Ministry
Family Promise - Interfaith Hospitality Network of Gloucester County
For over three years, we at Redeemer have been actively involved in Family Promise - Interfaith Hospitality Network of Gloucester County. This program provides homeless families an opportunity to achieve stability while utilizing resources within local congregations and the community. Redeemer is one of many congregations of all faiths that are involved in the program. While there are no religious obligations to the participants, we believe that the "love of Christ" is evident in the atmosphere we provide.
Our congregation hosts the participating families two or three times a year. Many volunteers are involved in the hosting, which consists of transporting the guests to and from the church (from the center), providing delicious and nutritious dinners, and providing a warm and safe place to sleep. We have served at least 25 - 30 families so far and believe that this vital ministry will be a part of Redeemer for many years to come.
Anyone is welcome to volunteer. Drivers are always needed - either transporting guests back to the Williamstown center in the am @ 5:30am or picking them up at the center @ 5:30pm to bring to the church for the night. Overnight hosts are vital to the program - bring a sleeping bag and a friend and spend the night with the families (in a seperate sleeping area) from 7:30pm to 5:30am. Redeemer has always been complimented on our delicious dinners that we serve - anyone who may want to provide a dinner (home cooked not a requirement) and eat with the families is welcome to volunteer. Lastly, volunteers are always needed in setting up cots on the day of arrival, taking down cots on day of departure, driving the van & trailer to the next congregation, and laundering of linens after the guests leave.
For more information on the program, or to volunteer to help serve the next group coming in November, please contact Brenda Ackley - 856-692-3052.
Communications Committee
The goal of Redeemer Lutheran Church Communication Committee is to strengthen the mission and ministry of this church through effective communications by coordinating an overall communication strategy for this church and its internal and external audiences.
The Communications Team keeps members of the congregation up-to-date on the events and activities at Redeemer Lutheran Church through varying forms of communication in or around our physical building.
- Coordinates the marketing and public relations efforts of the
church
- Establishes guidelines for anything posted inside the church building
or outside.
- Updates and maintains the Congregational Church Directory.
- Manages the church’s presence on the Internet
- Provides news about the church through media sources
- Provides print resources for the Congregation & potential members
- Assists in the facilitation of online dialogue through workshops
around this church
- Assists with media productions
- Responds to inquiries through its resource and information services
Worship & Music Ministry Team
Assists the Pastor with worship needs, sees that the worship services are conducted regularly and in good order in accord with the practices of the ELCA and provides for appropriate worship books, musical instruments, choir music, paraments, vestments, and other supplies necessary for the worship of the congregation.
Christian Education Ministry Team
Provides opportunities for education and spiritual growth through the operation of the Sunday Church School, Adult Education, Vacation Bible School and is additionally charged with stimulating and developing all phases of Christ-centered education within the congregation and outreach ministries.
Property Committee
Property Committee supports the ongoing ministries and activities
of
Redeemer by providing a welcoming, nurturing, spiritual environment
through
the utilization of the buildings and grounds. Property is
charged with the general upkeep and repair of the physical plant and
property, including snow removal, lawn care, and general cleanups.
Outreach & Hospitality Ministry Team
Youth & Family Ministry Team
This ministry team is entrusted with responsibility for strategy, development, direction and supervision of the congregations ministry among, with and by youth in our congregation and the community. This team also organizes family fellowship activities and support systems.
Social Ministry Team
Extends Christian compassion and help to the ill, the aged, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the physically and spiritually challenged and to all persons in need of aid, advocates justice for the oppressed in our society and maintains contact and communication between the outreach programs of the parish, the congregation council and the congregation.
Stewardship Ministry Team
Encourages our members to generously devote their time, talents and material treasure to Christ through the ministry of His Church in thankful response to God's love for us and to promote year round stewardship.
Finance Ministry Team
Oversees all financial affairs of the congregation, seeing that bills are promptly paid, benevolence monies forwarded each month and develops a spending plan for each year according to recommendations submitted by each ministry team.
Eucharistic Ministry Team
Ministers to our homebound members by bringing them Holy Communion following Sunday worship.
Lay Caregiving Ministry Team
Provides support and fellowship to our homebound and special needs members of our church family by visiting and calling.
Small Group Ministry
Groups of 8 - 12 people who meet together at someone's home to share, discover, grow and connect with one another based on our Christian faith and faith experiences.
Women of the ELCA
Provides spiritual, educational and intellectual growth as well as fellowship with women and involvement in mission in various ways.
Ministries/Staff Support Team
Works with the Pastor in defining and evaluating roles, goals and accomplishments assumed by the Pastor and members of the congregation and acts as a liaison between the congregation, employees and the Pastor for all issues of mutual concern strengthening the ministry of the pastor and the congregation.
