Dear members of the Emmanuel and Laurel Hall Community,
This is the second in a continuing series of articles regarding the progress of our Call Committee. In a series of meetings which we called “Cottage Meetings” about a year ago, the congregation informed us about their requests for a new pastor. Here is a consolidated list in no particular order:
• Administration: Supervise senior and church staff promoting morale and development.
• Building a Sense of Community: Help Emmanuel and Laurel Hall grow closer together.
• Pastoral Care and Visitation: Get to know members of the congregation including the homebound
• Youth and Family Ministry: Develop a relationship with the Laurel Hall School children and families.
• Worship: Provide inspirational preaching (Sunday services, school chapels and additional life activities) and worship planning (with the Minister of Music).
• Arts: Support drama, music and the arts in our unique entertainment based community
• Development: Lead our community in developing a strategic mission plan and assist in its implementation.
In addition…
• Help people develop their spiritual life
• Build a sense of community among the people with whom he/she works
• Be an effective communicator
• Bring joy and good humor to relationships
• Be creative and innovative about his or her tasks
In my next article I will share with you more information from the MSP (Ministry Site Profile). Please keep us in your prayers as we begin our interview process. Back articles are on the web site https://www.elcnoho.org/call-committee383c96a4 You can reach us via email at: callcommittee@elcnoho.org
Marshall Bowen, Call Committee Chair