Connection Ministry

Ministry Objective: The Connection Ministry’s mission is  to reflect the heart of Jesus by creating a warm, spiritually welcoming environment where every person feels seen, cared for, and supported as they take their next steps in faith and community.


“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”  Romans 12:12-13


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Serving Opportunities: 

  • Hospitality team: We create a warm, inviting atmosphere where barriers come down and community begins, whether over a cup of coffee and a bagel or at a church event, genuine care is being poured out.

  • Sunday Welcome team: We ensure every guest is met with a warm smile and clear direction.

  • Prayer team: We stand in the gap for our church family and guests, offering compassionate, faith-filled prayer that invites God’s presence and peace into every need.



Time Commitment: 

  • Hospitality team: 

    • A few times a year coordinating for special events like our Baptism service. 

    • Organizing Meal trains for those in need.

    • Assist our current team for Bagel/Coffee setup on Sunday mornings.

  • Sunday Welcome team: 

    • Greet guests once a month depending on size of team (arrive 30 minutes prior to service)


  • Prayer team: 

    • Commit to time in prayer from requests sent from our church family.

    • Join our elders and pastors in prayer 15 minutes before Sunday service.


Prayer for Ministry:

  • Pray for seamless communication and humility across the Welcome, Hospitality, and Prayer teams so they function as one unified body. 

  • Pray that volunteers serve with genuine joy and avoid burnout, seeing every cup of coffee, smile, and greeting as worship to God. 

  • Pray that God places this ministry on hearts for those to serve.


Leadership Contact:

Pastor Erik: erikh@lhcshelton.net

Laureen Horwedel: Laureen@lhcshelton.net


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