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
This ministry exists to provide witness to the love and concern of the living Christ through helping others within our city and throughout the world through benevolent giving and even hands-on involvement, thereby fulfilling our Lord's Great Commission through bringing persons to Christ and through representing Christ to the world. The responsibilities of this ministry include congregational evangelism for prospective members, ecumenical local ministries, volunteer outreach activities (Scouts, Habitat, Soup Kitchen, etc.), and global outreach (missionary support, mission teams, peacemaking, etc.)
Worship Ministry
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 including the Child Enrichment Center, supervision of ushers and greeters, and flowers and chancel decorations.
Stewardship Ministry
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.Fall Stewardship Campaign
Education Ministry
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.
