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Pastor Bob Jack Bob Jack is my name, and ministry is my "game." I say "game" in a positive way, since I enjoy what I do so much that it really doesn't seem like a job. It is fun, and exciting, and a true calling from God. And it means spending a lot of time in prayer, preparation for worship, pastoral care and visitation, and planning for events way in advance. I love it! |
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I grew up in Boston (Go Red Sox!), and have been known to "pahk my cah" in some pretty outrageous places. (In Boston, driving is an adventuresome sport, not for the faint of heart, where GREEN means GO and YELLOW means GO FASTER!). I was baptized and raised a Presbyterian, made a personal decision for Jesus Christ when I was 16, and found my way (after an appointment to the Naval Academy and a four year degree from Eastern Nazarene College) to Princeton, where I studied for the ministry. I frequently answer to the title of husband, father, grandfather - and a few more that may not be worth printing. But mostly, I answer to God, and to my wonderful wife, Carol. She and I love to travel, participate in the Walk to Emmaus (see more on this below), and be with our kids and grandkids. Personally, I enjoy reading in many and various areas of interest, listening to and making music, taking long energetic walks, and recreational target shooting. God is good! |
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met my husband at UNC-Chapel Hill, where I received my BA and we
were married in August 1986. We have 2 children, Elizabeth, who
is in High school and Zachary, who is in Middle School. We love
vacationing together at the beach or camping in the mountains with
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As my
kids got older, I served as an elder on the youth committee, taught
high school Sunday School and led the Girl's Bible Study. I love
working with young people because they are enthusiastic, sincere,
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Organist Linda Hess |
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Bookkeeper Rachael Thompson My name is Rachael Thompson, and I am the bookkeeper here at Pleasant Hill. I have been in this position since October 2004 and really enjoy what I do.
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I started attending Pleasant Hill in the fall of 1988, when my would-be
husband and I started dating. We were married here in 1989, and I
became a member during the ceremony to baptize our twin daughters,
Amber & Katie, in 1994. In 1996 we had another daughter, Hannah.
Since coming to Pleasant Hill, my relationship with God has grown
immensely. I love working here because, not only do I enjoy this type of work, I love seeing all that happens in the church during the week. You would think it was nice and quiet. Not at all, as there are folks in and out of this place all the time, and I love to visit with them (when I'm not working, of course!). I especially like seeing the seniors that come for lunch and the children that attend the Preschool. I look forward to seeing you here, too! Along with raising our daughters, I enjoy scrapbooking, camping and reading. |
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Our
History
In the southwest portion of Mecklenburg County, on the Charlotte-York
Highway stands Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church.
The history of Pleasant Hill began in 1836 when the Rev. Samuel L. Watson pastor of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, realized that the members living in the lower section of his pastorate found it almost impossible to regularly attend services at Steele Creek, due to distance and impassable roads. He received permission from Concord Presbytery to organize this group into a separate church to be known as Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church. The church was organized on November 15, 1836, consisting of forty-two members.
Mr. Alpheus S. King, a charter member, gave nine acres of land to the church as a building site, and the members soon completed building their first house of worship, a modest white frame building in the architectural style of that day. It was dedicated on June 4, 1837.
Pleasant Hill and Steele Creek, the mother church, remained under the same pastoral charge for forty-three years and Pleasant Hill continued to share pastors with other churches until 1956. The longest pastoral grouping was with Central Steele Creek Presbyterian Church which began in 1911 and continued until 1956, and the longest pastorate during this time was that of Rev. Dr. R.A. Young, who served from 1932 to 1956.
On June 11, 1905, the second house of worship was dedicated. Like its predecessor, it was a modest and unpretentious building which stood until 1972 when it was demolished to make way for a new and modern church.
In 1944 as membership increased and the programs expanded, a small education building was erected, and in 1953 a larger education building with a fellowship hall was added. This building was demolished in 1996 after a new education building was erected on the left side of the present sanctuary.
On May 13, 1956, the congregation voted to become an independent church. This was the first time in its one hundred twenty year history that it had attempted to stand alone and have a full time pastor. The church then built a manse and called a minister.
Beginning in 1969, under the leadership of Rev. Roy Coker, the church began the most ambitious building program in its history. It included a sanctuary, a remodeled education building, and a recreational area on nearby property. The new third house of worship was dedicated on November 11, 1973.
The next phase of the building program, which began in 1986, was for the addition of a new education building. It included a modern kitchen, multipurpose room and classrooms. This building was dedicated in 1989.
Pleasant
Hill continues to grow in the knowledge and love of God and to serve Jesus
Christ as Lord in whatever ministries are open to us in the community
and throughout the world. The present minister, Rev. Robert Jack, became
pastor of Pleasant Hill in November, 1985.
Copyright © 2008 Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
