Ways To Get Involved at KOG

"If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves
and take up their cross and follow me."
Mark 8:34

To participate in any of these involvement opportunites please contact the church office and they will put you in touch with the appropriate person(s). Or, you may download and fill out the Ministry Opportunities form (Word doc.). Turn it in to the church office, or email it.

Congregational Ministry Teams

Christian Education Team

Sees that ample provision is made for the growth in understanding of the Christian faith by all members in the total program of parish education. It promotes the use of teaching and worship materials as published or approved by the ELCA. This ministry team also assists the pastor(s) in the development and implementation of the congregation's confirmation program.

Evangelism Team

This team works closely with the pastor(s) and the congregation in presenting the Christian message to the uncharted, stimulating evangelistic efforts in all dimensions of the life of the church and directing media communications and publicity in this congregation and in the community.

Fellowship Team

Coordinates congregational events that gather members and guests for times of eating and playing together.

Finance Team

Prepares a draft budget for the succeeding year, including the congregation's full indicated share in support of the churchwide organization of the ELCA and the Synod.

Lutheran Men In Mission Team

A group of Lutheran men whose primary mission is to strengthen the spiritual development and witness of men and to provide financial and other support to mission congregations in the South Carolina Synod, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Mutual Ministry Team

Supports the members of the staff in the development of personal goals and needs as they relate to their tasks in the congregation. It also supports members of staff in the fulfillment of the congregation's goals and needs. Mutual Ministry provides an annual performance review with the staff in regard to their fulfillment of their responsibilities and tasks as related to their respective job descriptions.

Property Team

They are responsible for the protection, maintenance and use of the property and buildings of the congregation and make recommendations to the congregation council regarding the same.

Social Ministry Team

This team extends Christian compassion by directing and stimulating the service ministries of the congregation in the areas of social education, social service and social action.

Stewardship Team

Promotes Christian stewardship in the members through the proper use of time, talents, and possessions. It is responsible for the education of the congregation regarding local, national and worldwide ministries.

The Lord's Children (TLC) Preschool Advisory Board

Counsels with the leadership of the congregation to provide an ongoing positive ministry partnership between the preschool and the congregation.

Worship and Music Team

Stimulates the spiritual growth of each member, oversees and plans for the worship services, guides the efforts of those who contribute to the worship services, and stimulates those ministries which will help persons and families grow in faith and life.

Youth Ministry Team

Responsible for supervising the youth organization of the congregation.

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More Opportunities For Involvement - check the calendar for dates and times

WORSHIP INVOLVEMENT
Choir member - Adult or Youth
Instrumentalist playing - (Christmas, Easter or other worship celebrations)
Lector (read lessons)

Usher
Acolyte

Crucifer
Communion Assistant

Christmas and Easter decoration committee
Greeter
Handbell Choir member – Youth or Adult
Act in skits offered during worship
Member of Worship Team
Member of Altar Guild
Help nursery attendant during special worship services
Help with the sound system
Robe Organizer for those serving the altar
Substitute Organist/Pianist/Choir Director
Youth Sunday
Intergenerational Dramas

EVANGELISM
As a member of the Evangelism Team
New member sponsor
Contact members
Make visits in the neighborhood
Deliver Bread to visitors
Coordinate church advertising
Bake for the Bread Ministry

PROPERTY MINISTRY
Member of the Property Team
(Plan for maintenance and upkeep of facilities and grounds)
Help care for lawn and grounds
Care for the physical building

SOCIAL MINISTRY
Member of the Social Ministry Team
Help with "Helping Hands" ministry
Help with "Habitat for Humanity"
Help at Cedar Branch Children’s Center
Deliver bread for "Bread Brigade"
Help with the Red Cross Blood Drive
Help with the Quilters Ministry
Deliver "Bags of Blessings" – monthly
Help Mobile Meals
Sea Haven / SOS / Bethany Christian Services

FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY
Member of the Fellowship Team
Help whenever meals or events are provided at KOG
(Plan for congregational fellowship events)

Dinner for Eight participant

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Sunday School teacher -Children or Adult
Help in nursery once a month
Vacation Bible School coordinator
Vacation Bible School teacher or guide
Confirmation guide
Member of Christian Education Team
(Planning of Christian education curriculum or activities)
Participant in special Bible studies
Special Bible or Thematic Study teacher
Substitute Sunday School teacher

TLC / AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY
A volunteer tutor to help with After School Ministry (one hour a week)
A volunteer for TLC Preschool
Read to and listen to children read
Assist with arts and crafts
Help supervise children on the playground
Donate old magazines and other materials
Classroom assistants and substitute teachers

STEWARDSHIP
Member of the Stewardship Team
Teller or Counter on Sunday or Monday (Couples are welcome)

OTHER AREAS OF MINISTRY AT KING OF GLORY
Assist with child care for congregational events
Mentor for Youth Ministry
Assist with the newsletter and other office work
Help with the church library
Drive those who need transportation to worship
Prayer Ministry
Visit hospitalized or ill members
Visit home-bound members
Senior High Bible & Biscuit

Men's and Women's Bible Studies

KOG Women

Quilters