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| Bethel Gems | Ministries Summary | 

Worship, Volunteer, and Service Opportunities


BETHEL LIBRARY

Ministry - Process donated books into the church library

Contact Person - Margaret Schutte; Mary Ann Miller or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - No special qualifications needed

How to Participate - Contact Margaret or Mary Ann. This activity has some flexibility in scheduling, however they usually meet the 1st Monday, 9:30-11:00 at church. More often if needed.

Comments - If you own a typewriter, you may bring it with you.

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COUNTERS

Ministry - Volunteers are assigned to a team that counts the offering

Contact Person - Gary Schoon or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - At least high school age

How to Participate - Sign-up on the Ministry Opportunity Form

Comments - Volunteers are assigned to a team which counts every five weeks after the second service at church.

Contact - Finance Chairman


TRANSPORTATION

Ministry - Helping people with rides to and from worship services and church events

Contact Person - Church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - Current drivers license and insurance

How to Participate - Indicate on Ministry Opportunity Form or call the church office

Comments - Requires coordination with individuals needing transportation and providing a back-up when you are not available

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VISITATIONS

Ministry - Visit members who are hospitalized or shut-in

Contact Person - Church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - A willingness to listen and a caring attitude

How to Participate - Call the church office, 570-9800

Comments - Hospital visits need to be done when you are notified so a flexible schedule is helpful

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MAGNET DELIVERY

Ministry - Delivering magnets to visitors homes, usually within 2 days of church visit. Answering questions about the church and calling the church with information the Pastors should know

Contact Person - Church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - Must have transportation and capability to driver throughout the city

How to Participate - Indicate on Ministry Opportunity Form or call the church office

Comments - Magnet visits are scheduled within the deliverers zip code when possible, otherwise may be asked to travel to other areas.

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OFFICE HELP

Ministry - Help with church mailings, data entry, filling in to answer telephones, fold bulletins, posting items in mailboxes, and annually working on the annual report and rearranging mailboxes

Contact Person - Church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - For data entry - computer experience a must, excel software knowledge helpful. Knowledge of church structure would helpful for those who wish to answer phones

How to Participate - Contact Marsh Magnone or the office, indicate on Ministry Opportunity Form, put a note on the registration card or leave a note in the office

Comments - Schedule varies depending on season and job to be accomplished. Newsletter mailings take place the last Tuesday of the month, 9am.

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FUNERAL ASSISTANCE

Ministry - Help with setting up, cleaning up, providing food and service for those who have a reception at the church following a funeral service.

Contact Person - Church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - Can cook!! Strong organizational skills and familiar with kitchen equipment helpful. Anyone willing to help.

How to Participate - Indicate on Ministry Opportunity Form or call the church office

Comments - Flexible schedule for those serving

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PRAYER PARTNERS

Ministry - Paired with a Bethel member whom you will include in your prayers during the year

Contact Person - Church Office or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - None

How to Participate - Indicate on the Ministry Opportunity Form and you will be notified of your partner in the fall.

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NEW MEMBER SPONSORS

Ministry - Get acquainted with a new member family by phone, answer questions they may have, meet them at worship & introduce them to other members

Contact Person - Debbie Howes or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - None

How to Participate - Indicate on the Ministry Opportunity Form

Comments - This is a three month commitment

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PRAYER CONCERN LIST

Ministry - Pray for fellow members as concerns are shared via phone or e-mail

Contact Person - Cinda Printzenhoff or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - None

How to Participate - Indicate on the Ministry Opportunity Form

Comments - E-mail address must be included on Ministry Opportunity Form

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION

Ministry - Help plan the bar-be-que thank you for the volunteers at Bethel, generally held in May

Contact Person - Jeffrey Zink or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - None

How to Participate - Indicate on the Ministry Opportunity Form

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Contact - office@bethellutheran.net


BETHEL COLUMBARIUM ASSOCIATION

Ministry - Oversees the Bethel Columbarium, a repository for ashes located in the Memorial Garden

Contact Person - Marty Essigmann; Art Boisselle or call the church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications -

How to Participate - Purchase a crypt in the Bethel Columbarium

Comments - Brochures for the Columbarium are located at the kiosk and Welcome Center

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BLOOD DRIVE

Ministry - A blood drive held at Bethel twice a year

Contact Person - Mary Jane Stanley or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - Must be over 18 to donate blood

How to Participate - Indicate on the Ministry Opportunity Form and sign-up at the Information Board when the drive is announced

Comments - This drive is through Penrose Hospital

Contact: Inreach Committee or office@bethellutheran.net


QUILTERS

Ministry - Make quilts for Lutheran World Relief

Contact Person - Church office, 570-9800 or office@bethellutheran.net

Qualifications - Interested in quilting

How to Participate - Indicate on Ministry Opportunity form or call the church office, 570-9800 Meets the first Tuesday of the month. 9-2 in Room 11 at Bethel

Comments - This group needs people who can help at church or work at home. Cutting material, sewing, quilting are all part of the project. Bring lunch if you plan to stay all day.

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