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EDUCATION
Purpose:
To enable members to proclaim Christ's message,
to participate in efforts to develop community,
to lead people to worship and prayer, to motivate
them to serve as God would lead them, and
to assist them in a deeper understanding of themselves
and their relationship with our Lord.
Duties:
Strive to build a schedule and maintain a general calendar of the
dates and functions of the ministries that fall under the Education
area. To seek out and train leadership for these ministries. To
help organize, support and provide continuing education so these
leaders can excel in their position and program.
Member:
Elected by the congregation to church council.
Meetings:
Usually once a month for council and as needed for ministries to
function securely.
Contact Person: Kurt Esbenson, Council
Representative.
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Adult Forum
- Purpose: To provide on-going enrichment for the
members that deepens their relation with our Lord
and Savior Jesus Christ, and their understanding of their faith.
Methods used are Bible study groups, speakers, video presentation
and discussion, and special programs.
- Members: Adults who desire to teach
adults the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Meetings: Sunday (September through
May) between worship services.
Contact Person: Pastor Olsen
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Bible Studies  
- Purpose: To provide on-going enrichment, sharing
and reflection for members on the Word of God. To deepen their relation
with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and their understanding
of their faith. A set curriculum is used.
- Members: Leaders and all adults who
wish to grow in their faith.
- Meetings: Once weekly. Currently scheduled:
Wednesday mornings at 9:30 a.m and Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Check
the weekly calendar.
Contact Person: Pastor Olsen or Church
Office, 303-421-2721
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Cradle Roll 
- Purpose: To acknowledge the birth and
baptism of all new babies by initial contact at these occasions,
and to follow-up yearly on the birth and baptismal date, concluding
with an invitation on the third birthday of the child to attend Sunday
School. To keep abreast of new members with families and interact
with families of young children.
- Members: Adults who seek to be used
by God to touch the lives of families with young children as a representative
of the church.
- Meetings: With the families by visit,
phone, card, etc., as the coordinator deems appropriate.
Contact Persons: Jalayne Kubasta (cradle
roll picture board) or Barb LaBorde (cards).
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Childcare   
- Purpose: To provide a safe environment for children
from birth to three years of age so parents can attend worship and
educational activities.
- Members: One paid staff member and volunteers,
as needed, to provide proper supervision.
- Meetings: No meetings are scheduled.
Contact Person: Jodi McKee, Childcare Attendant,
or Kathy
Ness.
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Scholarship 
- Purpose: To award scholarship funds to Glory
of God Youth who are continuing their education after High School
graduation or receiving their G.E.D.
- Members: As per scholarship policy.
- Meetings: In April of each year, applications
will be made available and must be picked up by the applicant and
returned by a scheduled date in June. Upon acknowledgment of award
determination, the recipient will attend a service in July to receive
the award.
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Sunday School 
- Purpose: To teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ
and the Lutheran faith through curriculum and special
events.
- Members: Coordinators, teachers,
and assistants to teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children
ages three through sixth grade.
- Meetings: Classes meet every Sunday
(September through May), teacher meetings once
monthly, and special events as developed by the coordinator and
staff.
Contact Person: Donna Simmons, Diana Wood
or Kurt Esbenson.
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Vacation Bible School
- Purpose: To equip the staff (consists of adults
and youth) to reach out to the participants (consists
of church and community members) with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ.
- Members: Adults and youth who
seek to be used by God in this outreach ministry. Teachers
and sixth grade assistants for the classroom, kitchen, craft, recreation,
first aid and registration helpers, and coordinators.
- Meetings: Preparation meetings
from January-May. The actual program usually takes place
in June for five days from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday-Thursday.
Contact Person: Jeri Schmelzel.
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