Mission statement

Martha Ministry was formed to supplement existing informal helping networks within the church community.  Martha, the ministry’s namesake is the sister of Mary and Lazarus.  In every Biblical reference, she is doing something practical (Luke 10:40 a, John 11:20, 28, 29; 12:2 a).  Likewise, Martha Ministry was founded to be an active and confidential aid within our church family.  Members may need assistance for reasons ranging from illness to the birth of twins.  Whatever the reason, Martha Ministry provides needed services. 

Ministry team members

MARTHA MINISTRY OVERALL COORDINATOR

Description:  Responsible for taking calls to aid those people who may be in need, determine the extent of need, and assign the family to either a Family or Service Coordinator.  Liaison between Martha Ministry and Pastors/staff.  Hold quarterly meetings and record number of services provided per month.

Time Frame:  Varies, however, usually not more than once or twice a week. 

FAMILY COORDINATOR

Description: If a family has a variety of needs or needs help for an extended period of time, a family coordinator is matched with the family.  The Family Coordinator coordinates the various needs and communicates with appropriate service coordinators.  Attend quarterly meetings.

Time Frame:  Varies, usually not more than 2-3 times a year.

SERVICE COORDINATOR

Description: This person manages one of the identified services and matches volunteers who have offered help with the person or family in need.  Current services offered include: meals, transportation, grocery shopping, child care, yard work, caregiver “time out,” greeting card ministry, and special needs.  Attend quarterly meeting, turn in monthly logs of number of services rendered. 

Time Frame:  Varies, depending on service.  Meals at least once a month, to other services 3-4 times per year.

SERVICE VOLUNTEER

Description: This person actually provides the service to the family in need.  The service coordinator will call with a request and if unable to help at that time, the volunteer may decline to help.  These services are provided in confidence.  The volunteer might not know why service is being offered or in some cases who they are providing services to.  Jesus taught his followers to render private service.  (Matthew 6:2-4).  Current services offered include: meals, transportation,  grocery shopping, child care, caregiver “time out,” greeting card ministry, and special needs

Time Frame:  2 or 3 times per year, although some have chosen to help more often. 

Responsibilities

Martha Ministry was formed to supplement existing informal helping networks within the church community.  Current services offered include: meals, transportation, grocery shopping, child care, yard work, caregiver “time out,” greeting card ministry, and special needs.

Meetings

As needed.

Contact

Chairperson Carolyn Shankland