Ministries — the Lifeline of Our Communities

It takes a little research to find the right ministries for you and your family. Browse through these for some ideas. Then, don't be afraid to get your feet wet! Most of these require very little committment so you can try a ministry on and see if it fits!

There are many ways to browse through the Lake Harriet Ministries. This tool may help you find activies or events that look interesting enough to participate in.

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9 ministries you can do together as a family
  1. Look into our newest ministry - the Faith 5
  2. Participate in the Annual Paint-a-thon
  3. Sign up to be a Sunday Morning Greeter
  4. Be cast in the Annual Musical
  5. Complete an Energy Audit on your home
  6. Take action by participating in a letter writing campaign
  7. Package meals at Feed My Starving Children
  8. Bring your little children to the Lake Harriet Playroom
  9. Earn some money to purchase school supplies for Operation Classroom
Are you a teenager looking for meaning?
  1. Join a mission trip like the Appalachia Service Project
  2. Be sure to attend Confirmation Classes
  3. Be a Daycamp counselor for little kids
  4. Join your friends at Sr. High Drop-in
  5. Stay current with hot topics at the Cinema Café
  6. Volunteer with your mom at the Clothes Closet
  7. Participate in the Annual Musical
5 ministries you can do with a spare 10 minutes
  1. Write a Care Note
  2. Pick up trash around the building before Sunday Service
  3. Be a Sunday Morning Greeter
  4. Complete an Energy Audit on your home
  5. Take action by participating in a letter writing campaign
If you have young children, look into these
  1. Join the Faith and Parenting Group
  2. Start your children's Sunday Morning with Godly Play
  3. Create an Emergency Plan for your family
  4. Take a break at the Playroom
  5. Enroll your children in Daycamps
  6. Let your children explore music in the Cherub Choir
Looking to combine exercise with your ministry?
  1. Sign up for the Annual CROP Walk
  2. Join others in the Annual Paint-a-thon
  3. Call the Trustees an volunteer for odd jobs around the building
  4. Re-roof a home in Appalachia
  5. Be a set-builder for the Annual Musical
  6. Join a Disaster Response Team
Don't miss these once-a-year ministries
  1. Walk in the Annual CROP Walk
  2. Be sure to see the Annual Musical
  3. Donate blood
  4. Enjoy the Christmas Orchestra Performance
  5. Attend the GodsKids Annual Musical
  6. Make a homeowner very happy at the Paint-a-thon