All
Saints Lutheran Church
Hartland Campus
Phone: 248.887.8060 Fax:
810.746.0525
Office: 248.486.4404
Website: www.slpowerandlight.org
Little Saints Christian Preschool
Phone: 810.746.0238
Email: preschool@myallsaints.com
Website:
www.littlesaintschristian.org
Pastors:
Rev. Mary Duerksen, Interim Senior Pastor
Rev. Pamela Hansen, Associate Pastor
Hartland Campus Worship and Sunday School
8:30 AM Sundays Worship
9:45 AM Sundays
Sunday School
11:00 AM Sundays Worship
7:30 PM Wednesdays CWARRE (camp style) Worship
Office Hours
Monday 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 AM—3:00 PM
Wednesday & Friday CLOSED
9:10 AM Sundays Worship
Website Email
www.myallsaints.com office@myallsaints.com 7:00 PM
This catalog is designed to inform you
about just some of the opportunities
for learning, serving, fellowship, etc. available throughout the year at All
Saints. This is a living document in
that there is ALWAYS something new
starting up. If you don’t see something
of interest but have an idea, don’t hesitate to find out how to get it started
here at All Saints.
Please
take a few moments to look through this catalog and get familiar with all the
things going on that you can be a part of.
If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the group leaders,
council members, or a member on staff.
We
look forward to having you join us!
Congregation
Council and Staff 2009......... 2010
President............................................... Bill
Compton Kathleen
Waligura
Vice
President........................................ Dave
Geen same
Secretary.......................................... Sonja
Markwart same
Treasurer..................................................... Mim
Zurn OPEN
Christian
Education............................... Jana
Kaatz OPEN
Church
Property...................................... Rick
Mann same
Congregational
Life........................... Leni
Hoffman
Evangelism/Good
News Team........... Bob Duman same
Health
& Social Concerns.................. Carol
Hinkle Louise
Holtz
Managing
a Christian Lifestyle (MCL)/. OPEN OPEN
Stewardship
Worship
& Music(WAMO)............... Maria
Spencer same
Pastors..................................... Rev.
Mary Duerksen
................................................. Rev.
Pamela Hansen
Preschool
Director............................... Theresa
Kull
Worship
and Office Secretary......... Karen
Parrish
Director
of Lay Ministries (DLM)........ Kate
Zywicki
Youth
and Christian Ed Director….Amy Simonson
Organist............................................. Martha
Gordon
Childcare
Coordinator ............... position
in haitus
Unique
Ministries
This
newest ministry of All Saints is focused on bringing the good news of Jesus
Christ to those who are not connected with a church home of any kind. As Jesus said to his disciples, in Acts 1:8:,
“but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you
will be my witnesses in
Those
who have never been involved in a church are unlikely to attend a worship
service in a church building and would be lost in a traditional Lutheran
setting. Christ’s command compels us to
reach out to this segment of our community, but doing so requires creative
thinking and different sorts of activities, facilities, and events, like the
ongoing “random acts of kindness” (ask Pastor Pamela about these!).
7
Guiding Principles:
1.
God is love, Jesus is the Savior, the Holy Spirit is our guide!
2. Love frees and changes people.
3. Everyone is welcome: God loves you, so do we!
4. Everybody has something to offer!
5. The world needs what we have!
6. God loves everyone and everybody needs to
know!
7. We are ONE body!
Little Saints Christian Preschool
Contact: Theresa Kull, Preschool Director
Phone: 810.746.0238
Email: preschool@myallsaints.com
Website: www.myallsaints.com
Hours: Monday-Friday,
Little
Saints Christian Preschool is a child enrichment ministry of All Saints
Lutheran Church. We are dedicated to
serving our community, supporting parents, and above all providing Christian
nurture and care for children. This is
accomplished through programs emphasizing the development of a positive self
concept, basic physical, intellectual and social skills, responsible attitudes
and an awareness of God’s love through Christ.
