Church of the Good Shepherd
3700 Rutherford Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17111-1940
The Reverend Kathleen J. Baker, Interim Pastor
Committees
Following are committees of Good Shepherd with a brief explanation of
their designated purpose.To promote spiritual growth and learning for all members of the parish; to recruit and support teachers/leaders for Sunday school classes and special programs; develop curriculum and gather material for those programs.
1. Improve freindship, hospitality and welcome at all services, special events and activities
2. Add new members--increase regular attendance by present members.
3. Make new members feel welcome--assist them in becoming active members in Good Shepherd activities.
4. Develop and maintain a cooperative relationship with pastor, staff and membership in order to develop a more meaningful spiritual life at Good Shepherd.
Work to extend the ministry of Good Shepherd within our congregation and to the wider community.
To serve as a liaison and mediator between the church staff members and Congregational Council as well as the congregation at large; to offer advice and counsel to staff members; to advise Congregational Council on necessary replacements to the church staff as well as changes in job descriptions; to provide recommendations to the Congregational Council on salary and benefits for staff members; and to help secure assistance and material needed by staff members to complete their assigned tasks.
The committee meets as required to oversee the maintenance and improvements of the buildings and furnishings. Goal is to continually upgrade and maintain the facilities to better serve the needs of the congregation.
Assist the Congregational Council in seeing that the services of God's House are conducted regularly and in accordance with the liturgy of the ELCA. The committee will recruit, supervise and strive to advance the welfare and effective services of the choirs, assisting ministers, ushers, acolytes and nursery caregivers. It will arrange for the care of paraments, sacramental vessels and musical instruments. In consultation with the pastor and cantor, the committee will furnish all supplies, music and other worship materials, in accordance with the guidelines of the ELCA for congregational worship.