TELLING THE STORY OF YOUR MINISTRY – NARRATIVE BUDGET RESOURCES
LIVING GOD’S TRANSFORMING LOVE
THE PRACTICE OF WORSHIPPING $67,712.41 – 33.5% OF OUR $202,126.60 BUDGET Our church celebrates the vibrancy of its worship, offering holy space for experiences of God. We gather as a community of faith to celebrate God's presence and where we listen for God's call to service in our world. Our ministry personnel, working with our music director and Worship Committee, prepare the weekly worship services. We have a strong tradition of involving lay members in leadership in our worship. We offer worship each week at 11:00 a.m. and special worship services at other times. Some practical examples that are part of our Practice of Worshipping: • ministry leadership in worship/preaching • instruments, choir, music, and staff • funerals, weddings, baptisms • nursing home services • banners and decorations • scripture readers • supplies: bulletins, offering envelopes, etc. • ushers, greeters, counters • space for worship and preparation • worship resources, hymn books, projections • Special Christmas, Black History, Asian Heritage, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Easter, Thanksgiving and outdoor services 1 | P a g e
TELLING THE STORY OF YOUR MINISTRY – NARRATIVE BUDGET RESOURCES
LIVING GOD’S TRANSFORMING LOVE IMPACT In the past year 3 new families have join our congregation. “I leave Sunday worship recharged for the week ahead. The music comes back at odd moments in the week and I remember who I am. Margaret Volunteer hours – Choir, ushers, readers, committee members, sound technician … 3650 hours a year
Volunteering in our Practice of Worshipping Celebrating God’s love together with others who share our faith; discerning God’s wisdom and will for our lives; nurturing our spirits to go forth into the world around us, rejuvenated and refreshed in God’s spirit. The wide variety of worship opportunities touches people’s hearts and moves us to feel and know God’s presence and power. We partner with God and each other to find innovative and creative ways to make worship a dynamic and lived out experience. SOME WAYS YOU CAN VOLUNTEER AND BECOME AN ACTIVE PARTNER IN OUR WORSHIP MINISTRY: Usher on Sunday morning Serve as a sound technician Sing in one of our choirs Help with special worship services Read scripture in worship Lead devotions at church meetings Leading a service in Churchill Manor Our Dreams for the Future: We dream of ! an improved lighting system so that we can set different tone for various services ! offering an additional service on Sunday evening using the music of Taize
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