Read through this information and pray for God's
direction and the discerning of His call on your life.
If you need help discovering our gifts and lace of
service or have a new ministry idea, call Pastor Carolyn at
255-47047 or
Carolyn@fumcom.com.
Choose the Ministry or Ministries where you wish to serve
and are being called to make a difference. Please check on
the Ministry Opportunities Menu Card all ministries where
you wish to be involved, including the ones from last year
that you wish to continue.
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| SUPPORT TEAM |
| 001. |
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Create eye catching
bulletin boards that communicate our children's
community and events several times a year.* |
| 002. |
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Spend a week at camp as
a counselor or helper. |
| 003. |
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Volunteer to check
children in and out of their classes. (Sunday 9:15 -
11:30 am) |
| 004. |
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Be a part of a team
that helps plan and/or facilitates monthly events. |
| 005. |
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Help organize the
children's resource room.* |
| 006. |
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Take digital pictures
for sllide shows, projects and the Website.* |
| 007. |
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Be a part of a team
that prays for our Kidz Community.* |
| 008. |
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Bring snacks for Sunday
school on a rotating basis* |
| 009. |
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Help with Vacation
Bible School (publicity, food, drama, registration,
lead, sing, building sets, painting and much more!) |
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KIDS SUNDAY
SCHOOL
Persons who can
serve with a team of leaders that creatively teach
Biblical principles in a small group setting on a
rotating basis. |
| 020. |
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Teach Discovery Land
(during 10:25 worship/preschool)) |
| 021. |
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Substitute teach |
| 022. |
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Lead K-2nd grade |
| 023. |
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Lead 3-5th grade |
| 024. |
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Lead Preschool* |
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NURSERY |
| 025. |
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Provide child care for
infants - 18 months at the 10:25 service.*. |
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Kidz J.a.M.
Kids Jesus & Me 10:25-following Children's Ministry
Moment |
| 026. |
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Lead K-2nd grade class
on a rotating basis.* |
| 027. |
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Lead 3-5th graders on a
rotating basis.* (Hot topics for kids) |
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ABANDON/AWAKEN SUPPORT TEAM |
| 030. |
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Spend a week at camp as
a counselor or helper. |
| 031. |
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Provide drinks
occasionally on Tuesday nights for students to have
before and after worship.* |
| 032. |
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Donate snacks
occasionally on Tuesday night for students to munch
on before and after worship.* |
| 033. |
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Drive students to
events on an as needed basis. |
| 034. |
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Watch the doors and be
a smiling face as students arrive. |
| 035. |
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Run sound during youth
group on Tuesday night. |
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| A person who is
gifted in teaching and can creatively communicate
God's truth to a group of adults. |
| 040. |
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Host a small group of
10-12 people in your home or at the church for a
Biblically-based study. |
| 041. |
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Lead/co-lead a small
group of 10-12 people in a Biblically based study. |
| 042. |
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Lead an adult Sunday
morning Bible study. |
| 043. |
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Help with the
organization and set-up of our Ministry Fair. |
| 044. |
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Fill in on occasion for
a small group leader or Sunday school leader. |
| 045. |
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Help plan events for
the "18-20 something" age group. |
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| OUTREACH MINISTRY |
| 050. |
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Help sell certificates
on Sunday mornings in Sacred Grounds. Proceeds go to
specified ministries within the church.* |
| 051. |
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Help share the Easter
story by setting up rooms, crafts, egg hunt or
hospitality. |
| 052. |
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Provide a place of
hospitality for the Craft Fair by helping to set up
tables, be at the welcome table, serve food, put
away tables, and set back up for worship. |
| 053. |
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Help prepare, serve and
clean up for funeral dinners. |
| 054. |
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Greatest Gift Journey
is a ministry focused
to boldly introduce the Christmas message to
children and their families that Jesus is the
greatest Gift of all. Ministry Opportunities
include: greeting/hospitality, set
up/clean up, shepherding/animal story tellers, live
nativity and publicity. |
| 055. |
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Be a part of a team to
cook, serve, and/or give a devotional message at
Hope Ministries one time a year. |
| 056. |
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Help organize, build,
promote and/or walk with a float in the Memorial Day
parade as we reach out into our community. |
| 057. |
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Be a part of a team
that discerns and helps implement mission projects
in addition to supporting those who go on mission
trips with funding and prayer. |
| 058. |
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Develop printed
materials (brochures), computer graphics, posters,
signage, etc. Write and send press releases for
special events to encourage media coverage. |
| 059. |
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Be a part of a team
that prays for urgent needs and crises for the
families and friends of FUMC.* |
| 060. |
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People who make shawls
for those who are in need of a special gift of love
and prayer. Knit/crochet at home or with the group.
