The Service Ministry at Cool Spring

The Service Ministry provides behind-the-scenes support to church activities. There are many duties performed faithfully, reliably, and joyfully by many members of the church in other capacities than those discussed on this page.  This page includes information specifically about:

• Facilities - The Facilities Ministry is involved in the administration of the church building and grounds. This includes work such as maintaining the church property for ready use (rain, snow, or shine), recommending policies regarding the use of the church, and the employment and supervision of maintenance and janitorial personnel.
       The work involved in keeping a church running in good order is significant, when one considers exterior and interior maintenance and painting, landscaping, heating and air conditioning maintenance, snow and ice removal, utilities management, elevator maintenance, fire, theft, and vandalism security, and church furnishings and equipment. A breakdown in any of these areas could lead to the church being unable to hold Worship Services, Sunday School, or Child Care.
   
• Food Services - The Food Services Ministry is involved with providing meals for church functions, such as Wednesday Night Family Supper, as well as providing food for community events in a Christian atmosphere. Other church functions where food is provided are planned and organized by the Food Services as well. They must uphold appropriate standards of cleanliness and maintain kitchen equipment as well.  Click to see Favorite Recipes from Shirley Newton Here.
   
• Wedding / Funeral - This service is involved in the preparing of the church for weddings, receptions, and funerals as they arise. The grounds of Cool Spring also has a cemetery, which is maintained. While weddings are a time of joy, much work obviously goes into them. Support from the church in preparing for funerals helps to ease the burden on loved ones in times of grief.
   
• Transportation - The Transportation Ministry oversees the operation and maintenance of church vehicles such as vans in coordination with the church calendar, and is responsible for approving drivers.
   
• Special Ministries - The Special Ministries Team provides for special ministries such as Scouting, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc., and provides a clear link between ministry to others and the purpose of the church.

      Ted Tussey is the Minister of Outreach, Facilities, and Seniors.

Updated 12/5/05