The Ministry Catalog at
Peace Presbyterian Church

PURPOSE The purpose of this catalog is to help you to match your spiritual gifts, passions, and talents with the appropriate ministry opportunity. Please read over the gifts and the ministries. Look up the verses describing the gifts and pray for a clear understanding of who you are and what the ministries are about. If you need help in finding a match, please feel free to contact Doug Peterson (467-5977-work, 481-6792-home, or email dougp@peacepca.org. If you need more information about a particular ministry, please call the contact person listed.

September 23, 1999
GIFT DEFINITIONS AND SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

SERVICE -- The gift of service is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to identify the unmet needs involved in a task related to God's work, and to make use of available resources to meet those needs and help accomplish the desired goals (Romans 12:7; Ephesians 6:5-9).

INTERCESSION -- The gift of intercession is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to pray for extended periods of time on a regular basis and see frequent and specific answers to their prayers to a degree much greater than that which is expected of the average Christian (1 Timothy 2:1-2; Colossians 1:9-12).

TEACHING -- The gift of teaching is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to communicate information relevant to the health and ministry of the Body and its members in such a way that others will learn (Acts 13:1; 18:24-28, Romans 12:7, 1 Corinthians 12:28, Ephesians 4:11).

HOSPITALITY -- The gift of hospitality is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to provide an open house and warm welcome to those in need of food and lodging (Acts 16:15, Romans 12:9-13, Hebrews 13:1-2, 1 Peter 4:9).

LEADERSHIP -- The gift of leadership is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to set goals in accordance with God's purpose for the future and to communicate those goals to others in such a way that they voluntarily and harmoniously work together to accomplish those goals for the glory of God (Acts 15:7-12, Romans 12:8, 1 Timothy 5:17).

FAITH -- The gift of faith is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to discern with extraordinary confidence the will and purposes of God for the future of His work (Acts 11:22-24; 27:21-25, 1 Corinthians 12:9).

ADMINISTRATION -- The gift of administration is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to understand clearly the immediate and long-range goals of a particular unit of the Body of Christ and to devise and execute effective plans for the accomplishment of those goals (Acts 6:1-7, 1 Corinthians 12:28).

EVANGELIST -- The gift of evangelist is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to share the gospel with unbelievers in such a way that men and women become Jesus' disciples and responsible members of the Body of Christ (Acts 8:5; 6:26-40; 21:8, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 4:5).

MISSIONARY -- The gift of missionary is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to minister whatever other spiritual gifts they have in a second culture (Acts 8:4-5; 13:2,3; 22:21, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Ephesians 3:7-8).

WISDOM -- The gift of wisdom is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to know the mind of the Holy Spirit in such a way as to receive insight into how given knowledge may best be applied to specific needs arising in the Body of Christ (Act 6:3,10, 1 Corinthians 12:8, James 1:5,6, 2 Peter 3:15).

HELPS -- The gift of helps is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to invest the talents they have in the life and ministry of other members of the Body, thus enabling the person helped to increase the effectiveness of his or her spiritual gifts (Romans 16:1-2, 1 Corinthians 12:28).

GIVING -- The gift of giving is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to contribute their material resources to the work of the Lord with liberality and cheerfulness (Romans 12:8).

DISCERNMENT -- The gift of discernment is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to know with assurance whether certain behavior purported to be of God is in reality divine, human or satanic (Acts 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 John 4:1-6).

SHEPHERDING -- The gift of shepherding is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to assume a long-term personal responsibility for the spiritual welfare of a group of believers (Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, 1 Timothy 3:1-7).

EXHORTATION -- The gift of exhortation is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to minister words of comfort, consolation, encouragement, and counsel to other members of the Body in such a way that they feel helped and healed (Acts 14:22, Romans 12:8, 1 Timothy 4:13, Hebrews 10:25).

KNOWLEDGE -- The gift of knowledge is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to discover, accumulate, analyze, and clarify information and ideas that are pertinent to the growth and well-being of the Body (1 Corinthians 12:8).

MERCY -- The gift of mercy is the special ability that God gives to certain members of the Body of Christ to feel genuine empathy and compassion for individuals, both Christian and non-Christian, who suffer distressing physical, mental, or emotional problems, and to translate that compassion into cheerfully done deeds that reflect Christ's love and alleviate the suffering (Acts 16:33-34, Matthew 5:7, Romans 12:8, Hebrews 4:16).

Building Together Ministries
This ministry focuses its efforts in low-income neighborhoods in Raleigh. They need help with leading weekly Bible studies, tutoring elementary school children, Racial Reconciliation Supper Clubs, and thrift store volunteers.

Cary Christian School
Cary Christian seeks to offer the Cary area the option for educating our children with and in a Biblical Worldview. The school currently meets at Peace Presbyterian Church and Salem Baptist. There are many needs throughout the year for volunteers.

Christian Community in Action
This is the only Christian Social Service agency in the Cary area. There is a regular need for food for the pantry, thrift shop volunteers, and other services.

