The Ministry Descriptions
- Established in 1963
- Monthly Food Basket
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Established in 1963
- Monthly Food Baskets for the Needy
- Volunteer Opportunities
Administration
Administration exists to oversee and manage the non-profit organizational aspect of the parish and to aid in promoting vitality to the congregation and its ministry efforts. A council of officers and ministry boards meets once a month to represent the congregation’s interests composed of the following positions:
- Officers consist of church president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer who oversee the ministry, operation, and administration of the church alongside the Pastor.
- Evangelism exists to coordinate efforts within the congregation to reach out into the community to make Christ known and bring people into fellowship with the church.
- Stewardship exists to educate and guide congregational members towards a Christian caring attitude to the vision, mission, and goals of the church.
- Finance exists to plan and recommend the annual budget, provide quarterly reports reflecting financial need and disbursement, inform the congregation and council of financial stability, and provide accounting for the parish.
- Education exists alongside the Pastor to oversee, develop and administer educational programs such as adult education, Sunday school, and confirmation. The goal is to provide a variety of opportunities for people to grow in knowledge and love of God and ministries of the church.
- Public Relations exists to advance a positive image of the church through modern media and to welcome visitors before worship.
- Music and Worship exist alongside the Pastor to oversee and plan warm meaningful worship for the congregation and visitors.
- Properties exist to plan and coordinate facilities maintenance & repair including the grounds. This function helps ensure the physical plant is in order and neat to project an image of hospitality and welcome.
Worship
Music Ministry -
The role of music is to engage the people gathered in song and heighten the personal/spiritual experience of Word and Sacrament. Currently, there is one choir group. Special guest singers and musicians are present on special occasions, as well as on Christmas and Easter.
Assisting Minister/Cantor
aids the pastor leading worship, including chanting portions of the worship service liturgy, reading psalms (poems), and leading the congregation in prayer.
Acolyte/Crucifer
is a ministry that encourages young boys and girls to participate in the worship service through procession of the cross and lighting of the candles. They are trained by the Pastor and their service scheduled in advance.
Altar Guild
volunteers work in teams of two or three during the week to fill altar candles with oil, water plants, wash the communion vessels used at worship, and organize worship bulletins. Other members wash and iron the small linens used in worship. The Guild also works to decorate the sanctuary for Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. This ministry enhances and supports the liturgy of Word and Sacrament.
Communion Assistants
act as host and servant to the people gathered during the sacrament of Holy Communion. They distribute the bread and wine (Body and Blood of Christ) when offered during the worship service. Communion Assistants serve on teams alongside the Pastor and are scheduled in advance.
Lectors
bring the Word to life during the liturgy in worship. By proclaiming the Word of God, they grow in their appreciation for scripture and engage the congregation in reflection of their faith. Lectors are scheduled in advance.
Community Care
Visits to the Sick or Homebound
- When people become sick or homebound and are unable to come to church or to participate in Holy Communion, the Pastor will visit them in their home, the hospital, or in a nursing or assisted living home. Visits are given to bring Christ’s healing presence in prayer, fellowship, and sacrament and continue as long as they are needed. Other members of the congregation may participate or write letters and cards.
Lutheran Development Society - The Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento (LDSS) oversees the LDSS Trust Fund established to support Lutheran religious or charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This support is accomplished through funding opportunities provided for projects supported by members of LDSS operating within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. For more information visit website: www.ldssac.org
Care Giver Referrals
is a parish ministry in partnership with Francis House in Sacramento. When appropriate, referrals are given to Sacramento County agencies for medical, housing, substance, abuse, legal, counseling, bus passes, clothing vouchers and financial assistance.
Grounds and Trades
is a volunteer outlet for people of all skill levels to provide service and community experience in regard to the appearance and functioning of the church facilities.
Communication Arts
provides opportunities for individual expression in faith and stewardship in written and visual art. Volunteers are writers, editors, web designers, illustrators, and photographers.
Education
Adult Forum & Education
- Spiritual formation and continued education of adult members and visitors of the congregation is conducted after Sunday worship from 11-12a.m.
Visitors Welcome
is held periodically to help visitors learn more about the structure of the church and opportunities for ministry. Church members and leaders attend and are introduced. Refreshments are served.
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