There are many opportunities to get involved at ELC. From preparing homeless lunches to assembling the monthly newsletter to ushering or serving communion during worship, we can find a volunteer job for you that fits your schedule and interests. Please contact the church office or email elc@mhtc.net to learn more.
BEING ACTIVE MAKES CHURCH FUN! Join an opportunity that fits you, your time, and your talents.
MINISTRIES OF ELC
Children and Youth
Contact: Brenda Martin – brenda.martin@elcmthoreb.org 608 437-5012/ 608 576-6012
- Opportunities for social activities and mission projects
- Sunday School throughout the school year
- Confirmation classes
- Fundraisers for various organizations
AGAPE Preschool and 4K
Contact: Amy Kellesvig – agapekids@mhtc.net 608 437-7100
- Christian-based preschool for age 3
- Toddler Time – includes parents – info on website: agapechristianpreschool.com
- Public School program for 4K children
Benevolence/Social Action Ministry
Contact: Adam Mertz – adammertz2@gmail.com
- Determines a variety of monthly benevolence organizations for the year
- Supports Lutheran World Relief
Endowment Fund
Contact: Ann Baumgartner, Treasurer – abaumgartner1@charter.net
- Makes income available for religious/charitable purposes
- Gifts are made in perpetuity
- Interest earned is distributed to benevolent organizations
- Gift principal can only be used if stipulated by the donor
- A committee of elected ELC members manage the funds and distributions
Inreach/Outreach
Contact: Margie Kahl – mkahl@mhtc.net
- Reach out to prospective members and new members through Project Welcome
- Arrange sponsors and small gifts for new members and put pictures on bulletin board in the narthex.
- Deliver goodies to shut-ins for holidays
- Place ads in the newspaper for Church celebrations
- Provide Lenten meals at Wednesday morning Lenten services
- Purchase candy for the frolic parade
- Maintains a scrapbook of Church activities
- Coordinate Sunday morning greeters – Bonnie Kellogg – bonbonvon26@yahoo.com
- Military recognition
Internship Committee
Contact: Jeff Hook – jeffreyhook@hotmail.com
- Provides guidance and feedback for pastoral interns
- Reviews needs for interns
Marketing: This is new! Contact Nancy at 608 437-5012 if you can help!
- Church website updating
- Social Media outreach
- Signage
- Mount Horeb Chamber events and other like-minded events in the area
Property
Contact: Diane Bartz – barbaradbartz@gmail.com
- Looks after the needs of the physical building and grounds
- Coordinates bids for summer lawn care and winter snow removal
RIC Committee
Contact: Jeff Hook – jeffreyhook@hotmail.com
- Promotes acceptance and inclusion for all people through membership in Reconciling In Christ organization
Spiritual Growth and Fellowship
Contact: Amy Sinner – amylsinner@gmail.com
- Organize gatherings to encourage fellowship and socialization of ELC members
- Provide spiritual growth opportunities and adult education options
Technology
Contact: Andy Mullendore – mullendore@live.com
- Maintain and operate all technical systems throughout the Church
- Enable live streaming of Sunday service
- Purchase equipment as needed for security and outdated equipment
Worship and Music – Love to sing/play an instrument? See individual contacts below to join.
Committee Contact: Jim Cook – mthorebcubfan@gmail.com
- Service planning
- Senior Choir – Contact: diane.dangerfield76@gmail.com
- Praise Team – Contact: Barb/Chris Underwood – underwod@mhtc.net
- Bell Choir – Contact: Kristin Willcutt: krwillcutt@gmail.com
SERVICE GROUPS
Altar Guild
Contact: Sharon Schiefelbein
- Changes altar clothes throughout the church seasons
- Decorating for special occasions
- Communion preparation
Funeral Luncheon Assistance
Contact Diane Bartz – barbaradbartz@gmail.com
- Help in shifts – setup, food preparation, serving and clean up
- Scheduling is done on Signup Genius
Scripture Readers
Contact: Vicky Rosenbaum – jvrosen@tds.net
- Read lessons at Church services
- Scheduling is done on Signup Genius
Ushers
Contact: Jim Cook – mthorebcubfan@gmail.com
- Teams rotate responsibilities throughout the month
- Assist with opening Church before services – de-icing sidewalks, place signs, assist communion flow, hand out bulletins, pass collection plates
Red Cross Blood Drive
Contact: Linda Schroeder – zoelibby87@gmail.com
- Can walk in to give blood or call Red Cross
- Contact Linda to volunteer for check in, snack preparation, etc.
- 5 times/year – February, April, June, September and November
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Contact: Coordinator needed
- Food pantry donations – can be brought to basket in fellowship hall – Mary and Gary Hastings take donations to the site when needed
- Clothes closet donations – take directly to the Clothes Closet at 102 E. Lincoln St.
- Volunteers to sort, unpack, and service customers
- Responsible for month of January – volunteer staffing and processing donations at Clothes Closet
STUDY AND SOCIAL SERVICE GROUPS
Knitting Group (or crocheting)
Contact: Ruth Heinecke – ruthheinecke@gmail.com
- Make baby caps for area hospitals
- Making glasses cases for ER and surgery at Meriter when people forget to bring their own case along
- Meet the 1st and 3rd Tuesday mornings at Church (September-May)
Men’s Bible Study
Contact: Carl Sieg – carlsieg1@gmail.com
- Early morning men’s group for fellowship and devotional time
- Meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at Church or via Zoom
Rebecca Circle Bible Study Group
Contact: Helen Kahl – gvdairy@mhtc.net
- Minister to those who have lost a loved one by remembering special occasions helping people realize the Church is always here for them and that we care
- Contribute to SABA, Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Giving Tree and others
- Baby kits for Lutheran World Relief – 29 kits filled in 2022
- Meet the 3rd Tuesday morning in the Fellowship Hall (September-May)
Sarah Circle Bible Study Group
Contact: Connie Curran – curranconnie@hotmail.com
- Support faith journey of members through Bible study
- Remembrance gifts to children baptized at ELC
- Make blankets for high school graduates
- Support SABA, Commission Ministers Network, DAIS Shelter and others
- Meet the 3rd Tuesday evening at Church (September-May)
Quilting/Sewing Circle
Contact: Betsy Baghun – betsybaghun@gmail.com
- 160 quilts were sent with shipping costs to LWR IN 2021
- Small quilts are given to infants for baptism
- Meet every Thursday morning at Church to make quilts for Lutheran World Relief.
