RESOURCES
VISITORS SECTION
GREETINGS
In the precious name of Jesus Christ Our Savior and Lord
Lutheran Links & Connections
A number of Lutheran Affiliations you can use...
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
The Lutheran- Magazine
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Formerly Aid Association for Lutherans and Lutheran Brotherhood
Lutheran Services in America
Augsburg Fortress Publishing House
Lutheran News
Subscribe to ELCA News via Email
Beyond Stereotypes: Lutherans In Palestine
Lutheran Stuff
Opportunities to Serve
Healthy Relationships and Church Family Life
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Call/write a note/email folks who you haven't seen in a while to let them know you care
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Send folks birthday or anniversary greetings (birthday and anniversaries are listed in the newsletter each month)
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Offer to bring a meal to someone who is on the prayer list
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Offer respite care to families who are caring for an elderly parent
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Offer to babysit for young families
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Pray for our congregation, leadership and ministry
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Think about offering a ride to those who may not like to drive at night or who don't drive.
Service to Others and Outreach
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Connect with one of our partners in ministry by serving on their board or supporting them independently (e.g., FAM, Habitat for Humanity, etc.)
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Spread the news of our social outreach events to others.
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Pray for the last, the least and forgotten
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Attend the Social Concerns Committee meeting and become a part of a project
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Collect food for FAM
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Pull weeds on the church grounds
Learning and Teaching
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Volunteer to be a playground monitor at our School
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Support Vacation Bible School as a helper, planner or leader
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Participate in the Wednesday night programming by helping with meals, clean up, or the children's program
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Become a Sunday School teacher
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Volunteer to help tutor in your area of expertise
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Start an in-home Bible study
Worship Life
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Volunteer to read, be an usher, be a greeter, serve refreshment or serve Holy Communion
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Keep your eyes open and jump in and help when help is needed
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Help with the seasonal decorations
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Sign up on the flower chart
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Help others worship by joining altar guild which takes care of setting up Holy Communion and keeping our worship space orderly.
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When you see the dirty linen basket full, take it home, wash and return the items
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Sing with the choir seasonally or all the time
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Ring in the Hand bell Choir
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Help with moving the bell equipment after services when they perform