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Bethel Session
The session is made up of the Pastor (moderator) plus the elders in active service (ruling elders). Bethel has twelve active elders, four of whom are elected annually by the congregation to serve a term of three years. Newly elected elders replace those whose term has expired. Once ordained as an elder, one is always an elder -- either active (ruling elder) or inactive (teaching elder). The session has authority over all organizations within the local church. Bethel's Clerk of Session is nominated and elected by the session annually; currently a teaching elder serves as Clerk of Session but does not vote.
Many of Bethel’s activities and on-going operational aspects are coordinated by teams. Each of these teams is composed of Bethel members, and each team is chaired by one or more session members. The Pastor serves as an ex-oficio member of every team. In the session roster that follows, just click on a team tab to learn about what that team does and who is currently on it.
What Is A Session?
The session is made up of the Pastor (moderator) plus the elders in active service (ruling elders). Bethel has twelve active elders, four of whom are elected annually by the congregation to serve a term of three years. Newly elected elders replace those whose term has expired. Once ordained as an elder, one is always an elder -- either active (ruling elder) or inactive (teaching elder). The session has authority over all organizations within the local church. Bethel's Clerk of Session is nominated and elected by the session annually; currently a teaching elder serves as Clerk of Session but does not vote.
Many of Bethel’s activities and on-going operational aspects are coordinated by teams. Each of these teams is composed of Bethel members, and each team is chaired by one or more session members. The Pastor serves as an ex-oficio member of every team. In the session roster that follows, just click on a team tab to learn about what that team does and who is currently on it.
Faith Team
Last updated: Friday, March 11 , 2016 -- 9:40 pm)
Responsibilities:
The Faith Team develops a comprehensive annual plan to provide:
diverse & dynamic opportunities to hear the Word proclaimed, celebrate the Sacraments, pray, and offer praise and thanksgiving [CORPORATE]; and
diverse & dynamic opportunties to develop discipleship (stewardship of time, talents, and resources, sharing the Good News, and daily/seasonal devotions [PERSONAL].
Opportunities to Serve:
support Pastoral Leadership Team in planning and evaluating services; provide music through singing, bells or other instruments; coordinate and supervise volunteers: liturgists, communion stewards, ushers, acolytes, children's sermons, sound technicians, sanctuary stewards, flowers and seasonal decor; and serve as a volunteer in any of these categories;
demonstrate our congregation's Christian hospitality to the community; welcome new attendees; follow-up with visitors; share the story of Jesus Christ and support each other on our faith journey;
and plan and coordinate stewarship activities such as: Stewardship Sunday, the Stewardship Fair, Minutes for Mission, and special offerings.
Team Leader: Jackie Rylander
Faith Team: Jeff Paris
Current Members:Amy Coen, Dianne Griffith, Mary Hook, Jeff Paris, Alf Rybka, Jackie Rylander, Liz Singley
