A group whose goal is to comfort those experiencing loss by helping serve at memorial service receptions. Some set-up and decorate. Some bring or serve food. Others help with clean up. In a practical way, comfort and joy are given during a time of grief and loss.
The Practical Needs Service Team exists to serve our church body by caring for others in tangible ways. This may include one-time project needs, moving assistance, or small household tasks. Our vision is to see members of our church body serve each other and build each other up. If you are looking for a service…
A group of ladies using their talents and gifts creating quilts that are used to encourage others. The knots that hold the quilt together represent the prayers and concerns of our church family for those who receive it.
The purpose of the Visitation Team is to share the love of God by offering prayer, compassionate and practical support, and face-to-face visits to the hospitalized and elderly in our church body. We desire to allow God to work through us to provide encouragement and hope.
The Beautification Committee’s role is to develop the physical and visual assets of the commercial district where it seeks to capitalize on it’s best assets. It works to develop better downtown lighting, cleaning and maintenance, landscaping and flower planting, way-finding signage, and display kiosks.
The Marketing and Promotions Committee’s role is to develop the social assets of the commercial district by selling a positive image of the district and encouraging consumers to work, shop, play and invest in the district. Some examples of events include: Cocktail Bingo, Downtown Crawls, Halloween Trick or Treat, and Holiday Lighting Ceremony.
The Economic Development Committee’s role is to strengthen the community’s existing economic assets while expanding and diversifying it’s economic base through business retention, expansion and recruitment. Programs include: Business Retention Program, Future Development, Paid Parking, Sidewalk Improvements, and Loan Programs.
Docents host guided tours and workshops about the exhibitions and collections. Tours are given daily during the summer months to a large range of groups who vary in age and interest. Specialized training is provided for docent participants.
Book preparation events are held regularly each week. Preparing 52,000 books per month is a task that can only be accomplished with the help of dedicated volunteers. Volunteers are also needed to help scan books.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us during these events.