Preschool
begins at
Stephen Ministers
Leaders:
Please
contact the leaders either to become a trained minister or to reach out for the
care of such a person. You can also reach
out to pastors or church staff.
Office Volunteers
Coordinator: Karen Parrish or Karen@myallsaints.com
Current
hours: T & Th 9-3
Office volunteers help in various ways during office hours
including: answering and making phone
calls, assisting with bulletin preparation for worship services, occasional
folding, copying, mailing projects, and other basic office tasks.
There are also specific projects where a volunteer may be needed
for data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, etc.
This is an invaluable way to support your church staff and your church
family.
Tidy Teams
Leader: contact Kevin Keller, 248-933-3973 or kkrew10@yahoo.com
What are they? Teams of six or more people gather on a Tuesday or whenever team leader is able to get a time that a Team of at least six people can get together to clean.
What is the purpose? Clean All Saints Lutheran Church.
What is the time commitment? It should be about two hours with at least six people.
The TIDY TEAMS will be rotated. We are striving to have at least six teams of six.
FAQ: Can I choose what to clean? Yes, you may but the TIDY TEAM needs to follow the “tidy list” of things to do. The important thing to remember is: "If it needs to be done, let's do it." Could I just be a substitute? Yes, you may. You’ll be on call just in case a TIDY TEAM member can’t make it.
Why Tuesday and Saturday? We need to do a thorough cleaning of the church. It is in our best interest to keep the church clean. It also is a substantial savings on our budget.
We clean the church on Tuesdays, beginning at 9am. We’d like to have a Saturday Tidy Team, too. If you can’t make it on either day, then maybe the next time that you are at All Saints Lutheran Church and you see a cleaning thing to do just step right up and do it and know that you have helped to keep God’s church clean.
Why not come on a Tuesday
morning and join the Team to see what it is all about? We’ll even have a
break or two for coffee and munchies. It really is FUN to clean the
church with other members of the Tidy Team.
Creative Saints in Fellowship
Do you enjoy the fellowship
of All Saints Christian women? Do you like doing some easy crafts, especially
when you can chat with church friends? Creative
Saints in Fellowship is a daytime group meeting on the first Monday of the
month, from 1-3 p.m.
Some of our outreach projects
have been making everything from blankets for the neonatal department at Huron
Valley-Sinai Hospital to quilts and making special cards for our parishioners. No special talent is needed or
required. However, we would surely enjoy your company, so come and join this
loose-knit group.
Questions? Call Chair Louise
Holtz (248-889-3040) or
Co-Chair Susan Happel
(248-887-5489).
Christian
Education
Christian Education Committee
Meeting
Day: 3rd Tuesday
Time:
Leaders:
OPEN
This
committee consists of people who are involved in the leadership of various
activities of the Christian Education programs. Volunteers in many capacities
are always needed and welcome.
CDT
What is CDT? – Christian Discipleship Training formerly known as
Confirmation, formally begins with grade six. Those in grades six and seven
meet on Sunday morning during the education time. The focus in sixth grade is the Old Testament
and the rich stories and history there. Seventh grade class explores the New
Testament and really digs into the Gospels. Eighth grade meets on Wednesday
evening, currently at the parish house, with Pastor Dave. Third year covers the
The Ten Commandments, Apostles Creed and The Lord’s Prayer as well as some of
the “Bigger Questions” that our youth may have concerning the faith.
CDT – Years 1 and 2
Meeting
Day: Sunday
Meeting
Time:
Leaders:
Shannon Hammond & Lynn & Bill Swain
CDT – Year
3
Meeting
Day: Sunday
Meeting
Time: 9:45 – 10:45 AM
Leader:
Amy Simonson & Pastor Mary Duerksen
Adult CDT
Meeting
Day: TBA – based on interest
Meeting
Time: TBA
Leader:
Adult
CDT is a 10-week course very similar to the youth CDT class, designed for
adults that want to learn more about why we do what we do in church. It covers
the Ten Commandments, Apostles Creed, Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, and Communion. It
is a great class that will help you update your knowledge and stay in touch
with our kids as they cover these things in CDT class.
