TIME AND GIFTS INVENTORY    2003-2004
Please mark the areas in which you desire to minister.

I Corinthians 12:4-7 "There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit gives them. There are different ways of serving, but the same Lord is served.  There are different abilities to perform service, but the same God gives ability to all for their particular service.  The Spirit's presence is shown in some way in every person for the good of all."

God has gifted each of us with gifts to serve in God's kingdom.  Please take a few moments to fill out this inventory so that you can share your gifts at Zion.  If you are unsure about what gifts you have to share, or would like to learn more about lay ministry at Zion, please contact Jeanette Betterman, Lay Ministry Coordinator at 398-5040 or bettermans@chartermi.net for more information.

Instructions for filling out this inventory:

1. Find a quiet time to pray and think about what gifts you have to offer.  If you are unsure of what gifts that you have, or feel that you may have some gifts still undiscovered, we have a "Spiritual Gifts Inventory" that you can take to help you discover your giftedness.
2. Carefully, look through each area of ministry and place a check mark by the areas you believe that you are gifted and willing to serve in.
3. Review the inventory, and see if there are any additional areas you would like to serve.  There is a space at the end of this inventory, where you can share additional gifts that are not mentioned on this inventory, but you believe could help the ministry of Zion.
4. When you have completed the inventory, offer a prayer of thanks to God for the gifts you have received, and pray that you may have the understanding and willingness to share those gifts.
5. Please turn this inventory into the church office when you have completed it.

Name _____________________________________         

Phone_____________________

Work Phone ___________________

E-Mail Address ___________________________

I am often available to serve: ___ During worship ___Evenings ___Weekdays ___ Weekends

Living Faith/Worship         

WORSHIP MINISTRIES

___     I will Deacon (assisting minister/serve communion)
            __9 am          __11 am
            __Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)

___     Reader
            __9 am          __11 am
            __Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)

___     Usher
            __9 am          __11 am
            __Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)

___     Nursery Attendant
            __9 am          __11 am
            __Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)

___     Altar Guild
           
___     Offering Counting Team

___     Sing in the Adult Choir

___     Sing in the Children's Choir

___     Play in the Adult Bell Choir

___     Play in the Children's Bell Choir

___     Play or Sing Special Music
            __Summer    __Christmas
            __Advent       __Lent
            __Funerals   __Other special times

___     Play or sing at the Contemporary Service

___     Sound Technician
            __9 am          __11 am
            __Special Services (Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.)

___     Help create decorations for the sanctuary

___     Power Point Presenter at worship

Living Faith/Study 

___     Sunday School Teacher

___     Sunday School Teacher Assistant

___     Sunday School Substitute Teacher

___     Musical Accompanist

___     VBS Teacher

___     VBS Team Leader

___     VBS Assistant, crafts, food, etc.

___     LOGOS Table Parent

___     LOGOS Class Teacher

___     Senior High Class Leader

___     LOGOS Activity Time Leader

___     LOGOS Worship Skills Leader

___     Help with Senior High Activities

___     Help with Junior High Activities

___     Provide Transportation for Youth Events

___     Lead Adult Small Group

___     Alpha Small Group Leader

___     Alpha Helper

___     Help with Church Library

___     Serve on a Via De Cristo team

I would be willing to serve on a team or committee in the area of:

___     Church Council

___     Discipleship (learning, youth, adult ministries)

___     Support Ministries (Finance/Property)

___     Witness/Service (Caring Ministries)

___     Worship Ministries

___     Technology

___     Hospitality Ministries (preparing food, coffee, etc.)

___     Welcoming Ministries (welcoming new members to Zion)

Living Faith/Encourage    

___     Visit Shut-Ins/Hospitalized Members

___     Prayer Chain Member

___     Donate Blood

___     Cookie Ministry, Deliver Cookies

___     Sew 'N Sews (Quilting)

___     Serve in the Parish Nurse Program

___     Food Donations (for local Food Shelf)

___     Food Donations (for funerals)

___     Deliver Food Shelf Donations

___     Provide rides to church

___     Be a sponsor for new members

Living Faith/Serve 

          I will use my gifts to:

___     Mow the lawn

___     Paint/Small repair for church and parsonage

___     Plant flowers

___     Tend shrubs

___     Weed gardens

___     Help with Newsletter mailings and bulletins in church office

___     Snow removal

___     Answer telephone

___     Data entry

___     Serve coffee after church

___     Publicity

Some other areas I believe I could offer my gifts are:

Submitted by Zion Lutheran Church, Superior, Wisconsin