St Paul's Lutheran Church | Columbia, SC

Stewardship Opportunities

"Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good." 1 Corinthians 12:7

We call them Time and Talents and they are Opportunities to serve. Gifts we give to the church and each other that were first gifts to us from the Lord: Signs of His precious love. Please use this form to share with our staff and committees the different ways you feel called upon to serve. Thank God that you have them to give.



I will strive to become involved in opportunities to lead and serve in our congregation.

There are numerous ways for every one of us to use our individual talents and abilities in the ministries, programs, and activities at St. Paul’s.

Gifts that can be offered include: computer skills, financial management, organizational skills, child care, drama or dance, vocal or instrumental music, teaching, prayer, hospitality, writing skills, care and compassion, and many, many others.

Growth in My Personal Discipleship

  • Pray daily
  • Read Bible daily
  • Participate in Bible study
  • Participate in Via de Cristo Weekend
  • Join a prayer group
  • Attend Sunday School
  • Attend a Sunday worship service
  • Attend Lenten services
  • Attend Vacation Bible School
  • Retreat Participant
  • Attend Lay School of Religion at Lutheran
  • Theological Southern Seminary

Education Ministry

  • Christian Education Committee
  • Sunday School teacher:
    (preschool)(1-2)(3-4)(5-6)(7-8)(Highschool)(Adult)
  • Sunday School class helper
  • Sunday School substitute:
    (preschool)(1-2)(3-4)(5-6)(7-8)(Highschool)(Adult)
  • Sunday School drama team
  • Sunday School music team
  • Discipleship Training Adult Guide
  • Vacation Bible School teacher:
    (preschool)(1-2)(3-4)(5-6)(7-8)(Highschool)(Adult)
  • Vacation Bible School helper
  • Librarian or Library helper
  • Wedpm.com participant
  • Retreat leader (specify area of expertise at bottom of form)
  • Small group leader (specify area of expertise at bottom of form)

Evangelism Ministry

  • Evangelism Committee
  • New Member Sponsor
  • Contact prospective members
  • Contact inactive members
  • Greeter for worship services

Facilities and Property Management

  • Property Committee
  • Grounds Maintenance
  • Carpentry
  • Cleaning (occasionally)

Service Ministry

  • Social Ministry Committee
  • Provide dish for bereavement meals
  • Telephone Committee
  • Harvest Hope Food Bank volunteer
  • Lowman Home visitation
  • Meals on Wheels
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Health Care and Hospital Visitation (Visitation Team)
  • Contribute food items for Harvest Hope
  • Cooperative Ministry volunteer
  • Serving in Soup Kitchen
  • Help with congregational meals: Lent Lent
  • Help with Sunday morning Fellowship Times

Worship Ministry

  • Worship and Music Committee
  • Adult Choir
  • Handbell Choir
  • Play instrument
  • Layreader:                      8:15 10:30
  • Communion Assistant:    8:15 10:30
  • Acolyte:                           8:15 10:30
  • Usher (men and women)
  • Provide Altar flowers
  • Provide assistance for Autumn Concert Series
  • Nursery volunteer during worship
  • Bake communion bread
  • Acolyte coordinator
  • Altar Guild (men and women)
  • Help decorate for Christmas/Easter (men and women)

Youth Ministry

  • Youth Ministry Committee
  • Kindergarten – 5th grade Advisor
  • Kindergarten – 5th grade Planning Team
  • 6th – 8th grade fellowship and service events
  • St. Paul’s Youth (SPY) Venture Crew advisor
  • Help with group activities

Administrative Ministry

  • Finance Committee
  • Stewardship Committee
  • Office volunteer (answer phone, help with mailings)
  • Archives

Fellowship Groups and Congregational Activities

  • Serve on Congregational Life Committee
  • Women of the ELCA
  • St. Paul’s Men Fellowship
  • New Dimensions (Seniors)
  • Pathfinders (Adult fellowship)
  • GenerationNext (Young and young-at-heart adults)
  • Help with Congregational Picnic

Other

Please list special interests, hobbies, and talents: