Mission:

INWARD: Build community through relationships and service to one another.

OUTWARD: Actively pursue vital mission efforts and outreach in Johnstown, OH and beyond.

UPWARD: Celebrate God’s love and grace through engaging and energetic worship.

Vision:

Taking God's love to the world and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ!

Belief Statement:

John 14: 6 – 7a Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well.”

Matthew 22: 36 – 40 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

We believe Jesus Christ is the foundation of our faith; that we are saved by grace through faith. We believe Jesus is the world’s singular saving Lord and no one comes to the Father but through Him. We believe the Bible is God’s holy word, and that Christians are called to live a holy life, which includes the Biblical standard of chastity in singleness and fidelity in marriage. We are grounded in Scripture and try to show our faith and love for each other in all we do within our church and in the community. We recognize that although we support missions both global and local, we would like to improve our outreach to the local community to fulfill the Great Commission.

Acolytes 

Children 10 years or older may serve as an acolyte after a brief training session highlighting the purpose and duties of an acolyte.  Training sessions are on a rolling schedule. Contact the church office for upcoming sessions.

Greeters

Each week members of the congregation can sign-up to greet people as they come into the church. This is a wonderful way to get to see each other and greet guests with a welcoming handshake and smile.

Ushers

These welcoming individuals serve by passing the collection plate during the Offering. 

Committees

Our church has a number of committees that you can become involved in including Mission and Fellowship.

Preschool

The Johnstown Christian Preschool is governed by the Preschool Board of the Johnstown Presbyterian church, and has served the greater Johnstown community for over 35 years. The school is located within the church, is a fully incorporated, and licensed by the State of Ohio. It is open to students aged 3-5 of any faith or denomination. 

The goal of the school is to prepare each child for kindergarten from a Christian point of view. Spiritual, social, physical, emotional, and of course academic growth are met through a variety of state endorsed activities and strategies. The teacher/student ratio is 1:8. We operate following the Johnstown-Monroe Public Schools calendar.

Call regarding Registration. 

Contact Mrs. Ashlea Wentzel, Director, for further information. 740-967-1450  

Johnstown_Christian_Preschool@Columbus.rr.com

 Click here to visit the Preschool Website

Johnstown Food Pantry

We partner with the Johnstown Food Pantry to help meet the needs of struggling families within the community. Donated items are brought to the church and delivered to the Food Pantry, twice a month. The church also provides monetary assistance to purchase perishable items. Check the bulletin or call the church office to find out about this month’s needs. However, whatever you can share makes a difference in the life of someone else. Seasonal items like back-to-school supplies and holiday items are especially appreciated.

St Vincent

St Vincent Haven is located in Newark, Ohio.  It is a 50 bed emergency based shelter for men 18 year and older who are homeless in Licking County.  Residents receive safe shelter, support and advocacy.  Assistance is provided to the residents to help them find employment, improve educational skills, address mental health, physical health or substance abuse issues and permanent housing.

 We have been serving this mission for approximately 10 years.  The 4th Saturday of each month we provide a hot meal to the residents.  We serve the residents their dinner from the kitchen located in the Haven, and a number of us share the meal with the men with the hope that they may be drawn into conversation.  If interested in serving in this mission please contact Kathy Trimble.  (Matthew 25:31 -40.

 Fona - Friends of North Andros

Friends of North Andros, affectionately known as FoNA, partners with the Presbyterian Church of Johnstown and the greater Johnstown community to support the Bahamas. FoNA was founded after the devastating Hurricane Matthew in 2016. The group hosts pallet rallies to support needs in North Andros, an impact trip, and a Summer Exchange Program. Learn more here.

Dominican

This mission is a partnership between The Presbyterian Church of Johnstown, several Presbyterian churches in Pennsylvania, and the Iglesia Evangelica Dominicana in Sabaneta de Yasica, Dominican Republic.  Beginning in 1992 to provide medical care and education and now also providing construction and religious education.  Our team is proud to reside within the community when we are there, giving us the opportunity to really know and understand the people.

Operation Christmas Child

Each year our church collects boxes for Operation Christmas Child. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and children to work together to ensure children around the world receive quality gifts as they learn about Jesus Christ. Learn more here.

 Solo Piano Music - Melanie Main