ST CHARLES MINISTRIES
At St. Charles, we focus on an individual approach to ministry rather than an institutional approach.
An institutional approach is centered around the church and people are just seen as resources. Most churches make up a large list of jobs that need to be done, then they go find people to fill the jobs whether they match or not. They say, “We’ve got an institution here with things to do and therefore we’re going to fit people into the jobs.” They pressure people to take any job whether they fit there or not.
Romans 12: 4-5 “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body and each member belongs to all the others.” Paul uses the analogy of the body and there are four very important implications that we should understand from Paul’s anatomy lesson. Also, you can read all of 1 Corinthians 12. The four things these verses teach:
- Every member is a minister in Christ’s body.
- Every member has a different function.
- Every member’s ministry is important.
- Every member belongs to the others.
We focus on Five Personal Factors that have combined to shape the “real” you. By identifying the specific traits you possess in each of these areas, the ministry God has designed you for will become crystal clear!
MY S.H.A.P.E. WILL DETERMINE MY MINISTRY
There are five factors from this acrostic that influence who you are:
S = SPIRITUAL
“… Each man has his own gift from God; one has this gift, another has that.” 1 Cor. 7:7b
WHAT AM I GIFTED TO DO?
H = HEART
“God has put it into their hearts to accomplish his purpose…” Rev. 17:7
“For it is God who works in you, inspiring both the will and the deed, for his own chosen purpose!” Phil. 2:13 (NEB)
WHAT DO I LOVE TO DO?
Isn’t it true there are some things we love to do and there’s just some things we hate to do? That’s our heart. Where did we get that natural inclination? God put it in us. God wants our ministry to be a blessing, not a burden. So it’s a legitimate question to ask yourself, “What do I love to do?” Why would God give us a ministry that He hasn’t given us a heart for? When we look at our gifts and our heart, what do we like to do?
People rarely succeed unless they’re having fun and enjoy what they are doing. We’re going to look at discovering, What is our heart beat? What shape is our heart?
What are we gifted to do? What do we love to do?
A = ABILITIES
Natural talents, vocational skills. They’re different from spiritual gifts. The Bible says “There are different abilities to perform service.”
“I (God) have given him skill, ability, and knowledge in all kinds of crafts.” Those are vocational skills. God says He gives people abilities. 2 Corinthians 3:5 says “our competence comes from God.”
WHAT NATURAL TALENTS AND SKILLS DO I HAVE?
What vocational skills have I learned? What natural talents have I been given by God?
P = PERSONALITY
We’re all very different. We’ve all got different personalities, different blends of temperament.
1 Corinthians 2:11 “No one can really know what anyone else is thinking or what he is really like, except that person himself.”
We’re going to ask ourselves, Where does our personality best suit us to serve?
If one is an introverted person we would suggest they not get involved in the Greeters Ministry. That would put a lot of additional stress on their life. When we have an area that we may be gifted to do and a heart to do, but we don’t have personality to do, it puts enormous stress on our life. God doesn’t want us to have to do that.
WHERE DOES MY PERSONALITY BEST SUIT ME TO SERVE?
E = EXPERIENCES
Our experiences help determine the direction we should be involved in ministry. Here are four different kinds of experiences we want to look at when we’re trying to discover our shape.
● What SPIRITUAL experiences have i had?
This means times with the Lord. Maybe at a retreat or campground or at home, maybe as a young person, maybe a crisis you went through and that brought you closer to the Lord. Hebrews says “There has been enough time for you to be teachers but you still need to be taught… You are without any experience in the matter of right and wrong.” Your experiences are going to have an influence. The amount of time you’ve been a Christian is going to influence what ministry you should be involved in.
● What PAINFUL experiences have i had?
Many people overlook this but it’s very, very important. Your painful experiences often determine your ministry. “Sometimes it takes a painful experience to make us change our ways.” Proverbs 20:30.
