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Lakeview Committees,
Groups and Caring Ministries
Committees:
Administrative
Council
Has
the responsibility for the administration and programs of the church.
All areas of concern are represented by the members who are
actually chairpersons of the committees listed in this brochure.
The Council meets on the third Monday of each month (except for June,
July and
August). It has authority to initiate planning, establish
objectives, adopt goals & resolutions, authorize action, determine
policy, receive reports, evaluates the church’s ministries and reviews
the mission and ministry of the church. It is responsible for
choosing chairpersons of the various church committees.
Attendance
A group of volunteers that meets every Monday morning to sort and
alphabetize the attendance slips signed at the two church services.
These names are then recorded on a computer. This helps the ministers in
their visitations and checking on extended absences of members.
Audio Visual Ministry
As you are aware, we use more audio and visual in church
presentations. A trained professional records the regular
worship service. If you have an interest in power point or audio
recording this may be just the volunteer ministry for you.
Board of Trustees
Supervises and cares for all property owned by the Church. It
receives and administers bequests and trusts. Permission for usage of
facilities is by direction of the Board.
Choir - Bell Choir - Music
Our Choir is composed of men and women who enjoy singing. Inquires
are invited. Practice is from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday afternoons and
Thursday evenings at 5pm. The
choir sings for both morning services under the direction of a
professional director and organist. Musical performances have always
been a strong part of the history of Lakeview. This has been possible
because of dedicated and committed people.
Church Decoration
Has the responsibility of providing materials used for the Christmas
Season in decorating Smoot Hall. The committee uses different themes
each year with originality in the placement of lights, wreaths and other
seasonal items.
Church and Society
Commission
This group attempts to help various community agencies and welfare
organizations that provide food, clothing and services to needy people
in the surrounding area. Its main thrust is through a designated
“Share Sunday,” the second Sunday of each month.
Contributions of package food and non-budgeted funds are distributed to
appropriate welfare groups such as the Westside Food Bank. Cash
donations are used to help UMOM, Wesley Community Center, Methodist Kids
Summer Camp, the Ministers Good Samaritan Fund and others.
Communion
This committee prepares the communion table in a beautiful and
reverent manner. Open communion is observed at Lakeview the first Sunday
of every month.
Finance
This Committee is responsible for preparing a workable budget that
the church can use as a guide for fiscal responsibility. It has the
responsibility of determining that all financial matters of the Church
are adequately handled. It is involved with banking of receipts, payment
of bills and provides a monthly financial report to the Administrative
Board.
Greeters
Two Greeters are scheduled to be at the Sanctuary door at each
Worship Service for a period of two weeks each, except for the five
Sunday months, when there are two and three week Greeters. Breaking
months into two parts is due to age and health reasons. If you would be
willing to greet and meet other members and make new friends contact the
church office.
Historian
A Historian is appointed to insure the preservation of important
historical documents of the Church. This is an important part of the
church’s ministry as records are kept, development of an archive, and
service given for Christ.
Lay Delegates
Elected Lay Delegates serve as voting members from the church
congregation to the Desert Southwest Annual Conference.
Lay Leaders Ministry
Church Lay Leaders serve as a liaison between the Senior Pastor and
the congregation. In this capacity they participate in the official
meetings of the various committees of the church’s operation. Its goal
is to support the Pastoral staff in all missions of the church ongoing
and new ones, to be a sounding board for ideas and suggestions from the
congregation and generally enhance the love and nurturing in the Church.
Library
The Library is located just off Fellowship Hall, and is open
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and on Sunday mornings. Committee
members serve in the library on Tuesday a.m., Friday p.m., and between
services on Sunday. At other times, books circulate on the honor system,
with self check out. On the 4th Sunday of the month, a cart containing a
representative group of materials is available in Smoot Hall between
services.
Lakeview’s Library is a ministry of the church and the Library
Committee seeks to provide books and other media to support the
teaching, preaching, counseling and evangelistic ministries of the
congregation. The collection is intended to aid members and friends in
their spiritual development, in living their faith in the community and
world today, in serving effectively in the life of the congregation, and
in wholesome use of leisure time for enrichment of their lives. Books in
many categories, Audio books, Videos, and DVD’s are available for
checkout. New books, audios, and videos may be borrowed for two-week
periods, and all others for 4 weeks. They may be renewed if requested.
