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An Invitation to Get Involved

 

"But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves." James 1:22
 
"We can do no great things, just small things with great love. It is not how much you do, but how much love you put into doing it."--Mother Teresa

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We encourage you to get involved in the life of the church...Opportunities abound!! If you have an interest or talent to share, call the church office and get connected. 
 
Altar Guild
  • The mission of the members of Altar Guild is to serve God in his Sanctuary. Our ministry allows our members fellowship with one another as we delight in the care of God’s House.
 Building and Grounds
  • Oversees the maintenance of the church building and grounds. Parishioners are responsible for planting and upkeep of landscape, painting, and periodic thorough cleaning. Several workdays per year are scheduled for parishioners to work, clean, paint, and perform miscellaneous odd jobs.
 Christian Education
  • Sunday school teachers
  • Children’s Chapel leaders
  • Bible and book study leaders
  • Wednesday Night Alive leaders
  • Vacation Bible School leaders 
 Daughters of the King
  • An order of Episcopal women committed to a rule of life including prayer and any commissions from the Rector. This group will pray with you for healing or any other concerns during communion on Sundays.
 Music Ministry
  • Chancel Choir—open to all who wish to enhance our worship through vocal music. Practices are Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. and at 10:30 a.m. prior to 11:00 a.m. worship.
  • Contemporary Music Group—instrumental and vocal group providing music for 8:45 a.m. worship. Practices are Monday at 7:30 p.m.
 Outreach
  • The ministry of outreach is to stimulate and help carry out the use of our collective strengths and gifts to extend God’s love beyond our Good Shepherd family. Sample projects: Hope Baskets, Operation Plenty, ESS pantry drive, Legacy Camp, Wichita Children’s Home.
 Pastoral Care
  • Ministry of caring; touching one another in the name of Christ to promote comfort and healing.
  • Stephen’s Ministry
 Worship Ministries
  • Acolytes—Adults and youth perform a variety of functions in the liturgy.
  • Lay Eucharistic Ministers—Administer consecrated wine during the Eucharist.
  • Lay Eucharistic Visitors—Adult volunteers administer communion to shut-ins in the spirit of community and oneness in Christ.
  • Readers—Adults and youth assist in worship by reading the Lessons, Psalms, and Prayers of the People.
  • Greeters/Ushers—Greet worshippers as they enter church, hand out worship bulletins, count attendance, pass collection plate and present gifts at the offertory.
  
 
Sponsor a Child

‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ Matt 25:40

As we seek to share from our abundance with those in need, our hope is that by the end of 2008 at least 50% of our parish will sponsor a child in need in a third world country. 

Information about this is located on the outreach table in Fellowship Hall.  The cost is usually around $30 per month.  If you have questions about the integrity of a particular organization, visit Charity Navigator. 

When you receive a picture of your child, we hope you will post a copy of the picture on the bulletin board in Fellowship Hall.  No names of sponsors will be posted, only the photos of the children.  Questions or comments may be e-mailed to Deacon Bob.
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