Beckley Presbyterian Church

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A Friendly and Caring Place to Worship!

Website: www.beckleypresby.org
Senior Interim Pastor: The Rev. Dr. William dePrater
Associate Pastor: Rev. Janice M. Tiedeck

We invite you to worship with us. Visitors are always welcome.

Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said

"Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve theLord with gladness: Come before his
presence with singing ..." (from Psalm 100)

The Sunday sermon, as well as other excerpts from the Worship Service, is broadcast each Sunday evening on WJLS 99.5 at

Three mornings a week people from both the church and the community are invited to meet in Friendship Hall (lower level) to enjoy some healthy exercise. On Mondays and Wednesdays at 10:00 AM the class is called Positive Moves and uses an exercise video. On Fridays at 9:00 AM it is a Line Dancing class.

YMCA "Happy Kids" Preschool / Day Care
The first floor of the Educational Building is used daily by the YMCA Happy Kids preschool / day care program. For more information about this program, contact either the YMCA or the church office.

The Shepherd's Center
The Shepherd's Center is "The Fun Spot for Seniors" from all churches in the community. They meet at the Beckley Presbyterian Church every Tuesday, 9:00am, September-May, and offer activities, classes, fellowship, and lunch. Visit the Shepherd's Center website for more information.

The Carpenter's Corner
The Beckley Presbyterian Church prepares and serves lunch on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at The Carpenter's Corner soup kitchen, which is located on Prince Street in the First Christian Church Education Building. This is in conjunction with other area churches who serve on various days of the week. Those wishing to help or contribute in some way should contact the church.

Dr. William dePrater became the new interim pastor for Beckley Presbyterian Church as of August 2, 2009. He was an inspiration to all of us as we welcomed him on his first Sunday of preaching. "Bill" is no stranger to this Presbytery. He served as Associate in Huntington for many years before going on to be a senior pastor in other churches. He most recently served as Executive Presbyter and Treasurer in the Mississippi Presbytery. More...

Rev. Janice M. Tiedeck, Associate Pastor of Beckley Presbyterian Church, was born in 1980 in
Hornell, NY. She graduated with a BS degree from Eastern University near Philadelphia, after which she attended and graduated from Palmer Seminary in PA. She was ordained at BPC and installed as the Associate Pastor in May 2007. more...

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