First Communion Class
Several
times during the year, we offer a first communion class for anyone interested
in preparing for sharing in Holy Communion for the first time. If you are
interested in this class, please see Kate Zywicki or contact the church office.
Sunday
School for Children and Adults
Meeting
Day: Sunday
Meeting
Time:
Superintendent:
Denise Clarey
Leaders:
Various people volunteer to be teachers of the individual age classes for at
least one term at a time.
On
Sundays, we offer Sunday School for both children and adults. The children’s program starts with a
sing-a-long at
Youth
Sunday SCHOOL (Senior High Kids)
Meeting
Day: Sunday
Meeting
Time:
Leader:
Shannon Hammond
Young
people from grades 8 to 12 meet for age appropriate Bible learning. This is a
great time to discover more of the amazing things in the Bible and how it
applies today in our lives.
Adult Sunday School
Meeting
Day: Sunday
Meeting
Time:
Leader:
various leaders
Adult
Sunday School is for high school and beyond. It begins at
Christian
Education Liaison: OPEN
Traditionally,
VBS at All Saints is held during the week that bridges July to August, or the
last week of July. In the past we have welcomed approximately 100
youth during our VBS program. Children who are entering preschool through
the 6th grade are invited to participate, although we also welcome older youth
to serve as leaders and assistants throughout our program.
The
Bible Study Opportunities
Leader:
Various Volunteers
Do
you want to grow in your faith? Do you want to learn more about Christianity?
Are you spiritually hungry but don't know where to get fed?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please consider attending
one of All Saints’ Bible Studies. Each week, there are 3 different
opportunities to study a lesson of the book. Many of the groups study the same
lesson or book at the same time. If you'd like to participate, please contact the
Church Office.
Meeting
Days/Times: Monday, 7:30 PM
Leader:
varied
Meets @ Kathy and Don Eklov’s home, all
are welcome!
Men in
See Men’s Ministry
Wednesday Women’s Bible Study
Meeting
Day: Wednesday
Meeting
Time:
Leader:
varied
Join
the women as they explore different books of the Bible. Enjoy fellowship with
women of all ages as we explore and strengthen our faith together.
Youth & Family Ministries
PEBBLES- Preparing Early
Believers By Leading Educating and Service
Meeting
Day: Wednesdays
Meeting
Time:
Leaders: OPEN, meeting now with STONES
This
is our preschool through 2nd grade group that meets solely for fun
and fellowship time. It is a time when
our youngest saints come together to sing, have fellowship through movies and
games, learn fun facts about God’s world, and build friendships. We share our singing gifts with the
congregation about twice a year in service.
Please see related brochures for more information and scheduling.
STONES-Seeking Teaching Outreaching Nurturing
and Enriching Students
Meeting
Day: Wednesdays
Meeting
Time:
Leaders: Greg Zywicki
This
is our upper elementary aged group including 3rd through 5th
graders. This group has been established
to move older children to the next level of their faith while still having the
connection to PEBBLES. With guidance,
they will be allowed to explore and create faith based activities, including
music, worship, crafts, science, and much more.
Please see related brochures for more information and scheduling.
The Rock
Meeting
Day: OPEN
Time:
Leaders:
Gina Tretyak and Jeff Moyski
Our
middle school group, The Rock, is for kids in grades 6th through 8th. This
group meets regularly for fun, fellowship, and strengthening their faith
through bible study. If you are interested in having fun with other kids your
age and learning more about how God fits into your life, this is the place for
you! Please see related flyers for more
information and scheduling.
BOULDERS (formerly The Big Kidz)
Meeting
Day: Wednesdays
Time:
6:30 PM
Leaders:
Nancy Laskowski and Kelly Parrish
All
Saints’ high school group meets weekly throughout the school year. They also
participate in several special events throughout the year. Youth plan weekly
meetings with steering from leadership, focusing on service, fun, games and
travel. Come and be part of the fun!
