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Christian Education
Committee
The Christian Education Committee oversees several groups in
the church:
Sunday School
– Sunday School (Ages 5 - 10) meets during Church Service -- after
"Children's Time" (& returns for Communion). A dedicated group
of teachers teach our young people about the love of God and His Son
Jesus. Bible stories from the Old and New Testament are taught.
Vacation Bible
School – We partner with other local churches to provide VBS for area
children during the summer. Many members of Saint Luke volunteer to
teach, provide artwork and more.
Adult Sunday
School/Faith Formation – The Adult Sunday School meets on Sunday
mornings at 9AM. Pastor Rehder facilitates the classes.
Bibles and Bagels –
A Women’s Bible Study Group that meets on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the
month at the church.
Library – A church
librarian keeps The Adult and Children’s Library in order. The
library includes books, videos and more.
Stewardship Committee
The Stewardship Committee has two separate
statements as to its function. First, and foremost,
Stewardship reflects our response to the abundant grace of our
Lord. Second are the Constitutional Bylaw requirements for the
Stewardship committee.
Stewardship (Response to God’s Grace) –
Everything I do after I say, “I believe.”
Once I say, “I believe,” the joy of giving,
participating in my Lord’s ministry to all those around me, and taking
care of God’s creation in any way I can is my response to the covenant my
Lord has made through the sacrifice of His Son for my salvation and the
abundance of His love for me.
St Luke is a compassionate community of
believers, committed to showing their love of Christ and understanding
that all they have comes from our compassionate Lord. Our response
to these gifts is the generosity we display by giving to the needs of
fellow human beings, service to humankind, and preservation of our Lord’s
creation. In essence, Stewardship ministry is facilitating the Saint
Luke congregational response to God’s grace.
Stewardship, the Constitutional Aspects
(Bylaws B4.10)
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Develop a continuous
stewardship program which addresses not only giving of finances but also
the time and talents of individuals who are members or associate members
of the church.
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Develop programs and
recommendations regarding the stewardship of Saint Luke Lutheran Church
in church-wide and synod programs which warrant participation of the
congregation.
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Evoke and promote the
expression of the Christian faith in daily living, and publicize the
congregation’s local, national, and global ministries.
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Lead all its members to
higher levels of proportionate giving for the Lord’s work.
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Develop an annual committee
budget.
Property Committee
St Luke’s Property
Committee, composed of volunteer members, conducts and/or oversees the
day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Church buildings and its
surrounding grounds. The committee is responsible for the purchase,
maintenance, and protection of all of the congregation’s real property and
equipment in addition to establishing and monitoring an annual budget for
such operations. This committee provides for the regularly scheduled
cleaning and upkeep of the church buildings and the maintenance of the
outside landscaping, including our pre-school playground. An updated and
current inventory of all congregational property and equipment is also
maintained by this committee. The Property Committee has established
guidelines for ensuring the readiness and use of the Church facilities as
a hurricane shelter for congregational members. Anyone and everyone with
any level of ability and a desire to “pitch in” is always more than
welcome and certainly appreciated!
Witness Committee
The
evangelism effort of the church comes from every church member, but the
witness committee works on the church’s behalf to coordinate the efforts.
Our main purpose is to follow our mission statement, but we also are
committed to outreach. We don’t bring people to Jesus…he gathers the
flock…but we do present the gospel to a hungry world that longs to hear
the good news of salvation. The Witness committee always needs volunteers
for many ministries.
Worship & Music
Committee
Weekly worship takes a lot of
coordination, focus and direction, and our committee does the work of
making sure those things happen over the course of the seasons. The choirs
and altar guild are parts of our service ministry, but we coordinate the
schedules for lectors, lay ministers, communion assistants, ushers and
greeters too. Working closely with Pastor Henry, we plan the liturgical
calendar, special services and the “way we worship,” so that when we
gather, we gather with good order. It takes a lot of people to serve this
vital committee, and we always need volunteers, so if you are looking for
a committee on which to serve, consider this one!
Nursery – The nursery
provides a babysitting service for infants and children up to the age
three during the church service. The nursery is equipped with a crib,
toys and diaper changing necessities.
Social Ministry
Committee
What would the church be without extending
the gospel of Jesus to the community in real ways? If we follow the
command of Jesus, we are light and salt to the world, especially serving
those who live on the margins of life. Our committee covers a Christmas
shoe box ministry, Habitat for Humanity, Food for the Poor, Heifer
International, Brunswick Family Assistance, the Greater Shallotte
Ministerial Association, Providence Home and many other social concerns
that call for church, not government aid. We take the call of Jesus
seriously, and this committee is very active in the social gospel. Please
volunteer!
Youth
Ministry Committee
Besides youth activities, our
committee oversees the acolyte and crucifer ministry of the church as well
as taking a lead role in Confirmation studies. Because our youth are so
involved in other church ministries, the youth of Saint Luke are not just
the church of tomorrow-they are the church of today! We rarely have
structured meetings, but make every gathering count. We gather frequently
for many activities, not just social, but mission-driven. The best way to
see what’s up is to come and see for yourself!
Nurture & Fellowship
Committee
It has been said that Lutherans love to
gather for food and fellowship, and this committee makes sure that
happens. From special social gatherings like our Mardi Gras and St.
Patrick’s celebrations, to Oktoberfest, an annual event that draws 500
people to our picnic shelter, we also coordinate any event that involves
Christian life together. We serve countless meals to the homebound,
provide special services for the bereaved, plan and serve meals during
Lent and coordinate our hospitality gatherings every Sunday after Holy
Communion. As one of the largest and most active church committees, we are
always looking for volunteers.
Finance Committee
Much of
what the finance committee does is actually a pleasure, because we see up
close the generosity of Saint Luke. We guide and direct the financial
management of the church with weekly accounting, but we also provide the
leadership our congregation needs in investing and spending God’s money.
From plate collections to bequests, the finance committee manages the
money of the church, but more importantly humbly accepts the challenge God
has given us to account for the gifts and talents with which we have been
blessed. We are blessed with talented members on Finance, but we need
more. Interested? Call the church office for more information about
serving on the Finance Committee!
Pastor
Much of what the pastor does is
discussed in other parts of the website, but essentially, my role is to
provide Word and Sacrament ministry to the people of Saint Luke, their
families and friends. That means preaching and teaching the Word of God
and not only ensuring that Holy Communion and baptism are readily offered
but it also means that you have pastoral care, opportunities for
confession and to hear God’s forgiveness, and always in a safe space…a
place where you can unload! The Church has only one Shepherd. But as your
pastor, I am here for you, to serve with you in the Kingdom and to bring
the gospel to you in fresh and dynamic ways.
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