Time and Talents Survey

Please consider how God is calling you to share
your God-given gifts in impactful ministries
at Faith Lutheran Church!

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Time & Talents Survey

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Christian Education

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.

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

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?

Time and Talents Survey

Please consider how God is calling you to share your God-given gifts in impactful ministries at Faith Lutheran Church!

Time & Talents Survey

Please consider how God is calling you to share
your God-given gifts in impactful ministries
at Faith Lutheran Church!