Please see related flyers for more information and scheduling.
College
Connection
Contact Person: Marlene Donnelly and Joanne Kindred
The
college connection focuses on keeping our college kids connected with All
Saints. We do this by sending cards and care packages. We recognize
our students on College Recognition Sunday. They are identified and
prayed for.
We
organize one "get together event" a year. Each year we compile
student address, and e-mail addresses. We also collect donations, pack
and mail care packages in February. For those students who are away, we
include a list of ELCA churches in their new area.
Silver
Saints
Dates: TBA, watch for times and events
Contact: Barbara Robinson
This group is a time of fun
and fellowship for those with the most life experience or “wisest” of our
Saints. Please join them for many fun
outings with people and places to see.
Men in
Contact Person: Dave Geen
Meeting day/time: 2nd Saturday of each month
The
Men’s ministry at All Saints participates in a variety of activities, including
Bible Studies, fellowship events, and service projects.
Men’s
Retreat
Contact Person: TBA
Dates: TBA
See leader for details and
more information
Women’s
Ministries
There
are currently several women’s ministries at All Saints, offering a variety of
educational, service, and social opportunities for women.
Women’s
Bible Study
See “Wednesday Morning Bible Study”
Women’s
Retreat
Dates:
TBA
Contacts: various leaders, as moved to lead
Both
of the above women’s events are great times to come together and grow in spirit
and fellowship with other women. The retreat is usually held at a local retreat
center in the tri-county area and includes pampering and learning. Girl’s night
out happens sporadically and is announced as planned.
Fellowship
Opportunities
Flexible,
always changing based on interest. If
you have an idea, we’ll support you in it!
All Saints for Breakfast
Meeting
Day: every Thursday
Time:
9:00 AM
Location:
Leo’s
This
is a fellowship opportunity for anyone interested.
Progressive
Dinner
Date:
TBA
Time:
TBA
If
you are interested in volunteering your home for this fellowship event, please
call Congregational Life Chair Leni Hoffman.
Watch the weekly Herald for such events.
FFFF: those Fabulous Forties, Fifties, and Fibbers (who
might be in their 60s)
Contact: Mike Hoffman
Fun and Fellowship for
people in this age group to grow as friends in Christ. We try to meet monthly and are always open to
new things to do.
Scrappy Saints
Meeting
Day: second Friday of most months
Time: 6:30-?
Lead: Liesl Schick
Location: call 810.632.6443 for details
It’s
not just for scrapbooking. Any crafts
you are doing are welcomed.
Come
for fun, fellowship, food, and more!
Saints on Wheels
Meeting
Day: as announced
Meeting
Time: as announced
Leader:
Mike Hoffman
This
is an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to share some fellowship.
Worship
& Music
WAMO (Worship and Music
Operations)
Meeting Day: currently Saturdays
Meeting Time: contact leader for more information
Leader: Maria Spencer
WAMO oversees worship planning, worship assistants,
musicians, worship
leaders and altar guild, in short, all areas of and
participants in worship
leadership. At our monthly meetings we deal with
problems, blessings,
changes and issues within these groups and in all elements
of worship at
ASLC. We try to stay abreast of current thoughts regarding
all styles of
worship and open to new directions in which God would like
to lead
us. Meetings are informal and are open to all with ideas to
share about
worship.
Worship Planning For Morning
Worship
Meeting Day: TBD
Meeting Time: TBD
Leaders: Julie Markwart, Kathleen Waligura
The worship planners meet 3-4 times a year and plan
God-centered liturgical
worship well in advance of calendar dates. They
usually meet on a Saturday
morning either at AS or the house of a member, each team
member having done
a fair amount of preparatory "homework". We work
well into the day and try
to incorporate some snacks and fun as well as hard work. If
you have ideas
and thoughts about hymn and liturgical setting selection
contact one of us
so you will be notified about our next planning marathon.
