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Christian Education
Christian Education Ministry Team - To grow deeper disciples in the teachings of Jesus and the Church. Major activities include providing Sunday School, Bible Study, and Vacation Bible School. Contact Melissa Horning
Confirmation Guide - A relational mentoring ministry to walk with teens as they apply Confirmation teachings to their lives. Contact Melissa Horning
Families with Littles playgroup - Young children and their families gather monthly for play, fellowship, and support. Contact Breanna Halsey
Spirituality Book Club - Gather monthly to discuss a selected book. Take turns choosing and presenting a book. Contact Pastor Bob
Sunday School Adult Class - To grow deeper disciples in the teachings of Jesus and the Church. Meets weekly on Sunday mornings between services. Contact John Woods
Sunday School Teacher / Helper - Using provided curriculum, present lessons and activities to help children grow in Faith. Contact Melissa Horning
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study - To grow deeper disciples in the teachings of Jesus and the Church. Meets weekly on Tuesday afternoons. Contact John Woods
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Coordinator- To provide a summer week-long event for children and adults to grow in Faith. Contact Melissa Horning
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Crafts - Shine Jesus' love as you help children assemble crafts related to the Bible School theme. Contact Melissa Horning
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Games - Shine Jesus' love as you lead children in fun games related to the Bible School theme. Contact Melissa Horning
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Kitchen - Shine Jesus' love as you feed dinner meal to VBS participants. Contact Melissa Horning
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Registrar - To coordinate and oversee the registration process for VBS sign-ups. Contact Melissa Horning
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Teacher - Using provided curriculum, present lessons and activities to help children grow in Faith. Contact Melissa Horning
Vacation Bible School (VBS) Teacher Assistant - Using provided curriculum, present lessons and activities to help children grow in Faith. Contact Melissa Horning
Community Ministry
The purpose of Community Ministries is to aid the congregation in becoming a viable witness in our community by sharing ourselves, our time and our possessions with those who are disadvantaged or in need.
English Language classes - Trained & equipped relational ministry to equip new learners with English language skills. Foreign language experience is not necessary. Contact Mildred Fenske & Melissa Horning
Guatemala Outreach - Work with the Synod's mission partner Milagro Lutheran school for girls in Guatemala.
Human Trafficking Ministry - to support groups like Street Hope. Contact Pastor Bob
Knox Area Rescue Ministries Coordinator - To arrange and lead crews from Faith in serving Saturday lunches at KARM every 6-8 weeks. Contact George Herbold
KARM Prepare Food - To prepare casserole and brownies for the KARM crew to serve. Contact George Herbold
KARM Server - To work KARM Saturdays, approx 9:30am-1pm, heating, serving, and cleaning a lunch for approx 140 guests. Contact George Herbold
Mercy Ships - Support the work or Mercy Ships, floating hospitals that travel and provide life-impacting medical care in areas of need. Contact Lynda Primka
Salvation Army Ministry Coordinator - To arrange and lead crews from Faith in serving at Salvation Army shelters on 4th Tuesday evening each month. Contact Debbie Ragucci
Salvation Army Ministry inventory sorting - To receive, sort, and inventory donated socks, underwear, and other items to be given at Salvation Army. Contact Shirley Hahn
Salvation Army shelter attendee/server - To shine Jesus' love by offering kind words, socks & underwear to Salvation Army guests, 4th Tuesday of each month 5-7pm. Contact Debbie Ragucci
Congregational Care
Columbarium Committee - The team coordinates the Columbarium policies and procedures for interment of ashes after a death. Contact Laura Beardsley
Deacon Ministry - The purpose of the Deacon Ministry is to provide regular visitation and Holy Communion to the homebound and hospitalized members of our congregation. Contact Pastor Bob
Prayer Chain - intentional prayer for the needs of our church and community. Contact Mildred Fenske
Quiet Music Ministry - Musicians provide local assisted living facilities with the gift of live music performances. Contact Kim Frasch
Stephen Ministry - Stephen Ministers are commissioned lay persons who receive specialized training to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care in a confidential manner to those experiencing any kind of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and in the community. Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
Widows Group - A fellowship, care, and support group for women who've lost spouses. Contact Mary Boring
Cookie Walk
Cookie Walk Planning Team - Coordinate the Cookie Walk Ministry, which invites the community into our facility for a large Christmas event featuring thousands of cookies baked by church members and a craft fair. Contact Dawn Ellis & Evan Griswold
