MINISTRY FAIR HANDOUT
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Purpose
… To serve the body of Christ through worship and praise
… To share the message of the Gospel through music with the community
… To glorify God with the gifts and talents of volunteers
Activities
… Lead praise and worship at all contemporary services
… Share the Gospel through music at area churches, schools, and community activities
… Present a spring praise concert
Meeting Times
… Rehearsals - Thursdays 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Sundays 8:00 a.m.
… Worship Services - Sundays 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Flexible schedules are workable
… Annual Praise Concert – Spring
Role of Participation
… Instrumental or vocal skills
… Sound, lighting, and technical skills
… Power Point or computer graphic skills
… PR or advertising skills
… Music librarian
Team Leader Jodi Stevens
Phone 440-327-3340 or 440-221-6437
Email Jodi@ StevensSold.com
Readers
Purpose
… To serve the Lord by reading and sharing the written Word with the body of Christ
Activities
… Read aloud the scripture verses during the contemporary services
Meeting Times
… None
Role of Participation
… Ability to read aloud in front of a congregation
Responsibilities
… Sign up on calendar located outside Activity Center
… Be prepared with the scripture reading for appropriate week
… Get microphone from sound desk 10 minutes before service begins
… Walk to front for scripture reading when called upon
Team Leader Barb O’Malley
Phone 440-871-9465
Email barbomalley@ yahoo.com
Purpose
… To promote Christian education, service, and fellowship
… To support the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and the auxiliary to the Lutheran Chaplaincy Service of Greater Cleveland
Activities
… Bible studies
… LWML rallies and conventions
… Bake sales and Mite collections
… Deliver care packages to hospitals
… Deliver poinsettias to shut-ins
… Knitting
… Service in other areas
Meeting Times
… 1st Thursday at 1:30 p.m. – Luther Room
… Meet only Sep., Oct., Dec., Mar., Apr., May
Role of Participation
… Willing to serve St. Paul and the church at large
Team Leader Lois Zalent
Phone 440-871-3443
Purpose
… To prepare the traditional and contemporary worship areas for all services and school chapel
Activities
… Prepare altars properly and reverently
… Wash, dry, and store communion ware
… Clean and press linens and robes
… Suitably place flower arrangements and dispatch after services
Work in teams of two for one month
Meeting Times
For year 2008
… Thursday, January 4 at 7:00 p.m. - Luther Room
… Wednesday, March 4 after Lenten service – Luther Room
… Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. – Luther Room
… Thursday, September 4 at T.B.D for dinner meeting
… Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. – Luther Room
Role of Participation
… A willingness to serve the Lord
… A love for the place the Lord dwells
… A respect and reverence for the altar area
Team Leader Lois Zalent
Phone 440-871-3443
Purpose
… To encourage Christian fellowship for single members and friends over the age of 30
Activities
… Cleveland Orchestra
… Theatre
… Dinner at local restaurants
… Bowling
… Put-in-Bay
… Cookouts
Meeting Times
Upcoming events
… September – Huntington Playhouse
… December – White Christmas Carousel Dinner Theatre
Role of Participation
… Single
… Willing to plan an event
… Assist with advertising in bulletin and Tower Chimes
… Able to contact members with information and reminders
Team Leader Karen Wade
Phone 440-779-5317
Email KMWADE@ WOWWAY.COM
Preschool-Grade 8
Purpose
… To share the Gospel of Christ’s love with children, parents, and each other
… Trust in the power of God’s Word and apply our skills to nurture children toward a deeper Biblical understanding, academic excellence, and confident service to the Lord in church and community
Activities
… Operate a fully accredited Christian Day School from 2 years old to 8th grade
… Daily study of God’s Word
… Weekly chapel
… Meets or exceeds state standards in all subjects
… Art, computer, and 6-8th grade seminars
… Music and band program
… Sports program
Meeting Times
… See school calendar www.stpaulwestlake.org
Role of Participation
…
Team Leader David Purdy
Phone 440-835-3051
Email dpurdy@stpaulwestlake.org
Purpose
… To meet the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of an individual through a wholistic approach
Activities
… Health counseling
… Health resource assistance
… Health education classes
Availability of Parish Nurse
… Listed in Tower Chimes or weekly bulletin
… Mondays; 9:00 a.m-1:00 p.m.