2 Corinthians 1:4 “God helps us in our troubles, so we are able to help others who have all kinds of troubles, using the same help that we ourselves have received from God.” God often allows us to go through a painful experience and then heals us and comforts us in that experience so that He will give us the ministry of helping other people in that very same thing. Who can relate to somebody who’s struggling with alcoholism better than somebody who’s been an alcoholic? Who can better relate to somebody who’s lost a child in miscarriage or stillbirth than somebody who’s had a miscarriage or stillbirth.
God never wastes a painful experience. Even the painful experiences we bring on ourselves through dumb decisions and mistakes God wants to use in ministry.
● What EDUCATIONAL experiences have i had?
Proverbs 4:13 “Always remember what you have learned. Your education is your life; guard it well.” What have you learned? If you’ve learned certain skills like computers, maybe God wants to use that.
● What MINISTRY experiences have i had?
What experiences have we already had? What opportunities have we already had? For some of us this will be a lot. For some of us this will be minimal. Some of us none at all.
2 Corinthians 9:13 “Because of the service by which you have proved yourselves, men will praise God for the obedience that accompanies your confession of the gospel.”
Those that have served already and have proved themselves can see and witness what God has done in their life.
Your ministry will be most effective and fulfilling when you are using your GIFTS and ABILITIES in the area of HEART’S DESIRE in a way that best expresses your PERSONALITY and EXPERIENCE!
I Corinthians 12: 4-6, 12,13
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men. …The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.
Romans 12: 1-13
Living Sacrifices
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.
Love
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
SOME OF OUR MINISTRIES
Anyone at St. Charles may be included in a ministry they may have a SHAPE for. There are no closed or full ministries. Likewise, anyone may initiate a unique ministry at St. Charles so long as it:
- Glorifies God
- Does not embarrass St. Charles
- Does not require additional work for the rector, vestry or staff
- Satisfies at least one of God’s Five Purposes of Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Service or Evangelism
Altar Guild
The purpose of the altar guild is to prepare the altar and sanctuary for dignified and meaningful worship.
The altar guild is responsible for the “behind the scenes” preparation of the altar and sanctuary. All altar guild work starts with prayer. Members serve in pairs preparing for all worship services. These include Sunday Eucharist services, Morning and Evening Prayer, baptisms, weddings, funerals, and other offices and rites. The duties include setup and take down for Holy Eucharist, clean linens, vessels, and vestments as required. This ministry also insures the supply of altar flowers.
The Sunday Eucharist is the principle service and it requires the most knowledge and effort.
Those called to this ministry are expected to center their work and lives on God.
Members serve one week per month. General altar guild meetings are held quarterly.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, praying, administration, organization, discernment, managing, planning, wisdom, resourcefulness, leadership, faith, and encouragement.
Layreaders
The purpose of a Layreaders is to assist the Priest during the worship service.
Layreaders are trained, licensed laypersons who read the Old and New Testament lessons appointed for a particular service. They also lead prayers as assigned by the Priest.
They administer the chalice at communion and do other duties as assigned by the Priest to assist with worship.
There are one or two Layreaders assigned for each service.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, praying, administration, organization, discernment, managing, planning, wisdom, resourcefulness, leadership, faith, and encouragement.
Lay Eucharistic Minister
The purpose of a Lay Eucharistic Minister is to provide Holy Communion to those who cannot come to church.
A Lay Eucharistic Minister is licensed to take the reserved sacrament to those who are shut in at home or at a care facility and are unable to come to church for Holy Communion. There is also an element of fellowship involved in this ministry.
Requirements; Training sessions will be conducted by a clergy member of the church.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, praying, administration, organization, discernment, managing, planning, wisdom, resourcefulness, leadership, faith, and encouragement.
Intercessory Prayer
The purpose of intercessory prayer is for the intercessor to stand in the gap and pray for some heavenly purpose or against the wiles of the evil one.
Intercessors are mature Christians who understand spiritual warfare and have made a commitment to pray against the dark forces of the enemy. They are called by Jesus and are chosen and confirmed by the Rector. Teams of at least two join together to pray as the Holy Spirit directs.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, praying, administration, organization, discernment, managing, planning, wisdom, resourcefulness, leadership, faith, and encouragement.
