Family of Christ Glossary
Acolyte
Students in middle school help with candles, communion and other worship duties
CIA
Christians in Action, our social action/ministry committee coordinates giving time, talents, and funds to organizations outside the congregation, including our partnership with Lutherans in the Minneapolis Area Synod, the ELCA and in El Salvador.
Children's Ministry Committee
Responsible for Church School, Nursery, Vacation Bible School, activities, and many other aspects of congrega-tional life that directly affect children in 5th grade and younger. (Contact Teri Burns, Ext. 21)
Children's Music
Music for 3-5 year olds, K-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade, 6th-9th Grade. (Contact Melanie Hanson, Ext. 23)
hristos
Wednesday Church School for 3rd-5th grades. (Contact Teri Burns, Ext. 21)
Church Council
Officers and committees and at-large representatives elected to lead the congregation.
Committees
Ministry teams who lead and share partnership in various areas of ministry: Children, Financial Resources, Human Resources, Christians in Action, Youth, etc. New participants ALWAYS WELCOME at any time!
Common Thread
Social and service group of 40-60 somethings who no longer have young children living at home. (Contact Lois Groen, Ext. 10)
Confirmation
Weekly events and experiences for 6th Ð 9th grade learning the basics of Christian faith, building relationships with other Christian youth, and providing opportunities for Christian service. In early 10th grade, confirmands are invited to ÒconfirmÓ their faith, renew their baptism and become adult voting members of the congregation. (Contact Leann Thompson or Lindsey Ruhland, Ext. 30)
Early Children's Ministry Team
Creative for ministry events for families with children from birth through age three.
ELCA
Our national church denomination, The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Exec Team
Our name for the Executive Board of the Church Council (President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, plus Pastor Nate & Pastor Kristie)
FoC
Our acronym for Family of Christ.
Family of Christ Preschool
For age 3 thru pre-K. Led by Director Amy Lusby and a great staff. Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Parents are always welcome to participate in support/activities. (Contact Amy Lusby, Ext. 27)
Habits of Faith
Serving Here and Beyond, Opening the Bible, Giving Generously, Worshipping Faithfully, Sharing Faith Near and Far, & Praying Always
Human Resources Committee
Reviewing and maintaining the compensation and well-being of paid church staff, and making recommendations to the church council regarding personnel issues.
Lux Aeterna
It means "Light Eternal" -- Contemporary music team for high school students. Lead worship once a month. (Contact Melanie Hanson, Ext. 23)
Piece by Piece Quilters
Meets two Friday afternoons a month to make simple, attractive quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Donations of material, sheets and blankets welcome. (Contact Lynne Merrick thru the church office)
Praise For Him (PFH)
One of our contemporary music teams for adults. Leads worship one weekend a month. (Contact Kimberly DeVries, 952-949-0616)
River of Joy (ROJ)
One of our contemporary music teams for adults. Leads worship one weekend a month. (Contact Melanie Hanson, Ext. 23)
Shared Ministry
Adults, youth and children participate in leading worship & extending hospitality.
Synod
Our regional Lutheran partnership, the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA.
Sunday Night Life
(SNL) Meets Sunday evenings. For high school students and friends. (Contact Lindsey Ruhland, Ext. 30)
Women's Bible Studies
Three groups. (See the Adults drop-down menu for details) Tuesday afternoons and Friday mornings (with childcare).
VBS
Vacation Bible School. Summer children's activities.
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