COMMITTEES

Consistory

The Consistory is the executive body of the church. It is composed of the Pastor and Associate Pastor (both ex-officio), six Deacons elected by the congregation, six Elders elected by the congregation, and one representative from the Board for Christian Growth. The duties of the Elders and Deacons are described in length in the Constitution. You must be a member for at least one year before being eligible to be a Deacon, and you must be a Deacon before being eligible to be an Elder. The terms are for three years. In essence, the Consistory authorizes the payment of bills, sets overall policy for the church, appoints committees, promotes stewardship, and determines the current expense budget.
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Spiritual Council

The Spiritual Council consists of the Pastor as Chairperson and the elected Elders of the congregation. Its purpose is to cultivate and maintain a wholesome and effective relationship between the Pastor and the congregation. The Spiritual Council recommends activities to encourage active participation of church members, gives attention and direction to young people interested in Christian service, and deals with all facets of membership enrollment.
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The Committees

The committees listed below are ongoing and meet regularly. They are listed in no particular order and bear comparable significance. Special committees are sometimes formed to support specific projects, then disbanded upon project completion and are not mentioned here. Though not listed in the Organizational Chart, the Cinderellas, a group of women volunteers who meet each Tuesday at the church, deserve special recognition. They remember our shut-ins with gifts and visits, cook and clean for us, help decorate for special events and do all the nice things our mothers did for us when we were young, oftentimes without being asked. Many thanks to this special group of ladies who quietly serve Christ by serving all of us!
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Endowment Committee

The Endowment Committee is charged with seeking donations to and disbursing income from the Endowment Fund. The committee consists of five members with three-year terms. Members may serve only two consecutive terms.
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Evangelism Committee

Welcoming new and prospective members into our church is the responsibility of the Evangelism Committee. It seeks to raise the awareness of our church in the community. The Evangelism Committee appoints sponsors for new members to help them become better acquainted with other members, and to help them grow in the Christian life.
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Worship Committee

The Worship Committee works with the Pastor to plan, organize and offer suggestions for regular and special services of the church. This committee oversees Communion preparation, ushers, the music program, acolytes and all facets of the worship service.
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Stewardship Committee

This committee plans the Stewardship campaigns, proposes an annual budget, and works with the Consistory in promoting the Christian giving of time, talent and money among our members.
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Personnel Committee

When employment opportunities arise, the Personnel Committee searches for prospective employees and recommends candidates to the Consistory. It conducts employee reviews, writes job descriptions and provides a forum for employee grievances.
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Missions Committee

The Missions Committee is concerned with Christian service in and beyond our community. It determines the schedule of special offerings for mission projects throughout the year and encourages support of our denomination's institutions and agencies. Please refer to our Outreach page for more information.
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The Board for Christian Growth

This Board plans the educational program of the church for children and adults and includes the Nursery Subcommittee. It works closely with our church school teachers in selecting and interpreting the annual curriculum for all age groups.
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Nursery Subcommittee

Scheduling responsible volunteers for the Nursery and providing a safe environment within a Christian atmosphere is the Nursery Committee's purpose. Infants through children age three are invited to enjoy the Nursery during worship services and the Christian Growth hour.
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The FUN Committee

This committee develops various fellowship opportunities throughout the year by enlisting the help of fellow church members and committees to chair and/or assist with event planning.
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Building and Grounds Committee

The Building and Grounds Committee is responsible for the physical upkeep and maintenance of the church and its related systems and equipment.
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