Building & Grounds
Purpose
The purpose of this ministry is to invite and have members of the parish come together in light of stewardship primarily to keep the church exterior surroundings beautiful and properly maintained. The stewardship is formed through prayerful participation of those who are willing to help out in any manner according to their gifts or talents to offer and as the Spirit of the Good Shepherd allows.
Responsibilities:
The Grounds keeping Coordinator (GC) is responsible for leading this ministry. This person will serve as the primary point of contact regarding anything that involves the upkeep of the exterior surroundings of the church. He or she will lead the members of this ministry to be centered in prayer, to safely and successfully perform in work assignments, and to preside over their seasonal fellowship gatherings. He or she will ensure the availability and accountability of needed materials and tools. The GC will make regular reports to the pastor and parish council and will provide updates and notices to parishioners through the Sunday bulletin.
Team Leaders are responsible for leading their team members during the routine performance of mowing and trimming the lawn and other work assignments as discussed with the GC. They will report to the GC as necessary.
Membership
This ministry is open to all parishioners. . The more parishioners join in, the lesser work is for each one. What is different here is the centering in prayer and serving for the benefit of the whole parish of the Good Shepherd.
Meeting Schedule
Members of the ministry are invited to come together in fellowship with each other along with family members and friends at every change of season. Other meetings may be called for as necessary.
Recurring Ministry Events
Aside from the regular moving and trimming of the lawn areas, planting, weeding, trimming of trees and bushes, and clearing of small debris around the entrances and the parking lots, the following work events may be scheduled and accomplished through this ministry:
·Washing and painting of church building sidings.
·Re-striping of paved parking lot
·Resurfacing of gravel parking lot
·Spring cleaning
The purpose of this ministry is to invite and have members of the parish come together in light of stewardship primarily to keep the church exterior surroundings beautiful and properly maintained. The stewardship is formed through prayerful participation of those who are willing to help out in any manner according to their gifts or talents to offer and as the Spirit of the Good Shepherd allows.
Responsibilities:
The Grounds keeping Coordinator (GC) is responsible for leading this ministry. This person will serve as the primary point of contact regarding anything that involves the upkeep of the exterior surroundings of the church. He or she will lead the members of this ministry to be centered in prayer, to safely and successfully perform in work assignments, and to preside over their seasonal fellowship gatherings. He or she will ensure the availability and accountability of needed materials and tools. The GC will make regular reports to the pastor and parish council and will provide updates and notices to parishioners through the Sunday bulletin.
Team Leaders are responsible for leading their team members during the routine performance of mowing and trimming the lawn and other work assignments as discussed with the GC. They will report to the GC as necessary.
Membership
This ministry is open to all parishioners. . The more parishioners join in, the lesser work is for each one. What is different here is the centering in prayer and serving for the benefit of the whole parish of the Good Shepherd.
Meeting Schedule
Members of the ministry are invited to come together in fellowship with each other along with family members and friends at every change of season. Other meetings may be called for as necessary.
Recurring Ministry Events
Aside from the regular moving and trimming of the lawn areas, planting, weeding, trimming of trees and bushes, and clearing of small debris around the entrances and the parking lots, the following work events may be scheduled and accomplished through this ministry:
·Washing and painting of church building sidings.
·Re-striping of paved parking lot
·Resurfacing of gravel parking lot
·Spring cleaning