Deliver shawls or give financially for others to
purchase yard OR learn to knit/crochet. |
| 061. |
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Visit those in a
nursing home, assisted living or those who cannot
come to church. |
| 062. |
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Help create a community
event that welcomes others prior to VBS. (serve
food, supervise games, set up, take down, VBS
registration or hospitality). |
| 063. |
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Pick up individuals who
need a ride to worship and/or other church
activities. |
| 064. |
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Be part of a women's
group that comes together to support each other and
minister to others. Opportunities are: salad
luncheon, monthly breakfasts, devotional time and
more. |
| 065. |
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Help set up, purchase
candy or give out materials at Potawatomi Zoo in
October for Zooboo. |
| 066. & 067. |
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Be a part of a team
that works together rebuilding homes and lives.
(cleaning, painting, electrical, carpentry etc.) |
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| MUSIC MINISTRY |
| 070. |
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Join a team of people
on Sunday mornings who use their gifts and talents
by offering anthems and responses in
worship. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 7:30-8:50 p.m. |
| 071. |
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Players of all ages
and skill levels will play in worship on All Saints
Sunday, Christmas Eve, Easter, and Pentecost.
Rehearsals will be after the second service two or
three Sundays before each of the above special
occasions. |
| 072. |
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Youth and adult
handbell ringers of intermediate to skilled level
will play in Sunday worship twice before New Year
and twice after. In addition, the bells will play
for Christmas and Easter. |
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| WORSHIP |
| 080.. |
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Help with lighting the
candles for worship.* |
| 081. |
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Take flowers from the
Sunday services to people in the hospital or
shut-ins once every 2-3 months.* |
| 082. |
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Assist pastors with set
up and serving communion. |
| 083. |
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Volunteer to read in
various places during worship once every 2-3
months.* |
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AUDIO/VISUAL
MINISTRY
Be a part of the
Audio/Visual Worship Support Team. Training
available! |
| 090.. |
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Help run the computer
slide program during services on a rotating basis. |
| 091. |
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Assist in producing
power point presentations for Sunday morning songs
and/or announcements. |
| 092. |
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Volunteers to run the
sound board on a rotating basis. |
| 093. |
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Run camera to video for the
Sunday morning service. |
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WELCOMING
MINISTRY
Join a team that
has passion for creating experiences that bring
people back to our church. |
| 100. |
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Be a volunteer with a
smile to welcome people as they enter worship.* |
| 101. |
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Help make guests feel
welcome on Sunday morning. Meet weekly to review
guest list and make appropriate responses. |
| 102. |
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Provide assistance as
people enter from the parking lot, using umbrellas
on rainy days. |
| 103. |
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Volunteers of Sacred
Grounds provide a welcoming environment for
fellowship, announcements and refreshments following
our services. Opportunities include: coffee
preparation, decorations, pick up donuts, clean up,
arrange music, organization.* |
| 104. |
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Assist people in
finding a seat, taking up the offering, handing out
worship bulletins and counting worshippers in the
congregation.* |
| 105. |
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Help assist at the
Welcome Center, greet guests, give directions and
information.* |
| 106. |
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Look for and "identify"
guests. Greet and assist new persons in a welcoming
way in worship.* |
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ADMINISTRATIVE
SUPPORT TEAM
Provide support
in our office. Many of these areas are flexible and
can be on a rotating basis. |
| 110. |
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Develop and/or design
murals, posters, etc.* |
| 111. |
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Change seasonal designs
on bulletin boards in central hallway.* |
| 112. |
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Help our crew on
Wednesday mornings (8:30) tape, label, and sort
The Carillon for mailing. |
| 113. |
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Use your gifts to
create graphics for layouts and publications. |
| 114. |
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Help maintain and
organize History and Records. |
| 115. |
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Volunteers needed to
put inserts/or envelopes in the Sunday worship
bulletins.* |
| 116. |
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Organize, sort and put
away books.* |
| 117. |
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Fill in on Wednesday
mornings to answer the phones and door during church
staff meetings (9:00 - 11:00). As needed basis.
