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"Now
that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you
should also wash one another's feet. I have set an
example that you should do as I have done for you."
- John 13:1
Jesus
proclaimed to his disciples: “You
are the light of the world . . . let your light shine before
others, that they may see your good works and give glory to
your Father in heaven"
- Matthew 5:14,16
These words are behind the covenant that each person makes
when joining Mathews Church, pledging to “faithfully
participate in its ministries by my prayers, my presence, my
gifts, and my service”
(United
Methodist Hymnal, p 38).
We recognize that letting our light shine before others
requires a commitment in all four of these areas.
Why
do we encourage acts of service? As followers of Christ, we
search out ways to be like Christ. Acts of service take many
forms, a random act of kindness for a stranger or a group
participating in a community wide event. For members at
Mathews, service is one of the four expectations of
membership.
Each
of us must make intentional choices in order to keep our
commitment to serve. The
Committee on Lay Leadership wants to help you keep this
commitment by providing you with this list of possible areas
of service at Mathews. Please prayerfully consider the ways in which God has gifted
you and is calling you to serve here.
Be assured that we, as fellow members of Mathews, will
support and assist you in your area of service, just as we
know that God will equip us all to serve in the areas to which
God is calling us.
We
do not consider this to be an exhaustive list of all possible
areas of service. If
God is giving you a vision of an additional ministry, please
communicate this to the Pastor.
We will join you in praying for this new potential
ministry.
We
believe God has ordained every believer a minister with a
calling, passion, and spiritual giftedness unique in the body
of Christ; that meaningful, joy-filled service is an outgrowth
of each individual’s personal relationship with Him.
We champion the value of service both inside and outside of
our church as we build a community of deeply committed
Christians who are the light in our world. We can help
you find your place of service in the body of Christ!
Through Lay Ministries at Mathews United Methodist Church, we are
not simply recruiting and deploying volunteers, we are
preparing people to be a part of God’s loving, life-giving,
redeeming concern for all of humankind and creation by
providing opportunities for you to give back and to grow in
your relationship with God through service to others beyond
the walls of the church. There is sometimes risk
involved, but there is also joy beyond your imagination!
While
varied in level of intensity, length of commitment, and skills
required; the various ministries at Mathews provide an
opportunity for you to see the world through God’s eyes and
to use your unique gifts to respond as only you can to the
needs that call out to you. We provide an opportunity
for congregation members to grow in their faith -- from seeker
to guide -- while following in the footsteps of Jesus.
If you are interested in serving in any of the following
positions of service and leadership, please contact the Pastor
who serves as the Chair of the Committee on Lay Leadership.
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FINANCE |
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MARVIN
RUSH, Committee
Chair |
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The primary task of the Finance Committee is developing an annual budget supporting the mission and ministry of the church and submitting it to Church Council for approval. This committee provides for an annual audit of all financial records in the church, guides the work of the Church Treasurer and the Financial Secretary, and counts and deposits all contributions to the church. In addition to the nine committee members who are on this committee due to other leadership positions they hold, we also elect four at-large members each year.
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LAY
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The Committee on Lay Leadership develops lay leaders; matches potential leaders with particular leadership positions; invites people to serve in leadership positions, receives their responses, and presents those nominated to the Charge Conference. Three new members are elected to serve three-year terms on this committee each year. |
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PASTOR
STEVEN M. KING
Committee
Chair
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PROGRAM
MINISTRIES |
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The primary task of the Finance Committee is developing an annual budget supporting the mission and ministry of the church and submitting it to Church Council for approval. This committee provides for an annual audit of all financial records in the church, guides the work of the Church Treasurer and the Financial Secretary, and counts and deposits all contributions to the church. In addition to the nine committee members who are on this committee due to other leadership positions they hold, we also elect four at-large members each year.