Praise Team
The purpose of the Praise Team is to join with the congregation, angels, archangels, and all the company of heaven to worship and glorify God through music.
The coordinator prays over the lessons, and then chooses songs that fit the lessons or theme of the Sunday. We are licensed with certain websites that we use to select songs and then share that information with the media minister who also downloads them for the projection screen.
Music team members are provided with the music selections during the week so they can practice but they are required to practice with the other team members prior to Sunday services. Team members have great fun making music to glorify our Lord.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, praying, administration, organization discernment, managing, wisdom, resourcefulness, leadership, faith, and encouragement.
Coffee Hour Coordinator Ministry
The purpose of the Coffee Hour Coordinator Ministry is to insure that food is provided to parishioners after each St. Charles worship service so that relationships and fellowship can be cultivated.
The Coffee Hour Coordinator is responsible for recruiting and scheduling parishioners to bring food and serve coffee after every Sunday service at St. Charles. The Coordinator is responsible to train parishioners that are new to coffee hour service. The Coordinator also sends out reminder flyers each week to notify parishioners of their scheduled coffee hour duty. The Coordinator also helps assigned parishioners to find substitutes when needed and serves as a substitute when none can be found. The Coordinator also recruits help for special coffee hours such as Easter and monitors supplies in the kitchen.
The unseen part of this ministry is what happens before each coffee hour. Some Hosts bake or prepare snacks from their homes. Others purchase items from stores such as Costco or Central Market or use a combination of both.
Coffee Hour hosts generally do not meet as a group throughout the year. Hosts should obtain Kitsap County Heal Department Certification to prepare food in the St. Charles kitchen.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, hospitality, serve/help, entertaining, managing, recruiting, encouragement, leadership, and welcoming.
Newcomer/Greeters Ministry
The purpose of the Greeter Ministry is to prepare the hearts of seekers and regular attenders by warmly welcoming everyone to St. Charles. The purpose of the Newcomer’s Ministry is to process Welcome Cards for administrative follow up.
Greeters are the visible part of the overall Newcomer’s Ministry. Greeters “officially” welcome seekers and guests that visit us. Each newcomer is given a St. Charles ink pen to encourage them to fill out the Welcome Card. This is a vital step in the newcomer process.
Other parishioners assist in this ministry by extending a warm greeting once newcomers are in the sanctuary, especially as they seek seating, at the Passing of the Peace, and after dismissal.
The unseen part of this ministry is when the Rector sends them a hand written note thanking them for worshipping with us. A gift package containing Rick Warren’s best seller “What On Earth Am I Here For?” the “Jesus” DVD, a St. Charles profile DVD and other related information is also sent to them. Follow up telephone calls are made as necessary.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, hospitality, service/help, entertaining, managing, recruiting, encouragement, recruiting, leadership, and welcoming.
Monday Women’s Bible Study
The purpose of the Monday Women’s Bible Study group is to disciple members to enrich their walk and to reach out to the unchurched.
The Leaders select and prepare curriculum and ask other women in the group to volunteer for leadership roles such as worship leader, attendance, name tags, set-up and clean-up.
This is an opportunity for women of all ages to come together to worship, pray for one another, learn how to study the Bible and to apply God’s principles to daily life through testimony and witness.
This gathering is also an outreach to the unchurched. The group mentors younger women and the meetings provide a venue to practice leadership skills, give witness, lead in worship and give testimony.
The meetings take place Monday’s from 9:15am to 11:30 AM and are held September through May. Nursery care is provided.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, design/develop, administration, organization, counseling, managing, planning, resourcefulness, wisdom, discernment, teaching, praying, encouragement, evangelism, mercy, faith, influence, and intercession.
Bible Study-Wednesday
The purpose of the Bible Study-Wednesday– is to disciple members to enrich their walk with the Lord.
In this Bible Study, members read the Holy Scriptures together and share their reflection upon them and discuss how to apply them in their lives. Christian fellowship is another goal of this small group. Meetings are held from 9:30am to 10:30am.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, teaching, intercession, praying, organization, counseling, managing, planning, discernment, influence, wisdom, resourcefulness, encouragement, evangelism, mercy, and faith.
