Eastminster's Committees

Congregational Care

The mission of the CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE is to facilitate communication and interaction between members of the church family and to provide for those who need special pastoral care. The following functions fall within the responsibility of this committee: Care of Members, providing for adult relational groups, all church gatherings (on and off site), retreats, athletic programs, Sunday breakfast and scheduled week night educational activities..

Christian Education

The mission of the CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE is to plan a meaningful and creative total church education program for all members of the church, to the end that all may grow in grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ. The committee shall be responsible for recruiting and training leadership, evaluating and securing curriculum, providing educational supplies, overseeing the Sunday Church School, overseeing non-Sunday educational activities, planning and overseeing: Vacation Church School(s), youth groups, confirmation classes, new member classes, children's groups, children's special events, children's choir, children's church, the nursery, and the library.

House & Property

The mission of the HOUSE AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE is to plan for, provide, and maintain suitable physical facilities for use by the church, its members and organizations, and for approved community programs and/or organizations. Responsibilities of this committee include: cleaning, maintenance, and repair of the building, including the supervision of any who may be employed to accomplish those tasks; maintenance of the grounds, including the supervision of any who may be employed to accomplish that task; ensuring the security, to the extent possible, of the physical plant and contents, including the proper insurance of same.

Outreach

The mission of the OUTREACH COMMITTEE is to lead the witness to the Gospel in practical ways beyond the doors of this congregation. The congregation shall be educated about the needs of communities both near and far. The committee will organize and implement missional activities to address these needs.

Stewardship

The mission of the STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE is to provide for the year-around interpretation of people and financial needs, conducting the annual financial campaign, promoting special offerings as may be determined by the Session, counting all offerings, keeping accurate financial records, and recommending to the Session a process for the annual audit.

Worship

The mission of the WORSHIP COMMITTEE is to plan, implement, and supervise activities conducive to meaningful public and private worship.