AM Worship
Team
Rehearsals:
Tuesday Evenings (and occasional Saturdays)
Time: 6:30 PM
Serving:
Every Sunday at
Leader:
Greg Zywicki
The
AM Worship Team is an instrumental group that helps lead worship and support
congregational singing during worship by playing instrumental parts on both the
liturgy and hymns. We also do special events or projects, such as CD recordings
and E.L.C.A. Synod events.
Liturgical Choirs
Meeting
Day/Time: Tuesday @ 7:00 p.m. and one hour before Sunday morning
service
Leader:
open -
Julie Markwart -
The
The
purpose of the 11:00 AM Liturgical Choir
is to serve the 11:00 a.m. Sunday worship service by providing leadership and
encouragement to the congregation in singing the psalms, liturgy, hymns, and
prayers of worship. The cantor for the day is a part of this group, sometimes
singing the verses for the psalm as well as the Kyrie. There is opportunity to
sing harmony as well as unison, develop skills as a cantor, and share your love
of singing. Weekday practices are used to learn new hymns and liturgies to
introduce to the congregation and also to rehearse harmonies and psalms. Please
come!
Special Music Ministry
All Saints welcomes all those who have a desire to share
their God-given
musical gifts with our parishioners to do so during worship.
This sharing
can be done as offertory music, music during the communion,
prelude or
postlude music, or perhaps at a seasonal special event.
Instrumental or
vocal soloists or small groups are equally welcomed and
appreciated. No
particular level of skill is required; a passion for
bringing glory to God
through music is.
Chancel Choir
Rehearsals:
Watch the Herald and Announcements for details
Serving:
Varies
Leader:
open
If
you love to sing, join this choir each week. Singers of all skill and
experience are welcome. The Chancel Choir performs at occasional worship
services throughout the year.
Assisting Ministers
Meeting
Day: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
Office
The
Assistant Minister group consists of volunteers who help lead the congregation
during worship. Assistant Ministers lead in liturgy, serve communion and read
lessons.
Training
for the group is offered throughout the year on an “as needed” basis. Members
are encouraged to attend the leader’s workshops as well. For information on
joining this group please see Brian Baughman or someone in the church office.
All are encouraged to join and all are welcome. This is a wonderful and
spiritual way to serve the Lord.
Lectors
Meeting
Day: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
Becky Manross
Our ministry is to
bring the Word of God to life during Sunday worship. We feel that the Word is not
only relevant to our walk with Christ in the modern world, but provides
compelling and colorful illustrations of the daily struggle people have faced
since before the time of Christ. Our hope is that we can present the stories of
the Bible in a way that overcomes the Monday Syndrome.
Worship Coordinator, part of
the Welcome Team
Meeting
Day: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled on Sundays
Overall
Leader: Office
Team
Leader: Worship Coordinator that rotates
from week to week, and team by team
The
Worship Coordinator is the person who oversees the needs of the worship service
by checking in with each ministry to be certain all is ready for worship and
try to find replacements for missing participants.
Ushers, part of the Welcome Team
Meeting
Day: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Overall
Leader: Office
Team
Leader: Worship Coordinator that rotates
from week to week, and team by team
The
Ushers are four members of the team that will prepare the worship space for
service, help worshippers find seating, assist with taking the offering,
present the elements for Communion, and work with the greeters in identifying
guests and help make the worship experience a meaningful one for all. This is
an extremely important ministry critically involved in the smooth running of
our services as well as helping our visitors feel comfortable and welcome.
Greeters, part of the Welcome Team
Meeting
Day: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Overall
Leader: Office
Team
Leader: Worship Coordinator that rotates
from week to week, and team by team
This is an integral part to welcoming ALL into their worship experience. Greeters serve to welcome and direct those joining us as we gather as the body of Christ.
Communion
Assistants
Meeting
Day: As needed
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
Sonja Markwart
The
communion assistants play a vital role at every service held at All Saints.
They help the pastors, assisting minister and acolyte with the distribution of
communion. Being a part of the communion assistant team is a rewarding
experience. If you are interested in serving with us, please contact the church
office. Volunteers will be asked to serve once every couple months.
