TIME AND GIFTS INVENTORY2003-2004
Please mark the areas in which you desire to minister.
I Corinthians 12:4-7 "There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served. There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to all for their particular service. The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in every person for the good of all."
God has gifted each of us with gifts to serve in God's kingdom. Please take a few moments to fill out this inventory so that you can share your gifts at Zion. If you are unsure about what gifts you have to share, or would like to learn more about lay ministry at Zion, please contact Jeanette Betterman, Lay Ministry Coordinator at 398-5040 or for more information.
Instructions for filling out this inventory:
- Find a quiet time to pray and think about what gifts you have to offer. If you are unsure of what gifts that you have, or feel that you may have some gifts still undiscovered, we have a "Spiritual Gifts Inventory" that you can take to help you discover your giftedness.
- Carefully, look through each area of ministry and place a check mark by the areas you believe that you are gifted and willing to serve in.
- Review the inventory, and see if there are any additional areas you would like to serve. There is a space at the end of this inventory, where you can share additional gifts that are not mentioned on this inventory, but you believe could help the ministry of Zion.
- When you have completed the inventory, offer a prayer of thanks to God for the gifts you have received, and pray that you may have the understanding and willingness to share those gifts.
- Please turn this inventory into the church office when you have completed it.
Name ______Phone______
Work Phone ______E-Mail Address ______
I am often available to serve: ___ During worship ___Evenings ___Weekdays ___ Weekends
Living Faith/Worship
WORSHIP MINISTRIES
___I will Deacon (assisting minister/serve communion)
__9 am__11 am
__Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
___Reader
__9 am__11 am
__Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
___Greeters
__9 am__11 am
__Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
___Usher
__9 am__11 am
__Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
___Nursery Attendant
__9 am__11 am
__Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
___Altar Guild
___Offering Counting Team
___Sing in the Adult Choir
___Sing in the Children's Choir
___Play in the Adult Bell Choir
___Play in the Children's Bell Choir
___Play or Sing Special Music
__Summer__Christmas
__Advent__Lent
__Funerals__Other special times
___Play or sing at the Contemporary Service
___Sound Technician
__9 am__11 am
__Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)
___Help create decorations for the sanctuary
___Power Point Presenter at worship
Living Faith/Study
DISCIPLING MINISTRIES
Young Children's Ministry
___Sunday School Teacher
___Sunday School Teacher Assistant
___Sunday School Substitute Teacher
___Musical Accompanist
___VBS Teacher
___VBS Team Leader
___VBS Assistant, crafts, food, etc.
Youth Ministries
___LOGOS Table Parent
___LOGOS Class Teacher
___Senior High Class Leader
___LOGOS Activity Time Leader
___LOGOS Worship Skills Leader
___Help with Senior High Activities
___Help with Junior High Activities
___Provide Transportation for Youth Events
Adult Ministry
___Lead Adult Small Group
___Alpha Small Group Leader
___Alpha Helper
___Help with Church Library
___Serve on a Via De Cristo team
I would be willing to serve on a team or committee in the area of:
___Church Council
___Discipleship (learning, youth, adult ministries)
___Support Ministries (Finance/Property)
___Witness/Service (Caring Ministries)
___Worship Ministries
___Technology
___Hospitality Ministries (preparing food, coffee, etc.)
___Welcoming Ministries (welcoming new members to Zion)
Living Faith/Encourage
CARING MINISTRIES
___Visit Shut-Ins/Hospitalized Members
___Prayer Chain Member
___Donate Blood
___Cookie Ministry, Deliver Cookies
___Sew 'N Sews (Quilting)
___Serve in the Parish Nurse Program
___Food Donations (for local Food Shelf)
___Food Donations (for funerals)
___Deliver Food Shelf Donations
___Provide rides to church
___Be a sponsor for new members
Living Faith/Serve
SUPPORT MINISTRIES
I will use my gifts to:
___Mow the lawn
___Paint/Small repair for church and parsonage
___Plant flowers
___Tend shrubs
___Weed gardens
___Help with Newsletter mailings and bulletins in church office
___Snow removal
___Answer telephone
___Data entry
___Serve coffee after church
___Publicity
Other Areas
Some other areas I believe I could offer my gifts are:
Submitted by Zion Lutheran Church, Superior, Wisconsin