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Congregational Care
and Fellowship Ministry
Loving One
Another!
The Congregational
Care and Fellowship ministry coordinates our efforts to care for one another and
to create opportunities to build relationships within the Church. Our vision in
this ministry department is to make serving an enriching, rewarding, satisfying,
challenging, spiritually nourishing experience and not a burden. There is
responsibility involved at every level and it is an opportunity to dampen your
feet in service ministry along side fellow servants of kindred Spirit. As
the shepherd overseer of this ministry my pleasure comes from witnessing leaders
who take the responsibility of one of our many areas of service and make it
their own. They have a passion for this aspect of ministry, love people,
are willing to let others share in it, and reap the joy. There is always a
place for you in one of our many ministry areas.
There is much
dinner planning and food service as well as kitchen coordination that goes on
through this group, and we need to have one or two individuals oversee each
activity. “LADIES NIGHT OUT” happens in May and is a mother/daughter
function. Plans for theme, entertainment, and dinner are the main
responsibilities. “HARVEST DINNER” falls in May and is a seniors dinner
that requires the same input. “FUNERAL DINNERS” have a coordinator that takes
charge of seeing to the readiness of the dining room and food preparation.
“MEALS TO FAMILIES IN NEED” works the same way; where, how much or how many
meals and for how long? We also work together with the evangelism team in
the coordinating of the “WELCOME DINNERS”. We provide the service and
evangelism testifies to the grace of God. So the Word goes forth in truth
and deed. The “CHURCH PICNIC” is also an annual event that requires
coordination, effort and foresight. We also encompass the “SENIOR CITIZEN
MINISTRY” which plans luncheons and group trips, as well as home visitation and
communion to shut-ins or those who are unable to attend worship. This is an area
that we can always use faithful help. This ministry also coordinates the
Men’s and Women’s “CONFERENCES” and “RECOGNITION” for graduates and infants.
We have a place for you. See you at our meeting this fall.
By Doug Emmett |
