions and service; social and political action; peace, temperance and race issues; Brethren Volunteer Service; relief; refugee resettlement; youth exchange; community service; and Good Samaritan Fund. PROPERTY AND FINANCE COMMISSION is responsible for the maintenance of the property; bookkeeping and accounts; stewardship enlistment; raising and investing capital funds; encouraging members to remember the Church in their wills; directing the custodian and the preservation of historical records. |
| The Hagerstown Church of the Brethren |
| Hagerstown Church of the Brethren 15 S. Mulberry Street Hagerstown, MD 21740. Telephone: 301-733-3565. Fax: 301-733-3598. Office hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - noon & 1:00 –4:00 p.m. |
| MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Hagerstown Church of the Brethren is to celebrate the love of Jesus Christ and glorify the Lord by striving to live as Christ lived, experiencing the power of God's healing in our lives. We seek to nurture our faith community through prayer, music and the proclaimed Word, while enthusiastically reaching out to others with compassion, respect and love for everyone so that we may grow in faith and commitment together. VISION STATEMENT Journeying with Christ Serving Our Neighbors Uniting at the Master’s Table |