Mission Teams
CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION TEAM
Purpose: to provide
opportunities through which the community of faith can come to a deeper
understanding of GOD’S will and purpose for us and to promote a deeper level
of commitment to our faith.
Duties: to have responsibility
for all matters with regard to the planning and administration of an effective
Christian Education program for people of all ages.
Summary: in charge of Sunday
school for kids, youth & adults, as well as bible studies on Monday
evenings. Also in charge of youth
retreats, summer camps and youth outings.
Current Team Leader is Wayne Wallace until June 30, 2008.
GROWTH
TEAM
Purpose: to promote growth in
personal and corporate discipleship; to cultivate within CDS a desire to share
the GOOD NEWS with those who have not yet received it; and to encourage those
who have become interested in CDS to share in its witness by becoming active
members.
Duties: to be responsible for
the planning, organizing, implementation and presentation of the Gospel to all
persons within the reach of CDS; to greet members and visitors attending worship
services; and to actively encourage visitation and other appropriate activities
to bring new members into the Church.
Summary: in charge of helping
our church grow, including mailings to new homeowners in the area, banners,
doorhangers, newspaper advertising, welcome brochures, doorstep ministry and
hosts on Sunday mornings. Also in charge of our monthly game night.
Current Team Leader is Donna Belshaw until June 30, 2008.
This team meets at 8:30 am every second Sunday of the month. Please contact Donna if you are interested in joining: Phone 797-0145 Email: donnab1020@q.com
MISSION
& OUTREACH TEAM
Purpose: to reach out to the
community and the world in word and deed by caring, listening, sharing, serving
and witnessing with commitment to GOD’S good news.
Duties: to interpret and
promote local, regional and world ministry and benevolent programs of the
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as well as approved ecumenical programs
through education, participation in denominational and ecumenical activities,
Regional and General Assemblies, conferences and retreats, so that in growing
ways the Congregation will discover means of reaching out beyond itself to
persons in need.
Summary: in charge of going
out into the community and helping others as a way of bringing more people to
Christ. Benevolence is in their
hands.
Current Team Leader is Pete Quick until June 30, 2008.
NURTURE
TEAM
Purpose: to promote the
welfare and growth of CDS by encouraging a sense of community among the members
of the Congregation; and to develop a spirit of love within the Church founded
upon the common love of CHRIST.
Duties: helping to assimilate
new members into the life and programs of the Church; planning for and
implementing fellowship events; and encouraging all persons to grow in their
love for GOD and their neighbors.
Summary: in charge of
fellowship in our congregation, including dinners for members as well as coffee
hour on Sunday mornings. They also
send cards to members on their birthdays and flowers to sick & funerals.
Current Team Co-Leaders are Joyce Anderson, Connie Gilliland & Joan Carlson until June 30, 2008.
PROPERTY
TEAM
Purpose: to maintain and care
for all CDS property and equipment.
Duties: to be responsible for
all of the property and equipment owned by CDS, including keeping all property
and equipment in good condition, studying needs and making recommendations for
improvements, caring for the grounds and providing proper protection of CDS
premises and equipment.
Summary: in charge of
buildings and grounds.
Current Team Leader is Tom Crozier until June 30, 2008.
STEWARDSHIP
& FINANCE
Purpose: to develop within the
membership an understanding of the full meaning of Christian stewardship, and to
direct the financial program of CDS so that it will not only supply the
financial needs of CDS, but also prove to be a means of spiritual enrichment and
growth in stewardship for all members.
Duties: to seek to provide the
financial means to support CDS programs, by promoting stewardship education;
developing and overseeing the CDS budget; approving any and all CDS fundraising
campaigns; seeking the growing commitment of every member in the support of the
Church; encouraging personal stewardship of time, talent, money and other
resources; and reporting from time to time upon the financial condition of CDS.
Summary: in charge of the Fall
Stewardship Campaign and is charged with making our members more aware of
stewardship throughout the year.
Current Team Leader is Wayne Anderson until June 30, 2008.
WORSHIP
TEAM
Purpose: to lead the Church in
the genuine experience of worship, both corporate and personal; and to enrich
personal and family devotional life.
Duties: to coordinate the
regular worship of the Church with special attention to seasons, themes and
music; to plan and implement special worship services; and to assist the
minister in planning and implementing other worship activities.
The Team shall also help to develop the spiritual life of the
Congregation.
Summary: in charge of our
services, including bulletins and inserts, communion, music and music &
video licenses.
Current Team Leader is Mary Jane Hickey until June 30, 2008.