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
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.
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.
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
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
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 or deliver bread to visitors
As a member of Lutheran Men in Mission
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
As a member of Aesthetics Team
SOCIAL
MINISTRY
Member
of the Social Ministry Team
Help with "Helping Hands" ministry - monthly "Bags
of Blessings"
Help with "Habitat for Humanity"
Summer Parsonage Ministry
Help with the Red Cross Blood Drive
Help with the Quilters Ministry
Help Mobile Meals
Sea Haven / SOS / Bethany Christian Services / CASA
Gifts of Hope
FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY
Member
of the Fellowship Team
Help
whenever meals or events are provided at KOG
(Plan for congregational fellowship events)
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION
Sunday
School teacher -Children or Adult
Vacation Bible School coordinator
Vacation Bible School teacher or guide
Member of Christian Education Team
(Planning of Christian education curriculum or activities)
Participant in special Bible studies
TLC
/ AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY
A
volunteer tutor to help with After School Ministry (one
hour a week)
A volunteer for TLC School
Read to and listen to children read
Assist with arts and crafts
Help supervise children on the playground
STEWARDSHIP
Member
of the Stewardship Team
Teller
or Counter on Sunday or Monday (Couples are welcome)
CARING
Visitation
Ministry
Card Ministry
Bereavement Ministry
Lay Eucharistic Ministry
Flower Ministry
Prayer Partner Ministry
Funeral Receptions
Stephen Ministry
YOUTH
AND FAMILY
Coordinate/support
activities for youth
Serve as advocate of youth life in congregation
Senior High Bible and Biscuit
As a mentor for youth ministry
OTHER
AREAS OF MINISTRY AT KING OF GLORY
Assist
with child care for congregational events
Assist
with the newsletter and other office work
Help
with the church library
Drive
those who need transportation to worship
Men's
and Women's Bible Studies
KOG
Women
Quilters
"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. 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.
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 - WORSHIP
INVOLVEMENT EVANGELISM PROPERTY
MINISTRY SOCIAL
MINISTRY FELLOWSHIP
MINISTRY CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION TLC
/ AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY STEWARDSHIP CARING YOUTH
AND FAMILY OTHER
AREAS OF MINISTRY AT KING OF GLORY Men's
and Women's Bible Studies KOG
Women Quilters
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.
check the calendar
for dates and times
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
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 or deliver bread to visitors
As a member of Lutheran Men in Mission
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
As a member of Aesthetics Team
Member
of the Social Ministry Team
Help with "Helping Hands" ministry - monthly "Bags
of Blessings"
Help with "Habitat for Humanity"
Summer Parsonage Ministry
Help with the Red Cross Blood Drive
Help with the Quilters Ministry
Help Mobile Meals
Sea Haven / SOS / Bethany Christian Services / CASA
Gifts of Hope
Member
of the Fellowship Team
Help
whenever meals or events are provided at KOG
(Plan for congregational fellowship events)
Sunday
School teacher -Children or Adult
Vacation Bible School coordinator
Vacation Bible School teacher or guide
Member of Christian Education Team
(Planning of Christian education curriculum or activities)
Participant in special Bible studies
A
volunteer tutor to help with After School Ministry (one
hour a week)
A volunteer for TLC School
Read to and listen to children read
Assist with arts and crafts
Help supervise children on the playground
Member
of the Stewardship Team
Teller
or Counter on Sunday or Monday (Couples are welcome)
Visitation
Ministry
Card Ministry
Bereavement Ministry
Lay Eucharistic Ministry
Flower Ministry
Prayer Partner Ministry
Funeral Receptions
Stephen Ministry
Coordinate/support
activities for youth
Serve as advocate of youth life in congregation
Senior High Bible and Biscuit
As a mentor for youth ministry
Assist
with child care for congregational events
Assist
with the newsletter and other office work
Help
with the church library
Drive
those who need transportation to worship