Sunday Worship
Ministries
The Session of Forest Lake Presbyterian Church is structured to include nine ministries. The moderator of each ministry is a member of Session with additional ministry members drawn from the Session and from the congregation-at-large. Each ministry is assigned a staff liaison.
Outreach Ministry - Caroline Streater, Moderator
The purpose of the Outreach Ministry is to fulfill our Lord's Great Commission of making disciples through providing witness to the love and concern of the living Christ by ministering to those in need in our city, state, country, and throughout the world. Our ministry includes providing the necessary leadership and training to organize and encourage active congregational participation in 1. Hands-On Service projects to bring Christ's love to those in need (individuals, charities, mission projects, etc.). 2. Financial Support for those in need (individuals, charities, missionaries, Presbytery, etc.) 3. Congregational Outreach to let new and prospective members know that Christ loves them and to help them become a vital part of FLPC.
Worship Ministry - Jane Thesing, Moderator
The function of this ministry is to oversee all aspects of the church program which provide and support a variety of opportunities for the worship of God Almighty, which is the central part of our shared experience as followers of Christ. This ministry is responsible for general oversight of all worship services (Sunday worship, special services, weddings, and funerals), provision for the Sacraments, direction of the entire church music program, supervision of ushers and greeters, and flowers and chancel decorations.Usher-Brochure Ushers Checklist First Service Ushers Checklist Second Service
Stewardship Ministry - Margaret Harris, Moderator
The purpose of this ministry is to educate and to encourage Christian stewardship. The Stewardship Ministry is responsible for the annual stewardship of finances process, the annual stewardship of time and talents process, and emphasis education for all stewardship opportunities. Task Forces and ad hoc committees are used to deal with issues that arise from time to time. In the Spring of 2010, the Stewardship Ministry will offer the Financial Peace University course. It will be open to members and friends of Forest Lake.FLPC Stewardship Newsletter 2009 Fall 2009 Financial Peace University Course FLPC Planning Guide 2009
Stewardship Archives
FLPC Fall October 2008 FLPC Fall October 2007 FLPC Fall 2006 FLPC Insert Fall 2006 FLPC Capital Campaign Newsletter May 2006 FLPC Capital Campaign Newsletter Apr 2006Education Ministry - Chris Beckham, Moderator
This Ministry's focus is to embrace virtually all the congregation's programs of teaching and instruction, along with related support and training services that enhance and strengthen the function of Christian nurture for children, youth, and adults. The Education ministry is responsible for oversight of the church school, the youth program (FLY), confirmation classes, the church library, all church nurseries, church-sponsored Bible studies, the annual Vacation Bible School, church history, and Kirk Night programming. Task Forces and other committees are used to deal with events that arise from time to time.
Fellowship Ministry - Tommy Stallings, Moderator
Enhancing the congregation's sense of oneness as believers in Christ through a wide variety of events and activities which provide for Christian interaction among the members is the directive of the Fellowship Ministry. It is responsible for church suppers and programs, recreation and church league team sports, retreats, special fellowship opportunities (for example, Sunday morning coffee), and general oversight of special groups (Presbyterian Women, men's fellowship, PEP, and college-age and young adult activities, etc.).Finance and Administration Ministry, Bill Hancock, Moderator
The function of this ministry is to deal with those matters which logically go with the business operation of the congregation. This ministry is responsible for financial review including monthly and annual audits, endowments and investments, financial policies, strategic planning, officer training, wills, gifts, and bequests, and media (bulletins, newsletter, publicity).Personnel Ministry - Pam Bond, Moderator
The Personnel Ministry deals with staff support and review as well as the creation and review of personnel policies and manual.Property Ministry - Amy Cain, Moderator
The Property Ministry is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of property, building and equipment, creation and review of facilities policies, the Memorial Garden, and the kitchen. Task Forces and ad hoc committees are used to deal with issues that arise from time to time.
