Committees
Executive
The Executive Committee (Trustees) shall consist of the president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and pastor. The pastor shall have a voice, but no vote. It shall serve as a Steering Committee and act on behalf of the congregation in legal and official matters.
Social Concerns
The committee shall determine young adult and family needs; and provide for events, which can meet these needs. It shall also be alert to the social concerns and needs within society, studying church, local, state, and national issues as invited to do so, and making recommendations to the Congregation Council and/or congregation as to appropriate responses.
Parish Education
Formulate and supervise adult education programs, confirmation program, library, Sunday School, Sunday School Superintendent, Vacation Bible School and Christmas Program. Also, see that there is adequate staff and educational materials that are in accord with our Lutheran confessions.
Music and Worship
Worship and Music shall evaluate and make recommendations concerning worship forms and services, oversee the work of the Ushers, Greeters, Acolytes, Soundboard, Worship Assistants, and Altar Guild. They shall maintain liaison with the Music Director, Organist(s), and choirs; shall arrange for music instrument maintenance and tuning, and make recommendations thereon to the Council.
Fellowship
Fellowship shall have as its basic objectives the strengthening of the fellowship between congregational members spiritually and socially: the integration of new members into the life of the congregation; planning and implementation of outreach events in which the large community’s participation is invited; and the general building of mutual cooperation, trust and enjoyment among the members of the congregation.
Mutual Ministry
The Mutual Ministry Team currently consists of 4 members. The purpose of this team is twofold: (1) To encourage and support the paid staff members on behalf of the congregation. (2) To direct parties with questions or problems regarding church issues to the appropriate channels for discussion and potential resolutions. This committee is NOT involved in job evaluations.
Memorials
Memorials shall have oversight of memorial gifts and funds. It shall be responsible for developing and maintaining a suggested list of needs, which can be met through memorials and other gifts.
Life and Growth
Life and Growth shall develop a sound program of visitation and spiritual care for members and for outreach into our community. The committee shall be especially sensitive to the needs of the inactive, the lonely, and the bereaved. Securing the training of visitation teams to assist the pastor (s) in this effort, making recommendations thereon to the council.
Stewardship
Concern for teaching, stimulation and promotion of a total Stewardship of life among all members of the parish. It shall be concerned for the needs of the parish and support of program necessary in the mission of Christ.
Objective: Develop programs for the growth of good stewardship attitudes in the members of the congregation regarding time, talent, treasures. To ensure the financial stability of the parish and its missions.
Endowment Fund
The purpose of the Mission Endowment Fund is to receive gifts from individuals, trusts, grants, bequests or property and then to administer the income from these gifts for religious, educational and charitable programs through St. Johnʼs Lutheran Church. The principal is preserved and only the interest earned on the fund is expended.
The Mission Endowment Fund Committee typicallymeets quarterly. Information on the Mission Endowment Fund may be obtained from the church office or by contacting one of the committee members. Giving to the Endowment Fund is a fine way to honor someone, to celebrate a special event, or to memorialize someone.
Building and Grounds
The Building and Grounds Committee shall have the care management and maintenance of all properties of the congregation, serve in a liaison and oversight relationship with the Custodial employees, review maintenance contracts, review needs regarding purchase of new equipment, review insurance coverage for all properties and make recommendations thereon to the Church Council.
Youth
Youth Ministry Committee shall support and supervise the activities of various youth groups formed within the St. John’s congregation. Youth ministries will be provided for youth of all ages. These groups are formed to bring a greater understanding of God’s word and thus provide a foundation from which their Christian faith can group. The committee shall coordinate service and fellowship activities In addition, it will provide the opportunity to collaborate for leadership needs, fund-raising activities, and offer mentoring opportunities for the youth and their leaders.