Cookie Walk Baker - Bake cookies to be sold at the Cookie Walk. Contact Dawn Ellis & Evan Griswold
Cookie Walk Cookies Coordinator - Coordinates the volunteer bakers who bake a combined 20,000+ cookies for the Cookie Walk. Contact Dawn Ellis & Evan Griswold
Cookie Walk Crafts Coordinator - Coordinates the Craft vendors who rent booth space at the Cookie Walk. Contact Dawn Ellis & Evan Griswold
Cookie Walk event worker - The Cookie Walk team works hands-on Friday night and/or Saturday morning to provide an excellent event - parking lot hospitality, greeting guests, cashier table, setting out cookie trays, assembling cookie boxes, etc. Contact Dawn Ellis & Evan Griswold
Evangelism
Evangelism Ministry Team - The purpose of the Evangelism Ministry is to proclaim God's love through Jesus Christ to the community, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to welcome God's people into the fellowship of the congregation. Contact George Herbold
4th of July parade - Shine Jesus' love as you participate in Faith Lutheran's parade float - planning, decorating, walking in the parade distributing goodies from the float, etc. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Contact Carrie Parrott & Greg Bohlken
Visitor follow up phone calls & cards - Contact weekly visitors to thank them for visiting and get to know them. Contact George Herbold
Welcome Table host - To staff a welcome table, providing friendly interaction and information about our church to visitors. Contact George Herbold
Write Publicity Articles for Media Outlets - Write and submit press releases to local media about upcoming events. Contact Gabe Figueroa
Fellowship
Fellowship Ministry Team - The purpose of the Fellowship Ministry is to plan, organize, and prepare food for events designated by the Pastor and Church Council to foster fellowship within the congregation. These events may include meals during Advent, Lent, traditional Christmas and Thanksgiving gatherings and other gatherings. Contact Virginia McKinney
Fellowship Events Volunteer - To help prepare and serve meals for church gatherings. Contact Virginia McKinney
Sunday Coffee Host - Monthly rotation of teams to provide coffee and treats during Sunday morning fellowship. Contact Virginia McKinney
Faithful Forks Dinner Groups - Small groups gathering monthly to share a meal and get to know each other. Contact Mary Beth Hallahan
Generosity
Generosity Ministry Team - The purpose of the Generosity Ministry is to enable and empower the members of Faith Lutheran Church to be generous givers in response to God's generous gifts to us. Contact Father Bruce Corrigan
Generosity Memorials & Gifts - To encourage individual special gifts, memorials, and endowed giving, following Faith Lutheran Church's Memorial Gifts policies. Contact Father Bruce Corrigan
Grant Writing - To identify and apply for grant resources to enhance our ministry impact. Contact Father Bruce Corrigan
Leadership & Administration
Audit Team - The purpose of the Audit Ministry team is internal overseeing of congregation financial activities, financial reporting and internal controls. The team, appointed by the congregational council, is composed of three members of the congregation, and excludes any member with financial responsibilities such as a treasurer or office manager. Members serve a staggering three-year term. Contact Congregational Treasurer Carrie Parrott.
Congregational Council - General oversight of the life and activities of the congregation by leading the congregation in stating its mission, setting goals and priorities, evaluating its activities and seeking to involve members in worship, learning, witness, service and support. Contact Pastor Bob
Finance Secretary - confidential record keeping of giving; issuing quarterly giving statements. Contact Pastor Bob
Finance Team - to oversee the congregation's financial health
Mission and Vision Team Connie Rist a big-ideas, long-range vision and discerning group that seeks to follow the Holy Spirit for building & planning the future of our congregation
Nominating Team - The purpose of the Nominating Ministry is to recruit candidates for elected positions as specified in the Faith Lutheran Church constitution and for other appointed positions as directed by the Congregation Council. Contact Laura Beardsley
Offering Steward - To confidentially count Sunday's offerings and prepare the bank deposit. Contact Gary Dakolios, George Herbold, Mary Boring
Office Volunteer - To assist with printing bulletins, data entry, and other tasks as needed. Contact Mary Boring
Synod Assembly Delegate - to attend annual Southeastern Synod Assembly as a voting delegate to conduct the mission and business of our Synod. Contact Pastor Bob
Property
Property Ministry Team - The purpose of the Property Ministry team is to supervise the maintenance and accountability of all church property, both fixed and moveable, in support of the congregation in ministering to God's persons. Contact Frank Weldon
Property: Handy Faithfuls - A team of handy folks who do various repairs around the church building. Contact Gary Mount
Safety & Security Ministry - The purpose of the Security Ministry is to develop, maintain policies and procedures for emergency situations. Contact Bryan Thompson & Alan Berdal
Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry
Shepherd of Hope Food Pantry - Multiple opportunities to unload food shipments, sort & organize donations, and serve guests who need food. Contact Renee' Stone & Melissa Russ
WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
WELCA - Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA) is a sisterhood of believers dedicated to finding a path to one another, praying together, giving each other support and strenghthening ourselves for common Christian responsibilty. They gather 3rd Wednesday of month at 10am for fellowship, service, and Bible study. Contact Pat Lyman & Debbie Pinchok
Worship & Music
Worship & Music Ministry Team - The purpose of the Worship & Music Ministry is to live and share God's love through Word and music by providing meaningful worship services. Contact Nancy & Stephen Dean
11:11 Altar Guild - To prepare the altar and Communion elements for worship, clean up Communion after worship, help change and launder altar paraments and banners. Contact Nancy Dean & Ann Stewart
9am Altar Guild - To prepare the altar and Communion elements for worship, clean up Communion after worship, help change and launder altar paraments and banners. Contact Nancy Dean & Ann Stewart
Holidays (Lent, Greening the Church, etc.) - To prepare the worship space and building decorations to observe various holidays. Contact Nancy Dean & Ann Stewart
11:11 Children’s Talk - Present a short, engaging message that connects kids to Sunday's Gospel story. Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
11:11 Communion Minister - Joyfully serving Jesus - the bread and wine - to all who come to Holy Communion. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
11:11 Greeter - A ministry of hospitality to welcome worshippers into the building and help new visitors connect with people. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
11:11 Lector - Proclaiming God's Word by reading the Scripture verses in Sunday worship. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
11:11 Projection - Operating the projection computer and light board for visual display during worship. Contact Greg Bohlken
11:11 Usher - A ministry of hospitality to distribute worship bulletins, collect offering, count attendance, and invite worshippers to the table for Holy Communion. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
9am Assisting Minister - Provides worship leadership including carrying in the cross, reading the prayers on behalf of the congregation, serving Communion. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
9am Children's Talk - Present a short, engaging message that connects kids to Sunday's Gospel story. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
9am Communion Minister - Joyfully serving Jesus - the bread and wine - to all who come to Holy Communion. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
9am Greeter - A ministry of hospitality to welcome worshippers into the building and help new visitors connect with people. Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
9am Lector - Proclaiming God's Word by reading the Scripture verses in Sunday worship. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
9am Projection - Operating the projection computer and light board for visual display during worship.
9am Usher - A ministry of hospitality to distribute worship bulletins, collect offering, count attendance, and invite worshippers to the table for Holy Communion. Contact Pastor Bob & Greg Bohlken
Worship – Banners - Visual arts to help people encounter God in worship. Contact Nancy Dean & Elaine Mount
Worship – Bell Choir - You can ring handbells for worship! Weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals are 5:30-6:30pm. Contact Lynn Roognsvoog
Worship – Chancel Choir - You can sing with the choir! Weekly Wednesday evening rehearsals are 6:30-7:30pm. Contact Collin Kasefang
Worship – Contemporary Instrumentalist - Audition with Lynn to share your musical gifts in our Contemporary Worship. Contact Lynn Roognsvoog
Worship – Contemporary Singer - Audition with Renee' to share your singing voice in our Contemporary Worship. Contact Renee' Stone
Worship – Instrumentalist - Share your musical gifts in worship (recent examples include cello or vocal solos during Offering or Communion). Contact Lynn Roognsvoog
Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry Planning Team - The purpose of the Youth Ministry is to nurture youth to be disciples of Jesus Christ. Contact Melissa Horning & Greg Bohlken
Tyson House Outreach - Our Lutheran Campus ministry presence at University of Tennessee-Knoxville. You can help provide Sunday meals, sponsor a student, work in their food pantry, and other activities. Contact Melissa Horning
Youth mentor / event chaperone - Help plan and staff life-impacting youth events such as AFFIRM Camp, retreats, and Knox Area Youth Gathering events. Contact Melissa Horning
How has God gifted you to serve?
What stirs your passion to Love God, Love Others, and Serve?
How is God calling you to use your time & talents in ministry with Faith Lutheran Church and in your community?
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