Committees

A council task force presented a Congregational Flow Chart at the annual meeting. This chart will begin to help us understand the relationship between the staff and committees and how we will accomplish God’s mission.

Altar Guild

Co-Chairperson: Jo Ann Poffinberger (301-371-5448)
Co-Chairperson: Sharon Boyer

The overall goal of the Altar Guild is to see that the worship space is kept beautiful and in order, both to glorify God and to provide a setting that enables the congregation to worship in a meaningful way. The Altar Guild is entrusted with preparing the Chancel and its furnishings for worship, baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The Altar Guild consists of four sub-committees: Flowers, Paraments, Vestments, and Communion Assistants. Members help with communion preparation and cleaning up afterward, as well as delivering Easter lilies and Christmas poinsettias. They help decorate the church at Easter and Christmas and prepare individual candles used for Christian Eve services.

Cemetery Board

Chairperson: Dixie Eichelberger
Secretary/Treasurer: Ken Reeder (301-371-6542)

Christian Education

Chairperson: Jeff Derr

The Christian Education committee is one of the standing committees of Zion, addressing discipleship and continued growth in learning the scriptures; dedicated teachers are here to help students learn, explore, and share the Word of God through bible-based instruction focusing on an in-depth study of all books of the bible. The children's program uses a four-week study of each theme using fun activities, crafts, story time and plays. We also offer a young child/parent class for infants and toddlers.

Classes include nursery (infants to two years old), preschool, elementary, middle school, senior high and adult classes. Youth attend confirmation classes as 8th and 9th graders. Classes meet from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings, and also meet during the summer months. Zion also offers bible studies throughout the week. New students are always welcome!

Church Congregational Council

Council Member Committee Liaison:
Chris Derr - Council President
Alissa Burrall - Council Secretary
Dorothy Moler - Recording Secretary

Caring Ministry:
Lois Minchoff

Cemetery Board:
Chris Derr

Christian Education:
Patricia Staples

Christian Fellowship:
David Gouker

Finance:
Gil Stroup

Outreach:
Mike Guckenburger

Personnel:
Jo Ahalt

Property:
Gary Scott & Brian Carlstrom

Stewardship:
Jim Huckleberry

Worship and Music:
Dee Buchanan

Youth Rep:
Josh Glessner

Youth:
Alissa Burrall

Christian Fellowship

Co-Chairperson: Bill Williams (301-371-6233)
Co-Chairperson: Blaine Shatzer (301-371-5471)

To develop and lead programs and events to strengthen the social and fellowship concerns of the congregation; to supervise any special events such as receptions or special occurrences that are brought to the attention of the committee.

Finance

Chairperson: Gary Shafer

Responsibility is to have oversight on all financial matters of the church. On an annual basis the committee recommends a budget to council for approval. The committee also monitors the church’s investments.

Personnel

Chairperson: Nancy Gordon

Responsibility for filling vacant staff positions; coordinating yearly evaluations for church staff; making budgetary recommendations regarding staff salaries to the Finance Committee; serving as liaison between the congregation and church staff supporting the Pastor’s efforts to meet the needs of the congregation. At present this committee include 7 members of the congregation. These members represent the diverse people that make up our congregation; members are approved by the Church Council.

Property

Co-Chairperson: Walter Gordon (301-371-7605)
Co-Chairperson: Eddie Main (301-371-5530)

To deal with the day-to-day maintenance of the physical property of the church. An ongoing, problem by problem, committee.

Social Ministry and Outreach (SHOUT)

Chairperson: Open

Recruiting new members, planning classes for new members and integrating them into the life of the congregation. Responsible for reactivating inactive members and directing the congregation in a continuing program of personal evangelism.

Stewardship

Co-Chairperson: Karen Smith (301-371-8332)
Co-Chairperson: Jim Huckleberry (301-371-6677)

Youth Committee

Chairperson: Ginger Trautman

Worship and Music

Chairperson: Fran Taylor

To assist the congregational Council in seeing that services of God's House are conducted properly and in accordance with the liturgy and traditions of the Church; that ushers are recruited, trained and assigned; that hymn books and other devotional material is provided and properly cared for. It shall supervise the organization and promotion of choirs, be responsible for the care of musical instruments and choir vestments. In consultation with the pastor and director of music, provide music properly for the services of worship.