Ministry Teams at Hosanna Lutheran Church
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Care Team

Hosanna's Care Team seeks answers to the question: How do we care for each other and our community?

Care Team offers Christ’s compassionate care to members of the congregation and the community.

Hosanna's Care Team has three major areas of ministry:   

Fellowship builds caring relationships and community in a spirit of fun and sharing through Athletics, Special Fellowship Events and Book Club.

Local Service Agencies supports community agencies that care for the needy and hurting. We work with Interface Good Samaritan Counseling Center, Interfaith Hospitality Network, Habitat for Humanity, Northwest Assistance Ministries, Blood Bank.

Congregational Care offers compassionate care to individuals in crisis and to communicate needs of the congregation and individuals with one another. The functions of this team include: Individual Special Needs, Funeral Care, Caregivers, and Lines of Communication.

Gifts needed

The Care Team needs individuals who have a heart for others. We seek people who have  gifts of listening, organization and communication. We also need people who can cook, play sports and who enjoy reading.

Discipleship Team

Hosanna's Discipleship Team seeks answers to the question: How do we grow in our faith and share it with others, both within and outside of our congregation?

The purpose of the Discipleship Ministry is to encourage people within our congregation and the community to follow Christ through learning and witnessing.

Discipleship involves four key areas in the life of the church: evangelism, adult education, family life and children/youth ministry.

Evangelism practices the hospitality of Christ to all who seek to follow him. Hosanna practices evangelism through its “Inquirers” process of talking with and guiding people who have expressed interest in joining the Lutheran Church and/or Hosanna Lutheran Church. "Inreach,"  also involves members phoning other members who have not been attending church regularly.

Publicity and Marketing seeks to generate interest and involvement at Hosanna – both for current members and for non-members of the Hosanna community.

Adult Education seeks to enrich adults with the teachings of Jesus Christ and to strengthen their faith through continuing education opportunities such as retreats, Bible studies, and Sunday School

Family Life Ministry seeks to enrich families with resources and guidance so faith can be passed from generation to generation. Hosanna offers such programs as:

Milestones - Celebration graduations, getting drivers’ licenses, promotions, etc.

Nursery care - Provides a wholesome, safe environment for infants and toddlers.

Library - Offers books for family members of all ages.

Children and Youth Ministry - The Children and Youth Ministry seeks to nurture, guide and support children and youth in their faith development. At Hosanna, this ministry includes Sunday School for ages two through 12th grade; summer camping trips for 3rd through 8th graders.

CREW – the High School youth group;

Vacation Bible School (VBS) for two year olds through 5th graders

Good News Bearers 3rd though 5th graders who meet twice per month for a Bible drama program.

Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th graders to instruct them in basic Lutheran beliefs.

First Communion classes.

Gifts Needed

The Discipleship Team is looking for people who enjoy listening to others, making phone calls, teaching, mentoring, planning activities, marketing, designing publicity pieces, and/or working with people of all ages.

Discipleship Team

Hosanna's Discipleship Team seeks answers to the question: How do we grow in our faith and share it with others, both within and outside of our congregation?

The purpose of the Discipleship Ministry is to encourage people within our congregation and the community to follow Christ through learning and witnessing.

Discipleship involves four key areas in the life of the church: evangelism, adult education, family life and children/youth ministry.

Evangelism practices the hospitality of Christ to all who seek to follow him. Hosanna practices evangelism through its “Inquirers” process of talking with and guiding people who have expressed interest in joining the Lutheran Church and/or Hosanna Lutheran Church. "Inreach,"  also involves members phoning other members who have not been attending church regularly.

Publicity and Marketing seeks to generate interest and involvement at Hosanna – both for current members and for non-members of the Hosanna community.

Adult Education seeks to enrich adults with the teachings of Jesus Christ and to strengthen their faith through continuing education opportunities such as retreats, Bible studies, and Sunday School

Family Life Ministry seeks to enrich families with resources and guidance so faith can be passed from generation to generation. Hosanna offers such programs as:

ARK (Adults Relating to Kids) - A parenting program; mentoring to help kids through role modeling and personal interest.

Milestones - Celebration graduations, getting drivers’ licenses, promotions, etc.

Nursery care - Provides a wholesome, safe environment for infants and toddlers.

Library - Offers books for family members of all ages.

Children and Youth Ministry The Children and Youth Ministry seeks to nurture, guide and support children and youth in their faith development. At Hosanna, this ministry includes Sunday School for ages two through 12th grade; summer camping trips for 3rd through 8th graders; CREW – the High School youth group; Vacation Bible School (VBS) for two year olds through 5th graders; Good News Bearers — 3rd though 5th graders who meet twice per month for a Bible drama program; Confirmation classes for 7th and 8th graders to instruct them in basic Lutheran beliefs; and First Communion classes.

Gifts Needed

The Discipleship Team is looking for people who enjoy listening to others, making phone calls, teaching, mentoring, planning activities, marketing, designing publicity pieces, and/or working with people of all ages.

Hosanna's Financial Management Team seeks answers to the question: How do we manage our financial resources in order to support our ministries?

Finance Team

The finance team manages Hosanna’s financial resources in order to support its ministries. The team assures that the financial affairs of the congregation are being handled in an efficient and business-like manner to further the mission of Hosanna Lutheran Church in the community and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

The Finance team is responsible for:

Coordinating and overseeing all financial matters of the congregation

Proper recording of contributions and other sources of income

Prompt payment of obligations

Preparation of the annual budget

Long-range financial planning

Oversight of investments and insurance

The team’s members include the Finance Team Leader, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Audit Team Leader and other individuals as necessary.

