Mission, Outreach & Stewardship Ministry Team

Re-typed 2-25-2015

1. Counsel with the Treasurer to ensure all financial needs of the church are met.
2. Be the liason between the CPW and the Session.
3. Be prepared to submit a list of Missions to the Session for the upcoming year at the annual budgeting meeting.
4. Promote any community outreach programs.
5. Secure individuals to stock the Blessing Box. Making sure the items are in date.
6. Be responsible to outside agencies that use our facility, IE...Scouts, exercise programs. 
7. Organize a Pledge Sunday in November. This should be implemented before the annual budget meeting in December. 

Christian Education Ministry Team

1. Submit for the Session approval the name of individuals to serve as Sunday School teachers, CP Kids Leader, Children of the Light Director, and any others that have anything to do with the Christian education of the church (annually in August).
2. Submit for the Session approval the names of the Director and Assistant Director of Vacation Bible School. This should be done no later than February in order to provide sufficient time to organize staff and gather materials.
3. Be responsible for the Youth Director and youth program of the church.
4. Be responsible for organizing and promoting special Christian education events; Sunday school rallies, Presbytery Seminars, plays, etc…
5. Be responsible for the nursery worker for Sunday school, AM worship, evening activities, and any other special event (we have a paid nursery worker at the time).
6. Be responsible for organizing and promoting the floats in the Helena Christmas Parade.

Fellowship and Membership Ministry Team

1. Suggest to the Church Session a policy regarding the assimilation of new people into the membership and activities of the Church.
2. Plan the Homecoming meal, Thanksgiving Harvest meal and the Christmas party for the Church, and any other special events.
3. Enlist necessary persons to prepare, heat, serve and clean up after special events delegated to the committee by the Session. Make a list and give to the office by the end of December.
4. Be in charge of the Mug'um program of the Church to first time visitors in our worship service. This includes making a list of those who will serve and giving it to the church office by the end of December each year.
5. Inventory and maintain the supplies necessary for the fellowship meal and special services by the Session. Give the supply list to the church office.
6. Be responsible for organizing and planning the Mother's Day and Father's Day gifts.
7. Counsel with Buildings Grounds and Maintenance Committee to provide volunteers to monitor the camera during morning worship service. his also includes any maintenance and repair for the security system.
8. Counsel with the Session Clerk to make sure all aspects of the membership roll are up to date and correct. IE... Membership book correct, requesting/sending membership letters.

Worship & Music Ministry Team

1. Work with Pastor regarding worship services, worship evaluation, planning, directing, etc.
2. Work with the Music Director, organist, pianist, etc., making sure there is someone to play at all services.
3. Secure individuals to serve as Head Usher for the coming year. The head usher will be responsible for ensuring that users are present for special services.
4. Select the Elders necessary to serve the Sacrament of Holy Communion during the designated services and prepare the elements or get someone to do this.
5. Secure pulpit supply along with the Pastor when he is to be away and during the interim between pastors.
6. Counsel with the Buildings, Grounds, and Maintenance committee covering any maintenance, repair of any change, which will provide better worship facilities.
7. Consult with the Buildings, Ground, and Maintenance Committee to provide for regular maintenance and repair of pa system and musical instruments.
8. Be responsible for the video tech team. Making sure 2-3 people are lined up to work every service.
9. Work with Pastor to prepare the sanctuary for service. IE...Bulletins, correct colors displayed, flowers.

Buildings, Grounds and Maintenance Ministry Team

1. See that the church building is made ready for scheduled fellowship events. Make sure air or heat is on and check thermostats.
2. Ensure that the church facilities are made ready for all regular and special services.
3. Be responsible for a janitor and janitorial supplies.
4. See that regular attention is given to lawn, landscaping, adequate parking, and outside lighting.
5. Provide adequate equipment to meet the maintenance of the church facilities and grounds.
6. Make regular inspection of the church and life center of such items; roof, floors, plumbing, lighting, windows, painted areas, etc,.
7. Carry out needed repairs and suggest to the Session areas that will require attention in the near future.
8. Provide for regular maintenance and repair of fixed equipment such as heating, air conditioning, plants, kitchen facilities, etc…at the church and the Life Center.
9. Maintain an inventory and valuation of all contents of the church.
10. Carry out the directives of the Session in the area of property maintenance.
11. Promote and carry out grounds beautification and church beautification.
12. Counsel with Fellowship Membership Committee in regards to church safety.