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Our Ministries

There are opportunities for everyone to be part of our ministries. For more information, please contact us.

Music Ministry

Sharing a love of music with the church while building friendships with fellow Christians. 

Choir ~ Soloist ~ Instrumentalist; guitar, trumpet etc. 

Ushers:

Assisting in worship services with behind the scenes work to maintain good order. 

Counting

Once-a month meet with other volunteers after church, to help count the plate and envelope offerings. 

Decorating and Flower Committee 

Applying artistic and physical talents to beautify and enhance the facility. 

Altar Guild 

Maintaining the altar area and assisting in preparation for the Lord’s Supper. 

Media Ministry 

To assist in the worship services through TV and radio recording serving the community. 

Radio announcer ~ Producer ~ Camera 

Fellowship Committee 

Increasing healthy congregation interaction through events such as Lent/Advent meals, church picnic/new member welcoming, appreciation dinners, and fun outings. 

 Advent by Candlelight 

Hostesses decorate a table with a Christmas theme using their own decorations and provide a dessert and coffee for their table. The laide then enjoy music, a worship service or devotions by candlelight. 

 Bible Class Help 

Set up before Sunday am service – ie. coffee and food for Bible Class after am service.

Outreach Committee 

Reaching those who have no church home with the message of peace through Jesus. 

 Help with events; Parade, Trunk or Treat etc. 

 Help with mailings 

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Spiritual Growth Committee 

Contacting straying or absent members, actively working to bring Law and Gospel to members for their spiritual welfare. 

 My prayers and offerings for the Lord! 

 Prayer Chain 

 Lay Bible Class leader 

 Visitation Team 

Visit and call on those unable to attend worship services, are struggling or lonely, and give them Christian encouragement. 

 Hospital visitor 

 Lay Shut-in visitor 

 Devotion 

Assist Oak Park residents to come together to participate in the recorded worship service from the previous Sunday. 

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Service

Food Pantry 

Collecting non-perishable foods for the community food pantry to aid the needy. 

 Morning Doves 

Serve the needs of school with various projects and fellowship. Special annual projects: Christmas cookie walk and Lenten theme baskets. 

Administration

Office Volunteers 

Assisting with routine tasks to free up the office staff for other duties. 

 Cradle Roll secretary (work with Little Lambs, and church secretary) 

Counting

Once-a month meet with other volunteers after church, to help count 

 the plate and envelope offerings. 

Electronics Volunteers 

Maintain and update electronics, Facebook and website for the church. Work closely with church president, pastor, principal, Outreach and others to promote our ministry. 

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Stewardship Committee 

Providing stewardship encouragement to our congregation in the use of time, abilities, and financial resources. 

Technology Team 

Maintain and update (as desired or required) facilities and equipment for computers, computer networks, etc. 

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St. John’s Historical Committee 

Preserving our church history by archiving photos, special bulletins, etc. 

Property 

 Properties 

Assisting with the buildings and grounds maintenance. 

 Electrician 

 Plumber 

 Carpenter 

 Painting 

 Generally handy!