Objective

Serve in and beyond the walls of Our Savior's to learn, grow and make a difference in the lives of those who are lonely or hurting. Put our understanding of prayer into action, to increase our experience of prayer and develop those who pray for others.

Opportunities

Faith and Light: Faith and Light is an international organization for persons with developmental disabilities and their families and friends for meals, activities, fiesta & worship. All are welcome to join us, have a meal and participate in a wonderful evening.
WHEN: 3rd Tuesday evening of every month from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary

Meals: Prepare and/or deliver to a person or family in need.
WHEN: As need arises.

Prayer Chain: Receive intercession & celebration updates and faithfully pray for those listed.
WHEN: Pray regularly. E-mail notification of need sent as received. Meet 2-4 times annually as a group.
WHERE: Pray from your home or office.

Prayer Shawl: Knit or crochet shawls, hats or mittens for those who are hurting or in need.
WHEN: Regularly within your own schedule. Classes can be scheduled if desired.
WHERE: Your home or join us in the Chapel on the first and third Thursday of each month from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Visitation: Visit a member unable to attend a worship service at Our Savior’s. Listen, share, pray and distribute communion with them.
WHEN:Regularly within your own schedule.
WHERE: Homes and Nursing Homes in our community.

 

Objective

Help, encourage, develop and promote an inviting atmosphere for all members and visitors. Assist with hosting new member classes and introductions to the congregation. Implement new ideas to advance the awareness of OSELC in the local community.

Opportunities

Greeter: Welcome members and guests with a warm smile and handshake. Direct guests to coat room and other areas within the church.
WHEN: 15 – 20 minutes prior to each worship service. Select the service of your choice. 
WHERE: OSELC, near front entry doors

Guest Follow up: Mail follow-up cards to visitors. Mail welcome letter to new residents.
WHEN: Visitor cards – 15 minutes weekly; New Resident letter – 15 to 30 minutes monthly 
WHERE: Your home or church office.

New Member Host: Before the New Member Weekend, introduce yourself to a new member family, find out about them, coordinate which worship service you both will be attending to introduce them to the congregation. Within the next 3 months; invite them over for a simple meal at your home and invite them to participate with you in at least one activity other than regular worship (service project, special program event, Sunday school series, Bible study, men’s group, etc.)
WHEN: Coordinate with new member class dates. 
WHERE: Your home and OSELC.

 

Objective

The Hospitality Team organizes the preparation and serving of food for various church functions, such as meetings, funerals and special services. Our mission is to help members and friends care for each other through food and fellowship.

Opportunities

Cooking and/or Baking: Use our recipe or yours, making baked goods and delivering them to the church.
WHEN: As needed for funerals and for special events such as Thanksgiving Eve Pie Social, Sunday School Christmas Program.
WHERE: Your home or at church

Serving and Helping: Setup, assist serving and cleanup during events.
WHEN: As needed for funerals and for special events such as Thanksgiving Eve Pie Social, Sunday School Christmas Program.
WHERE: Church kitchen

Sunday coffee hour Set-up and Clean-up: Start coffee on Sunday at 8:00 a.m., set out refreshments for fellowship between services at 9:15 a.m. and clean-up during or after 10:45 a.m. worship service.
WHEN: Weekly
WHERE: Coffee corner of the Narthex

 

Objective

Provide instruction to youth in 7th grade through 12th grade (and their adult mentors) in line with our mission statement, Bible based, Saved by Grace, Serving with Jesus Every Place, while having fun with friends. Some activities are in small groups as part of the 7th/8th or 9th/10th grade confirmation programs. Some activities include all youth. Nonmember youth guests are encouraged to participate.

Opportunities

Appalachian Service Project (ASP): Summer youth service trip to help the needy of the Appalachian Mountains repair their homes. Crews of 5 youth and 2 adults work on houses for one week during the summer. A faith-based program is provided each evening to help challenge participants to grow in their faith. 
WHEN: Annually, one week per Summer. 
WHERE:Appalachian Region (specific location is determined by ASP).

