Q. Who will use this space and how?

A. We all will use this space for many of our church ministries:

Small Group Ministries (1st Floor Meeting Space) We need a quiet space to have committee meetings, Sunday School, and small group gatherings on the first floor. Those who are handicapped or uncomfortable using stairs need a viable option to be able to participate in church events. The fellowship hall is simply maxed out as a multi-purpose space.

Pastor/Staff Ministries (Offices) In the current arrangement, neither our pastor nor our programs director is able to have meetings in their offices. For them to continue ministering to individuals, small groups, as well as the congregation, they need more space. Further, with the amount of activity at the church, and because of the location of their offices, they are constantly interrupted as they attempt to complete their many assignments. (And one office is inconveniently located in the basement.) It is also imperative for the people they serve that their offices be located on a first floor.

Youth Ministries After a certain age, a playground will not be sufficient space for the youth. Already we were finding ourselves pressed during VBS to find a room for all the indoor and outdoor activities for the children. The amazing yard behind the house will be home to tag, volleyball, Frisbee, soccer, and our frequent water balloon activities!

Mission Since First Presbyterian was begun with school and education playing a prominent role (being the first school in Yancey county), continuing our mission of service through education by hosting the Church Street Preschool is important. This non-profit preschool is like none other around, serving all socio-economic levels, ethnic backgrounds, and children from a four-county area. This ministry at the local level, through education of our youth, fills a need in the community not being met elsewhere. It is our gift of space (though they do pay a token amount to cover utilities) that allows this school to be operational.

Parking Well, parking isn’t really a ministry… but if you think of it in terms of how vital parking is to our continued ability to grow and be welcoming, you will see that additional parking space is a need.