Acolyte
Team
Meetings
Times: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Leaders:
Office
Acolytes
have the honor of leading the congregation in worship as they perform several
important tasks. They bring the symbol of Christ’s presence into the sanctuary
as they light the candles, they assist in receiving the gifts which are brought
forward after the offering, they help with distributing Holy Communion to the
congregation, they serve communion to the pastor and the assisting minister,
and most important of all they lead the congregation by example. As they sit in
the front of the worship space, with the pastors and the lay assisting
minister, their attitude and participation in worship helps those who are
watching focus on God and the real reasons we gather together for worship in
the first place. It is a great responsibility, but an even greater honor to
serve God in this way.
Nursery
Team
Meetings:
As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
WAMO
Please
consider spending time with our youngest members so their families can spend
time reflecting, concentrating, and/or serving during worship. This can make
the difference between worship being the positive experience of meeting with
God that it is supposed to be, or a stressful event to be avoided. We are now
providing a volunteer-staffed nursery at the
Children’s
Message
Meeting
Times: As needed
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
Develop
and present an age appropriate version of the Message during both morning
services.
Children’s
Church
Meeting
Times: As needed
Commitment: Both morning services about 3 times per year
Leader:
Develop
and prepare an age appropriate 12-14 minute activity, craft, or project related
to the Message for children 2nd grade or under to be used after the
Children’s Message in both AM services.
Sound Techs
Meeting
Times: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
contact office
A
group of people who have agreed to commit their time and expertise to making
certain that the congregation’s worship experience is always enhanced by clear,
intelligible sound. Music clearly heard, speaking clearly understood, is always
the goal. No previous experience with sound equipment is required, but a
willingness to learn and to serve God “behind the scenes” is a must. If you
would like to help out in this critical area of ministry call the church
office.
PowerPoint
Operators
Meeting
Times: As needed.
Commitment: as scheduled
Leader:
contact office
A
group of people who have agreed to commit their time and expertise to making
certain that the congregation’s worship experience is always enhanced by the
use of our new screen projection technology.
Altar Guild
Meeting
Day: Look for posted dates and times
Meeting
Time: Look for posted dates and times
Leader:
Nancy Yount
We
prepare communion for and clean up after all worship services (including
weddings and funerals), and change paraments and banners according to the
liturgical season. We wash and iron all of the altar linens, and we make new
banners as well. Other duties include preparing the chancel area for worship
and setting up for special events like baptisms. Families can do this together.
Krystal
Bells – as interest dictates
Rehearsals: TBA, once interest renewed
Serving:
Leader:
Krystal
Bells is a music ministry for children of all ages. All Saints has 48
color-coded bells which are rung to a background tape of music. Occasionally,
the children ring the bells during worship times and at special programs. This
is a wonderful way to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord.”
Liturgical Dance
If
you are interested in this group, please speak with a leader from Worship &
Music.
Drama Ministry
Coordinator: Maria Spencer
Our "dramatis personae" meet on an as needed basis
to provide lectionary
based sketches at special services. Rehearsals are held for
several weeks
before presentations and all involved not only work hard but
have great fun.
Communion
Ministers
Contact: Kate Zywicki
Scheduler: Patti Nicolo
Serving:
Varies
Communion
Ministers take communion to shut-ins each week after worship. Communion
elements and the Word are given to Communion Ministers, along with either a CD
of the morning worship service or a copy of the readings for the day. The ministers in turn take these and the
spirit of the congregation with them as they visit our homebound brothers and
sisters, keeping us all connected in Christ.
Other Small Groups
Prayer Network – “Pray-ers”
Leader: Sandy Kopp
Prayer
requests should be directed to Sandy Kopp at 248-889-2508 or coppout3@aol.com or to the Church office,
248.887.8060 or office@myallsaints.com
Our
prayer network is comprised of dedicated spiritual members of our church who
daily pray for members, their relatives, and friends who are in need of special
prayers for any reason. At present, we hold no regular meetings. However, it is
our goal to meet periodically to bring members of the Prayer Network up to date
and to gather as a body in prayer and praise.