Monthly Activity Driver: Adult drivers needed to provide transportation to and from the event.
WHEN: Monthly event.
WHERE:Meet at OSELC.

Monthly Activity Leader: Attend the event and participate with the youth.
WHEN: Monthly event.
WHERE:Meet at OSELC.

Monthly Snack Coordinator: Make or bake goodies for a youth event.
WHEN: Monthly event.
WHERE: Your home or OSELC kitchen.

Summer Camping Trip
WHEN: Date and destination to be determined

 

Objective

Our Confirmation Program is a pastoral and educational ministry of the church through which young people: 

1. Learn to become life-long students of the Bible as they master a basic understanding of the content of the Old and New Testaments. 
2. Learn tools of Christian living as they master a basic understanding of Christian theology and ethics through the study of Luther's Small Catechism and the discussion of current topics with their peers and older, wiser Christian mentors. 
3. The completion of the confirmation years is celebrated with a public commitment and the laying on of hands in the Rite of the Affirmation of Baptism (The Rite of Confirmation).

Opportunities

Cook: Prepare, set-up and clean-up for Wednesday evening meals for approximately 35 to 50 people.
WHEN: Choose one Wednesday 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: OSELC

Meal Coordinator: Coordinate, schedule and remind cooks for Wednesday evening meals.
WHEN: Weekly prior to each meal.
WHERE: Home or church

Mentor: Caring, dependable adult provide a positive Christian role model to an individual 9th or 10th grade student.
WHEN: 2nd Sunday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. as a two-year program
WHERE: OSELC

Occasional Helper: Drive and/or chaperone for service projects, field trips or game nights.
WHEN: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Selected locations

Photographer: Regularly snap pictures of activities for inclusion in end of year slide show.
WHEN: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., 2nd Sunday of each month 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and during special events.
WHERE: OSELC

Service Project Coordinator: Make calls, check times and skill levels, arrange drivers and chaperones.
WHEN: As needed prior to each event.
WHERE: Home or church

Small Group Guide: Caring, dependable adult. No Bible background required.
WHEN: Wednesday 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: OSELC

Wacky Wednesday Helper: Assist Youth Minister with games, activities and refreshments. Must love fun and be a bit “wacky.”
WHEN: First Wednesday of each month during Confirmation 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
WHERE:OSELC

 

Objective

Prepare the Sanctuary thoughtfully and artfully for the liturgical seasons and oversee communion preparation and acolytes.

Opportunities

Acolyte Robe Maintenance: Wash, iron and mend.
WHEN: Check once each month.
WHERE: Your home.

Altar Flowers: Provide the flowers that decorate the altar. Bouquets are available for $15 for one arrangement or $25 for two arrangements.
WHEN: See the flower chart in the Narthex for available dates.
WHERE: Flowers are displayed thru the end of the 10:45 a.m. worship service and may then be taken home or directed to a shut in.

Change the Orbisanc: Changed to reflect the current church season.
WHEN: At the beginning of each new church season.
WHERE: OSELC Sanctuary

Communion Preparation: Wash cups and prepare for the next service.
WHEN: Weekly need. You may choose the Sunday worship service at 8:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m.
WHERE: OSELC

General Decorating: Altar cloths changed to reflect the current church season. Decorate the sanctuary for major holidays.
WHEN: At the beginning of each new church season.
WHERE: OSELC Sanctuary

 

Objective

1. Select and administer the annual fall stewardship emphasis program, educating members on Biblical stewardship principles.
2. Develops Biblical, faith based messages that are added to the quarterly financial statements sent to all members.
3. Develops creative ways of communicating the principles of Biblical tithing through bulletin and/or newsletter announcements, “temple talks,” slide show or Youtube type announcements.
4. Develops and administers special giving opportunities through memorials, bequests, an endowment fund, and semi-annual special wish list.
5. Recruits, oversees and supports the weekly ministry of “counters” for church offerings.
6. Encourages the Sunday School children in their stewardship and offerings.

