pocket presbyterian church

Sunday School:

Since Sunday school provides a faith foundation for Christians of all ages, Pocket offers weekly classes for children, teens, and adults - including four different adult groups.
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Organizations and Activities:

There are many opportunities within the Pocket church family to come together in fellowship to grow, learn, and serve.

Presbyterian Men: Breakfast meeting the first Sunday of each month at 8 am to fellowship and address service needs of both the community and the congregation.

Presbyterian Women: Circles meet the first Monday after the first Sunday in the month; these groups of women gather with the purpose of learning and service. They participate in Bible Study, outreach to the congregation and community, and service to the day-to-day operations of Pocket.

Four L’s: (Lunch, Learn and Labors of Love) A group of adults (men and women) who meet for inspirational learning, lunch, crafts, and fellowship. This group meets as scheduled on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30.

Chancel Choir: Anyone from 6th grade and up who wants to “make a joyful noise to the Lord” is welcome to join the choir! The choir presents a mix of classical, contemporary, praise, and hymn-tune music each Sunday during worship and special programs on days in the church calendar such as Christmas and Easter. The choir practices on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 from September through June.

Junior Youth Choir: Children in grades K-5 are welcome to participate in this choir where they share stories of Jesus and present Scripture through Christian vocal music, hymn tunes, poems, finger plays, and rhythm instruments. The Junior Youth Choir participates in worship about once a month and practice on designated Sundays at 3:45.

Pocket of Praise (Fundae Laudis): This is a group of ladies who provide music during worship. They meet periodically and are open to all ladies of the church who are interested in "making a joyful noise to the Lord."

Parish Nurse Program: Pocket's Parish Nurse program, staffed by several of our congregation's experienced nurses, is designed to improving the health of our church family. On the second Sunday of the month after worship service, these nurses perform various medical services, such as checking blood pressure and blood sugar. There is no charge for this program.
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Youth Programs:

A number of opportunities are available for fellowship, service and learning at Pocket for kids from kindergarten to senior high. The middle and high school students are involved in the Lee County Presbyterian Youth Connection, which meets on Sunday afternoons with youth from other area Presbyterian churches.
The youth programs are led by a volunteer Youth Council and directed by a Council Facilitator and advised by Rev. Dudley.

Mission: Senior Youth members regularly participate in mission opportunities, both locally and within a reasonable travel distance. The focus is on service to the wider community of people who are hurting or disadvantaged and has included helping with the rebuilding of communities ravaged by storms and financial hardship.

Scouting: Pocket hosts Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troop 940 and Girl Scout Troop 1311.
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Mission and Outreach:

Pocket Church contributes regularly to both local and international mission and service organizations, including these local groups: Christians United Outreach Center of Lee County, Helping Hands Clinic, the Stevens Center,the Outreach Mission, HAVEN, the Salvation Army, and Lee County Industries.

Hispanic Ministry: Pocket has joined with several local Presbyterian churches to sponsor the Centro Familiar Cristiano de Sanford (Christian Family Center of Sanford) that meets at Jonesboro Presbyterian Church and is supported by the Sanford Area Presbyterian Hispanic Ministry.

Military Support: Pocket's congregation periodically fills shoeboxes with snacks and treats for American soldiers serving overseas. These boxes are then sent to the Middle East through friends at Fort Bragg.

Special Mission: Additional outreach opportunities include Samaritan’s Purse Shoeboxes at Christmas, Angel Tree children and special donations through the leadership of the church.

International Mission: Pocket provides financial support for the work on mission coworkers and their families in Zambia, South Sudan, and Taiwan. In addition, we help support 131 Presbyterian missionaries serving around the world through regular giving.

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