We would like to take each week during Advent to recognize and highlight the shepherding ministries of Custer Road! With Pastor Kory's sermon series, "Shepherd Chronicles," we would like to invite Adult Discipleship leaders, including Sunday School Officers, Book Club facilitators and Bible Study teachers, to be recognized and commissioned to our own "shepherding" ministries on December 19th, both at the 9:45am Modern Worship, and the 11am Traditional Worship.
- How could this benefit my ministry?
This could be a wonderful opportunity for us to appreciate you for being such wonderful shepherds! It also is a great chance for those who are looking for a Sunday School to know that you are there.
Before or on the first week of Advent, we will provide a name tag with your name. You are encouraged to wear them throughout the Advent season. Each week, we will recognize different shepherd ministries in our church:
November 28 Pastoral Care and Mission
December 5 Youth and Children Education
December 12 Music, Worship (A/V) and Hospitality
December 19 Adult Education
It will be done in both services as of now. You can choose either one of the services to participate.
- What is happening the day of?
For the Traditional Worship: We will all gather in the narthex before the worship starts. During the first music, we will have all the leaders of adult education process to the front. You would be considered "shepherds" and part of the "Shepherd Chronicles" Advent Theme. You can get creative and bring your own staff, dress up as shepherds, bring a sign with your class' name, etc. After the first hymn, there will be a bit of liturgy recognizing and honoring shepherds. And you are done! As simple as that!
For the Modern Worship: Keep worshipping in your seats until Pastor Kory calls you to come front to be recognized! You are more than welcome to sit together as a group.
- When can I pick up my name tag?
Everyone should have received their name tags by now either in person or via mail. If you have not, please contact our admin support, Kim by kwhorley@crumc.org to get your name tags!
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
I hope you consider being part of celebrating together! I'm thankful for you!
Rev. Danielle Kim
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