Opportunities

Adult Forums: Financial professionals to lead periodic forums on Christian estate planning to include OSELC as a beneficiary of a gift annuity, life insurance policy, bequest, and personal benefits to the individual or family.
WHEN: To be arranged by presenter.
WHERE: OSELC

Consecration Sunday: Assist with the annual stewardship campaign
WHEN: FALL
WHERE: OSELC and/or home

Offering Counter: Process and record offerings (must be a member of Our Savior’s for at least one year).
WHEN: 2 people, weekly, with a non-family member, for 1 month on a rotating schedule.
WHERE: OSELC church office.

Temple Talk Presenter: Give a 2 minute talk about a personal experience you’ve had with God in a ministry of OSELC.
WHEN: Opportunities to be arranged.
WHERE: OSELC Sanctuary

 

Objective

This team supports the worship experience by presenting on-screen A/V communications for each worship service. Because these communications are a support mechanism whose only function is to enhance and never distract from the delivery of the Message, careful creation, preparation and presentation must be a team effort.

Opportunities

Creation: Utilize installed software to create graphics, text and sound supporting the theme and music selection for the service.
WHEN: Weekly prior to the next Worship service. Time/day may be selected by volunteer.
WHERE: OSELC Sanctuary

Presentation: Operate the dual-monitor computer system to project song texts, slide shows and DVDs onto the sanctuary screen.
WHEN: Weekly during each Worship service. Volunteer may choose the service they attend.
WHERE: Sanctuary - 20 minutes before and during the service time of your choice.

Programming: Utilize your spiritual acuity to perform final editing of selected graphics and text to match the order of worship.
WHEN: Weekly following creation of the materials & prior to the next Worship service. Time/day may be selected by volunteer
WHERE: OSELC Sanctuary

 

Objective

Celebrate faith transitions of children and families from birth to high school.

Opportunities

Celebration Class Support: Gather supplies to make project. Contact families to invite them to event.
WHEN: Cup of Blessing Workshop held in Spring, Bread of Heaven Workshop held in Fall, 3rd Grade Bibles presented in the Fall.
WHERE: OSELC

Celebration Lunch: Prepare, setup and cleanup of potluck lunch. Gather food supplies needed.
WHEN: Cup of Blessing Workshop held in Spring, Bread of Heaven Workshop held in Fall, Third Grade Bibles presented in the Fall.
WHERE: OSELC

High School Graduates: Graduates receive a no sew or tie comforter in the colors of their graduation class. We need volunteers to organize supplies, cut and tie blanket.
WHEN: June
WHERE: OSELC or home

Meal Preparation: Prepare and deliver a meal for a new mom/family.
WHEN: As needed following a birth.

Vacation Bible School: Lead a group of children, teach a class or assist in setup, cleanup or snacks.
WHEN: Summer
WHERE: OSELC

 

Objective

Our Savior's provides a weekly rotational Sunday School for students who are 3 years old through 6th grade. This dynamic program runs from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. each Sunday during the school year. The lessons begin with a whole group session in Fellowship Hall. The director teaches a lesson, a song is sung, a verse is practiced and a prayer is shared. We often have a visitor stop by too. We have had jugglers and characters such as King David (acted out by church members) stop by. After the whole group lesson, students are dismissed with their shepherds to go to one of 6 centers.

Students spend the entire year under the care of a shepherd(s). The shepherd(s) commit(s) to care for the age grouping each week and pray for the students on a weekly basis. The grade level groups visit the kitchen, art room, game room, drama center, music station and video theater once each rotation. Once at the assigned area, the shepherd introduces the lesson. At that time, the messenger takes over and teaches the lesson for the next 30 minutes. Kids are engaged in active Bible based lessons centered on a theme. The shepherd remains with the class and acts as an assistant to the messenger.

