Christ's United Lutheran Church

Christian Education

The primary objectives of the Christian Education Committee, under the supervision of Ann Marie Dillman, include Primary Sunday School, Adult Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, First Communion and Confirmation instructions plus the planning of the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Primary Sunday School

Under the leadership of the Sunday School staff, the Primary Department is trying to reach out to all the children in the congregation. Approximately 20 children are enrolled for the 2008-2009 school year. The average attendance is between 14 and 16 children.

Evangelism ~ Outreach

   The Evangelism~Outreach Committee, under the supervision of Erik Tice and Dennis Wolfe, addresses worship, greeters, hospitality and ways in which they can be a welcoming and friendly fellowship.
    This committee has developed and put into place four prayer circles that account for thirty-four congregational members who are in constant prayer, praying for the family and friends of those sick in hospitals or ill at home.
    They have also started a grieving ministry that will be making contacts with congregational members who have lost loved ones.

Property Committee

The Property Committee is in charge of any needed repairs or unexpected emergencies that may arise.
When repairs are needed, the members of Christ's United rise to the occasion by donating their time, money and material that enables the maintenance problems to be corrected under the supervision of Eric Tice and Jo-Ann Young.

Social Ministry

   This Committee, under the supervision of Barbara Stepanchick and Erik Tice, centers on the care of our shut-ins. They arrange for pastoral visitation and visits by the lay Eucharist visitors.
    Through funding of the Lutheran Church Men and Women of the ELCA and the Memorial Fund, this committee has purchased a tape duplicator in order to tape Sunday morning sermons to deliver to homebound members that they may share in the Sunday morning worship experience.
    This committee also conducts an annual Harvest Home where foods are collected and delivered to those in need.

Stewardship Committee

The Stewardship Committee, under the supervision of Stewart Anthony and Richard Berner, looks into and discusses the congregation's potential. The committee members distribute and compile the Congregational Time and Talent Sheets. The willingness of our members to participate in the work of our Congregation, and service to others was evident in their response.

Worship and Music Committee

    The Worship and Music Committee, under the supervision of Jack Houser, Barbara Stepanchick, and Becky Spencer hold meetings periodically throughout the year. This committee is in charge of choosing the music for the services. They also assist in the preparation of all services including special services for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter.
    Special fundraisers are held from time to time to raise money for the cleaning of their gowns and they also sponsor special singing groups from time to time, like "Joyful Noise" and inviting the Ashland Ministerial's Community Choir to perform at our church. Their fundraisers also provide for the purchase of new music.
    The members of this committee hope that positive changes will continue to be made in the coming years to enhance the beauty and effectiveness of our church services.

There were three little birds in a wood

Who always sang hymns when they could,

What the words were about

They could never make out

But they felt it was doing them good.

Youth Ministry

    The Youth Ministry, under the guidance of Pastor Hoenich, are busy throughout the year. They collect money and food items for the "Souper Bowl" in February; go biking for World Hunger at the Nazareth Speedway; help pack Harvest Home food for distribution to the needy; and take part in a Walk-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis.
    In December they decorate the Christmas tree in the Fellowship Hall and go Christmas caroling to Christ's United shut-ins.
    It's not all work and no play as during the year they enjoyed a pizza making party, a trip to Dorney Park, roller skating at the Roller Roost in Pottsville, a night of bowling with the Youth Group of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church plus other fun activities.

Mutual Ministry Committee

This is a fairly new committee here at Christ's United Lutheran Church, under the supervision of Kay Berner, Ann Marie Dillman, and Becky Spencer, that was recommended by the Synod to help form an amicable working relationship with the Pastor. The ministry of any pastor, lay person, and congregation is strengthened when there exists a small group of people who act out of mutual concern for the pastor, lay people and congregation.
The goal of the Mutual Ministry Committee is to assist both the Pastor and the congregation in doing effective ministry and it also functions as a confidential and personal support group.

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