The Ministry Descriptions

• Officers consist of church president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer who oversee the ministry, operation, and administration of the church alongside the Pastor.
• Evangelism exists to coordinate efforts within the congregation to reach out into the community to make Christ known and bring people into fellowship with the church.
• Deacons exist alongside the Pastor to aid and encourage the congregation to develop a spiritual life through the church in worship and ministry.
• Stewardship exists to educate and guide congregational members towards a Christian caring attitude to the vision, mission, and goals of the church.
• Finance exists to plan and recommend the annual budget, provide quarterly reports reflecting financial need and disbursement, inform the congregation and council of financial stability, and provide accounting for the parish.
• Education exists alongside the Pastor to oversee, develop and administer educational programs such as adult education, Sunday school, and confirmation. The goal is to provide a variety of opportunities for people to grow in knowledge and love of God and ministries of the church.
• Public Relations exists to advance a positive image of the church through modern media and to welcome visitors before worship.
• Music and Worship exist alongside the Pastor to oversee and plan warm meaningful worship for the congregation and visitors.
• Properties exist to plan and coordinate facilities maintenance & repair including the grounds. This function helps ensure the physical plant is in order and neat to project an image of hospitality and welcome.

Planning Group is a group that meets to discuss vision, mission, and goals of the congregation and make recommendations to the council. The group focuses on ministries of worship, education, and community looking at the challenges and opportunities of a “post-modern” culture.

Lutheran Development Society - The Lutheran Development Society of Sacramento (LDSS) oversees the LDSS Trust Fund established to support Lutheran religious or charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This support is accomplished through funding opportunities provided for projects supported by members of LDSS operating within a 50-mile radius of Sacramento. For more information visit website: www.ldssac.org

Wedding Coordinators assist the bride and groom in planning the rehearsal and wedding ceremony, and in completing the necessary paperwork. They welcome people of many different faiths and act as liaison to the Pastor.

Care Giver Referrals is a parish ministry in partnership with Francis House in Sacramento. When appropriate, referrals are given to Sacramento County agencies for medical, housing, substance, abuse, legal, counseling, bus passes, clothing vouchers and financial assistance.

Grounds and Trades is a volunteer outlet for people of all skill levels to provide service and community experience in regard to the appearance and functioning of the church facilities.

Communication Arts provides opportunities for individual expression in faith and stewardship in written and visual art. Volunteers are writers, editors, web designers, illustrators, and photographers. (New)

Cordova Community Food Locker - A basket to collect food and clothes for those in need is located in the church throughout the year. This organization was established in 1987 by the combined efforts of individuals in the Rancho Cordova/Sacramento area. Donations are received from local individuals, churches, schools, civic organizations and businesses. 175 regular volunteers manage and distribute the donations.

Adult Bible Studies are provided each week on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 - 9 p.m. A variety of topics and themes are offered according to the needs/wants of the group.

Small-Group Learning is held during the week at the church throughout the year. In addition to men's and women's Bible study, topics of interest involving spiritual formation, spiritual expression and Christ and culture are conducted by individuals as they feel called.

Visitors Welcome is held periodically to help visitors learn more about the structure of the church and opportunities for ministry. Church members and leaders attend and are introduced. Refreshments are served.

The Open House invites people and organizations in the community at large and hosts a dinner and guest speaker event at the church. Topics focus on social issues in the Sacramento metropolitan region which the community of faith and public sector share a concern.