Commission Missions

Meet the need for a wide variety of corporate and individual worship experiences
Assist the pastor in conducting worship consistent with the liturgy of the ELCA
Oversee all music programs
Provide opportunities for musical expression to all skill/age levels of the congregation
Maintain proper care of all musical instruments

Contact Dave Seltzer for more information about the Worship & Celebration Commission.

Guide in the learning, understanding, and living of our faith by providing educational opportunities for people of all ages and to
Nurture the spiritual Christian growth of families in their everyday lives,met through fellowship, service, and teaching
Coordinate and supervise the entire educational ministry of the congregation
Administer the scholarship fund

Contact Don Bennett for more information about the Life Long Learning Commission.

Involve members in the life of the congregation by providing fellowship opportunities
Encourage the sharing of time, talents, and financial resources
Develop programs and activities to promote fellowship and a sense of community within the congregation
Develop a program of ministry for the sick, shut-ins and members with special needs
Develop programs for social and spiritual support
Develop and provide a program for stewardship

Contact Mary Ann Sauer for more information about the Parish Life & Response Commission.

Communicate through words (spoken, printed, and multimedia) and actions the good news of Jesus Christ to all people beyond the congregation’s membership
Identify and lead the congregation in responding to issues and needs within the church and community
Determine the benevolence ministries and financial gifts of the congregation
Provide ministry to reactivate inactive members

Contact Roger Bauser for more information about the Witness & Outreach Commission.

Manage all resources of this congregation to create an environment conducive for worship, study, and fellowship. Resources include facilities, financial and real property, and the talents of this congregation.
Manage communications and publications of this congregation
Provide adequate maintenance of all property including the buildings and other facilities
Establish and run a system to manage the use of church facilities
Be responsible for the appropriate use of the buildings and grounds of GSLC
Provide maintenance, scheduling, and security of all technology equipment, including phones, computers, audio and video equipment
Maintain the parish records
Manage the financial resources and obligations of this congregation
Provide opportunities for professional growth of staff members

Contact Jim Kempf for more information about the Resource Development Commission.