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Called to be a Light in the Rockfish Valley
Serving GOD with JOY and GENEROSITY
Serving GOD with JOY and GENEROSITY
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A. Regular opportunities for care and encouragement in each stage of life from
birth to death are noted and addressed among members and friends of
Rockfish Presbyterian Church.
B. Members and friends feel welcome and are encouraged to reach out to each
other.
Strategies:
1. Prepare and administer an annual budget in consultation with the Stewardshi
Ministry Team and with the approval of the Session.
2. Make a monthly report to Session including written recommendations for action.
3. Recruit new members for the Congregational Life Ministry Team as needed.
To do the work of the CLMT, approximately 15-20 volunteers will be recruited allowing for division of tasks so that
no one is unduly burdened. Co-chairs are solicited to coordinate with Session and other committees, oversee
organization, and maintain records. The following sub-committees (each with an appointed/volunteer chair) are
suggested to execute various tasks:
Illness/bereavement
Fellowship/coffee hours
Kitchen/supplies
Elderly /Disabled
In-home dinners
In-church dinners
College and Military
Congregational Life Ministry Team (CLMT) annual luncheon/business meeting
Illness/Bereavement
1. Send cards in the name of the church to all members and friends known to have
experienced illness, injury, death, or any kind of difficult time either personally or
within their family.
2. Coordinate home food delivery for members who experience serious illness,
surgery, or bereavement.
3. If requested, plan and coordinate receptions at the church following
funeral/memorial services.
Fellowship/Coffee Hours
1. Plan and implement a system for assuring that coffee and refreshments are
available in the Fellowship Hall following each regular service of worship.
Kitchen/Supplies
1. Monitor the kitchen periodically for cleanliness and maintenance.
2. Monitor and replenish supplies as needed.
3. Organize an annual day for a thorough cleaning of the kitchen.
Elderly/Disabled
1. Maintain a current list of elderly or disabled members and friends who are unable
to attend worship.
2. Maintain a current list of elderly or disabled members and friends who need
assistance with transportation, nutrition, health maintenance, companionship, or
other needs.
3. Make referrals to appropriate helping agencies or establish a means to help meet
expressed needs.
In-Church Dinners
1. Plan and implement church dinners to celebrate seasons of the year such as an
annual outdoor service or the Easter brunch.
In-Home Dinners
1. Organize dinners in the homes of members and friends to:
a. Help new members get acquainted and integrated into the life of the church
(coordinate with Newcomers Ministry Team), and/or
b. Help members and friends get to know each other better, and/or
c. Facilitate discussion of important church issues.
College and Military
1. Maintain a list of members and friends (with their addresses/birthdays) who are
away at college or in the military and keep in touch in the name of the church on
birthdays and special holidays.
CLMT Annual Luncheon/Business Meeting
1. Plan and implement the annual luncheon meeting to celebrate and plan the work
of the Congregational Life Ministry Team.
2010 Coordinator: Ila Porter, Betty Mattice