American Lutheran Ministries
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We believe that through the Lord's Supper, Christ's body and blood are present through
the meal. All are welcome to receive God's grace! Anyone who wishes to receive
communion is asked to hold out their hand. Those not communing may receive a blessing.
Education for receiving the sacraments happens with parents and children together during
the Lenten season and also by appointment when requested.
Evangelism - Responds by visiting new people in the community, following up on first time
worshippers, new member orientation and classes, maintain readers for worship, encourage
prayer in the congregation, and plan congregational emphasis for spreading the gospel of
Jesus Christ both at home and abroad. We are currently involved with an orphanage in
Tanzania!
Stewardship - Responds by providing annual stewardship education for general as well as
special ministries in the church, schedule periodic special stewardship Sundays with special
speakers and programs, organize yearly mission festival, organize a list of agencies and
special ministries for special offerings each year, prepare and present annual budget, offering
boxes, statements and overseas save deposit and recording of funds.
Parish Education - Responds by recruiting teachers for Preschool through Kindergarten, Junior
High and High School classes, supports and assists the Rotation Sunday School Task Force
which facilitates education for Grades 1-6. Adult Education is overseen by the Pastor. This
committee also facilitates Vacation Bible School in conjunction with other churches in the
community, Bible Camp, the Christmas Program, and the Affirmation Program.
Music & Worship - Responds by working with the pastoral staff to plan and implement
worship services, train ushers, acolytes, lectors, communion assistants, help with needs of
Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Bell Choir, Men's Choir and help with other musical groups as
needed, maintain all instruments, communion supplies, candles, certificates, bulletins and
music, copyright permission, Lenten soup suppers and services, special services throughout
the year.
Visitation - Responds by visiting the sick or recovering, hospital and community crisis
follow-up, anniversaries of baptisms, weddings an funerals, and lay distribution of shut-in
communion. This committee meets with the Pastor on a weekly basis to make sure
communication is maintained.
Property - Responds by maintaining and overseeing property owned by the church, building,
parsonages, cemetery, and supervises building projects.
Memorial - Responds by receiving, recording and evaluating memorial gifts designated to the
church, keeps accurate records of memorials purchased, and keeps contact with families of
loved ones.
Youth & Family - Responds by overseeing LYO, JAM, facilitating congregational events for
youth and families. This includes fund raising as well as participation in service events, LYON,
and the National Youth Gathering, educational events for youth, and participation in worship
and various church life activities.
Staff Support - Responds by providing feedback to staff about congregational ministry,
listening to joys, dreams and concerns of staff and their families, discussing continuing
education opportunities, self care, and appropriate time off. They also review and make
recommendations for salaries and compensation, review job descriptions, and maintain the
discipline of confidentiality.
ALC Foundation - Responds by providing scholarships or grants to ALC members attending a
Lutheran Institution of higher learning, outreach into the community, and missions of the ELCA
at home and abroad.
the meal. All are welcome to receive God's grace! Anyone who wishes to receive
communion is asked to hold out their hand. Those not communing may receive a blessing.
Education for receiving the sacraments happens with parents and children together during
the Lenten season and also by appointment when requested.
Evangelism - Responds by visiting new people in the community, following up on first time
worshippers, new member orientation and classes, maintain readers for worship, encourage
prayer in the congregation, and plan congregational emphasis for spreading the gospel of
Jesus Christ both at home and abroad. We are currently involved with an orphanage in
Tanzania!
Stewardship - Responds by providing annual stewardship education for general as well as
special ministries in the church, schedule periodic special stewardship Sundays with special
speakers and programs, organize yearly mission festival, organize a list of agencies and
special ministries for special offerings each year, prepare and present annual budget, offering
boxes, statements and overseas save deposit and recording of funds.
Parish Education - Responds by recruiting teachers for Preschool through Kindergarten, Junior
High and High School classes, supports and assists the Rotation Sunday School Task Force
which facilitates education for Grades 1-6. Adult Education is overseen by the Pastor. This
committee also facilitates Vacation Bible School in conjunction with other churches in the
community, Bible Camp, the Christmas Program, and the Affirmation Program.
Music & Worship - Responds by working with the pastoral staff to plan and implement
worship services, train ushers, acolytes, lectors, communion assistants, help with needs of
Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Bell Choir, Men's Choir and help with other musical groups as
needed, maintain all instruments, communion supplies, candles, certificates, bulletins and
music, copyright permission, Lenten soup suppers and services, special services throughout
the year.
Visitation - Responds by visiting the sick or recovering, hospital and community crisis
follow-up, anniversaries of baptisms, weddings an funerals, and lay distribution of shut-in
communion. This committee meets with the Pastor on a weekly basis to make sure
communication is maintained.
Property - Responds by maintaining and overseeing property owned by the church, building,
parsonages, cemetery, and supervises building projects.
Memorial - Responds by receiving, recording and evaluating memorial gifts designated to the
church, keeps accurate records of memorials purchased, and keeps contact with families of
loved ones.
Youth & Family - Responds by overseeing LYO, JAM, facilitating congregational events for
youth and families. This includes fund raising as well as participation in service events, LYON,
and the National Youth Gathering, educational events for youth, and participation in worship
and various church life activities.
Staff Support - Responds by providing feedback to staff about congregational ministry,
listening to joys, dreams and concerns of staff and their families, discussing continuing
education opportunities, self care, and appropriate time off. They also review and make
recommendations for salaries and compensation, review job descriptions, and maintain the
discipline of confidentiality.
ALC Foundation - Responds by providing scholarships or grants to ALC members attending a
Lutheran Institution of higher learning, outreach into the community, and missions of the ELCA
at home and abroad.