Mt Olive Lutheran

Church Ministries

What is a ministry?

In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith, the prototype being the Great Commission. The Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as “carrying forth Christ‘s mission in the world”, indicating that it is “conferred on each Christian in baptism.”^[1] It is performed by all Christians. This is distinguished from the “office of minister“, to which specific individuals who feel a certain vocation.^[2] It can signify this activity as a whole, or specific activities, or organizations within a church dedicated to specific activities. Some ministries are identified formally as such, and some are not; some ministry is directed towards members of the church, and some towards non-members. more: Wikipedia

Ministries of our church usually involve an opportunity to serve our congregation and our community so just about every one of these groups needs your help. Decide which type of activity suits you best and then, please volunteer.

Most ministries of our church have at least one page here on the website. Check the list below and click the link to connect with the specific ministry.

MINISTRY FAIR

In 2003 Mt. Olive held a ministry fair in the old Fellowship Hall. In 2017 there was another ministry fair in the new Fellowship Hall. People involved in each ministry set up tables with posters and displays all around the room where church members could browse and talk with representatives about ministry opportunities and discuss what is involved in volunteering.

Ministry List

• Altar Guild
• Angel Tree
• Child Care
• Greeters
• Kitchen
• Lawn Maintenance
• Lutheran Women – “LWML”
• Newsletter
• Preschool
• Offering Counters
• Praise Team – “HeavenSong”
• Prayer Chain
• Quilters – “Olive Patchers”
• Readers – “Lay Readers”
• Second Touch
• Sunday School
• Ushers
• MOMM – Multi-Media 
• VBS
• Website
• Youth

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