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HARRIETT
SNELLING
Committee
Chair
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SUNDAY
SCHOOL |
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CHILDREN'S
MINISTRY |
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Be a Daisy Girl Scout Leader |
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Be a Cub Scout Leader |
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Kids of the Kingdom |
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Vacation Bible School
(VBS) |
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Teacher |
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Teacher’s
Assistant |
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Music |
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Crafts |
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Refreshments |
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Nursery
Worker |
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YOUTH
MINISTRY |
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Help with Confirmation classes |
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Being a Youth Leader |
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Assist on field/mission trips |
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Assist with fundraisers |
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Being a Mentor |
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FAMILY
MINISTRIES |
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Help with Church Dinners |
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Help with Easter Egg Hunt |
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Help with Christmas Programs |
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UNITED
METHODIST WOMEN (UMW) |
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Being a member of either Circle 1 or 2 |
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Helping with UMW Mission projects |
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UNITED
METHODIST MEN'S CLUB |
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Being a member of the Men’s Club |
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Helping with Men’s Club Mission projects |
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RAY
SNELLING
2005-2006
President
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MISSIONS |
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Volunteer for a Mission Work Team |
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Help with Hispanic Ministries in the Greenwood District |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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Being a Van driver (John Palmer, Chair, Van Committee) |
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Helping with yard maintenance |
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Helping with Church-wide cleanups |
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STAFF/PASTOR
PARISH RELATIONS |
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The Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee (S/PPRC) functions as the primary liaison between the church members and the Pastor and church staff members; as well as between the laity and the District Superintendent and/or Bishop. The Committee meets regularly with the Pastor and staff members to provide counsel about job priorities, expectations, and performance, providing an annual evaluation for each in an effort to provide for effective ongoing ministry at Mathews. |
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CHIP
SNELLING
Committee
Chair
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TRUSTEES |
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The Board of Trustees oversee, maintain, and supervise the use of all church property. Three new members are elected to serve three-year terms on this committee each year. At least one third of the Trustees must be female. In addition to serving on the Board of Trustees, help is always needed around the church and parsonage to keep the facilities in good repair. |
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CHARLES LOCKABY
Trustees
Chairman
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WITNESS,
EVANGELISM, AND OUTREACH |
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| The primary function of the Stewardship Committee is to help the people of Mathews Church grow in their understanding of and participation in Christian stewardship. Working closely with the Finance Committee, this committee seeks to assure that the annual budget is adequately funded. |
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CHIP
SNELLING
Committee
Chair
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WORSHIP |
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Ralph
Thomas,
Head Usher |
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Loree
Bailey,
Communion Steward |
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Other
Positions of Servant Leadership |
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LAY
LEADER |
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primary function of the Lay Leader is to
represent the members of Mathews Church
by fostering awareness of the role of
lay members; by meeting regularly with
the Pastor to discuss the overall
ministry of the church; by holding
membership on the Administrative
Council, Finance Committee, Committee on
Lay Leadership, and the SPRC; and by
informing the lay members of training
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DAVID
JOSEPH
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LAY
MEMBER TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
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HARRIETT
SNELLING
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The
Charge Conference elects a Lay Member to
Annual Conference and one or more
alternates each year.
Those elected must have been
members in good standing of The United
Methodist Church for at least two years
and must have been an active participant
for at least the last four years. |
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The
primary task of the Lay Member to Annual
Conference is to link the congregation
and the connectional church by
participating responsibly in Annual
Conference sessions and then
interpreting its actions to the
congregation. This person is a member of
Administrative Council and SPRC. |
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The
2004 Annual Conference was held in
Orangeburg, South Carolina at Claflin
College from May 30th through
June 2nd. |
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COMMUNICATIONS
COORDINATOR |
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The
primary task of the Communications
Coordinator is to develop and carry out
a program so that members of Mathews
Church and community are aware of, will
understand, and become interested in
participating in our congregation’s
ministries.
This includes using bulletin
boards and newsletters, advertisements
in the local paper, and developing and
maintaining a presence on the Internet.
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DALE
MOSELEY
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You
may serve Mathews by assisting the
Communications Coordinator by: |
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Assisting
in coverage in the newspaper
and/or radio. |
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Serving
as Web Steward (webmaster) of
our Web Ministry |
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Serving
as Igniting Ministries
Coordinator |
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DALE
MOSELEY, WebSteward |
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CHURCH
HISTORIAN |
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The
primary functions of the Church Historian are to
keep the historical records of the church up to
date, and to preserve and adequately care for
all historical records and documents of the
church. |
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HARRIETT
SNELLING
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DISASTER
RELIEF COORDINATOR |
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The
Disaster Relief Coordinator, in
cooperation with the Greenwood District
and the South Carolina Annual Conference
Disaster Relief Coordinators, prepares
and implements plans so that the Mathews
members may effectively provide relief
to disaster victims in our immediate
vicinity, state, nation, and around the
globe. |
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CHARLES
LOCKABY
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NATIVE
AMERICAN MINISTRIES COORDINATOR |
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JAN
HERRING |
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The
primary task of the Native American Ministries
Coordinator is to represent to the congregation
the need for better awareness of Native American
Ministries in the South Carolina Conference and
the general church in part by promoting the
annual Native American Ministries Sunday
Offering. |
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RECORDING
SECRETARY |
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The
Recording Secretary keeps accurate
records (minutes) of the proceedings of
the Administrative Council and the
Charge Conference.
This person is a voting member of
the Administrative Council. |
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AMY
LATHAM
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TREASURER |
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DENTON
JEFFERSON, Assistant
Treasurer |
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The
Treasurer disburses all money contributed to the
church according to the guidelines established
by the Administrative Council through the
Committee on Finance; pays all bills when they
are due; and keeps accurate records of how the
money is spent, reporting regularly to the
Committee on Finance, Administrative Council,
and Charge Conference.
This person is a voting member of the
Administrative Council.
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DAVID
JOSEPH
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TREASURER
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