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To
find out more about any
of our Boards or Organizations find the corresponding link below The Board of Elders with
Photos Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School Organizations The Dorcas Guild
Boards of Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School The Board of Elders for Gethsemane
Lutheran Church assists the Pastors in all matters pertaining to
the spiritual welfare of the congregation.
The Board of Christian Education-Day School provides learning opportunities for pre-school through 8th grade, sets up adequate objectives for every age level, selects curriculum that shall be Christian, comprehensive, balanced and functional and fosters spiritual growth in the live of the individual Christian.
The Board of Missions Assists the Pastors and the Board of Elders by providing support with Evangelism, Social Welfare and Public Relations. Several members of the committee make home visits to guests who have signed the Visitor cards on Sunday. They also assist Elders with the development and calling congregation members with the “telephone calling tree” to advise members of current events for the coming month. They provide support for feeding of the homeless once a month and prepare and submit advertisement notices for the local Sentinel newspapers. The committee feels everyone in the church has some talent in helping spread the mission of Christ. There are a variety of ways you can help contribute your special talents here at Gethsemane.
The Board of Trustees administers all property of the congregation. They inspect the building and grounds for necessary repairs and/or improvements. They do the repairs or authorize necessary and emergency repairs and purchase of supplies.
The Board of Stewardship promotes dedicated Christian stewardship throughout the year by soliciting pledges once a year, has the congregation fill out time and talent sheets and gives the offering envelopes.
The Board of Youth Assists in the Christian education of our young people. They coordinate and supervise the activities of the Youth Groups.
The Board of Parish Education
provides learning opportunities for all members of Gethsemane, such
as Sunday Education Hour, Vacation Bible School and Bible studies.
Gethsemane Lutheran Church and School Organizations
The Altar Guild takes care of the altar and chancel area. They take care of the candles, linens and paraments for communion, baptism, and altar use giving special attention to appropriate colors for the season.
Parent Teacher League is a supporting group to the Board of Education and school through work with the parents, faculty and students within a Christian atmosphere. PTL provides programs though which students, parents and faculty can raise funds to purchase supplies and equipment as needed by the school and church. PTL also provides occasional educational/entertaining programs and assemblies for the student body.
The Celebration Choir meets an hour on Wednesday evenings to prepare music for the Traditional Worship service and any other music requested by the Pastors. They participate at the 8:00 a.m. worship services twice a month. Photos and names of Celebration Choir
The New Song Group meets on Wednesday evenings to prepare music for the 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service. They participate at all 10:45 a.m. worship services. Photos and names of The New Song Group
The Bell Choir meets once
a week, with time to be determined later, for 1 hour. They play
at the 8:00 a.m. worship service. |
