Budget & Finance
The Budget & Finance Ministry Team is committed to leading Ocean Park Lutheran Church toward financial health and good stewardship of the many gifts God gives this faith community. To this end, the team seeks to track the church’s financial records throughout the year, regularly apprise the congregation of the church’s financial situation, develop a responsible budget committed to both transformational ministry and realistic expectations of giving, and conduct an annual audit to ensure sound financial management of the church’s funds.
All members of the congregation who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission, please contact the church office.
Building & Grounds
The Building & Grounds Ministry Team is committed to maintaining the church buildings and grounds in a manner that benefits the congregation and community. The team is made up of volunteers who have skills that include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, planning, estimating, and landscaping. Our responsibilities are multi-facetted, including the following tasks:
- providing for the care and maintenance of the congregation’s buildings, grounds, equipment, and furnishings
- determining needed emergency repairs and long-term improvements and making recommendations to the Church Council and Budget and Finance Team as needed
- maintaining the security of the buildings
- developing policies and procedures for the use of buildings and grounds by groups outside of the congregation
All who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission, please contact the church office.
Evangelism & Fellowship
Ocean Park Lutheran Church is a faith community that chooses not to make a sharp distinction between the community inside and outside of the church walls. Instead, we hear the Holy Spirit’s call to share the love of God revealed through Christ Jesus with all people.
Due to the nature of this team, our activities are extremely diverse and include some regular activities that encourage Evangelism (invitation) and Fellowship (community building).
we are committed to sharing the gospel with those new to this faith community and perhaps even to a life of discipleship by:
- encouraging the congregation to intentionally invite people to come and join us
- sharing the news about our upcoming activities with the Peninsula community
- welcoming those who join us with warmth, a gift of bread, and a thank you card
- providing opportunities for people to explore how they can participate in the life and ministry of the congregation
All who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission, please contact the church office.
Learning
The learning team is committed to providing tools for spiritual growth designed to deepen the relationship with God and a faith community.
Activities include:
- Bible Study
- Book Study Classes
- Sunday School
All who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission, please contact the church office.
Social Concerns
The Social Concerns Ministry Team is committed to identifying community, national and world needs and developing programs to raise awareness and address those concerns. The team works within the congregation to develop programs that meet community needs and partners with other churches and organizations to promote education and service. Our responsibilities cover a wide range of activities, including:
- providing opportunities throughout the year for people to learn about issues and support ministries effecting people living in poverty, including ministries like ELCA World Hunger, Bread for the World, ELCA Malaria Campaign, etc.
- coordinating hot meals for members of the congregation who have had surgery or health emergencies
- encouraging the congregation to participate in the Peninsula Wide Beach Cleanups held throughout the year
All who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission contact the church office.
Stewardship
The Stewardship Ministry Team fosters our stewardship of finances, time, talents and care for God’s creation. The year-round Stewardship Team provides opportunities for discernment, learning and personal participation in faith development, and stewardship of God’s gifts. The team also coordinates a Church Shower that occurs two times per year to help support the church’s needs for office, cleaning and kitchen supplies.
All who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission contact the church office. Please check the calendar to learn about any change to the meeting time for the month.
Worship & Music
The Worship & Music Ministry Team is committed to planning and implementing inspirational worship involving congregation members in leadership roles. This team consults with the Pastor and music staff to prepare for Sunday morning services and special services, including weddings, funerals and Wednesday night Advent and Lenten services.
All who are interested in using your gifts in support of this team’s mission, please join us for our monthly meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11am or contact the church office. Please check the calendar to learn about any change to the meeting time for the month.