C.L.A.S.S./Christian Living And Service Seminars
The purpose of the Christian Living and Service Seminars (C.L.A.S.S.) is to offer parishioners essential Purpose Driven Church courses and to obtain covenant commitments for Christian life and service.
The C.L.A.S.S. Coordinator oversees and maintains all Purpose Driven course material. In addition, the Coordinator will teach at least one of the C.L.A.S.S. courses. The Coordinator works closely with the Joshua Warden to insure timely scheduling of the seminars. The Coordinator will also recruit and train C.L.A.S.S. teachers.
C.L.A.S.S. Teachers conduct course sessions in pairs. Normally, teachers will only teach one course in the curriculum. Teachers are given a transcript and may witness within the courses as appropriate to illustrate important points.
Use of Power Point slides is a requirement.
The C.L.A.S.S. Administrator maintains current electronic and hard copies of all C.L.A.S.S. materials. This includes maintenance of the Student Syllabus, Teachers Syllabus, and Teacher’s transcript and insures materials are available for each scheduled course. Other forms and records such as attendance, critique and church recording of completed courses are also part of this ministry. The Administrator will also coordinate with the Parish Administrator for ordering materials such as 3 ring binders, pens, paper, etc.
C.L.A.S.S. Helpers primarily arrange for food, drinks and refreshments for courses. They are on hand to assist the Teacher as needed.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, design/develop, administration, managing, planning, resourcefulness, wisdom, discernment, teaching, encouragement, praying, influence, faith, and organization
Stewardship
The purpose of the Stewardship Ministry is to coordinate and conduct the annual stewardship campaign to enable parishioners continuing growth in their walk with the Lord.
The Stewardship Coordinator is responsible, in liaison with the Rector and Vestry, to insure an annual pledge appeal letter is written and sent to all parishioners. Pledge cards and envelopes are included in this mailing. Pledges are blessed and then stored.
Pledges are a commitment to God made by the parishioner. The card is sent back, unopened, to the parishioner in the third quarter of the year so that they can remind themselves of what they said they would do. Pledge cards play no part in the budgeting process.
The Stewardship Coordinator works closely with the Parish Administrator regarding the preparation and mailing of the Stewardship letters.
There is no Pledge Sunday or special sermon on giving at St. Charles.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, leadership, administration, managing, planning, resourcefulness, wisdom, organization, and encouragement.
Sunday School
The purpose of the Sunday School Ministry is to provide understandable and interesting Christian Education to our youth (ages preschool through grade six).
The Sunday School Superintendent, with the Rector’s assistance, selects professionally developed curriculum that for the younger group that will best enable leading our children to Christ or continue instructing them in their walk with the Lord. The older group is taught directly from the Bible, sometimes with other material.
It is our goal to also offer Vacation Bible School each summer.
Sunday School Teachers usually rotate on a monthly basis each week so the children are exposed to a variety of presentation styles. The teacher’s rotation schedule is devised in an effort to form balance for the children yet allow adults proper time to worship. Teacher’s and children rejoin the congregation for Holy Communion.
Generally, younger students are given a craft to do in addition to the course material and are fed a snack.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, teaching, wisdom, praying, organization, counseling, managing, planning, discernment, influence, faith, resourcefulness, encouragement, evangelism, mercy.
College Mom
The purpose of the College Mom Ministry is to keep a church connection with kids going to college.
The Coordinator sends encouraging emails, birthday cards, care packages (homemade cookies, various Christian inspirational items, the local newspaper, etc.), The Vine (St. Charles’ newsletter), and basically ensures that the student stays in touch with their church family.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: service, teaching, wisdom, praying, organization, counseling, managing, planning, discernment, influence, faith, resourcefulness, encouragement, evangelism, and mercy.
Archives Ministry
The purpose of the Archives Ministry is to verify and maintain a record of events in the ongoing history of St. Charles Parish.
The Archivist is in charge of maintaining historical records. These include, but are not limited to, copies of The Vine, Sunday Bulletins, Vestry minutes, news clippings, and photographs. Organizing these materials is an ongoing task. Materials are filed following an outline of categories prepared by the Archivist.