Gifts Needed

Talent and training sought to perform functions of the Finance Team include backgrounds in management, finance, accounting, auditing, investments, insurance, office procedures, data entry and/or spreadsheets.

Lay Leadership Team

The Lay Leadership Team of Hosanna seeks answers to the question: How do we develop, support and train our lay leaders?

The purpose of the Lay Leadership Team is to develop, train and support Lay Ministry and leadership in the congregation. 

Lay Leadership has four areas of ministry:

Calls to Service identifies leadership in the congregation and invites people to serve.

Training develops programs to assist in preparing for leadership positions.

Encouragement recognizes and celebrates those called to leadership of the congregation.

Conflict Resolution mediates conflicts between members and leaders of the congregation.

Gifts Needed

Individuals with strong organizational skills, teaching experience, enthusiasm, leadership experience, and conflict resolution are prime candidates for participating in this area of ministry.

Lay Leadership Team

Hosanna's Mission Focus Team seeks answers to the question: How do we keep everyone focused on our mission and serving together to accomplish it?

This team has four areas of ministry:

Communication of the Mission - This ministry provides constant communication with the congregation on its overall ministry programs using the newsletters and Web site.

Coordination Ministry - This ministry ensures that all teams are working together and that Hosanna is working in cooperation with our synod and national church.

Evaluation Ministry - This ministry evaluates the demographics of our congregation, visitors and community and provides this information to the teams. It also evaluates the potential growth areas and strengths of the congregation.

Long-range Planning - This ministry provides constant visioning for the future and develops goals and priorities for the congregation.

Gifts Needed

This ministry seeks people who are visionaries and can understand and use statistical data. We also need individuals who understand communication and, in particular, have writing and publishing skills.

Hosanna's Spiritual Life Team seeks answers to the question: How do we keep the presence and grace of God at the center of our life together?

Lay Leadership Team

Spiritual Life Team works to enrich the worship experience and prayer life at Hosanna.

Spiritual Life involves bringing the gifts God has given us back to Him. We share our gifts with God by acting as servants for God, God’s people, the liturgy and our worship space. Four ministry teams comprise the Spiritual Life Ministry at Hosanna: Lay Ministers, Music, Prayer and Worship Preparation.

Lay Ministry is an important way for members of the congregation not only to serve God during worship services but also to learn about the liturgy, symbolism and rituals of the church. Lay Ministers assist with worship services in various capacities: usher, acolyte, greeter, lector (reader), communion assistant, crucifer, server or assisting minister.

Music Ministry enhances the worship experience by offering liturgically and seasonally appropriate music during services. Hosanna’s music ministry consists of the bell choir, brass ensemble, Hosanna Carolers (children’s choir), jazz group, contemporary group, cantors and adult choir.

Prayer Ministry brings prayer closer to the hearts of the congregation in a personal way. Hosanna’s prayer ministry coordinates prayer vigils, prayer study groups  and the prayer chain.

Worship Preparation Ministry cares for the worship space, focusing on beauty, simplicity, quality, worthiness and appropriateness. Team members coordinate flowers, create banners and vestments, serve on altar guild, serve coffee and help prepare materials for worship services.

Gifts Needed

Hosanna trains Lay Ministers others interested in helping with worship preparation. Anyone with musical talent, regardless of experience, is welcome to participate in the music program. If you are willing to pray for the needs of our community, the church and members, then the Prayer Ministry Team is right for you. If you enjoy arranging flowers, decorating, making crafts or being a host or hostess then the Worship Preparation Ministry may be you niche! All four ministry teams play an integral role in the spiritual life of Hosanna.

Staff Support Team

Hosanna's Staff Support Team seeks answers to the question: How do we direct and support our staff?

Staff Support Team directs and supports the paid staff so they can carry out their ministries effectively.

The pastor and president of the congregational council recruit members for staff support. The team leader serves a two year term; team members serve in one of four areas:

Personnel

Care

Office Management

Conflict Resolution

Gifts Needed

People with experience in human resources, office management, office equipment (technical representative or repairs), counseling, teaching and nursing would be well-suited to serve in this ministry. Anyone who has the time and interest is welcome to participate!

Hosanna's Stewardship Team seeks answer's to the question: How do we manage the gifts that God has given us?

The purpose of the Stewardship team is to serve by educating and assisting people in Christian lifestyle management.

Stewardship Team

The Stewardship team gathers information and matches individual gifts to the needs of the congregation and the community. The team consists of the team leader and additional persons as necessary to carry out the mission of the team effectively and efficiently. The team’s four major areas of responsibility are:

Property - Maintaining and using our facilities

Christian Living - Maintaining and using our health, finances, and spiritual gifts

Benevolence – Coordinating the use of our resources to serve outside our church

Giving – Annual pledging, growing to serve, memorials

A major focus of this ministry is to plan and to coordinate the concentrated annual appeal for member information and financial support for the mission of the congregation. The team then provides information to all the ministries of Hosanna to ensure that people’s time and talents are matched to the many areas of need.

Gifts Needed

Stewardship team seeks those with management, data entry and analysis backgrounds, good listeners and effective communicators, creativity in developing approaches to gather data, inform the congregation and encourage support for the ministries and mission of the congregation.