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ACTIVITIES

Children’s Activities

Sunday School – Sunday morning at 10am during the school year, ages 1-12th grade
Nursery Room – located off of the Sanctuary
Children’s Church – Sunday morning during 10am Worship Service, children ages 3 - Kindergarten
Youth Group  – Thursday Evenings 6:30pm-8pm during school year
Christian Preschool – We have classes for 3 and 4/5 year olds that meet two to three days per week

Other Activities
Sunday School Classes – Sunday mornings, check with church on specific classes
Weekday Bible Study - check back as we update our schedule! Choir and Handbell Choir – Thursday rehearsals are at 7:07pm (choir) and 6:00pm (handbells)
Food Cupboard – 1st Monday of each month at 6:30-7:30pm. Contact the church office for additional information.

Other Community Groups using our building
Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon – Mondays at 8:00pm
Mt. Chestnut Senior Center – Monday mornings at 10:00am for all Seniors (games, meetings, Bible study, lunch).

Meet our Staff

The Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church is part of the Beaver-Butler Presbytery which consists of Presbyterian churches in Beaver and Butler County areas of Pennsylvania. Our church is governed by 12 Elders and one Pastor/Moderator along with many members of the church community that form the committees in the church.

PASTOR –  Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Larry Maley

ELDERS 

Marcia Kotek, Deanna Cawthorne, Ryan Colteryahn, Rick Beardsley, Ken Laughlin, Terry Cranmer, Aaron Edwards, Ron McCormick, Laura Palmer, George Olenic, Charlene Eckert, Bev Schnitski

DEACONS 
Sandy Henry, Denise Noble, Diane McCormick, Karen Hoover, Donna Lee Hibbs, Mike Hibbs, Sarah Postupac, Brian McCandless

STAFF 
Clerk of Session: Melissa McCandless 

Youth Director: Rachel Hixon

Office Manager: Sheri Graham

Treasurer & Payroll Secretary: Anita Rodgers

Financial Secretary: Marianne Hastings

Director of Music: Michael Dean

Organists: Michael Dean, Carla Osborne

Choir Accompanist: Carla Osborne

Deacon Moderator: Donna Lee Hibbs

Preschool Teachers: Michele Gonda

Preschool Aides: Tricia Dulya

Preschool Treasurer: Anita Rodgers 

Custodian: Julie Dais

AV Tech: Amy Metrick

Children’s Church Leader:

History

            Since 1858 the faithful people of Mt. Chestnut Presbyterian Church have been striving to keep God’s commandment of spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to our community, and to the world through our various programs, groups and outreach ministries. Because of the faith, strength and determination of our predecessors we are blessed with ample spiritual resources.

            In 1850 the land on which the original church building stands was surveyed and hence the beginning of the history of the Mt. Chestnut Church. The congregation was organized in 1857 by Rev. William Brandon as a part of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. The congregation made and laid the bricks for a 40 x 45 foot building on Route 422 and then paid a carpenter $490.29 to finish the work.

            The membership grew rapidly and by 1862 there were about 100 members. Over the next 130 years the congregation underwent a lot of changes including 18 ministers called to Mt. Chestnut. The membership saw its normal periods of growth and periods of decline as is common in any church history.

            The work of the Holy Spirit has always been evident in the works of this church family. The membership had increased dramatically and so did attendance of worship, Sunday School and small groups. In the early 1980’s we had physically outgrown our building and surrounding property so plans were drawn up, property was acquired and the work began on a new modern church building. On Christmas Eve 1987, the Mt. Chestnut congregation worshiped and celebrated the nativity of our Lord in the present new church building, 727 West Old Route 422, Butler, PA 16001.

            Today the church enjoys an outstanding music program, and we have established a Christian Preschool and Food Cupboard, along with other new groups and programs. Our building is used in the community by AA & Al-Anon, Girl Scout troops, a Senior Citizens Center, a Township Polling Place, and many others.

            The congregation serves in a community that is a rural, agricultural area which is experiencing subtle growth. The area is community oriented and “small town” friendly. Although we have experienced steady growth in the congregation we have still maintained our small church friendliness. The Mt. Chestnut congregation strives to welcome and embrace with a Christ-like love all who enter here. The Mt. Chestnut congregation continues to be Spirit directed, forward looking, and community and mission minded, helping people to live in God’s love, for which we give all praise and glory to God!

Prayer Request

The leadership of the church counts it a privilge to pray for you and your needs.

Please take a moment and send your prayer requests now.