LUM Foundation
The Lakeview United Methodist Foundation was chartered in 1984 and
incorporated separately from the Church in 1994, as a 501(c) Foundation
for charitable, educational and religious purposes not included in the
church budget. Members of the Board include nine lay persons and the
Senior Pastor. Voluntary donations and gift annuities are vital to reach
its minimum goal of $1-million necessary to support the Church’s
Caring Ministry.
Marketing
The Marketing Committee’s objective is two way communication
within and outside of the church through such methods as the monthly
“Lakeviewer” and the Sunday Bulletin, church signage, banners,
articles in the Arizona Republic, Daily News-Sun, Independent, Glendale
Star, Peoria Times newspapers and the Luke Tali-Ho. The Lakeview Web
Site (www.lakeviewumc.net) is in operation and updated on a regular
basis.
Membership - Church Growth
The goal of this committee is to welcome visitors, new members and
regular members to worship services and help to continue keeping this
church a “friendly church.” The committee is composed of dedicated
church members who willingly give many hours to help the church grow in
Christian Love and the knowledge of God’s grace; to make disciples of
all people. You can spot committee members during a church service or
Smoot Hall fellowship “hour” as they wear identifying yellow
ribbons.
Memorials and Gifts
This committee is delegated responsibility from the Board of
Trustees to handle and administer the receipt or rejection of all
bequests, memorials, donations gifts and grants.
Missions
The purpose of the Missions Committee is to guide the Missionary
outreach of the congregation in the selection of missionary projects
requiring support; to set up a budget for these projects; to educate our
congregation on all phases of missions with films, conferences, programs
and speakers and to host missionary programs and speakers.
Nursery
Surprisingly, the church does have a nursery which is in operation
during Sunday worship services. Volunteers are welcome to help with this
humanitarian service.
Office Volunteers
Volunteers are often needed to help the office receptionist welcome
desk and phones, help with folding and mailing newsletters, help with
the signup books on a Monday morning routine and other miscellaneous
duties not covered by the regular office staff.
Staff Parish Relations
This committee is the liaison between church membership and the
church staff. It recommends the employment of office and custodial staff
and recommends salaries for each staff person to the Finance Committee.
It sets the policy and duties of staff members.
Stewardship
This committee works toward educating church members of the true
definition of stewardship, supporting the Fall pledge campaign,
involvement in procuring new members and participating in special
events. They see the need for church members to be educated on the
various missions and ministries the church supports and encourages
participation with time, talent and resources.
Ushers
The duty of the ushers is to work as a team and see that all
worshipers are properly greeted and seated just before worship services.
They take the offering and serve monthly communion. Volunteers are
always needed.
Worship Committee
The purpose of this committee is simply to create the right
atmosphere for conducting Sunday worship services, to bring together
major
A Bell Choir has been provided in the past with a dozen individuals
involved.
It participates in worship services when the proper occasion arises.
Special music is provided for worship services by local and outside
groups from time to time. We have had youth groups, college choirs and
African choirs in the past as well as instrumental groups for special
services. elements which contribute to the weekly worship services, such
as sermon, music, ushers, greeters and acolytes.
Worship Visuals
Is concerned about Worship Visuals as we seek the meaning and beauty
of the worship service through the use of meaningful visuals for the
various seasons of the Christian year.
Fellowship Groups:
Amazing
Grays
Meets each
Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. for food, fun and friendship. It offers
the opportunity for individuals to become better acquainted and to
welcome new people. We have music to gather by with a good
exchange of conversation as well as singing, along with a short worship
session and occasional outside speakers.
Bible
Study
Sundays 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. in the Conference Room and on Mondays
at 10:00 a.m. in the Pastor’s office. Join us for a greater
understanding about God’s word.
Bridge Club
A social group of men and women who like to play a relaxed game of
bridge on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. It is a Christian
fellowship where friends and strangers to the neighborhood are as one. A
small charge covers expenses and enables us to provide some funds for
the church.
Christian Education
Sunday School Classes continue to serve the nurturing needs of our
congregation. Disciple Bible Studies continue to be a major learning
opportunity for our congregation. Special Bible Studies are provided for
Advent and Lenten seasons.
