MUSIC ACTIVITIES
The music ministry at McGregor is a very active program, including choirs for children, youth, and adults. In addition to presenting anthems for worship, these groups present special programs and musicals throughout the year. Instrumentalists and vocal soloists are used frequently to enhance the musical offerings during worship. The music program seeks to offer glory to God, to further illuminate the Word, and to provide spiritual enrichment for the congregation as well as those who participate. Joy Ackerman is the Music Director and Organist.
Choir Schedules
Primary Choir - Children's Choir director Betsy Gehm will meet with this choir for children ages 4 (by September 1) through grade 2 on Sunday evenings from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m. in Room 105.
Junior Choir - Children's Choir director Betsy Gehm will meet with this choir for children in grades 3,4 and 5 on Sunday evenings from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 206.
Youth Choir - Youth Choir (grades 6-12) meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-7:15 pm in the sanctuary.
Adult Choir - Adult Choir director Joy Ackerman will meet with this choir for all adults (high school graduates and up) on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
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 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Children in 3rd- 5th grades meet on Sunday evenings to do craft projects, plays, games, and mission activities. It is a relaxed time for the children to enjoy each other's fellowship as well.
Middlers and Senior High Youth meet on Sunday evenings for dinner and fellowship activities. They also take part in overnight lock-ins at the church, ski trips, weekend retreats, various fellowship activities, fellowship activities in the community, and the Montreat Youth Conference over the summer. Dinner is served for a nominal charge on Sunday evenings by volunteer parents. Senior Highs also meet once a month for breakfast before school.
Youth Group Meetings
JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP - This group of 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students meets on Sunday evenings during our Oasis program. The focus is on prayer and fellowship with friends. There is time each week for games, crafts, or mission projects.
MIDDLER YOUTH GROUP - For Grades 6, 7 and 8; Sunday evenings; Dinner 5:45 pm; Meetings 6:15 to 7:30 pm,
SENIOR HIGH YOUTH GROUP - For Grades 9-12; Sunday evenings; Dinner 5:45 pm,
Meetings 6:15 to 7:30 pm
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SUNDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING
"The Oasis" is our church family gathering on Sunday evenings, with something for everyone. Dinner is served at 5:45, followed by opportunities for every age. Programming finishes at 7:30.
For children under 4, there is a nursery.
Children aged 4 through second grade enjoy Primary Choir at 6:15, followed by Kids' club, a time for Bible stories and recreation which continues until 7:30.
Children in 3rd to 5th grade have Jr. Youth at 6:15, followed by Junior Choir, which runs from 6:45-7:30.
Middlers and Senior Highs have their own meetings following dinner together.
Adults can choose from 3 different offerings, which include a Bible study track, a spirituality track, and a track on contemporary issues. There is something for everyone!
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PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAM
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 McGregor Presbyterian Preschool/Kindergarten is an outreach ministry of the church. Now in our 21st year, the program serves children from 1-5 years old.
National accreditation was awarded to McGregor by the National Association for the Education of the Young Child in 2005. We emphasize the development of the whole child; spiritually, physically, emotionally, and cognitively.
Our day operates from 9-12 noon, with an extended program for 2-5 year olds called Lunch Bunch from 12-2 pm. Our school year begins the end of August and ends in the middle of May. We follow the same holiday and in-service day schedule as Lexington/Richland District Five.
Our class sizes are limited, and our teacher-child ratio is lower than the number required by the Department of Social Services. We meet all requirements for licensure by DSS and DHEC and are regularly inspected. All staff members are required to maintain 15 hours yearly of continuing education credit.
Registration for each school year is held in January for current students and church members. The public is invited to register on February 1st of each year.
We offer a once a week summer program called Terrific Tuesday in the months of June and July. This is available for 1-5 year olds, with Lunch Bunch for 2-5 year olds.
For information on cost, curriculum, and other general information, please contact Rhonda Marino at 781-2539, or email the preschool office at rmarino@mcgregorpresbyterian.org . Parent Handbooks are available upon request.
SCDSS License #644
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 OTHER PROGRAMS
McGregor has many other programs to offer our members such as Stephen Ministry, 24-Hour Prayer Chain, McGregor Prayer Group, McGregor Book Club, Movie Night Out, and Habitat for Humanity. More details on our programs and a calendar of activities are found in the Messenger, the bi-weekly newsletter of the church.
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