Serving God. Sharing Our Gifts. Growing Together in Faith.
At East Zorra Mennonite Church, we believe that every person has unique gifts, talents, and experiences that can be used to serve God and strengthen our church community.
Our Lay Ministry encourages members of the congregation to take an active role in the life of the church by sharing their gifts, supporting one another, and participating in opportunities for worship, service, and spiritual growth.
Rooted in our Mennonite faith and the belief that we are all called to serve, Lay Ministry recognizes the importance of working together as followers of Jesus.
Who We Are
Lay Ministry brings together individuals from within our congregation who feel called to serve and contribute to the spiritual life of the church.
Working alongside our pastoral leadership and other ministries, lay participants help strengthen our faith community through their time, talents, experiences, and willingness to serve.
We believe that ministry is not limited to pastors or formal church leadership. Each of us has something meaningful to offer.
What We Do
Lay Ministry encourages congregational participation in worship, spiritual leadership, and opportunities to share God’s love through service.
Depending on the needs of our church and the gifts of those involved, this may include:
- Worship Participation: Supporting worship services through Scripture readings, prayer, reflections, and other opportunities to participate in congregational worship.
- Faith & Spiritual Growth: Encouraging opportunities for prayer, biblical reflection, learning, and growing together as disciples of Jesus.
- Congregational Leadership: Sharing gifts and experiences through service, leadership, and participation in the spiritual life of our church.
- Pastoral & Ministry Support: Working alongside pastoral leadership and other ministries to encourage, support, and strengthen our congregation.
- Community & Fellowship: Helping create opportunities for connection, encouragement, and meaningful relationships within our church family.
Called to Serve
At East Zorra, we believe that God calls each of us to use our gifts in ways that reflect His love and serve others.
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
Whether through a small act of kindness, sharing a personal reflection, leading in worship, or supporting others in their faith journey, every contribution matters.
Get Connected
Lay Ministry is an opportunity to discover and share the gifts God has given us while growing together as a community of faith.
If you would like to learn more about opportunities to participate or serve, we encourage you to connect with our pastoral leadership or church office.
East Zorra Mennonite Church
Rooted • Growing • Extending
