Fellowship
Ministry: The function of the FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY is
"to foster social and interpersonal relationships among the membership of
the congregation." Some of the ways this is done is through our
potlucks, Lenten soup suppers, all church picnic, Advent potluck, Golf day,
men's barbeque and the Spring tea.
Property Ministry: The PROPERTY MINISTRY
is responsible for the planning, administration, care maintenance, repair,
inventory, replacement, protection and use of all church property for the
congregation. This committee is also responsible to help develop the
annual budget and carry out the current budget guidelines for expenditures.
Lay
Ministry: The function of the LAY MINISTRY is to visit our shut-ins and persons in convalescent homes, work
with the Evangelism Committee, and attend to the needs of our congregation.
Christian Education Ministry: The CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY is responsible for Sunday School, Vacation Bible School and
Bible Study for Adults. They also evaluate the confirmation
curriculum.
Social Ministry:
The function of the SOCIAL MINISTRY is to initiate programs
that spark interest in the social concerns of our church and community.
Such as serving breakfast at ICS, Lutheran Social Services, needy families,
and establish an in-house emergency food bank for members of HOP.
Worship & Music
Ministry:
The duties of the WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRY is to Provide for the teaching and learning of
everything that has to do with worship, such as the meaning of the liturgy, the church
year, the church’s hymns, the church’s furnishings, the linens, the paraments
and the vessels. Responsible that competent ushers and acolytes are recruited and trained,
that worship supplies are maintained, and that all of the church’s altar &
chancel ware are kept in good care. Provides décor to enrich our festival worship
services and other special services. Serves as consultation for the Pastor in the hiring
of music and choral staff.
Stewardship
Ministry: The function of the STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY is
to communicate stewardship awareness to the congregation, to educate the
congregation about stewardship by giving: temple talks on stewardship, having
a sermon series on philanthropy, develop a program aimed at our youth.
We culminate with a "Stewardship Drive" that allows every member the
opportunity to respond to their "Need to Give" with pledge and
promote that every member grow in their commitment to Christ.
Evangelism
Ministry:
The EVANGELISM MINISTRY is responsible for reaching out to each of our
members, visitors to our church and the unchurched. The purpose of the EVANGELISM
MINISTRY is the Great Commission, given to us by our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, and it is of prime importance to all of us as followers of
Christ.
The activities of the EVANGELISM MINISTRY range from the Greeter Program (the welcoming of all worshippers on Sunday and helping to identify visitors), the lay visitors who call upon people who have worshipped with us (to better acquaint them with our church programs), the door-to-door distribution of church brochures which issue an invitation to all to participate in the activities of the church. This Ministry also organizes the New Members Reception as well as send news bulletins to the media and handles advertising.
Mutual
Ministry:
Helps maintain good relationships among
the staff and the church's lay people. Conducts annual reviews with all
staff members and is helpful in the resolution of problems within the church
family should they occur.
Youth
Ministry:
Coordination of activities and function,
incorporating spiritual and scriptural guidelines for the youth. A
commitment to meet the needs of our youth through Christian education and
fellowship. Our goal is to build relationships and establish bonds of
trust, hope, love and faith.