Team Leader Karen Spreng
Phone 440-835-3050 Church office only
1858-2008
Purpose
… Praise God for His blessings over the past 150 years
… Reach out to our community and reach in to our members through monthly events and activities
Activities
(to name a few)
… Church and School open house
… Lenten Fish Fries
… Youth in service
… Music concerts
… City service projects
… Anniversary Service at Westlake Performing Arts Center
… Outdoor Movie Night
… October Fest
… Dinner Theatre
… Thanksgiving Community Dinner
… Live Nativity
… Food drive
Meeting Times
… Varies by planning committees
Role of Participation
… An excitement to celebrate the 150th milestone of St. Paul Lutheran Church and School
… A desire to reach out to the community
Team Leader Richard Retzloff
Phone 440-871-3387
Email rretzloff@prod-chem.com
Purpose
… To be obedient in prayer for those who request intercessory prayer for themselves or those they care about
Activities
… Immediate response to a request for prayer by passing through a “chain” of persons
Meeting Times
… None
Role of Participation
… Dedicated and faithful to prayer
Responsibilities
… Contact Team leader to be placed on the prayer chain
… When a request is made, contact the next link of the chain
… Pray daily without ceasing
Team Leader Lori Dersi
Phone 440-327-7213
Email dersi3@aol.com
Cleveland West
Purpose
… To witness the sanctity of human life through education, based on the Word of God
Activities
… Provide and distribute free resources to Lutheran High West and East
… Celebrate Life contest (grades 4-12)
… Provide and distribute Life Sunday materials to area Lutheran churches
… Collect baby and maternity items to support pregnancy centers
… Sponsor baby showers for those in need
… Give presentations and offer bible studies
Meeting Times
… September 9 – 7:00 p.m. in Luther Room
“God’s Word for Life in War Time” - Pastor Otten
… October 27 – Lutheran West Unique Boutique
… January – Celebrate Life contest
… April – Trash and Treasures Fundraiser
… May-June – Baby Bottle Blessings Campaign
Role of Participation
… A belief in the sanctity of human life
… A willingness to witness and share God’s Word on life issues
Team Leader Beverly Hirsimaki
Phone 440-779-6044
Purpose
… To care for families of the recently deceased, by preparing meals or refreshments following the funeral or memorial service held at St. Paul
Activities
… Set up, serve, and clean up at luncheon
… Make or buy food necessary for luncheon
Meeting Times
… As necessary
Role of Participation
… Enjoy cooking or baking
… Willing to serve and clean up
… Available on short notice
Team Leader Esther Heindel
Phone 440-808-9266
Email heindelem@ aol.com
Purpose
… To serve the congregation by leading in the traditional worship services and presenting a variety of music
Activities
… Sings most Sundays at traditional services (alternating 9:00 or 10:30 a.m.)
… Sings at mid-week and special services
… Share the gift of music at the Lutheran Home or other off-site locations upon request
… Joint anthems with the Chancel Ringers
Meeting Times
… Rehearsals – Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. (Sep.-June)
Role of Participation
… Has a joy of singing
(all welcome – no audition required)
Team Leader Betty Koch
Phone 440-236-8300
Email bettymkoch@ aol.com
Purpose
… To reach out beyond the Lutheran community to those confined in nursing homes
… Provide Christian love and service through prayer, song, and sharing the Word of God
Activities
… Share Christian songs and music
… Pray together
… Worship together on Monday evenings
… Visit and spend one-on-one time with the room bound
Meeting Times
… Every Monday at 6:00 p.m. at Rae Ann Suburban
… 3rd Thursday for old song sing along
… December TBD - Christmas Caroling
… Ministry Team meets 3 times per year or when necessary
Role of Participation
… Willing to share the love of Christ with the elderly
… A joy of singing and sharing music
… New and special talents are welcome
Responsibilities
… Assist with set up, clean up for Monday night service
… Bring residents from their rooms to common area and back
… Assist with songbooks
… Talk with residents that are unable to leave their room
Team Leader Shirley McCowan
Phone 440-949-7997
Greeters
Purpose
… To serve the congregation by giving a warm greeting to all who worship at the contemporary service on Sunday mornings
Activities
… Greet at the entrance to the Activity Center
… Hand a bulletin to each member
… Straighten and replenish bulletins after services
Meeting Times
… None
Role of Participation
… Willingness to say “Good Morning” or “Welcome” to all who enter
Responsibilities
… Sign up on calendar located outside Activity Center
… Arrive 15 minutes prior to the service time
Team Leader Doris Demko
Phone 440-835-0410
Email granny1928@ adelphia.net
Purpose
… Respond to emergency needs not otherwise met
Activities
… Provide physical resources or limited financial assistance
… Provide personal coaching and guidance to social services
Meeting Times
… September 9 at 10:45 a.m. – Luther Room
… As necessary
Role of Participation
… A desire to share God given knowledge from past experiences
… Ability to raise monetary and physical resources
THIS MINISTRY TEAM IS IN THE INFANT STAGES. A PLANNING AND BRAINSTORMING MEETING WILL KICK OFF ON SEPTEMBER 9.
Team Leader Russell Ezolt
Phone 440-777-4868
Email blessedforsure2000@ yahoo.com
Purpose
… To serve the congregation by inspiring others to worship the Lord with music
Activities
… Regularly ringing hand bells and chimes at both traditional services as scheduled
… Joint anthems with the Sr. Choir
… Participating in the 150th Anniversary Celebration Events
… Also available through St. Paul Lutheran School
Meeting Times
… Rehearsals – Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. (Sep.-May)
Role of Participation
… Ability (but not necessary) to read music
… Love of music
… Committed to attend rehearsals and scheduled services
Team Leader Eleanor Teutsch
Phone 440-871-3505
Purpose
… To serve individuals experiencing crisis, transition, or any bumps in the road of life through one-on-one Christian care
Activities
… Onsite training and continual education
… Meet with care receivers weekly in a confidential setting
Meeting Times
… 1st and 3rd Thursdays monthly for supervision and continual education
Role of Participation
… Compassionate
… Trustworthy
… Full of faith
… Skilled
Team Leader Pastor Wesolik
Phone 440-835-3050
Email lwesolik@ ameritech.net