Immanuel's organizational structure is new as of January 2007. To read about its history, click here.
Immanuel's ministries are overseen by Resource Teams established by the Church Council. Leaders of existing ministries are required to submit monthly reports to their Resource Team Members. New ministry proposals shall be submitted for review and approval prior the start of the ministry. Ministry and Resource Team reporting forms can be found here.
In accordance with Immanuel's Mission Statement:
Gathering people to faith in Jesus Christ;
Preparing believers to live their faith daily;
Serving Christ in home, church and world,
the Church Council has established the following Resource Teams:
a. Gathering Resource Team;
b. Preparing Resource Team;
c. Serving Resource Team;
d. Support Resource Team.
The Gathering, Preparing and Serving Resource Teams are comprised of two Council members, no less than two members of the Congregation, and an ex-officio staff member. The Support Resource Team is comprised of the President of the Congregation, one other Council member, no less than three members of the Congregation, and the following ex-officio members: one staff member and the Treasurer.
Below is a list of Immanuel's current ministries grouped by Resource Team.
| Key Elements: | Inviting/Welcoming, Family, Fellowship, Uniting | |
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Gathering Resource Team shall seek to welcome persons and invite them to hear
the Good News of God's love. It shall
provide resources to share the good news and publicize the outreach and
evangelism of the church and its activities.
It shall provide for the reception and acceptance of new members. It shall foster fellowship in the
congregation and support ministries for men, women, youth and older
adults. It shall provide opportunities
and resources for music and worship in accord with the teachings of the
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| Current Members: | Council:
John Kingsley, Gregg
Vicary & Raymond Harris Members-at-Large: Lisa Baptista, Carol Espie, Hanna Espie, Bill DeWitt, Ellen McKenzie Staff: Pastor Rick McKenzie Email the Gathering Resource Team. |
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Enlist, train and schedule greeters, ushers, acolytes, assisting ministers, lay readers, communion assistants, sound system technician (schedule volunteers and volunteer to serve) |
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Altar Guild / weekly altar care (schedule volunteers and volunteer to serve) | |
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Decorations and flowers for seasons and special days (coordinate) | |
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Maintain worship supplies (coordinate with office manager) | |
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Worship Bulletins (coordinate with office manager) | |
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Coordinate staffing of the nursery (schedule volunteers and volunteer to serve) | |
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Enlist choir, song leaders and music ministry (adult choir, hand bell choir, youth) | |
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Serve as a choir member, song leader, hand bell choir, and in other music ministry | |
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Coffee Hour (schedule volunteers and volunteer to serve) | |
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Healing Worship Service (coordinate) | |
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Golf group (coordinate) | |
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Immanuel softball league (coordinate) | |
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Easter Breakfast (schedule volunteers and volunteer to serve) | |
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Immanuel Visitation Ministry (coordinate | |
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Independence Village Outreach Ministry (coordinate) | |
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Drama Ministry (coordinate) | |
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Annual church camping trip (coordinate) | |
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Promote Church, Sunday School and communion attendance | |
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Membership Encouragement Program (contact members prior to their becoming inactive) | |
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Guest Book - Visitor's Book (review, contact visitors and promote attendance) | |
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Prospective member file | |
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Ensure communication is being made to members in the armed forces, students and families away | |
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Pictorial Directory | |
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Entryway Information / Tract Ministry | |
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Annual Lugnuts trip | |
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Friendship club (promote member interactions) | |
| Key Elements: | Teaching, Planning, Studying, Discovering | |
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Preparing Resource Team shall encourage people to grow in faith and deepen
their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
It shall assist members in determining their spiritual gifts and how to
use those gifts in ministry with others.
