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Ministries
Grace
and Peace Lutheran Church Ministries carry out the mission of the church.
These Ministries provide the opportunity for any member of the
congregation to bring forth ideas and related concerns.
Christian
Education
Community Action
Endowment
Evangelism
Finance
Long Range Planning
Nurture
Property
Stewardship
Worship
and Music
Youth
The Christian
Education Ministry plans and administers the total educational ministries
of the congregation by:
determining policies, selecting personnel, and providing the necessary
means and facilities to enhance our educational ministry.
assessing the educational needs of the community.
carrying out specific educational programs such as
Sunday School,
Vacation Bible School, and adult
Bible studies.
evaluating the educational programs to assure they meet the needs of the
congregation.
being a
resource for the congregation for procuring educational materials.
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Community Action
Ministry
The Community Action
Ministry is to meet the ministry needs of people outside our congregation
by:
building a sense of awareness of the needs of society and the means with
which to meet those needs.
working
with Evangelism Ministry to provide hospitality to those outside our
congregation.
administering and encouraging participation in the SHARE Food program,
Human Service Center Dinner, American Red Cross Blood Drives, Ministry to
Businesses, The Church Mouse, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Christmas Gift program, Lutheran Senior Ministries, and other programs of
social outreach to the community.
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The Endowment Ministry receives and administers funds in the Grace and
Peace Endowment Fund. This fund is established to further the outreach
ministries in the spreading of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please see the
Endowment page
for more information.
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The Evangelism
Ministry presents the Grace and Peace Lutheran Church congregation to the
neighborhood and larger community by:
planning for systematic evangelism and contacting new people.
seeking
ways to meet the physical and spiritual needs of our neighborhood.
working
closely with the Nurture Ministry to seek ways to encourage the inactive
back to active participation.
working
with the Nurture Ministry to plan new member welcome.
advocating for those in need beyond our membership.
building awareness and support of peoples physical and spiritual needs in
other parts of the world.
keeping
the congregation informed of the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church
in America in respect to World Missions.
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Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry
plans and administers the policies of financial management for the
congregation by:
supervising the payment of bills and investments.
supervising the insurance program of the congregation.
conducting an annual audit of the congregations financial records in
accordance with accepted procedures.
supervising Memorial Funds and other special funds as they may be
established.
collecting data from the other Ministries and preparing a preliminary
annual budget which is submitted to the Congregation Council as requested.
having
a working knowledge of the LCIS computer program.
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The Long Range
Planning Ministry builds a plan for the future of Grace and Peace Lutheran
Church. This may include, but is not limited to, land acquisition and
building plans by:
seeking
input from all Ministries.
monitoring the plan and reporting to the Congregation Council on its
success.
changing and adjusting the plan to comply with the calling of the Gospel
at Grace and Peace.
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Nurture Ministry
The Nurture Ministry
is to meet the needs of the people of Christ at Grace and Peace by:
building up a sense of community.
working
closely with Evangelism Ministry to seek ways to encourage the inactive
back to active participation.
working
with Evangelism Ministry to plan new member welcome.
planning and organizing fellowship and caring events.
informing and encouraging the congregation to respond to the needs of its
members.
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Property Ministry
The Property Ministry
plans for, provides, and maintains the physical property of the
congregation including buildings, equipment, furnishings, and vehicles by:
keeping
an updated inventory of all property.
being
responsible for supervision of the custodial employees.
providing written job descriptions for those responsible for custodial or
maintenance duties.
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Stewardship
Ministry
The Stewardship
Ministry promotes good Christian Stewardship attitudes in regard to the
use of time, talents, and treasures and develops a continuing emphasis on
dedicated, proportionate, first fruits giving for the work of the church
by:
keeping
an active role in a year-round stewardship program.
encouraging and equipping members for faithful stewardship of time, money,
talents, and relationship to Christ.
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Worship and Music
Ministry
The Worship and Music
Ministry plans all regular and special worship activities and ensures that
the congregation has regular and frequent opportunities to receive Holy
Communion by:
providing for all the physical details of worship.
organizing, training, and equipping musicians, assisting ministers,
lectors, and acolytes.
overseeing choirs and special music.
explaining worship practices to the congregation.
supervising and providing job descriptions for the organist(s) and choir
director(s).
overseeing, training, and providing a description of duties for the altar
guild, greeters, and ushers.
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Youth Ministry
The
Youth Ministry involves the young
people of the congregation in the work of Christ, provides for their
spiritual growth and nurture, and promotes genuine Christian fellowship
for the young people of the congregation by:
building up a sense of community for all.
encouraging and equipping members for faithful witness.
teaching that the Gospel is for all ages.
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