This is an opportunity to work singularly or with helpers. The St. Charles Archives are located and maintained in the Conference Room on the second floor of Herrold Hall. The Parish Register, which contains recordings of parish members, baptisms, confirmations, marriages, deaths, and etc. is kept in the fire proof safe located on the main floor of Herrold Hall. Persons enjoying and appreciating history and detail would enjoy working with the St. Charles archives.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, design/develop, administration, organization, classifying, managing, planning, resourcefulness, wisdom.
Counters-Tithes and Offerings
The purpose of the Counters ministry is to provide an orderly process for counting and recording the tithes and offerings at St. Charles.
The Counters sort the cash by denomination and checks between general offering and other supported ministries such as Shoes of the Fisherman. All money is counted on a calculator and the tape record is included with the cash and checks. A deposit slip is filled out and the counter’s deposit funds in the night drop of our bank. A counter also retrieves the night deposit bag from the bank and brings it back to the church for use the next Sunday.
Additionally, copies of checks are made for posting of contributions in Church Windows. Visitor Welcome Cards and other information gathering slips that are collected in the offering plate are place on the Parish Administrator’s desk for further processing.
The Counter Ministers share the duties of counting depending on the number of ministers available. The counting takes place on Sundays at the conclusion of both services in the safety and security of the parish offices located on the second floor of Herrold Hall.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, praying, administration, organization, discernment, managing, planning, wisdom and resourcefulness.
The Vine Editor
The purpose of The Vine Editor Ministry is to insure that the St. Charles publication is formatted and produced for emailing to parishioners and inclusion on this web site.
The Vine Editor organizations and formats articles received from the Rector, staff, vestry, or parishioners using a home computer and working in Microsoft Word. This task takes between four and six hours of work monthly. The Editor sends the formatted edition to the Parish Administrator for the Rector’s approval and proofreading reading prior to distribution.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, computer skills, design/develop, administration, organization, classifying, managing, planning, and resourcefulness.
Nursery Ministry
The purpose of the Nursery Ministry is to be the link to the parish regarding nursery questions and concerns and to work closely with our paid Nursery Lead and Attendants to create a safe and fun environment for our children.
The Nursery Coordinator helps the Nursery Lead to: Recruit staff, develop a yearly budget, lovingly take suggestions and concerns to Nursery Lead, be a constructive sounding board for parents, and regularly communicate with Nursery staff regarding fresh ideas for keeping the nursery safe and fun.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, design/develop, administration, organization, classifying, managing, planning, resourcefulness, and wisdom.
Kitchen Ministry Coordinator
The purpose of the Kitchen Ministry is to help support all groups that use the kitchen.
The Coordinator helps maintain the kitchen and keep it in order, monitoring inventory supplies, and purchasing supplies when needed. Occasional work parties are scheduled to perform more extensive cleaning and organizing as needed. Periodically workers go through the kitchen checking supplies and insuring that items are in the proper locations.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, hospitality, serve/help, entertaining, managing, recruiting, encouragement, leadership, and welcoming.
Library
The purpose of the Library Ministry is to offer books and tapes to borrowers on a wide variety of Christian topics to enable their continuing growth in their walk with the Lord.
The Librarian oversees the ongoing addition of new and used books to the library. Cataloging and maintaining cross referencing using the Dewey Decimal System is required. Computer skills in spread sheet organization are used to list all books.
The library is located in Herrold Hall and is accessible anytime the hall is open. In addition to Christian study works, the library maintains Christian fiction, a children and youth section, a reference section, and audio and visual materials for study or small groups.
Reorganizing due to addition of new books is an ongoing task. This requires moving books and shelf labels as necessary.
Library helpers would work with the Librarian doing any of the tasks of the Librarian as necessary.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, design/develop, administration, managing, planning, resourceful, wisdom, organize,
Prayer Chain
The purpose of the Prayer Chain is to provide intercessory prayer for parish members and families.
The prayer chain is activated by email or a phone call describing the need of the requesting family.
