A Brief
DESCRIPTION of each of our 2013 church ministry teams is featured below, as
well as their members and church counsel liasons. If you are new to our
church, feel free to e-mail any of our staff members to introduce
yourself, or just to ask a question. Also, click 'Council Members' above
for photos and names of our church officers and Church Council
representatives.
The Care Ministry Team
This team provides care through the Stephen Ministry, the Parish
Health Team, and remembrances with cards.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Susan Caukins
- Lay Eucharistic Ministers - Ann Reynolds
- Stephen Ministers - Pastor Getz & Cheryl Schmeling
- Greeting Cards - Nancy McElveen
- Homebound CD Ministry - Joann Bruce
- Homebound Visits - WELCA/Pastor Getz
- Transportation - Harold Chandler
The Christian Education Ministry Team
This ministry team shall oversee the conduct and promotion of the
school(s) and other educational activities of the congregation.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Art Nerheim
- Sunday School - Shelley Crawshaw
- Catechism Studies - Pastor Getz
- Vacation Bible School - Shelley Crawshaw
- Christmas Program - Vacant
- Graduation/Confirmation - Vacant
- Nursery Attendant- Cathy Epps
- Library - Scott Palmo
- Archives - Lu Davenport, Helen Bultman & Susan Caukins
The Fellowship Ministry
Team
The mission of this team shall be to assist the pastors and
Congregational Council in nurturing a Christian atmosphere of care, love,
and fellowship within the congregation.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Elizabeth "Sam" Beck
- Young Adults -
Vacant
- Youth Ministry - Elton Hallman
- J.O.Y. Group - Carol Ziecker
- Women of the ELCA - Karen Hesselbart
- Lula June Circle - Carol Ziecker
- Suber-Bultman Circle - Judy Lessard
- Rebekah Circle - Vacant
- Lutheran Men - John Kinser
The Mutual Ministry Team
This team supports the ministry of the pastors and members by
providing a forum for discussion and mutual accountability.
Members:
- Counsel Liaison - Brian Crawshaw
- Team Lead - Karen Hesselbart
- 2015 Council Nominating Committee Chair - Brian Crawshaw
The Property Ministry Team
This ministry team shall maintain and plan improvements to the
church facility.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Ray Ziecker
- Maintenance -
John Kinser
- Sexton - Rebecca Sylvester
- Administrative/Office Work - Stephanie Turner
The Spiritual Growth Team
This ministry team enhances spiritual growth through retreats, Via
de Cristo, and an Intercessory Prayer Ministry.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Lisa Bratton
- Prayer Fellowship - Judith Terry
- Via de Cristo:
- Men's Group - Vacant
- Women's Group - Vacant
- Retreats/Workshops - Pastor Getz
- Bible Studies - Pastor Getz
- Small Group Leadership - Vacant
The Evangelism Ministry Team
This ministry team creates and promotes an engaging church with a hospitable and friendly environment that is welcoming to visitors and members.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Vacant
- Evangelism Team Leader - Vacant
- Communications Team Leader - Jim Bradshaw
- Events - Vacant
- Food/Clothing/Social Ministry - Judy Lessard
- Greeters - JoAnn Bruce
- Habitat for Humanity - Susan Chandler
- Kairos - Harold Chandler
- Missions - Mildred Tietjen
- Volunteering/Serving - Bill Ketterer
Sub-Team Members and Recommendations:
Scott Palmo, Janet Turner, Tim Wagner, Cathy Simpson, Carolyn Brandt, Sam Price, Hugh China and Bob Bessel
The Stewardship Ministry
Team
This
ministry team shall provide support to the congregation on all financial
matters and stewardship. The Treasurer shall be a member ex-officio.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Brian Crawshaw and Tony Meyers
- Treasurer - Glenn Hesselbart
- Stewardship - Vacant
- Finance/Budget - Bob Bessel
- Audit - TBD by Council
The Outreach Ministry Team
The mission of this team is to assist the pastors and the Congregational
Council in informing the congregation, community, and church-at-large of
the mission and ministries of St. James Lutheran Church. This team shall
also extend Christian compassion and helpfulness to the ill, the aged, the
orphaned, the underprivileged, the imprisoned, and, in general, to persons
of all ages in need of aid in body and soul. It shall strive to enlist in
these efforts as many as possible of the individual members and
organizations of the congregation. This team shall further have the duty
to study social conditions, primarily in the local community, in order to
bring the cleansing and healing light of Christian truth to bear upon
critical problems through thoughtful Christian discussion of facts and
issues. This committee shall provide information about, and encourage
support of this congregation's local, national, and worldwide ministries.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Vacant
- Local Missions - Judy Lessard
- Global Missions - Mildred Tietjen
- Webmaster - Jim Bradshaw
- Habitat for Humanity - Susan Chandler
- Kairos (Prison Ministry) - Harold Chandler & Glenn Hesselbart
- Sumter Community Groups:
- United Ministries - Judy Lessard
- Shepherd Center - Vacant
- Light of Hope - Vacant
- Community Care & Counseling - Vacant
- Food/Clothing Distribution - Judy Lessard
The Worship Ministry Team
The mission of this team shall be to assist the pastors an
Congregational Council in providing for the highest quality in the
congregation's worship, and to involve as many members as possible as
participants and leaders, according to their spiritual gifts.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Pastor Keith
Getz
- Team Leader - Judith Terry and Arletta Price
- Sunday Mornings:
- Altar Guild/Sacristans - Judy Pollock
- Acolytes/Crucifers - Karen Hesslebart
- Children's Sermons - Karen Hesselbart
- Greeters - JoAnn Bruce
- Lay Readers - Dot Weishuhn
- Liturgist/Communion Assistants - Jim Bradshaw
- Sound System - Gary Bratton/Karl Harbath/Elton Hallman
- Ushers - Tony Myers
- Music:
- Choir - Bill Scobee
- Music - Kay Rasmussen
- Handbells - Cheryl Schmeling
- Wedding Coordinator - JoAnne Lee & Kim Strange
- Funeral Coordinator - Judith Terry & Arletta Price
- Advisors: Lu Davenport & Helen Bultman
The Youth Ministry Team
The mission of this team shall be to assist the pastors and Congregational Council in nurturing a Christian atmosphere of care, love, and fellowship within the youth of the congregation.
Members:
- Council Liaison - Elizabeth "Sam" Beck
- Youth Ministry:
- Children's Ministry - Karen Hesselbart
- Kids of the Kingdom -Laura Getz
- Junior & Senior Youth - Elton Hallman
