Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church

Ann Arbor, Michigan

2008 Pledge of Time and Talent

In appreciation for all that God has done for me, I pledge to return a portion of my time and talents to further God's work at Trinity, in our community, and in the world.

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Because I value the ministries of Trinity Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor, please contact me about my willingness to serve in the following areas:

Worship & Witness

Worship Servant Ministry

Altar Guild Acolyte Worship Aide
Assisting Minister Communion Assistant Reader
Sound System Usher  

Music/Fine Arts Ministry

Cantor Vocalist Instrumentalist
Sanctuary Choir Chancel Bells Celebration Musicians
Children's Music Youth Ringers Drama

Worship Hospitality

Coffee Fellowship Host Nursery Blood Pressure Clinic
Bread Baker Greeter Transportation to Worship
I am in, or would be interested in being part of, a group that helps guide decisions regarding our worship services.
I am in, or would be interested in being in, a group that prays for others and our church in a structured way.

Visitation/Contact Ministry- I am serving, or would be interested in serving, in these roles:

Communion Visitation Errand Running Laundry Service
Stephen Ministry Medical Transportation Loving Casseroles (Meals)
I would be interested in being in a group that assists in outreach to visitors and others in search of a church home.

Lifelong Learning

Sunday School- I am serving, or would be interested in serving, in these roles:

Sunday School Teacher Sunday School Helper
Sunday School Substitute Sunday School Music Leader
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps coordinate Sunday School.

Vacation Bible School- I am serving, or would be interested in serving, in these roles:

Vacation Bible School Teacher Vacation Bible School Helper
  Vacation Bible School Music Leader
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps coordinate Vacation Bible School.

Catechism- I am serving, or would be interested in serving, in these roles:

Catechism Guide Catechism Junior Guide
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps plan Catechism programs and activities.

Adult Education:

I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps plan adult learning opportunities.
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that meets for Bible study.
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps to stock and organize our library.

Parish Life

Children's Ministry (Grades 5 and Under):

I am, or am willing to be an event chaperone.
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps to plan activities for children (grades 5and under).

Youth Ministry (Grades 6 through 12)- I am serving, or would be interested in serving, in these roles:

Peer Ministry Leader High School Small Group Leader
Football Parking Car Wash
Retreat Chaperone Youth Ministry Vision Team
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps to plan activities for high school youth.

Family Ministry:

I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps to plan activities for families.
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps to equip families to practice faith in their home.
I am in, or would be interested in being a part of, a group that helps to plan activities for seniors.

Church Events-I am helping with or participating in, or would be willing to help with or participate in:

Advent Wreath Workshop Lenten Suppers
Advent Craft Workshop Church Picnic
Christmas Pageant Nursery for Funerals/Discovery Class
Holiday Progressive Dinner Willing to House Overnight Guests
Pumpkin Pie Fellowship Dinner Club
Bits & Bites Fellowship Mission

Team Sports-I am playing with, or would be interested in playing:

Softball Basketball
Volleyball Indoor Soccer

Small Groups- I am in, or would be interested in being in, these Small Groups:

Faithful Parenting Roots & Wings
Moms of Teenagers Friday Friends
Parents of Teenagers Men's Group
Christianity, Music, Literature & the Arts Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sunday Morning Bible Study Wednesday Morning Bible Study
I am in, or would be interested in being part of a group that helps to coordinate our Small Group Ministry.
I am interested in starting a new small group.

Social Outreach

I am participating in, or would be interested in participating in:

CROP Walk for Hunger (October) Alpha House Hosts for homeless families
Lutheran World Relief Fall Clothing Drive Quilting Group
A Christmas Charity Project Blood Drive
Rotating Shelter Mission Trips
Habitat for Humanity Project  

Resource & Development

Leadership Service- I am serving, or would be interested in serving, on:

Church Council Stewardship Mission
Gifts & Investment Mission Advanced Education Mission
Synod Delegation ELCJ Partner Congregation Mission
Preschool Board Personnel Mission
Nominating Mission Property Mission
Church in Society Mission  

Church Facilities-I am helping with, or would be interested in helping with:

Lawn Mowing Gardening
Leaf Raking Handyman Projects
Decorating  

Office Assistance-I am helping with, or would be interested in helping with:

Weekly Bulletin Collating Website Updates
Weekly Contributions Recording General Office Support (labeling, stuffing, copying, etc.)
Data Entry Temporary Receptionist
Photo & Historic Material Archiving I'm interested in helping to maintain our display case.

Special Skills or Resources- I would be willing to offer the following skills as needed and as I'm available:

Legal Services Calligraphy
Notary Public Photography
Painting Videography
Landscaping Trucking/Hauling