CHURCH COMMITTEES
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE
To establish, coordinate and supervise programs of Christian Education Ministry for everyone which includes Sunday School for all ages and the confirmation program of the church.
ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEE
The purpose of the endowment fund is to provide for Christian Education special projects and additional paid professional staff.
EVANGELISM COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Evangelism Committee is to reach out in mission and ministry beyond the current membership of this congregation. The Evangelism Committee shall lead the congregation in inviting and welcoming visitors and nurturing new members.
FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Fellowship Committee is to plan and serve the dinners and receptions of the congregation including funeral dinners.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Finance Committee oversees all of the financial affairs of this congregation and prepares a draft and final budget needed for church planning purposes each year. It provides monthly or timely reports to the church council.
PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Property Committee is to oversee the proper maintenance of church and parsonage property, including renovations, improvements and repairs. The Property Committee will also inspect the church and parsonage property for any necessary repairs and oversee maintenance contracts with external vendors and contractors.
SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE
The purpose of Social Ministry Committee is to extend Christian compassion and helpfulness to the ill, the aged, the orphaned, the underprivileged, and in general, to people of all ages in need of aid in body or soul. This committee shall further have the duty to study social conditions, primarily in the local community, in order to bring the cleansing and healing light of Christian truth to bear upon critical problems through thoughtful Christian discussion of facts and issues.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Stewardship Committee is to evoke the expression of Christian faith in daily living; to teach the Christian understanding of time, talent and treasure and to create awareness of the congregation's local, national, and worldwide ministries
STEW ZERBE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Stew Zerbe Scholarship is to provide scholarships for St. Peter's students who are high school seniors and will be attending any institution of higher learning.
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Technology Committee is to understand how the church can best use technology to better serve God's mission.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Worship and Music Committee is to assist the church council in seeing that the services of God's house are conducted regularly and in accordance with the liturgy of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, that worship assistants, acolytes, crucifers, ushers, and greeters are recruited and trained, and that hymnals and other worship materials are provided and properly cared for. This committee shall supervise and strive to advance the welfare and effective service of the choirs of the congregation. In consultation with the pastor, the organist, and the choir director, the committee shall furnish music supplies appropriate for use in the worship of congregations of the ELCA.
WELLNESS COMMITTEE
The Wellness Committee works to identify goals and implement strategies that will encourage healthy and safe behavior at St. Peter's. The committee also works to create safety procedures, as well as a health friendly environment.
YOUTH MINISTRY COMMITTEE
The purpose of the Youth Ministry Committee is to provide opportunities for our youth to experience the love of Jesus Christ. The committee also works to provide additional activities, events, camping opportunities, program activities and community outreach projects.