Prayer
Meeting
Meeting
Date: TBD
Leader:
Jan Martin
Prayer
requests should be directed to Jan Martin, 517.548.1508 or billandjanm@aol.com
or to the Church office, 248.887.8060 or office@myallsaints.com
All Saints
Meeting
Date: Sundays depending on current planned mission project
Contact:
Director of Lay Ministries, Kate Zywicki or Diana Taylor
Following
from our first church wide international mission outreach project to Costa Rica
in 2006, this small group meets to plan mission trips, fund raise for planned
trips, provide mission to the world, and give back to All Saints as well. Our most recent mission returned us to
Other
national missions are in discussion currently but not on the calendar yet. Ideas include trips to Indian Reservations
in the West, local foci like Christmas in Action, the greater Hartland/Livingston
area, and to those in need within our own congregation. These are just the beginning of the ideas!
If
you have any interest in missions, please come check this group out!!
All
are welcome!
Committees
Education Committee
See Christian Education
Congregational
Life
Meeting
Day: 1st Thursday
Meeting
Time:
Leader:
Leni Hoffman
This
upbeat committee’s task is to bring the congregation together for fun &
fellowship. Since food and gatherings naturally go together, we organize such
events as the Progressive Dinner and Ice Cream Social. Lenten potlucks, the
Agape Meal, VBS support, Coffee Hour, and other special functions are all part
of our ministry, too.
Finance Committee
Meeting
Day: Look for scheduled dates and times
Time:
Look for scheduled dates and times
Leader:
OPEN
We
currently have eight members with the church treasurer as an Ad Hoc member. The
financial tracking at All Saints is done through a computer program known as
Church Windows. We have general financial responsibility of providing guidance,
maintaining good records, and establishing acceptable procedures. Some of the
areas that we are always looking for expertise in are: insurance, bookkeeping,
investing, taxes, and accounting.
The Good News
Team/Evangelism
Meeting
Day:
Meeting
Time:
Leader:
Bob Duman
The
Good News Team works hard to “get the word out” to the community around us.
This team is responsible for writing newspaper articles, getting church
participation in parades, helping new members get connected, and a variety of
other things that help us share The Good News.
Managing a Christian
Lifestyle
Meeting
Day:
Meeting
Time:
Leader:
OPEN
Previously
known as just Stewardship but is really better named by Managing a Christian
Lifestyle as this can be complicated in today’s world. This committee helps us
manage our time, talents, and other resources to support us in our growth as
followers of Jesus Christ.
Information Technology
Committee
Meeting
Day: As scheduled
Meeting
Time: As Scheduled
Leader:
Len Hammond
Under
the umbrella of the Property Committee, this committee is responsible for
evaluating our computer needs (hardware & software); networking issues,
internet and other new technologies, and determines how best to integrate them
to address our immediate and future needs.
Property
Committee
Meeting
Day: varies based on pending projects
Leader:
The
objective of the Property Committee is to provide a warm, friendly environment
for worship that is appealing to visitors and comfortable to members. We
recognize that the church building and property are a powerful evangelistic
tool if they reflect the community, care and enthusiasm of the congregation
Property
activities provide an entry point for new members and those interested in
becoming more active in church activities and community. Additionally,
performing property tasks together builds relationships and provides an
opportunity to serve God with immediate and tangible results.
Property
Committee responsibilities include maintenance of the church building and
surrounding facilities. Activities include: building repair, new equipment or
facility installations and coordinating all maintenance from cleaning to lawn
maintenance and snow removal.
Social Concerns & Health
Ministry
Meeting
Day: 3rd Monday
Meeting
Time: 6:30 PM
Leader:
Carol Hinkle
The
Social Concerns and Health Ministry team will respond to calls for help from
members of the congregation, local community, and community-at-large as
resources allow. Such calls for help (temporary financial difficulty, emergency
food or shelter, clothing, etc.) will be evaluated, and assisted directly on a
limited basis and referred to outside resources as needed.
