Care
Elders
Summary
Purpose
Elders are an extension of the pastoral office, and as such, must be male voting members of the congregation(1Tim.3:8-13)
They assist with serving communion, leading services in the pastor’s absence, and act as a point of contact for all the groups of the church on behalf of the pastor.
Elders encourage the spiritual well-being of all church members. They work under the guidance of the pastor to help shape the spiritual life of the church.
Elders act as a support for the pastor, and a liaison between the congregation and the pastor
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Keep the Elders in your prayers and ask them how you can support their work.
Bring to their attention any concerns that congregational members have with regards to the pastor and pastoral office.
Head Elder
Rod Johnson
Funeral Assistants
Summary
Purpose
Funeral Assistants are a group of CLC members who work together to ensure funeral services & the following fellowship time run smoothly and are meaningful &memorable.
Funeral Assistants support the family & loved ones of the deceased by arranging parking, providing greetings, and handing out bulletins for the service.
Following the funeral service, Funeral Assistants offer refreshments and serve food supplied by the family, and clean up the hall and kitchen afterwards.
Funeral Assistants encourage, serve and uplift the family, friends, and community of a deceased member before, during, and after a funeral service.
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Be on call to help whenever a funeral is scheduled.
Rick Rissanen
Ann Nummikoski
Prayer Ministry
Summary
Purpose
The Prayer Ministry is a support and care group dedicated to praying – individually and collectively – for the requests of the Calvary community. This group emphasizes and trusts in the power of Whom we pray to.
Members of the Prayer Ministry receive periodical updates from a Prayer Ministry Coordinator of new and answered prayer requests. All requests are kept confidential.
The Prayer Ministry meets as a group periodically to pray together.
The Prayer Ministry Group exists to pray individually and collectively for those who submit prayer requests.
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Provide contact information (phone & e-mail) to Prayer Ministry Coordinator.
Receive updates of requests and pray daily for the needs of your Calvary community. Pray that God’s will be done and all in Jesus’ Name.
Maintain the confidentiality of prayer requests.
Commit to becoming a Co-coordinator of the Prayer Ministry.
Lois Fontaine
Prayer Ministry Coordinator
Visitation Ministry
Summary
Purpose
As a community, we are encouraged in the faith in Christ to care for each other. The members of the Visitation Ministry Group ensure the entire Calvary Community remains connected to the community - particularly those who are unable to physically be present with the Calvary Community.
Members of the Visitation Ministry are notified of Calvary members in need of a visit. They coordinate a time to visit. Visitors are encouraged to engage in conversation, read Scripture together, and pray together with those they are visiting.
To keep Calvary members who are housebound, in senior residences, in the hospital, or going through difficult times connected and encouraged in Christ
To keep Calvary members who are housebound, in senior residences, in the hospital, or going through difficult times connected and encouraged in Christ
How Can I Help?
Get Connected
Do you know someone in need of a visit?
- Ask them if they would like a visit from a Calvary member or from the Lead Pastor.
- Plan a visit with that member
- Inform the Visitation Ministry Coordinator& Lead Pastor of that member’s need
Submit your name to be ‘on-call’ to provide a visit to a member. Pray, read Scripture, and simply be present with Calvary members.
Judy Belrose
Ann Nummikoski