As followers of Christ, Faith Lutheran members feel compelled to help support the unmet basic human needs of our neighbors both locally and globally. Our congregation offers many different opportunities to accomplish this through financial contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteering. We have several committees that work in various ways to benefit different groups and concerns.

Caring Committee

Chairperson: Pam Williams

The Caring Committee is a group of people who are in charge of organizing and delivering food to local families three times a year. They also arrange meals for church families that are sick or in need of a meal. We make cards to donate to the nonprofit, Bring Smiles to Seniors each month. We also collect donations for the Shared Pregnancy Giving Tree, volunteer for Loaves and Fishes as well as keep in contact with the elderly that are mostly homebound. We welcome anyone who can help in any way big or small.

Christian Education Committee

Our Christian Education Committee is made up of volunteer members of our church.  The Committee oversees and helps coordinate our Sunday School Program, along with assisting the Confirmation and High School Programs as needed. The committee meets at different times throughout the year to review our youth programs and make future plans.  If you would like more information on this committee or our youth programs, please contact the church office by calling 517-349-0620 or emailing us at faith@faithlutheranokemos.org. Learn more about our education programs.

Evangelism/Outreach Committee

Chairpersons: Brenda Kopf & Ellen Lewis

Our Evangelism and Outreach Committee strives to welcome newcomers to Faith and to connect with those in our community who are searching for a church home and those who may not realize they are searching for a church home. This committee organizes our annual picnic each August on the Saturday before school resumes — join us for food, games, live music, and fellowship.

Green Team

The Faith Lutheran Green Team is engaged in a number of issues related to caring for God’s creation.  Our mission is to work on ways for members of the congregation to reduce waste by recycling and improving energy efficiency, both in our life together and in our homes, and provide opportunities for education, engagement and public advocacy in caring for this beautiful Earth. Visit the Environmental Justice page for more information.

The Faith Lutheran Green Team meets monthly on the fourth Monday of the month.

Human Resources

Chairperson:  Lori Haven

Media and Technology

Chairperson: Chris Lewis

Membership Development

Chairperson: Mike Eschelbach and Emily Brown

Mutual Ministry

Chairperson: Linda Hirt

Parish Education

Chairperson: Judy Tuthill

Property Committee

Chairpersons: Bob Nelson and Rick Beaderstadt

If you would like to help maintain our church property with the various repairs and improvements that we do when needed, please contact Bob Nelson.

Stewardship

Chairperson: Paul Hereza

Worship and Music

Chairperson: Diane Hill

Other Positions

Altar Care Coordinator – Peggy Crum & Elaine Harrison

Nursery Coordinator – Jennifer Coe

Parish House Project – Laurie Hereza

RIC Team – Rich Weingartner

Usher Coordinator – Ken Schoepf

Webmaster – Chris Lewis

Green Team – Jack & Natalie Dingledine