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2027 Commitment Card
Please prayerfully consider your commitment of prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness that you intend to share with the Maple Grove community in 2027. You can return your completed card during worship on
Sunday, October 11,
mail it to the office, or complete and submit it here online.
If you would like additional information or to request a printed commitment card, please contact the church office at 614-262-1163 or email
[email protected]
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Name
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Email
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Phone Number
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PRAYERS
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I will faithfully pray for Maple Grove Church and our community..
PRESENCE
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Worshipping online or in person
Joining a small group and/or classes
SERVICE
Please check the box next to the team(s) you wish to serve on in 2027.
WORSHIP
Select as many as you'd like.
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Worship Guide: Lead in worship by reading scripture and other portions of the service.
Usher: Care for worship attendees before, during and after services. Receive offering and assist with communion.
Greeters: Arrive 20 minutes early for worship and welcome people as they arrive.
Communion Server: Serve communion to the congregation during worship on the first Sunday of the month and other special services.
Communion Steward: Prepare bread and juice for communion; clean up after.
Children’s Moments Leader: Share brief children’s message during worship.
Children’s Worship Adult Leader: Help lead activities during worship for children ages 5 to 9.*
Nursery Helper: Assist staff nursery coordinator in providing loving care for infants and children aged 4 and younger on Sundays from 10:00 – 11:15 AM.*
Hospitality Table: Prepare coffee and provide refreshments following Sunday worship; clear table and clean up after.
A/V Tech: Assist with sound board and media for online worship and special events.
Pew Restocking: Tidy and restock envelopes and other items in pew pockets.
Hanging of the Greens: Decorate the church building and grounds for Advent; remove and store decorations after Christmas.
Altar Holiday Flowers: Arrange flowers in sanctuary for Christmas and Easter.
Blessing of the Animals: Help coordinate annual pet blessing service.
MUSIC & DRAMA
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Chancel Choir: Sing with choir to provide musical leadership in worship. Open to teens and adults. Rehearse at 7:30 PM on Thursdays.
Handbell Choir: Ring bells monthly in worship. Rehearse at 6:30 PM on Thursdays. No prior experience required.
Worship Musician: Instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to provide music to enrich worship experience.
Maple Grove Players: Perform dramatic sketches and readings for worship services, special events, and community outreach.
NewSong: Sing contemporary Christian music in worship periodically with ensemble.
EDUCATION
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Kid’s Summer Sunday Leader: Help lead children four Sunday afternoons in June. Opportunities available in crafts, music, drama, science, recreation, and food. *
Easter Egg Hunt Planning: Plan and help lead Easter egg hunt for MG and community.
Tween & Youth Volunteers (Adult): Working with staff, attend twice-a-month TMI or Youth Group, to supporting spiritual growth through service, study & fellowship. *
God-Parents: People of all ages and stages supporting young families through caring relationships and serving lunch for Parenting with Hope 4-6 times a year.
English Conversation Practice: Provide a welcoming environment for learners to practice speaking English.
Class Leader: Plan and convene faith-forming adult education class.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE
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Prayer Chain: Lift up in prayer church members and others who are in need of God’s healing; share prayer requests by email or phone.
New Baby Meals: Prepare and deliver meals for families with newborns.
Funeral Meals: Prepare food, deliver to church, and/or help serve families at post-funeral gatherings.
Congregational Care: Coordinate with pastors for on-going care of hospital visits, shut-ins, rehabilitation care, prayer ministry and need support.
Keeping in Touch: Provide caring contact with Maple Grove members via calls or cards; update pastoral care staff as needed.
Kitchen Care: Meet quarterly to deep clean and organize church kitchens.
Library: Help care for church’s library collection; assist with promotion and circulation.
Office Volunteer: Fill in at church office during office administrator’s absence.
Office Mailings: Stuff envelopes for church mailings, either at the church or at home.
Wedding Coordinator: Provide rehearsal and wedding day support for pastor and wedding party.
MISSION
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Community Meal: Prepare, serve, greet, clean up for monthly last Friday 6 PM dinner.
CRC Outreach Meal: Provide hot lunch at Clintonville Beechwold Community Resource Center the next to last Friday of each month.
Pastor’s Pantry: Pack brown-bag lunches to be distributed at CRC. Meet after worship on the first Sunday of the month.
Thanksgiving Day Meal: Help plan, shop, set up, prepare, serve, greet or clean up.
Christmas Ministries: Prepare Christmas food bags for Clintonville seniors.
God’s Gardeners: Care for church flowerbeds with cleanup, planting, weeding, and watering.
Creation Care: Provide education, projects and experiences, to connect with and care for God’s creation.
Adult Mission: Assist with disaster relief or local projects, often with UM Volunteers in Mission or Habitat for Humanity. No experience or special skills required.
Reconciling Ministry: Advocate for full inclusion of all people, particularly LGBTQ+ persons, at Maple Grove and in society.
Immigration Task Force: Learn about and advocate for non-citizens by meeting monthly by Zoom and serving within the community.
Social Justice Support & Advocacy: email and meet to be aware of social justice actions.
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My new ministry idea:
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FINANCIAL GIFT:
Pledging allows you to make a conscious choice about spending your money in ways that reflect your faith and values. Receiving your pledge allows Maple Grove to plan wisely in carrying out the mission and ministry to which God has called us. Please let us know what financial commitment you are able to make:
Weekly
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Monthly
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Quarterly
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Annually
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Total pledge for 2027 $
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I am not ready to make a pledge, however I intend to give.
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