The
Health Ministry, directed by the Parish Nurse, will assist members of the
congregation and the surrounding community with health concerns, health
education, consultation, and referral to available health resources.
Music Committee
See
Worship and Music Operations
Special Projects & Events
Easter & Thanksgiving
Baskets
Date:
TBA
Contact: Carol Hinkle
Every
year we assemble baskets of food donations and gift cards for needy people in
our community. Talk to Social Concerns Chair Carol Hinkle to find out how you
can help.
Rummage
Sale
Day:
TBA
Time:
TBA
Leader:
Mim Zurn
We
sponsor an annual rummage sale and the proceeds go toward helping fill the
needs in the congregation and in the community. In 2004, proceeds were distributed,
along with 50% matching funds from the Livingston County Chapter of Thrivent
Financial, to identified families of our congregation in extreme financial
need.
Mom to Mom
Day:
Saturdays, typically 9-1, next scheduled is April 25th
Time:
traditionally twice a year, once in fall, once in spring
Leader:
Jenny Stromlund and Little Saints Christian Preschool
This
is an opportunity to reach out to the community while providing an opportunity
to sell and purchase gently used children’s items. Sellers rent table space, make their items
available for sale, and then keep all their proceeds. All Saints makes the space available for a
low table rental fee and charges a low shopper’s fee and usually runs a bake
sale as well. This is a great
fundraising opportunity for all involved.
Angel
Tree
Date: during the season of
Advent
Contact: Carol Hinkle
We come together as a church
to collect gifts for children less fortunate than ourselves. Typically we work with Boys and
Coffeehouse
Ministry
Date:
TBA
All Saints hosts Coffeehouse/Open Mic nights annually.
All those with a performance to
share are welcome. This event attempts to bring in non-All Saints’
members for an evening of fun and to provide a
venue for all sorts of talent.
Prayer
Shawl Ministry
Date: TBD as interest is shown
Contact: Ruth Sykes
The shawl ministry was probably 50% talking and 50% knitting
and crocheting shawls....each shawl as it is made was prayed on and as we would
hear of a need for comfort in someone’s life (sickness, lost of a love one,
divorce) they would be presented with a shawl and card informing them of the
ministry and the prayers that we knitted or crochets into each stitch....though
the giving of the shawl is important, the get together and fellowship was also important
to those involved.
Love Day
Date: First and Third
Thursdays of each month, starting at
Contact: Mim Zurn
This is a ministry that works in connection with the larger
Lutheran mission to reach out and provide quilts to those in need throughout
the world. No sewing knowledge is
required. Some sewing is done, but the
final “quilting” is done through hand tieing.
Very often some of those quilts are available for purchase and the
proceeds go back to making more quilts or to the larger Lutheran Mission,
ACTION. ACTION is an auxiliary group of
Lutheran Social Services that fund raises and provides needed materials for
various missions.
Adopt-A-Road
Program:
Date: as scheduled
Contact: Bill Johnston
This is a State of
The task is simple to state.
Three times a year (designated by the state to coincide with the States
grass cutting) we pick up litter in our 3 miles. In a perfect world it takes 14
volunteers. It can be done in about one
hour. We have done it with 7
(tough). “Many hands make the work
light”.
This is in no-way for everybody. The State rules require the minimum age to
be 15 (12 if accompanied by a parent).
Volunteers must be healthy enough to walk at least a mile, bending and
stooping along the way while picking up other peoples liter, while cars zoom
past you at 55+ MPH. Tiring though it
may be, it is in-fact feel-good work.
Please consider joining us the next pick-up date.
Contact: Louise Holtz
This is a project on the books. Please see an example in the narthex of just
one of the proposed ideas for the outdoor space we have available on the
central west side of the building. It is
projected that this will be a space for quiet contemplation, amidst God’s
beauty, with things to remind us of the Saints that have gone before us. If you are interested, please contact the
leader for updated details.