Also, answer phones and door in the absence of the
office staff. |
| 118. |
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Help with special
mailings which require help in sorting, stuffing
envelopes, labeling, stamping, bundling, etc.
Usually 2 hours or less.* |
| 119. |
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Help install and
maintain computer software. |
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| MAINTENANCE &
HOUSEKEEPING |
| 130. |
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Help with projects as
needed. |
| 131. |
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Assist in setting up
for events.* |
| 132. |
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Paint areas as needed. |
| 133. |
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Occasionally change the
outdoor sign.* |
| 134. |
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Assist in heavy snow
removal. |
| 135. |
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Help clean the church
in the spring and fall when additional cleaning is
needed. |
| 136. |
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Assist with spring
clean up and fall leaf pick-up. Help with mowing
when custodian is on vacation. |
| 137. |
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Use truck on occasion
for special needs. |
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WEDNESDAY EVENING
MINISTRIES
...a midweek
renewal experience through food, fellowship, and
spiritual fulfillment for people of all ages. |
| 140. |
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This ministry is shared
by two persons each night. Collect money and greet
with a smiling face.* |
| 141. |
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Be a part of a team of
3 or 4 that helps clean up, wipe down tables, etc.
after mealtime. 6:30-7:30* |
| 142. |
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Prepare desserts at
home or church. All food is purchased through the
ministry budget. |
| 143. |
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Help purchase food with
the Mannafest budget. A list is provided and you can
purchase locally. |
| 144. |
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Help in dining room by
refilling water pitchers, coffee, wiping down trays
and float to greet and assist as needed.* |
| 145. & 146. |
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Lead or assist in
preparing the meal. All food is purchased and ready
to prepare. |
| 147. |
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Use your gifts by
making a warm welcoming environment with decorating
the dining area. Materials will be provided. |
| 148. |
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Help set up on Tuesday
or Wednesday by chopping vegetables, filling salad
bar containers, wiping down tables, setting up
decorations, setting out salt and pepper shakers,
setting out desserts, lighting candles, preparing
coffee, etc. |
| 149. |
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Be a part of a team who
helps serve portions of the meal.* |
| 150. |
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Welcome and direct
persons in the hallway just inside the parking lot
doors on Wednesday evenings.* |
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A person who is
gifted in teaching and can creatively communicate
God's truth to a group of adults. |
| 160. |
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Lead a small group of
10-12 people at the church. 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. Subject
varies. |
| 161. |
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Lead a six week class
at the church on various subjects. 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. |
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| 170. |
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Volunteer to check
children
in and out of their classrooms. Wednesday 6:00 -
7:45 p.m.* |
| 171. |
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Provide quality
childcare for nursery and preschoolers. 6:00 - 7:45
p.m. |
| 172. |
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Lead crafts and games
on a rotating basis. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.* |
| 173. |
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Lead a Bible lesson,
everything is provided, 7:00-7:45 on a rotating
basis. |
*One hour ministries are ministry opportunities that may
be done in as little as an hour!