There are opportunities for individuals on Thursday afternoons to
participate in Bible Study classes, UMC History, Personal Health Issues
and other topics.
Craft
Group
This group of women meets to sew
for the underprivileged of El Mirage and the Glendale Child Development
Center. They meet the first and third Tuesdays of each month. The group
recycles all-occasion greeting cards and has individual home projects
which are donated to the Smoot Hall Craft Table where profits are used
for the UMW mission work.
Crimson Christian Cronies
The only requirement for joining this group of fun loving ladies is
to be 50+ years, wear a red hat and purple dress, slacks, etc. to all of
our events which include tea theaters, buffets, museum trips, sports
events, mystery trips, etc. A quarterly Red Hat letter and Sunday Puddle
Watcher will keep you informed of upcoming activities such as monthly
Bunko games following Amazing Grays.
Exercise Class
Meets in Smoot Hall every Tuesday and Thursday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
for an hour of stretching and limbering exercises designed for senior
citizens. The class is led by an exercise specialist.
Golden Anniversary Club
Provides the social Christian fellowship among couples who have been
wed fifty or more years. Surviving partners are encouraged to
participate as well. Luncheons are usually held in October, February and
May with interesting programs provided.
Grief Group
This is for anyone who has had a loss of any kind. We have times of
tears, times of laughter and times of growth. But most importantly, it
is a time of fellowship, sharing and support. No one is asked to
participate in conversation unless they wish to. Everything that takes
place in a meeting is held in strict confidence by those in attendance.
The group meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
HI-Neighbor Ministry
Objectives of this ministry are to promote friendliness among church
members. This is accomplished by neighborhood get-togethers. Sun City is
divided into areas with Neighborhood Captains and area Chairpersons. A
breakfast, brunch, lunch, picnic or a pot-luck meal is often conducted
in or for each area. Another objective is to give aid in time of serious
illness or bereavement of neighbors.
Ladies
Golf League
The Lakeview United Methodist
Ladies play golf on Thursday mornings (except June, July & August).
The primary purpose is fellowship and fun, with golf the vehicle for
fellowship. Skills range from very poor to good, but the fellowship is
always good.
LUM
Players - LUMPs
This group, made up of members of the congregation, is prepared to
present scripted readings, serious or humorous dramas, talent shows,
musical comedies and dramatizations of scriptures during seasonal
worship services.
Men's Bowling
There is a group of men who bowl in the Church League at the
Lakeview Recreation Center each week during the winter months. You are
welcome to join them as they are always looking for substitute bowlers
no matter how good or bad you might bowl. Fun and fellowship is
important.
Men's Golf League
The Lakeview Methodist Men play golf on Monday mornings (except
June, July & August). They have a great time with good fellowship
and sometimes even good golf. The range of skills is wide, but if you
make a two or nine on any hole you will still have fun. There are men
who walk and some who ride golf carts. You decide. Golfing times are
usually arranged on Sunday morning for the next days play.
Metho Travelers
A not-for-profit group, the committee provides enjoyment and
fellowship by planning one to three to four day or more trips. They are
motivated by mutual friendship and a great life experience through
theater plays, ocean or on land trips or mystery trips. You are invited
to join them for fun and learning experiences.
Silver Knights
Is a group of church men who meet once a month for the purpose of
sharing and enjoying Christian life experiences. The group meets on the
third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Music Room where coffee
and donuts are served or they get together over breakfast or lunch at a
restaurant followed by a visitation to other male church members who
cannot make it to services or other gatherings of the church.
Social Singles
The goal of the Social Singles is simply to provide a venue for
single people to gather, to enjoy each other’s company and have
refreshments along with a program or go to a theatre. A general meeting
is held on the third Sunday of the month, a luncheon on the first
Tuesday of each month, a breakfast on the third Monday of each month and
and an Annual Picnic in April.
Thursday Night Together
(TNT)
All church members are invited to attend the special 6:30 p.m.
Thursday Night Together Dinner for food, fellowship, fun, hymn singing
and a short worship service. TNT is held regularly from September
through May.
