Mission Work Teams
The purpose of this ministry is to organize mission work teams to go where there is a need for restoration. Giving seflessly of their time and skills, the team's effort and Christian witness bear fruit in the lives of those touched by their generousity.
Each mission work team pursues a single project. Applications are available in the Welcome Center and in literature racks at the church for individuals interested in participating. You may also view and print the application by clicking here.
More information may be obtained by contacting the church office at 724-463-8535.
MISSION TEAM GUIDELINES suggested 01/12/06
TEAM LEADER:
· Christ-focused
· Clearances (if leading/working with children and/or youth)
· Commitment to mission work of the church
· Flexibility and openness
· Interpersonal skills
· Able to make decisions and guide team in process
· Able to organize and delegate responsibilities
· Caring, culturally sensitive, and patient
· Will
Determine what is needed to accomplish mission
Determine number/ages/abilities of participants
Set up time for mission trip
Make arrangements for travel/housing/meals
Estimate costs
Make other necessary arrangements
Communicate with Missions committee and Pastors
TEAM PARTICIPANTS:
· Willing to abide by guidelines
· Clearances (if working with children and/or youth; if there are youth tem members)
· Willing to listen to and follow directions of Team leader
· Not younger than 12 years of age
· Able to do the mission – physically and medically
· Committed to the work to be done
· Flexible and open
· Caring and culturally sensitive
· Willing to be trained
· Willing to provide some of the cost of the trip
· Able to care for themselves
Missions Committee
The purposes of this ministry are (1) to enable participants and the congregation to see and experience the need for the Gospel, (2) to involve Grace church in spreading the Gospel through missions, and (3) to help the people of Grace Church demonstrate, by example, their love for Christ.
The Mission Committee promotes mission giving through making the congregation aware of various mission needs. They also make decisions pertaining to mission money requests based on funds available.
The Missions Committee meets monthly. More information may be obtained by contacting the church office at 724-463-8535.
If you are interested in knowing more about our mission trips and the guidelines that are in place to insure the quality of the teams we send to represent Grace Church click here.