Steph’s Form Demo "*" indicates required fields We ask that you please complete a separate form every year for each adult member of your family.Name First Last Email GROW.I intend to: Attend worship regularly, in person or virtually. Set aside time daily to pray for family, friends, world leaders, or even enemies. Participate in Bible Study or another small group or class. Pray or walk the Labyrinth. Commit to spiritual practices such as Lectio Divina, meditation, yoga or Taizé. Have my children attend Sunday School/youth groups and talk with them about what they learn. Check out books from the Kemper Library, Connect with others at a Words & Music or other large group event. Visit our Month of Prayer webpage at https://www.wscongo.org/month-of-prayer/. SERVE.I would be grateful to serve the church on these committees: Christian Education: Helping to envision and plan for the faith formation of our youth and adults. Christian Ventures: Exploring spiritual growth opportunities beyond traditional worship. Diaconate: Assisting with the pastoral care of the congregation and the worship of the church. Finance/Stewardship or Endowment: Participating in the planning and financial management of the church’s resources. Mission and Outreach: Evaluating and determining the financial and volunteer support for our mission partners. Music: Helping to envision the direction of our church’s music ministry. Nominating: Identifying and recommending members to fill leadership and committee positions for our church. Properties: Managing and planning for the care of our church buildings and grounds. Children’s Ministry: Planning and carrying out activities to enhance the spiritual growth of families. Green Team: Promoting environmentally responsible behavior within the church and among its members. Technology Team: Advising church leadership on how technology might enhance our ministries. Inclusion Team: Leading the church to live into our Covenant of Inclusion. I’m interested in receiving information on the following groups: Men’s Breakfast (2nd Sat., 8AM, light breakfast and a program) Adult Mission Trips (varies each year) Faith & Flow Yoga (Wed. 9AM, Sun. 6PM, all levels) Evening Bible/Book Study (sessions throughout the year) Moms in Faith – Mornings (Fri. 9–11AM) Moms in Faith – Evenings (2nd & 4th Wed., 7–8:15PM) Friday Friends: Preparation-free Bible Study and Prayer circle (Fri. 12PM) Adult faith formation programs Justice Ministries: Information, resources, and dialogue regarding justice & mercy Parents of Teens: Educational articles and resources on faith & parenting Seek.Pray.Love.: Faith exploration through book discussion (Thursdays 5–6:30PM) Thursday Women’s Book Group: Theological book discussion (Thurs. 9–11AM) Watercolor Class: Instructional painting, all levels (Wed. 10AM–12PM) Congo Creatives: A painting collective (Sat. 10AM–12PM) Woman’s Society: Intergenerational focus on fellowship, hospitality, and service Together Women Rise: Global educational support of children and women (2nd Tues. evenings) Refugee Resettlement: Help resettle refugee families Adult Chancel Choir (performs during worship, rehearses Wed. 7:30–9PM) All In–The Congo House Band: Contemporary sacred & secular music (rehearses Thurs. 7:30–9PM) Tower Chimes Handbell Choir: Rehearse Tuesdays 9–11:15AM Words & Music: Storytelling, event set-up, logistics Called to Care: Training program for lay caring ministry Congo Cooks: Make meals for members of our congregation, as needed Prayer Shawl Ministry: Knit while praying for the ones who receive shawls Prayer Team: Pray daily for concerns of members shared with the team Tai Chi: Gentle movements to improve balance, flexibility, & muscle strength (Tues. 9:30AM) Caregiver Support Groups, as needed Grief Support Groups, as needed Sunday morning greeters Sunday morning ushers Blood Drives All-church Picnic (annually in August) Styrofoam collections with The Green Team (1st Sat., 9AM–12PM) Additionally, these are gifts that I have to share in the service of God at our church and in our community:As you check a gift, a field will appear below the list. Please indicate in the field provided the specific gift(s) that you would like to share. Teaching (e.g., Sunday School, etc.) Music (e.g., piano, trumpet, vocalist) Hospitality (e.g., coordinate special events) Leadership (e.g., chair a committee, facilitate a small group) Volunteer for Mission Work Creativity (e.g., photography, cooking, etc.) Technology (e.g., IT assistance, etc.) Office Volunteer (e.g., sorting/stuffing mail, etc.) My teaching gift:* My music gift:* My hospitality gift:* My leadership gift:* My volunteer for mission gift:* My creativity gift:* My technology gift:* My office volunteer gift:*
