The Board of Christian Education (BOCE) consists of six elected members and a representative from the following fellowship groups: Women's Fellowship, Brotherhood, Senior Youth, and the CIA Fellowship. They are in charge of the education of the church with such programs as Sunday School and VBS. They also put on special events like the Easter Egg Hunt and our Fall Festival. All three youth groups fall under this board for Christian guidance.
2009 Officers:
President.................Rita Beard
Vice President.........Anthony Herman
Secretary................Pam Caskey
Activities in 2009:
January:
February:March: BOCE hosted an Easter Egg Hunt along with a hot dog dinner. Person’s who will represent different group of the church for the BOCE was selected.April: Decision’s made on when Bible School would be, reviewed literature that would be used, refreshments, etc.
May: The middle youth have a vision for St. Matthews United Church of Christ to build a gymnasium for the youth to strengthen our ministry for the youth. To provide expansions of youth to help SMUCC to grow.
June: VBS was held June 22 – 26 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm). Suggestions about a Youth Pastor (leader) needed for the youth.
July: Purposed gym plans presented to consistory. Made recommended 2009 budget for BOCE. Combined several Sunday School classes together due to low attendance.
August: Sunday School Rally was Sept.27th. Bible given out to rising 1st graders.
September: Sunday School Teacher Appreciation on September 27th.
October: Fall Festival October 24th with hot dog dinner and trick or trunk along with other special activities.
November: Middle youth will sponsor the Samaritans Purse Christmas boxes.
December: