Acolytes – All middle school students are invited to sign up for an opportunity to serve as acolyte for the 11:00 AM worship service. A sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board in Memorial Hall (between the sanctuary and chapel) and in the middle school church school classroom.

Senior High Liturgists

Tony Lukeman is working with the youth who will be reading scripture on the 5th Sunday of March, June, August and November. 

Children’s Worship

(Ages 4-2^nd  Grade) Each week during both worship services, children attend their own age-appropriate worship service after their special time with the Pastor.  Volunteer adult and youth members lead the lessons and activities. (Chapel)

Youth Sunday

Members of the senior high youth group, supported by members of the middle school youth group and the children’s choirs lead worship at both services.  We appreciate the talented and enthusiastic youth we have in our church and the youth are grateful to the session and congregation for allowing this opportunity to experience and participate in worship as leaders.

Massanetta Middle School Conference

Those completing 6^th through 8^th grades are invited to attend this 4 day event in nearby Harrisonburg, Virginia.  The dates scheduled are July 9 – 12, 2009. This is a great opportunity for worship, fellowship and spiritual growth presented to middle school age youth in an energetic environment directed to their interest and needs. 

FredCamp

The Senior High Youth summer workcamp in Fredericksburg is scheduled each July.

Montreat Youth Conference 

Senior High youth from WPC have a chance to join other young people from throughout the Shenandoah Presbytery for the conference July 26 - August 1, 2009. 

Other camp opportunities

• Massanetta Springs Conference Center
• Camp Paddy Run
• Meadowkirk

Middle school

A strong emphasis on mission work in the community and in the world is part of the middle school church school class time.

Committees within the class are designated and planning, publicity and working for several projects happens throughout the year. Activities include:

Cookie bakes and delivery and visits to home bound church members 

CROP walk

Church World Service alternate giving at Christmas time

Heifer Project during Lent

Relay for Life

Crop Walk

Senior Highs

The Haven

Once a month youth and adults meet at the church and prepare and deliver a meal for the Haven. A grant from Shenandoah Presbytery is helping fund this project for 2008.

Other events

Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Farm

“Souper bowl”