Mission Opportunities!
YOU are invited to be part of God's mission to bring healing to this broken world, and to be "repairers of the breach," as the Prophet Isaiah proclaimed to Israel:
Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt;
you shall raise up the foundations of many generations;
you shall be called the repairer of the breach,
the restorer of streets to live in.
Here are opportunities through Grace and through the joint ministry with Christ to get involved in that mission:
Mission Opportunities through Grace:
Sunday School Teacher or Assistant:
We are hoping to build a new Sunday School for the Fall 2008 and beyond. To be successful we need persons willing to teach, and to be part of regular Sunday School Staff meetings to grow their skills for teaching, plan and prepare Sunday's lessons, and for mutual support. For questions or to express interest please eMail Pastor Reinke.
Choir Singer:
The choir is always happy to welcome new singers, all voices. Rehearsals are on Sundays before and after worship. For further questions, or to express interest please eMail Carol Weber. We will also hold special rehearsals this fall for a Bach Cantata to be presented on Sunday, November 23. (See "Grace Concert Choir" at left.)
Mission Committee Member:
Our Global Mission Committee is looking for people with a heart for missions (both local and overseas) who are interested in helping Grace raise awareness of mission work.
Stewardship Leader:
We are looking for a individuals to help Grace design and conduct the 2008 Fall Stewardship Campaign (planning and organizing would be done from late summer through October, on an occasional basis). We are looking for persons with organizational skills and a sense that Stewardship is a matter of our faith. For questions or to express interest please eMail Pastor Reinke.
Mission Opportunities jointly through Christ and Grace:
The Pastoral Care Team is looking for new disciples:
Telephone Caller:
Asked to make telephone calls to the sick and shut-in as scheduled. (Based on present scheduling, each person is assigned once every two months.) Needs a pleasant personality and a willingness at times to be a good listener. Expected to attend Pastoral Care meetings once a month.
Card Sender:
Asked to send a "get well," "thinking about you," or appropriate holiday card to the sick and shut-in. (Based on the present schedule, at least once every two months. Frequency is dependent on number of card senders.) Needs to write legibly. Supplying cards and postage is optional. Expected to attend Pastoral Care meetings once a month.
Outreach Person:
Willing to assist in patient transportation to and from doctor's office/hospital, food pick up and delivery, medicine pick up and delivery, on an occasional basis. Good driver with a reliable car an asset. Expected to attend Pastoral Care meetings once a month.
Anyone interested in these positions please eMail Aubrey V. Thompson (Christ Church).
The Prayer Shawl Ministry invites everyone to knit:
Meetings are held at Grace on the 2nd Wednesday and 4th Thursday of the month. All you need to bring is yourself, and the willingness to learn how to knit. Prayer shawls are given to sick, shut-ins, the bereaved, and anyone in need of comfort and prayers. For further information please eMail Lynn Buckingham (Grace).
Christ Church is hosting dinner at the Drop-in Shelter in Hackensack, with help from members of Grace, on Tuesday, November 25, 2008:
Volunteers are needed to help shop, cook, or serve. For further information please eMail Christ Church.
