Sharing our Time and Talents for Ministry
St. Michael Lutheran Church

March 2008


Dear Fellow Ministers,

One way that we witness to God's presence in our lives is by being good stewards of the time, talents and treasures that God has given us and by using those gifts in our community of faith and in the world. This time and talent survey offers you a way to identify ministries that you are passionate about and interested in supporting. Your willingness to share your gifts makes ministry happen!

Humbly,

Your Stewards Team


Complete the survey and click the button at the bottom of the page to send. A copy of the survey will be emailed to you. If you have comments or questions about the survey, please contact Sandy Birch (birch@vt.edu) or Pastor John (stmlc@earthlink.net).

Name:
Email: (A copy of the survey will be emailed to this address.)

9 AM Worship Service

Greeter/usher
Worship assistant
     lay reader only
     communion assistant only
Will set up communion for worship
     for one Sunday/month
     for two Sundays/month
     would like more information
Acolyte

11 AM Worship Service

Usher
Greeter
Lay Reader
Communion Assistant
Will set up communion for worship
     for one Sunday
     for one month
     would like more information
Acolyte
Lead a Christ's Kids time

Other Opportunities for Worship Ministry

Will take communion to a shut-in
Would like to be in choir
     Would like to be in a one-time singing choir
     Would like to be in the Chimes Choir
     Interested in developing a Podcast of the service

Mission and Service Opportunities

Help with or buy food through SHARE
Volunteer at the Roanoke Rescue Mission
Organize the Angel Tree project
Organize Price's Fork Fair Outreach
Staff the St. Michael booth at the Price's Fork Fair
Help organize Thanksgiving community meal
Interested in starting the following mission project:
Interested in a Mission trip to Louisiana to do Hurricane relief Reconstruction
Would like more information about Global Mission work in Malawi Africa or Papua New Guinea

Fellowship Opportunities and Common Interests

Lutheran Men in Mission
Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
Softball Team
Volleyball Team
Happy-Go-Lucky
     willing to do a program for H-G-L on
Dining with Friends (20-30-40-somethings)
Dining with Friends over 50 (first event tentatively planned for March 30)
Would like information about Boy Scout Troop 158 which meets at St. Michael
Would like information about Girl Scout Troop meeting at St. Michael

Prayer and Shepherding

Would be a part of a Prayer Team which would pray for specific needs
Would like to help with a meal for funerals
Would like to help with a meal for illness
Willing to visit the homebound or those in the hospital
Write thank you notes and get well cards from the congregation
Call folks to share church information

Hospitality

Host a Fellowship Hour (held of the second Sunday of most months - - select a date on the hallway bulletin board sign-up sheet)
Help set-up tables for special events in the Fellowship Hall
Help clean up following special events in the Fellowship Hall

Leadership Teams

Caring and Sharing (Coordinates fellowship events and mission projects)
Youth and Family Ministry (Plans special events)
Finance (Handles financial administration)
Education (Plans for Sunday School and Vacation Bible School)
Worship (Works with pastor to plan and shape our worship experiences)
Property (Oversees the maintenance and improvements to existing building)
Memorial (Advises on use of memorial gifts)
Stewards (Encourages the use of our time, talents and treasures)
Mission Endowment Fund (Helps promote and oversee endowments for St. Michael)
Scholarship (Reviews applications/awards the annual St. Michael Scholarship)
Care of Creation (Encourages environmental stewardship)
Campus Ministry representative (Oversees programs of Lutheran college students)
I would consider being a candidate for the Congregational Council (3 year term)

Help with Sunday School

Teach on a teaching team
Substitute teacher/assistant
Help with the Sunday School Opening Leadership
Willing to teach a one-time adult Sunday School Class

Help with Vacation Bible School

Serve on organizational team
Teacher
Assistant
Help with opening stories
Crafts

Help with Youth Night

Kid's Night for K-5th grade
Confirmation for 6th through 8th Grade
Senior High Youth
Crafts
Set up a meal for Youth Night
Help with the children's Christmas program
Interested in leading a one-time class on:
Would like to be a part of a one-time class on:

Ministry Support Opportunities

Organize/schedule yard work (weed control, flower beds)
Weed control around the Church grounds
Help with the Fall/Spring Clean up
Prepare Church's flower beds and plant for the summer
Be a part of the lawn care team (lawn mowing)
Maintain the playground equipment and grounds
Carpentry Work
Organize and monitor church kitchen supplies
Help with folding Sunday bulletins and monthly newsletters

Musical Gifts

Would like to participate in choir at 11 AM
Would like to participate in choir at 9 AM
Would like to be a part of a one-time Men's Choir
Would like to be a part of a one-time Women's Choir
Would like to be a part of a one-time Teen Choir
Would like to help lead a one-time Children's Choir
Help with Sunday School music
Help with Vacation Bible School music
Participate in youth chime choir
Participate in adult chime choir
I can play a musical instrument(s):

Discovering Gifts for Mission

I am passionate about and would like to know how I might use this gift in God's service.
I'm willing to help in many ways; just ask!

Comments (Optional)


Click the button below to send your survey. A copy will be emailed to you, at the address you entered at the top of the survey.

Thank You for Sharing Your Time and Talents!!!


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