Opportunities at Mount Cross 

Information about our ministries:

Altar Guild: The Altar Guild is a valued group that provides assistance throughout the Church year by helping prepare for communion, providing help with luncheons, fund raising for various projects, and assisting with the celebrations of the church year.

Communion and Care Ministry: This ministry is an extension of the Lord's Supper to those that may be sick, homebound, or temporarily unable to be present to celebrate with our church family.

Congregational Council: Our Congregational Council has 8 elected members. For 2007, our President is Charlotte Garner, Vice-President is Mary Kennedy, and Financial Secretary is Gary DeVar. The Church Council meets the third Monday of every month.

Congregational Life Ministry: This ministry assists the Pastor with special happenings such as hosting new member events, evening gatherings, uneral luncheons, and the Easter brunch.

Facilities Planning and Development: Formed in 2005, this committee has the mission to "Plan and take the necessary action to modify, remodel, obtain or construct the facilities required to support and enhance the mission and ministry of Mount Cross Lutheran Church",

Friendship Club: Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon in the LOMONA Center. This is a luncheon, Christian fellowship and social, often with a program. The Friendship Club supports several area activities and charities by providing funds. 

Library: Located in the Matthew/Mark room, Books and videos are available for check out from our church library. Stop by and see the many books we have to offer.

Memorial Committee: This ministry disburses funds for needs of various committees throughout the year.

Mission Endowment Fund: This ministry is committed to the faithful and efficient management of all financial gifts and bequests. The interest which accrues from these investments provides our means of furthering God's work through the church. It provides assistance for many purposes, but the primary aim is to assist in the continuing pursuit of Christian education. Click here for a pdf file explaining our mission.

Mutual Ministry Committee: This committee's mission is to affirm and strengthen the mission of the congregation and ministry of the staff. Our goal is to become an important link between members of our congregation, our church council, our Pastor, Elaine Watskey, and all of the staff serving Mount Cross Lutheran Church.

Outreach Ministry: This group assists with the many fund raisers throughout the Church year. Funds raised help with the Payson food bank, the ELCA Navajo Mission at Rock Point, Veteran's Helping Veterans, and various other agencies in Payson.

Prayer Chain: This ministry is comprised of members of our congregation who faithfully pray for the requests that are received by our church office. New people are always welcome to join as Prayer Partners.

Prayer Shawl Committee: This ministry is comprised of members of our congregation who knit or crochet prayer shawls for those of our members and friends of members who have had illness, who are grieving and for our service men and women. Prayers are offered for the recipients as committee members are knitting or crocheting the shawls.

Property Committee: This committee provides weekly upkeep of our grounds and buildings. All are welcome to come and join us every Thursday morning at 8am.

Scouts: Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts meet at Mount Cross Lutheran Church. The Boy Scouts have a full schedule of activities through the school year. Regular Troop meetings occur weekly on Mondays in the LOMONA Center. Cub Scouts meet bi-weekly at various locations, such as at the LOMONA Center or in the den mother's home. The Pack meets monthly in LOMONA.

Spiritual Growth Committee: It is our Pastor's desire that our church family grow in faith and discipleship. We have an exciting ministry at Mount Cross Lutheran Church. Evangelism is ready to take quantum leaps forward, and we will be taking definitive steps to approach families who need a church home.

Stewardship Committee: Graceful Living-Graceful Giving was our 2006 stewardship campaign. Graceful Living-Graceful Giving goes beyond budgets and building needs. It is a values-based decision with regard to one's faith and one's personal relationship with God, the Father, Jesus Christ, our personal savior and the Holy Spirit, our spiritual Counselor.

WELCA: The Women of the ELCA provide programs to involve more women in the congregation. All women of Mount Cross are automatically a part of WELCA. We try to provide one social event per quarter. We sponsor a child in India, as well as provide funds for many area agencies. There are monthly Bible studies, quilters who meet the 4th Wednesday of the month at 9:00AM in the LOMONA Fellowship Hall, a "Secret Sister" program, and attendance at regional and Synod-wide WELCA programs.

Worship and Music Committee: This committee meets quarterly, or on an as needed basis. This committee provides support for our varied music programs and related events, including Ecumenical, Advent, Lenten, Christmas, wedding and funeral services.

Currently our choirs are: Chancel Choir - practice on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm; Handbells - practice on Thursday evenings at 5:30pm; Praise Team - practice on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Praise Team with Teens - practice on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm. The Chancel Choir sings regularly at the traditional service, and the Praise Team sings at the Contemporary service. During the summer months, a summer choir sings - all are welcome to join.