All Saints of the Cascades

Rev. Nancy Sargent Green

sunriverchristianfellowship.org

Agreement Status: Formal

To encourage sharing of time, talent and money where there is need. Work actively in meeting needs of our local area’s families and children. Plan and disseminate Outreach funds. Support worldwide charitable needs.

There are two active teams that make up the Outreach Ministry. The first, UCAP (Up Close and Personal) supports needs of families in our region (see activities listed on Time and Talent form) through organizations such as:

Care and Share: Provides monthly food baskets to over 180 families a month in Southern Deschutes County.

Newberry Habitat for Humanity: Provides affordable home ownership to families below 65% of the median income of Deschutes County. NHFH has provided 29 homes over the past 25 years.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): Provides a powerful voice for abused and neglected children. Today, more than 300 children live in foster care in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties. CASA volunteers speak for the child in the courtroom, representing the child’s best interests, and work to move the child as quickly and effectively as possible through the system and into a safe, permanent home.

Neighbor Impact: Helps families access skills for success, family services, financial assistance, food, housing, heat and energy assistance.

Nancy’s House: Provides temporary housing to homeless families with children.

Healthy Beginnings: Provides access to health and education and behavior services for young children and their families.

Bethlehem Inn: Provides emergency shelter to 75 adults and children EVERY night.

Saving Grace: Provides comprehensive family violence and sexual assault services and promotes the value of living life free from violence.

Care for Kids: A network of child care poviders in Central Oregon.

Volunteers in Medicine: Provides healthcare on a donation basis to working adults in Central Oregon with no medical insurance or means to pay for care.

Mountain Star Relief Nursery: Works directly with vulnerable families in an effort to keep children in Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties safe from abuse and neglect.

St. Charles Foundation’s LaPine Clinic: Opening in 2017, the clinic will provide expanded health care options to Southern Deschutes and Lake County.

The second is the National/International Outreach Committee. It supports the following national and international organizations:

Opportunity International: Provides micro loans and technical and personal support to families to build sustainable businesses which enable people in need to help themselves.

Canvasback Medical Mission: Provides medical and surgical services and health improvement training to the residents of the Marshall Islands, Micronesia.

Living Room Ministries International: Provides quality end-of-life care at Kimbilio Hospice to the people of Kenya.

Sumba Foundation: Provides resources that include building and maintaining a well, housing and educational infrastructure to the people of the island of Sumba in Indonesia.

Heifer International: Provides animals to third world countries and communities that are used to support and sustain families.

Free Wheelchair Mission: Provides mobility through low cost wheelchairs to people in third world countries who have lost limbs and the ability to walk due to landmines, accidents and others.

A Promise of Health:  A medical mission to the indigenous people of 14 communities in Oaxaca, Mexico who cannot otherwise afford care. The program includes a doctor, pharmacies and instruction in hygiene and health.

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services: This independent organization, supported by the ELCA, LCMS and LELCA Lutheran synods, government grants and donations, has been functioning for 75 years, advocates for compassionate immigration policies and assists refugees with resettlement in a foreign land…the USA.

To promote fellowship among the members of SCF. Organize refreshments after the services. Organize “Seven at Seven” dinner groups. Organize pot lucks and refreshments for congregational events.

To formulate and maintain Christian educational programs. Create adult education programs that will be attractive to a broad cross-section of our membership while maintaining relevance to our basic religious beliefs.

To support and promote activities which spread the Word of the Lord. Welcome and provide information to new members. Support selected mission efforts. Attract and promote programs which bring a spiritual witness or enlightenment to our congregation. Organize new member welcome dinners.

To serve the needs of the senior adult members of our congregation.  We want to ensure that no one is lost or forgotten, even if they are confined at home or in an assisted living facility.  The Seniors Ministry exists to help provide direction and support for the spiritual, emotional, social and physical well-being of our senior members.  It is our desire to be of service to our senior adult members in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Solicit and train members to be Lay Eucharistic Ministers (LEMs) to visit home bound members and bring our Sunday service and Communion to them.

To support our Pastor in providing personal contacts to members who are unable to participate in regular worship services.

To conduct the annual Stewardship campaign. Conduct annual solicitation for money, time and talents from church members and friends. Assist and encourage outreach and philanthropic activities. Coordinate with the Finance Ministry to develop the annual budget and with the other Ministry Teams to place members on Ministry Teams.

To ensure the prudent management of SCF financial affairs. Prepare an annual financial budget. Monitor the status of the budget. Make recommendations on financial matters. Coordinate with the Stewardship Ministry team and maintain necessary records.

To ensure our worship service is based on liturgical traditions and is welcoming to all Christians. Coordinate Altar Guild activities and the organization and training of all other worship support personnel. See activities listed on Time and Talent Form.

To support and enhance worship services through vocal and instrumental music.

To prepare and distribute a monthly newsletter, an annual report, an annual directory, and coordinate publicity including keeping the web site current.

Stephen Ministers are congregation members trained by Stephen Leaders to offer high-quality, one-to-one Christian care to people going through tough times. A Stephen Minister usually provides care to one person at a time, meeting with that person once a week for about an hour. Twice a month, Stephen Ministers gather with their Stephen Leaders for supervision and continuing education.