It shall provide educational ministry, equip teachers and provide
educational resources, seek to increase the understanding of biblical stewardship
principles, and support participation in the ministries of the church. |
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| Current Members: | Council: Patsy
Galvin, Tom Mattson Members-at-Large: Wayne Christiansen, Lila Christiansen Staff: Sue Schnarr, Lyn Danes Email the Preparing Resource Team |
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Sunday school curriculum and material |
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Enlist teachers | |
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Training teachers | |
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Sunday school staff (classroom teachers, music teachers, etc.) | |
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Educational records (establish and keep current) | |
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Vacation Bible School | |
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Educational equipment and supplies (purchase and supervise) | |
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Confirmation program | |
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Purchase teacher resource material | |
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Library | |
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Maintain cradle roll (birth to nursery Sunday school program) | |
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Promote spiritual growth & development (birth through adult) | |
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Staff and oversee children’s church program | |
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Devotional materials | |
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Young adult group | |
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Middle school youth organization | |
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High school youth organization | |
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Develop youth mentors, leaders and parental involvement (solicit and train) | |
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Kids Hope USA | |
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Stewardship drive | |
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Birthday card program | |
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Coordinate camps & retreats | |
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Hope Circle | |
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Second Circle | |
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Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study | |
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God's Crusaders | |
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Bible Study Groups | |
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Graduation recognition | |
| Key Elements: | Giving, Caring For, Attending To | |
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The Serving Resource Team shall enhance the caring ministry
of the congregation and equip members for God’s service in the world. It shall oversee ministry to people who are
homebound, hospitalized or have other special needs. It shall administer programs to meet needs in
the local community and around the world.
It shall support community projects, other benevolent activities and
function as liaison to organizations sponsored or supported by the
congregation. |
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| Current Members: | Council: Jim Teahan,
David Kuntzsch Members-at-Large: Jean Folk, John Weigel, Dennis Graeber, Teresa Barcy Staff: Donna Gibbons Email the Serving Resource Team |
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Educate the congregation on the relationship between faith and health |
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Provide screening, referrals and support for individuals identified as at risk for various health-related problems | |
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Recruit and train members to serve as parish visitors who will implement a visitation program and card ministry | |
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Periodically assess health needs of the congregation and develop programs to address needs identified | |
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Good Samaritan fund committee | |
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Yearly recognition of scouting programs | |
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Baskets of Hope | |
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Luther League II | |
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Quilting Ministry | |
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Prayer Shawl Ministry | |
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Crop Walk | |
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Frozen chosen | |
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Funeral dinners | |
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Provide meals to homebound | |
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Hospital visits | |
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Island art fair hospitality | |
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LSSM | |
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Prayer chain ministry | |
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Relay for Life | |
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Easter breakfast | |
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Affirmation of marriage vows | |
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Immanuel Visitation ministry | |
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Healing prayer ministry | |
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Helping hands ministry (transportation, odd jobs, etc.) | |
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Teddy bears in the pew | |
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Environmental awareness & action team | |
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Toddler time | |
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MiCAFE | |
| Key Elements: | Fiscal, Building/Facilities, Business Office, Legal/Compliance | |
| Function: | The Support
Resource Team shall assure the overall business operations of the church. It shall manage the fiscal and legal duties
necessary for ongoing operation of the church.
It shall care for church property, grounds, facilities, and physical
assets held by the congregation. |
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| Current Members: | Council: Matt Cermak, Dan Landry, Pat Anderson Members-at-Large: John Van Hoesen, Larry Kruth, Eric Hart, Carol Weigel Staff: Denise Lund Email the Support Resource Team |
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Staff parish nurse position
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Staff church office position
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Staff small group ministry coordinator position
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Staff Christian education director position
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Staff custodian position(s)
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Staff choir director(s) position(s)
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Staff organist(s) position(s)
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Annual pastor evaluation | |
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Prepare annual report | |
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The Lutheran (periodical) | |
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Annual inspection of facilities | |
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Purchase cleaning supplies | |
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Inventory & care of the equipment - annual review and report to the Church Council | |
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Maintain church signs | |
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Provide offering envelopes for members and pew envelopes | |
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Spiritual gifts inventory | |
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Annual audit of financial records | |
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Children, youth & vulnerable adults training | |
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Investment management | |
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Draft policy & procedures manual for Council approval | |
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Website | |
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Negotiate all contracts | |
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Prepare the budget | |
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Budget monitoring | |
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Insurance policies | |
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Constitution and bylaw revisions | |
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Audit memorial fund | |
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Superintend Memorial Garden fund | |
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Charter organization representative for scout Troop 901 | |
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Memorial team | |
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Memorial Garden team | |
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Archives team | |
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Maintain inventory of kitchen supplies | |
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Purchase kitchen supplies | |
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Fall clean up | |
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Spring clean up | |
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