CONGREGATIONAL LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD AT KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH Chosen by God and empowered by the Holy Spirit If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Mark 8:34 in order to draw all to discipleship in Jesus Christ Name __________________________________________ Phone _____________________________ Which service do you generally attend? Sunday @ 8:30___ Sunday @ 11:00 ___ WORSHIP AND MUSIC MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by helping with the ministry of worship as … ” __ As a team member __ Communion Assistant __ Worship Service Coordinator (indicate service ___8:30 /___11:00) __ Reader (Read lessons in worship.) __ Acolyte or Crucifer (youth or adult) __ Usher __ Greeter __ Altar Guild __ Help with the sound system __ Drama or skit participant __ Vesper Service support __ Choir member _____ Adult _____ Youth __ Handbell Choir member _____ Adult _____ Youth __ Soloist, vocal or instrumental, at non-choir service Instrument: ___________________ __ Part of Instrumental ensemble ________________ __ Assisting minister in worship service. __ Substitute Organist/Pianist/Choir Director __ Robe organizer for those serving the altar __ Help nursery attendant during worship services __ Christmas and Easter decoration team __ Sunrise Service support __ Funeral Service support EVANGELISM MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by helping to spread God’s word through service … ” __ As a member of the Evangelism Team __ Contact members __ Coordinate church advertising/flyers __ New member sponsor __ First time visitor program support __ After School Ministry/TLC welcome packets SOCIAL MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by helping those in need as … ” __ As a team member __ Summer Servant House Ministry __ Quilters Ministry __ Sea Haven __ Red Cross Blood Drive Ministry __ The Shepherd’s Table North Strand Helping Hand Ministry __ CASA (Citizens Against Spousal Abuse) Ministry __ Mobile Meals Ministry __ Gifts of Hope Ministry __ World Hunger (ELCA Lutheran World Relief for Hunger) __ Help with Habitat for Humanity __ North Strand Housing Shelter -------> __ Angel Tree Christmas Ministry __ Back-to-School Drive __ Bags of Blessings (Collect and sort groceries once per month.) CARING MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by serving in the ministry of caring as … ” __ As a member of the team __ Card Ministry __ Bereavement Ministry support __ Lay Eucharistic Minister __ Flower Ministry __ Visitation Ministry volunteer __ Funeral service receptions support __ Prayer Partners Ministry __ Prayer quilts __ Stephen Ministry CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by serving in the ministry of learning as … ” __ As a team member __ Planning of curriculum or activities __ Vacation Bible School teacher or guide __ Men’s Bible Study __ Sunday School teacher/ assistant __ Catechism class assistant __ Participant in special Bible studies __ Women’s “Gather” Bible Study PROPERTY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by helping as … ” __ As a team member (Includes maintenance and upkeep six buildings and five acres.) __ Lawn or grounds cleaning/gardening __ Special skills that you are willing to share STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ and encourage others to share their gifts as … ” __ As a team member __ Help plan Stewardship Programs __ Teller or counter on Sunday or Monday __ (Couples are welcome.) FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by promoting hospitality and fellowship as … ” __ As a team member (Plan for congregational fellowship events.) __ Help whenever meals or events are provided at KOG __ Provide Sunday morning coffee fellowship assistance YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ by helping to spread God’s word through service … ” __ As a team member __ Coordinate and support activities for youth __ Secure financial support for youth activities __ Plan and sponsor special programs which involve youth and the total congregation __ Serve as advocate of youth in total life of congregation __ Provide training for adults who serve youth groups __ Mentor for Youth Ministry TLC / AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES “I would like to take up the cross of Christ helping after school and TLC as … ” __ A volunteer tutor to help with After School Ministry or Awesome Summer Mission __ A volunteer for TLC school __ Assist with arts and crafts __ Read to children and/or listen to children read __ Classroom assistants and substitute teachers __ Help supervise children on the playground OTHER SKILLS AND INTERESTS I WILL SHARE __ Finance Ministry team member __ KOG Church Women’s Group participant __ Assist with child care for congregational events __ Help with the church library __ Drive those who need transportation to worship __ Assist with the newsletter and other office work __ Advertising __ Communications __ Media __ Art/painting __ Chaperone __ Web design or management __ Computer skills __ Publishing (able to use publishing software) __ Editing __ Writing __ Mechanic (especially lawn equipment) __ Landscape and gardening __ Interior/Exterior design __ Flooring (tile and flooring installation and repair) __ Driving __ Audio/video recording and editing __ Long range and strategic planning __ Building __ Woodworking __ Other – Explain