United Methodist Men
Meets at 8 a.m. on the first Thursday of each month, the Methodist
men gather for a breakfast and program. This fellowship provides
involvement for as many as 200 men. They raise money for church
charities through a Pancake Brunch and donations. The group supports
youth oriented charities, a Christmas party for kids, Sidewalk Sunday
School and other missions. They sponsor an annual Sweetheart Valentines
Dinner in February.
United Methodist Women
The General luncheon meeting with a featured speaker is held on the
4th Friday of each month except for July and August. The UMW sponsors a
yearly rummage sale earning money for its mission and charity work. The
UMW is divided into circles with each one having definite objectives.
United Methodist Women Circles
The various circles of the United Methodist Women meet monthly,
except during the Summer months of June, July & August.
Circle  Meeting
DayTime
Dell 3rd
Wednesday 1:00
p.m.
Mary/Martha 2nd
Tuesday 1:00
p.m.
Ruth 2nd
Monday
9:00 a.m.
Sarah 2nd
Wednesday 7:00
p.m.
UMW
Book Club
The UMW Book Club meets on the
4th Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the church library to share
and discuss the Reading Program books the members are reading. The
purpose of the UMW Reading Program is to encourage United Methodist
women to expand understanding of and participation in God’s mission,
to increase sensitivity to all human beings, to encourage critical
thinking about present-day issues, to grow in understanding of Scripture
as it relates to faith in contemporary life, to enhance self-knowledge,
and to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission. All
are welcome to participate in the program and to attend the book club.
Caring Ministries:
Amigos
A
ministry which has no officers, no dues, no budget, no scheduled
meetings, no solicitations for membership and no entrance requirements,
except to want to be a friend when and where needed. We serve the
niche not served by the Caring Committee, Hi-Neighbor group or Stephen
Ministry.
Bus Ministry
A permanent bus driver is available to transport individuals to and
from Sunday worship services. Many individuals assist our members on and
off the bus weekly.
Care Center Friends
A group of dedicated individuals who bring the sunshine of God’s
love and concern to our members living in care facilities. Volunteers
make two to three visits per month to thirty different Care Centers from
Surprise to Phoenix.
Caring Coordinator
Receives referrals for assistance from caring ministry volunteers,
pastors, hospital staff, church members and friends. Each week, as
requested, counseling is provided for housing, home care, caregiver
respite and dementia related problems. Weekly training classes are held
for Stephen Ministry. Bereavement or Grief Classes are conducted weekly.
In-home visitations are made to homes of some members each week, as
resources and information is needed to obtain assistance.
Doc's
Hangout
This
is a social club for those in early Alzheimer's, dementia, or physical
disability to enable them to participate in an entertaining afternoon and
allow the spouses to have personal time. Volunteers need to be
patient, caring, loving and humorous, and want to make a true difference
in these lives.
Health and Welfare
This committee’s mission is to nurture health, wellness and
healing in the congregation and community. This is done by monitoring
emergency procedures and equipment, support of Interfaith and other
human services the offering of wellness seminars, exercise classes;
support groups for fribromyalgia, persons who have adult children with
addictions and/or mental health problems, a workshop in grief and
bereavement and the offering of writing classes. Personal consultation
is conducted with church members, as requested, regarding personal and
health issues. The committee also participates in other Caring Ministry
programs of the church.
Objectives of this ministry are to promote friendliness among church
members. This is accomplished by neighborhood get-togethers. Sun City is
divided into areas with Neighborhood Captains and area Chairpersons. A
breakfast, brunch, lunch, picnic or a pot-luck meal is often conducted
in or for each area. Another objective is to give aid in time of serious
illness or bereavement of neighbors.
Phone Shepherds
These volunteers make regular telephone calls to members who request
a friendly phone call at least once a month. If nothing more, they make
a connection with the church and members who cannot make it to a worship
service or are ill. These contacts provide friendship and information to
fight loneliness and isolation. If a problem is found to exist, word is
passed on to the Caring Coordinator for a visitation of a Stephen
Minister or pastor.
Stephen Ministry
Stephen Ministers represent the foundation on which more intensive
care giving is provided for our members experiencing problem situations.
Each Stephen Minister has attended 50 hours of classes and has ongoing
monthly support supervision and continuing education meetings. Stephen
Ministers are assigned one care receiver whom they visit weekly to offer
Christian support and care as well as serve communion.
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