Ministry Team of the Month: Children's Ministry Team

Our Children’s and Student Ministry programs are growing rapidly this year. We have increased the number of children and students we are reaching out to by approximately 50% in just two months. This month we are taking a look at the Children’s Ministry Team and how you can get involved.

The Children’s Ministry team organizes the regular programs and special events of the church specifically designed to disciple children in 5th grade and under. Some of these programs include Sunday School, nursery, Kidz Praize, and VBS. We also have a new program for toddlers during our 11 AM service called Tender Tots. Lisa Springett has been working hard at leading this team and helping the youngest members of our church family discover how much Jesus loves them.

It is exciting to watch this ministry grow and growth meets the need for more people to serve. Currently we have two big needs in this ministry team. The first need is for two additional teachers for our 1st and 2nd grade Sunday School class. The two teachers rotate each quarter (three months). If you are interested in teaching this age group, please contact Sarah Johnson.  The second need is for people who are willing to help with our week of VBS in June. There are a variety of ways you can help from cleaning to teaching. If you are interested in helping with this year’s VBS or any other program in our Children’s Ministry, please contact Lisa Springett.

Servant Spotlight: Jennie Repotski

This month’s servant spotlight is on Jennie Repotski who serves regularly with the BSM,   JAM, Tuesday Worship, and Worship Support Ministry Teams. She also helps out with projects lead by the Care, Outreach, and Children’s Ministry Teams. If you have ever been to an event that requires registration or checking-in, then you have seen Jennie in action.

How do you serve in the church family and the community?
One month I set up communion trays. I serve at the registration tables for JAM, BSM, and VBS. I have helped with updates for the directory, I also help with greeting for blood drives and Feeding America Trucks. I am also starting to learn how to run the audio/visual system. I serve communion once a month. In the community, I try to volunteer at any event I can to help people enjoy the events.

Why do you serve?
I serve because I like meeting others and their needs.

What is your favorite part about serving?
My favorite part about serving is making a difference to someone and seeing them get excited about it.

What have you learned from serving other?
Something I have learned is that I have a pretty good life. I could be worse off than I am.

What would you say to someone who is considering serving in a new way?
If you are interested in serving, I say try it. You may actually like to do it. You can always try it out and if it doesn’t work out, try something else. Getting out there is good way to learn more about serving.

Ministry Team of the Month: Church Family Meals

If you have ever participated in a church Thanksgiving or Christmas meal, or the church picnic, the annual meeting potluck, or our monthly Doughnut Sunday, then you have experienced the incredible work of this month’s ministry team. Our Church Family Meals Ministry Team plans and promotes all meals that help us fellowship and build community in our church family. This team is lead by Debbie Streeter and Becky Miller.

If you love to cook for others, wash dishes or plan huge feasts, then this is a great ministry team for you to join. Currently this team is in need of volunteers who are willing to bake or donate doughnuts, muffins, or other pastries for our Doughnut Sundays. There is a sign up sheet in the Fellowship Hall or you can contact Debbie or Becky for more information.

Servant Spotlight: Bruce Southworth

This month’s servant spotlight is on Bruce Southworth who serves regularly with the Worship Support, Housekeeping, and Tuesday Worship Ministry Teams. You probably will not see Bruce do his work with the Housekeeping Team, because most of it happens before many of us are out of bed!

How do you serve in the church family and the community?
I help with communion prep and Tuesday Worship and serve as a janitor. In the community, I treat my neighbors the way I myself would like to be treated.

Why do you serve?
Because of my Christian love.

What is your favorite part about serving?
Being proud to be in such a good family of believers

What have you learned from serving other?
We all have feelings and special needs.

What would you say to someone who is considering serving in a new way?
Please try! It will give you a great feeling and make you part of the Christian family.

Ministry Team of the Month: Outreach Ministry Team

We have many ministry teams that are doing some incredible work. Each month we will feature one of those teams and let you know how you can get involved with that ministry.

This month we want to introduce the Outreach Ministry Team. This team provides opportunities for the church family to connect with and share God’s love with our local community for the purpose of sharing the Gospel.

Some of the programs/activities this team organizes include Trick-or-Treat Warming Station, Feeding America food trucks, the Personal Needs Pantry, holiday food baskets, and our partnership with We Care I.N.C. Many of these programs are not new to us, but this is a new team and we are in need of people to be involved.

If you have a heart for our community, a great desire for people to come to know Jesus, or just want to get more involved, please contact the Outreach Ministry Team leader, Debbie McPike.