Worship

The focus of worship at South Plains Presbyterian Church is Scriptural interpretation including Proclamation of the Word and Time with Children. Assisted-listening units are available for those who would like to use them. Just ask an usher/greeter about them, and they will tell you how to use these units.

A nursery is provided for children from infants through second grade during worship services.

Homebound communion or communion for those unable to attend is available upon request.

Christian Education classes for all ages meet at 9:45 a.m. in the manse

Sunday Morning worship, grounded in reformed tradition, is held at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

The Lord's Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month. Homebound communion is available upon request.

Members and friends who cannot attend regular worship services can listen to the worship service by clicking on the "Sermons" block on our home page. The text of sermons is available as well as recordings of sermons.

Our pastor, Rev Garth, was born in Washington, D.C., and moved to Crozet when he was twelve. After graduating from Albemarle High School, he completed his undergraduate work at the University of Virginia where his future wife, Debby, graduated in nursing.

Rev. Garth attended Fuller Theological Seminary before completing his religious training at Union Theological Seminary. He has served churches in North Carolina, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee. Debby Garth is very supportive of her husband's ministry and is an active participant in the life of the church.

The Garths have four grown children. They live in the 19th century Garth family home located off Barracks Road.

The Mission of the Christian Education Program
of South Plains Presbyterian Church
(Approved by South Plains Session on September 20, 2005 )

• For all persons, to offer and encourage a comprehensive study of God's Word as found in the Bible and the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
  

• To enable all persons to learn, understand and grow in knowledge of God's redeeming love through his son, Jesus.
  

• To teach the historical and ongoing story of Christ's church universal as found in the New Testament and how it changed world history.
  

• To nurture our youth in a comprehensive church school program that will teach them to:

        o Understand the history and organization of the Christian Bible and learn how to interpret it and use it in their lives

        o Participate in formal worship

        o Be confirmed in their faith so that they will be ready to become active members of Christ's church.

• Through an Adult Education Program, to further each person's understanding of God's will and purpose and help them to respond to God's grace and redeeming love.To use Christ's Word and example to assist each individual as daily, vocational, family and personal decisions are made.
  
• To provide Christian teachings and direction to help each congregant face the complex issues of today's and tomorrow's world.