The prayer chain is divided into two groups. The leader of each group is
called and the prayer request is called to each member on the chain. It is the responsibility of each member to pass on the prayer request. Each member on the chain prays for the request for two weeks.
This service is critical to the health of our parish. Prayer requests are kept confidential.
Those who are called to this ministry are expected to pray unceasingly and live a life of prayer.
Meetings for this ministry are not required.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include: Service, praying, discernment, and faith.
Facility & Grounds Maintenance team
The purpose of the Facility and Grounds Maintenance Team is to provide overall maintenance to the St. Charles campus by a team committed to Christ and each other.
The team is organized into five groups; Electrical, Plumbing, Structural,
Miscellaneous and Grounds. Each group schedules work parts in their respective subjects when members and facilities are available. These work parties are in addition to the monthly meetings when the entire team assembles.
The Team meets once a month. The meetings are in a Small Group format and start with prayer, followed by a scriptural reading, reflection (devotional) then personal sharing (Fellowship). After the devotional and fellowship the focus turns to business.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, design/develop, administration, organization, classifying, managing, planning, resourcefulness, and wisdom.
Community Relations
The purpose of the Community Relations Ministry is to draw attention to make St. Charles known in the community so that we can make Christ known.
The Community Relations Coordinator is the Ministry Leader for all local evangelism activities at St. Charles. This minister looks for opportunities to reach out to the community and/or answer community needs by inviting them into our midst through existing ministries or special events.
The Coordinator also works with in-house and local media venues to get information out about services, events, ministries and other happenings at St. Charles.
The Coordinator will seek to have St. Charles Small Groups host events that will draw the community to St. Charles such as Trunk O’ Treat. They also partner with present and future ministries to put an evangelism flavor on as many projects as possible.
Community Relations Helpers assist the Coordinator with events. When events are held, there is much need for help. Information about St. Charles is part of this ministry. There are also several local outreach and humanitarian efforts that are scheduled from time-to-time. This ministry will also work with other local ministries, charities, and churches to support their mission.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes; Service, design/develop, resourcefulness, organization, evangelism, managing, planning, discernment, classifying, wisdom, praying, prevail, encouragement, mercy, faith, and influence.
Food Bank
The purpose of the St. Charles Food Bank Ministry is to collect food bank donations and take them to Fishline or other suitable community outreach charities.
Food items are collected each Sunday at St. Charles. These are then taken directly to Fishline in Poulsbo or a similar charity providing food and services to the community.
Special requests for particular items are printed in the bulletin. Members collect items from the Food Bank box in the narthex and transport them to Fishline.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry include; Service, praying, administration, organization, leadership, managing, planning, and resourcefulness.
Global Mission
The purpose of the Global Mission ministry is to support missionaries and parishioners who are called to serve our Lord by spreading the Gospel throughout the world.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20
The Global Missions Team allocates funds contributed by St. Charles parishioners to support in-part missionaries in various parts of the world. The team meets monthly to correspond with missionaries and consider support for all missionaries.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes: Service, design/develop, resourcefulness, organization, evangelism, managing, planning, discernment, classifying, wisdom, praying, prevail, encouragement, mercy, faith, and influence.
Mass Mailer
The purpose of the Mass Mailer Ministry is to inform residents in North Kitsap and South Jefferson Counties about events at St. Charles. The intent is to communicate the message that St. Charles is a welcoming place to be.
The Mass Mailer Coordinator works with the Rector in the design and development of mailing to the community to inform the unchurched of upcoming events sponsored by St. Charles and to create name recognition within the community.
Humor and inviting statements are used to present non-threatening information. The mailing is not always targeted to the adult population. By inviting kids to special and fun events the parish gains a community friendly reputation. We send approximately 8, 000 mailers 3 times a year; Easter, fall, and Christmas.
The Coordinator must have computer skills. Printing and delivery to other agencies that contribute to the finished product, including delivery to the U.S. Post Office, are an essential part of this ministry.
S.H.A.P.E. for this ministry includes; Service, design/develop, resourcefulness, organization, evangelism, managing, planning, discernment, and classifying.
