The Rev. Kim Steinhorst is serving as our interim pastor as we plan for hiring a new permanent pastor. Please make him welcome when you see him in church. We are pleased to have his guidance and energy during the transition.
Recently in Home Category
This spring, our sanctuary was painted and thoroughly cleaned, the plaster was repaired, and new carpet was installed. The results are amazing! Come see our bright, clean worship space.
Here's the sanctuary during painting and plaster repair:
And here's our new carpet:
After 10 years of service to Amherst Presbyterian, De Rodgers has retired as our pastor. We are very grateful for all of his service, and we'll miss him. Thank you De!
Poverty in Amherst County
November 16 in the Sanctuary 7 PM - Open to the Public
Amherst Presbyterian Church is sponsoring a series of Panel Discussions on the Third Tuesday of the Month. The first Panel, held on October 19th, considered the Death Penalty. It was well attended, and the audience heard attorney Stephen Martin, Del. Vance Wilkins and Judge Lawrence Janow debate the issue.
Our next Panel will be held on November 16th and will consider poverty in Amherst County. Panelists will include Amherst Social Service Director Glenn Sullivan, Amherst Sheriff Jimmy Ayers, and Amherst School Superintendant, Dr. Brian Ratcliff.
The latest available U.S. Dept of Census data for Amherst County is the 3 year (2006-2009) estimate. The data references the Federal poverty This data shows that the percentage of residents below the poverty level was 18.5%, compared to a state average of 9.9%. In addition, 8.2% of Amherst County Residents had incomes below 50% of the poverty level, compared to 4.2% statewide.
Poverty falls heavily on certain categories. 51.1% of male Amherst residents who are disabled are below the poverty level.
30.1% of families with female householder, no male present, are below the poverty level. For those with children under 5 years old, the percentage jumps to 45.2%
What can we do to address these problems? These are not simple questions with simple answers. Learn what is being done, and what further must be done.
The church will be hosting a community discussion on arguments for and against the death penalty Tuesday, October 19th at 7:00 PM in the church sanctuary. The event is free and open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend this event and participate in a dialogue important to our church and our community. Presenters include:
Judge Lawrence Janow - Moderator
Vance Wilkins
Steven C. Martin, Esq.
Ned Kable
For more information, please contact the church office.
Vance Wilkins
Steven C. Martin, Esq.
Ned Kable
For more information, please contact the church office.
The annual church yard sale is being held on our North Main Street property in Amherst on Saturday September 25th. Come out and shop our gently used items. There will be housewares, clothing, and who knows what else. Proceeds will support our missions in the community. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Sharon Shrader. See you there!
The Presbyterian Church USA has responded to the recent flooding in Pakistan, and is already providing food and shelter to displaced people. Funds from the One Great Hour of Sharing offering have been used to make this rapid response possible, and further donations may be made here. The church has been praying for the people of Pakistan, and we also offer a prayerful thank you for everyone who has donated.