All students are welcome to join in the fun learning at anytime during the year. A Sunday School collection is taken each week to help support our partnership parish in Tanzania, Africa. Special programming is planned for the Christmas and Easter seasons.

Opportunities

Messenger: Messengers select an area of interest in which to work. Opportunities are available in drama, games, music, video, art, and cooking. The curriculum and training are provided. A Messenger uses a personal skill/talent/interest to teach a lesson to each group of students as they rotate through during each 6 week session with their Shepherd.
WHEN: One hour per week for a six week rotation and a meeting on a Wednesday evening to prepare for the next rotation.
WHERE: You will be assigned a station to work from during the 6 weeks. Have fun decorating and preparing the space.

Planning/Supply Prep Team: Planners assist in selecting the curriculum and putting it all together. Suppliers purchase items to be used during the lessons. This is a great opportunity for people who would like to come in during the week to copy, cut, and organize.
WHEN: Commitment is flexible with at least one meeting on a Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. to prepare for the next rotation.
WHERE: Fellowship Hall

Shepherd: Shepherd is assigned a small group of same age students to build relationships and help students apply the Bible lessons to their lives. This is the kind of role that has a specific influence on kids’ lives. You would visit one station (manned by a Messenger) with your class each week for 6 weeks.
WHEN: One hour per week beginning Labor Day through Memorial Day and 5 to 6 meetings at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays to prepare for the next rotation.
WHERE: OSELC classrooms

Special Events Team: This team helps plan and execute special events for the Sunday School students and their families. These events include Rally Day, Christmas Programs, A Lenten Fair, the Sunday after Easter and an event at the end of the school year.
WHEN: Upcoming Events and end of school year celebration.
WHERE: Depends on assignment.

Substitute Shepherd/MessengerOn rare occasion, the need for a substitute becomes necessary. You would be asked to step in and care for the kids in the absence of the regularly scheduled Shepherd or Messenger.
WHEN: As needed.
WHERE: Depends on assignment.

Welcome Person: The first friendly faces that new families see. They help guests fill out forms and answer questions about programming. During the Sunday School hour, this person addresses birthday and welcome postcards and may be asked to assist with various administrative tasks.
WHEN: One hour per week for a 6 week rotation.
WHERE: In the hall outside the kitchen.

Objective

This ministry helps create a center for Christian living and service. Administer building and property maintenance, annual inspection, oversee access and usage of storage facilities, maintenance contracts, equipment use, prepares a Property annual budget and makes recommendations to Senior Leadership Team for capital/property expenditures.

Opportunities

Building Repair: Build shelves in storage areas, paint walls, paint exterior trim, assist in repair of gutters, repair holes in drywall, install drywall.

Bushes:Trim, shape, remove dead branches.
WHEN: Twice a year
WHERE: OSELC grounds

Family Garden: Take annual ownership of a particular flowerbed area. Prepare for planting, plant flowers, water and weed control and prepare for winter.
WHEN: 1 Growing Season
WHERE: Select planting areas.

Flower Bed Cleanup: Prepare flowerbeds for spring planting or for winter.
WHEN: Spring and Fall, other dates to be determined.
WHERE: OSELC grounds

Maintenance: Wash windows at various times throughout the year, clean and oil all wood finishes throughout the church, clean and polish pew chairs, wash walls and cabinets in kitchen, wash and disinfect nursery area and contents.

Planting Flowers: Select and plant new flowers in beds. Maintain perennials.
WHEN: Spring and Fall
WHERE: OSELC grounds

Various Landscaping

Watering: General flower beds and bushes.
WHEN: 2 times per week
WHERE: OSELC grounds

Weed Control: Plantings around sign at Highway E, around trees on north lot line, flower beds west of Fellowship Hall, flower beds south side of OSELC.
WHEN: various times throughout the growing season