ACOLYTE ORDER OF ST. JOHN The Acolyte
Order of St. John was organized in March 1965, by
Pastor Homer W. Berner. The goal of the Order is
to involve members of the congregation, from 5th
through 9th grade, in serving at worship as acolytes
and crucifers. Through the years, those who have
served as acolytes have gone on to serve the church
in many capacities, from Sunday Church School teachers
to Congregation Council members. The Order was originally
organized as the L.H. Steinhof Chapter to honor
the one time area President of the United Lutheran
Church in America.
ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild is
entrusted with the privilege of preparing the
worship space for corporate worship. The overall
goal of Altar Guild is to see that the worship
space is kept beautiful and in good order both
to glorify God and to provide a setting enabling
the congregation to worship in a meaningful way.
The privilege of serving God is shared among members
with Pastor, liturgists, acolytes, ushers, and
worship committee members.
They have three meetings a year at the church
(the third Mondays of September, November and
February), and a luncheon on a Saturday in May
or June. New members are welcome at any time.
BUILDING AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The Building and Property Committee is made up
of a group of dedicated volunteers who take care
of the church campus. They do everything from
repairing roof leaks, mowing the grass, and changing
light bulbs to taking care of the day-to-day chores
to make Saint Andrew's a safe, clean and inviting
place of ministry to happen. Committee members
also answer the call for special work projects,
including landscaping, completing outdoor areas,
and our annual Spring Cleaning Day.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The mission of the Christian Education Committee
is to provide opportunities for quality Christian
education which insures growth in Christian discipleship,
knowledge of scripture, and our theological tradition.
This committee is responsible for the education
of all individuals from baptism through the adult
years, and includes providing programs for Adult
Education, Confirmation (Affirmation of Baptism)
which includes the Mentor Ministry, First Communion,
Faith Stepping Stones, High School Bible Study,
the Library, the Nursery, Sunday Church School,
and Vacation Bible School.
DORCAS CIRCLE The Dorcas Circle
is a group that meets monthly to construct quilts
for Lutheran World Relief. Twice a year, the quilts
they make are shipped to needy people around the
world. They also collect clothing and make health
and school kits, which are sent out with the quilts.
Everyone is welcome to join this group, no experience
necessary.
FINANCE COMMITTEE The Finance
Committee meets regularly throughout the year
to review our financial status, take action as
necessary within the limitations of the approved
budget and prior Congregation Council actions,
and make recommendations to the Congregation Council
on special programs and requirements.
HEALTH AND HEALING MINISTRY Saint
Andrew's Health and Healing Ministry is an outreach
program committed to promoting spiritual, physical
and emotional health. It is rooted in our belief
that God loves and cares for us and provides for
healing through the Christian community.
Our goal is to reclaim the old tradition of
the church to go out and heal, and to encourage
the journey toward wholeness in body, mind and
spirit, to the Glory of God.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE The
Human Resources Committee works to facilitate
timely staff evaluations; establish guidelines
for compensation, benefits and hiring; serve as
a conduit for staff issues and help direct those
issues appropriately; facilitate communications
related expectations and accountability; and serve
as a resource to the Congregation Council, Executive
Committee, staff and congregation.
OUTREACH
AND SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE The Outreach
and Social Ministry Committee is responsible for
identifying and supporting outreach opportunities
with the local and global communities. Special
emphasis is placed on enabling members of the
congregation to be active participants in the
outreach of this congregation. The committee oversees
the operation of those groups that are involved
in Christian hospitality and ministry to those
in need in the local and global communities. Our
ministry responds to God's call "to do justice,
love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." Micah
6:8.
SHARED MINISTRY COMMITTEE The
Shared Ministry Committee's main goal is to give
members of the staff direct, personal support
from the congregation. Each full-time member of
the staff has a personal representative from within
the congregation. The staff member's representative
is able to listen to both concerns from other
members of the congregation as well as to support
the staff member. The representative and the staff
member are encouraged to get together on a recurring
basis to identify any needs or issues to enhance
the success of the staff member's ministry. The
committee comes together for fellowship and opportunity
to discuss any issue that will increase or improve
the effectiveness of the staff, either as an individual
or as a team.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE The Stewardship
Committee is charged with the responsibility of
directing the activities of the congregation related
to the solicitation of resources in the form of
time commitments and financial commitments. The
committee provides education of the use of funds
generously shared by members and friends of Saint
Andrew's and is involved in the conduct of the
annual pledge campaign for through year-around
stewardship education
WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE The
Worship and Music Committee continually looks
for ways to make our worship even more meaningful
and beautiful. Prior to each major season of the
church year we hold meetings open to all to gather
ideas on how to improve our worship life together.
We contribute ideas and preferences used to plan
each liturgical season. Planning includes ideas
and input for everything from Christmas tree decorations
to the Lenten Midweek Service theme.
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMITTEE The Youth
Ministry Committee works to establish and maintain
an inviting, safe and fun environment of the youth
of Saint Andrew's, where the gospel is shared,
faith is nurtured, service to the community is
encouraged, and youth are integrated into the
whole life of the congregation. The committee
is comprised of adult leaders who represent each
of the youth groups, the youth representative
to the Congregation Council and the Director of
Youth Ministries.