Ministry Opportunities

• Christians in Action - 

               Monthly activities and trips planned for all.  Watch for them on the church calendar!   Calendar  

• Protective Payee Program -

               Description of Ministry: Protective Payees are volunteers who support individuals with developmental disabilities to live on their own in the community by receiving their income to pay their bills and balance their checkbooks.  In some cases, a monthly visit to the client's home occurs.

                This program is managed by staff members of the Arc of Yakima County, that provide training and ongoing support to volunteer payees.

                    A STATE PATROL BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.

                 Englewood Christian Church is currently in need of 4 to 6 new payees, each to support 2 or 3 people with developmental disabilities.  There will be a 2-hour training scheduled when the needed volunteers have agreed to become payees, probably in late July or early August 2011.

                 If you are interested in volunteering, contact Sue Scott, 697-7859 for more information.

• Global Ministries -  

                 Description:  Englewood Christian Church is embarking on a journey to become a Global Mission Congregation.  We will begin to learn about the Disciples' global mission heritage and current mission strategy.  After evaluating our involvement, we will complete a check list of ideas for action we might take.  Then, we will choose a few ideas for action that seem realistic for us.  Finally, we will commit to take action with a specific plan in partnership with Global Ministries and other Disciples and United Christian Church congregations.

                 Contact Rev. David Helseth at the church office, 966-6550; or Sue Scott, 697-7859 for more information.

• Church World Service  

• Educational Ministries -

       From September through May, we have two ongoing Bible Study groups:

•   Wednesday Morning Bible Study is led by Pastor David Helseth at 10:30AM in the Fireside Room.

•   On Sunday mornings at 9:30AM, one adult education opportunity is led by Pastor Helseth, using the lectionary Bible passage that he will use in his sermon that morning.  This group gathers in Sunday school rooms 5 & 6.

        If you are interested in either of these classes, just show up at the designated time and 

          you will be welcome. Contact Pastor David Helseth, 966-6550, with questions.

• Prayer Shawl Ministry -

         We give prayer shawls to individuals who are going through illness or other difficult times.  Several of the women of our congregation knit or crochet these prayer shawls and place them on the table in the narthex.  When someone needs comfort and support, we bless a shawl by passing it through the congregation during worship.  Each person touches it and silently prays for the person who will receive it along with our love and prayers.

        Anyone who enjoys knitting or crocheting is invited to take some yarn from the display in the narthex, or use your own, and make one of these prayer shawls to add to our collection.

        To learn more about Englewood's prayer shawl ministry,

            visit www.shawlministry.com

• Food Bank Ministry -

                    Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays to bring in food (unloading), and on Thursdays to fill bags with food in preparation for Fridays when volunteers are needed to distribute bags of food to over 300 families.                    On the 4th Sunday of each month, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food to church with you and place it in the grocery cart.   Contact Betty Clark, 877-4137 for more information. 

•    Sandwich Ministry 

   It doesn’t seem like a lot, but making sandwiches for the hungry makes a difference.  Each Monday a total of 80 – 100 sandwiches are made.   Someone from the distribution team comes around 4:30 to pick them up.   

   If you are interested in helping, please contact Jef're Danner, office administrator, at 966-6550.

• The Ministry of Hospitality - 

   Hospitality includes making visitors feel welcome and included.  It means paying attention to who is new and who has been worshiping with us for a while.  It can also include visiting those who are homebound, ill, or dealing with grief and loss.  In the bigger picture, hospitality is also serving our homeless shelter during the winter months.

      Rev. David Helseth will offer training for members of the congregation who feel called to provide hospitality on Sunday mornings.  Also, we need a few people to visit those who have special needs.  Call Rev. Helseth in the church office, 966-6550 for more information.

• Prayer Group Ministry

                     Description:  Small prayer groups of 3 to 5 people are now forming for spiritual growth and mutual support through ten sessions that include checking in with how each person is doing, and then a Bible passage and a short reading that emphasizes on area of need in our church each time we meet.  Prayers are then offered for the church and for each other.  Length of each session is typically 60 minutes.  To sign up, call Jef're Danner in the church office, 966-6550. 

We are a Missional Church...

We are happy to welcome the following groups to

Englewood Christian Church:

• Gamblers Anonymous - Englewood Christian hosts G.A. meetings on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.  Please call (509) 834-8173 for more information.

• Fitness for Men and Women - On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:30am to 11:30am, our Fellowship Hall turns into an exercise gym.  This ongoing program combines light aerobic work with stretching and strengthening exercises.  Stay fit while enjoying time with your friends.  Classes are free to YMCA members or $16 per month for program participants.       Contact Laura Menke, 972-5276.

• Yakima Youth Symphony Orchestra - We support Yakima's musical arts by utilizing our facilities for rehearsals and concerts.

• Gilbert Elementary School students find shelter at Englewood Christian Church during an emergency.  Our volunteers staff the Reading Room at the Noon hour, helping youth find appropriate reading material to take home.

• Carroll Children's Center Summer Camp is held at Englewood Christian Church July through August.

• Quakers and Friends use Englewood Christian's Youth Room as a meeting place on the 4th Sunday of each month.

We are called to support...

• The Yakima Food Bank    509.961-0289 (1211 S. 7th St.)

• Interfaith Coalition    509.457-5058   (106 S. 6th St., Yakima, WA)        www.lacasahogar.org

• Yakama Christian Mission  (The Log Church, White Swan, WA)   

• The Annual CROP WALK - Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.  The 5K walk begins at La Casa located at 106 South 6th Street, Yakima, WA.  Englewood members will walk and sponsor walkers to help stop hunger. Please visit  www.cropwalkyakima.us for more information.

• Peace Efforts - 

Englewood Christian invites you to stop by and take a look at the Peace Pole

(Located in the courtyard in front of the church on 44th Avenue.)

"May Peace Prevail on Earth" is placed in the language of several different countries and reminds us that no matter where we live on this planet, we all seek a peaceful life. 

• Environmental Health - 

Englewood Christian Church supports recycling of used cell phones, ink cartridges and digital cameras. Visit Think Recycle at www.thinkrecycle.com