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
(Available During Advent Only)
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 (Word doc.) and fill out the Life Opportunities form. Turn
it in to the church office, or email
it.
Congregational
Ministry Teams
Caring
Team
This
team supports the members of the congregation in all the
circumstances of daily life. The team shall focus on ministering
in the transitions of life experienced by members: births,
baptisms, deaths, illnesses, hospitalizations, entering
adulthood, aging, marriage, separation, divorce, times
and places of experiencing change which may be causes
for joy or grief.
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 unchurched,
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.
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.
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 congregational 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, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Advisory Board
Counsels
with the leadership of the congregation to provide an
ongoing positive ministry partnership between the school
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
Team
This
team shall coordinate, support and assist with activities
in the congregation that touch the lives of youth, assist
in developing activities for youth, and promote youth
engagement and involvement in the church.
___________________
More
Opportunities For Involvement -
check the calendar
for dates and times
View the Life Opportunities form for more involvement opportunities.
"If
any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves
and take up their cross and follow me."
Mark 8:34
Congregational
Ministry Teams Caring
Team This
team supports the members of the congregation in all the
circumstances of daily life. The team shall focus on ministering
in the transitions of life experienced by members: births,
baptisms, deaths, illnesses, hospitalizations, entering
adulthood, aging, marriage, separation, divorce, times
and places of experiencing change which may be causes
for joy or grief. 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 unchurched,
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. 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.
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 congregational 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, Kindergarten, 1st Grade
Advisory Board Counsels
with the leadership of the congregation to provide an
ongoing positive ministry partnership between the school
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
Team This
team shall coordinate, support and assist with activities
in the congregation that touch the lives of youth, assist
in developing activities for youth, and promote youth
engagement and involvement in the church. ___________________ More
Opportunities For Involvement - View the Life Opportunities form for more involvement opportunities.
(Available During Advent Only)
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 (Word doc.) and fill out the Life Opportunities form. Turn
it in to the church office, or email
it.
check the calendar
for dates and times