Communion Committee
This ministry handles the preparation and clean up of communion each month and for any special services such as Good Friday. New people would be assigned to work with someone experienced to learn the process. The schedule is a one-year commitment beginning in July. It usually takes about hour to set up and to clean up.

Decorating Ministry
Each Christmas and Easter several people work to decorate the church building. Watch for announcements in the bulletin regarding dates and times.

ESL (English as a Second Language)
The purpose of the ministry is to serve the international community in our area by teaching English as a Second Language. New people are needed to help care for the children, and as classes grow, more teachers will be needed.

Floral Design
This ministry provides floral design for the Sanctuary and Narthex in memory or honor of members, families and friends of Peace Presbyterian Church. There is currently need for another floral designer, and training is available.

German Shepherd Rescue
This is a ministry that seeks to save the lives of abandoned or abused dogs by helping them find a new home. Volunteers are needed for foster homes, adoptive homes, or to drive dogs to new homes.

Greeting
This ministry seeks to welcome visitors by greeting them at the door, helping with directions, and handing out bulletins. There is currently a need for more greeters at both services. This is a great way to show kindness and hospitality.

Handbell Music Ministry
This ministry seeks to glorify God through music offered to Him in worship and in service. Practice times vary depending on which Ringer group one joins. There is currently a need for new Ringers with some musical background. However, if you know your right hand from your left and can count to 12, training is available for the rest!

International Friends Program
This ministry pairs new international students and scholars with local hosts for a year of informal contact, assistance and friendship. NC State is looking for local families and individuals to participate in an effort to make a smooth transition for the international visitor into our community.
Contact: Darla Deardorff at NC State 515-7057

Library Ministry
This ministry maintains the books in the library. The needs include processing new books, filing check-out cards, checking books back in and shelving them. There is one volunteer doing this work. The library hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. This ministry is seeking volunteers to help on Sunday mornings and evenings so the library can be opened.

Men's Softball
This is a sports ministry for men who are 18 and older. The practice and games are from March to June. The season provides many opportunities for fun and fellowship. Currently Peace is seeking players for at least two teams.

Middle School Ministry
Sixth Grade (Full Armor Club) and Seventh/Eighth (Get A Life)Youth Groups- The purpose of theses groups is to help the students come to faith in Christ and to learn how to pull God's truth from the Bible and apply it to their lives. Activities in these groups will include retreats, Sunday Evening Meetings, service opportunities, and other fun activities. New leaders are needed, but you must have been at Peace at least a year to qualify. People are also needed to help with the many administrative duties.

Mishteh Meals
This ministry seeks to build fellowship and gives participants a chance to spend quality time with about 28 other people throughout the year. Each meal consists of 5-6 people. Couples and singles are randomly selected to gather for one mealtime over a 7 week period, after which new groupings are formed.

Moms In Touch
This is a ministry for mothers and grandmothers to join together and pray for their school children. Prayer is for students who are elementary age through graduate school and for their schools. These groups are non-denominational and meet for about one hour per week.

Nursery Ministry
This ministry is vital to the life of the church, for without many other ministries could not function. There are needs for workers to watch infants and toddlers during both morning services and the evening hour. Newcomers can work the nursery once they have completed the Church Life class.

Office Assistance Ministry
This ministry would assist the office staff in clerical duties. This would include helping to prepare mailings to the congregation, answering the telephone while staff members are at meetings or on vacation, filling in on Fridays when one of the folding teams is not available to prepare the bulletin for Sundays services, making audio copies of the Sunday services, etc.
Contact: Judy Kilmartin 467-5977

Small Groups
The small groups ministry seeks to encourage love and good deeds through the establishment, encouragement, and growth of various small groups. There are current needs for new people to serve on the ministry team and for new group coordinators to lead new small groups. Some are the groups we hope to start in the future are the following: Divorce-Care, Single Parents, Empty-Nesters, College and Career, Middle-School Parents.

Society of St. Andrew
Society of St. Andrew is a hunger relief ministry dedicated to feeding the hungry by gleaning produce left in the fields after harvest. Fruit and vegetables gleaned by volunteers are distributed to food banks, soup kitchens, and shelters. After spring and fall harvests, volunteers are needed to glean fields in neighboring counties on Saturdays.

Visitor Center
The purpose of the ministry is to welcome first-time visitors to our church by answering questions and directing them to appropriate places. Literature describing various Peace programs is distributed. Volunteers are needed to work at the visitor table on a rotating basis. Newcomers will be matched with experienced workers.

Welcome Baby
Welcome Baby reaches out to any interested first-time mother in Wake County to offer parenting mentors. Welcome Baby pairs an experienced mother volunteer with a new mom for the purpose of offering support, encouragement, and information. Volunteers are trained how to provide education about child development, parenting skills, etc. Volunteers then offer home visits and telephone calls to an interested new mom. Because many new moms in our area do not have extended family, there is a great need for new volunteers. Titus 2:4 "The older women can train the younger women to love their husbands and children."