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… Share the Gospel through music at area churches, schools, and community activities

Sunday Worship Ministry

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

LWML – Dorcas Society

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

… 1^st 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

Altar Guild

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

Faith, Friends and Fun

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

St. Paul Lutheran School

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 8^th grade

… Daily study of God’s Word

… Weekly chapel

… Meets or exceeds state standards in all subjects

… Art, computer, and 6-8^th grade seminars

… Music and band program

… Sports program

Meeting Times

… See school calendar www.stpaulwestlake.org

Role of Participation

…

Team Leader Dale Lehrke

Phone 440-835-3051

Email dlehrke@ stpaulwestlake.org

Parish Nurse

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

150^th Anniversary Celebration

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 150^th 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

Prayer Chain

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

Lutherans for Life

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

… 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

Martha Guild

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

Sr. Choir

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

Faithful Friends

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

… 3^rd 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

Sunday Worship Ministry

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

YES Force

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

… As necessary

Role of Participation

… A desire to share God given knowledge from past experiences

… Ability to raise monetary and physical resources

Team Leader Russell Ezolt

Phone 440-777-4868

Email blessedforsure2000 @ yahoo.com

Chancel Ringers

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 150^th 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

Stephen Ministry

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

… 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays monthly for supervision and continual education

Role of Participation

… Compassionate

… Trustworthy

… Full of faith

… Skilled

Team Leader Pastor Wesolik

Phone 440-835-3050