What are some of the different ways to serve at Community of Hope?
Children’s Ministry
In Matthew 19, Jesus says “let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kindgom of heaven belongs to such as these.” We value children! Do you love kids and desire to help foster in them a love for Jesus? Those interested in serving will begin the process with an interview with the pastor, time to come along side those currently serving to gain experience, and have a background check and be observed teaching lessons before being asked to serve in a leadership role. Our nursery caregivers serve in pairs monthly on Sundays in the nursery and our teachers serve monthly at the Saturday service or both Sunday services.
Communion Setup and Clean-up
We value sharing The Lord’s Supper on a regular basis as a means of experiencing afresh and anew the gift of forgiveness. Our communion team sets the table by perparing the bread and the wine, assisting in the distribution, ushering and cleaning up. Teams serve no more than once a month.
Special Event Support
We value connecting with each other in church and outside of church. Several times a year we plan events designed to allow those curious about our church a chance to see who we are and what we are about in a relaxed environment. If you are a party planner, a behind the scenes person, or an adventurer then we have a place for you! Join us in supporting one or more of the following events:
Annual Church Picnic (summer)
Easter Egg Hunt (spring)
Bible & Bike Trip (early fall)
Bible & Hike Trip (summer)
Vacation Bible School (summer)
Trunk or Treat (fall)
Women of Hope events (4 events throughout the year)
Greeting and Connection Center Greeting
Do you remember being the new person at work? We value people checking us out for the first time and know that sometimes they need someone to come alongside them to connect them to the pastor, a nursery worker or the correct class for their child, and more.
If you like lending a hand, we need you as a greeter at the sanctuary doors or at the Connection Center. Responsibilites may include arriving shortly before the service begins to greet those attending service or being stationed at the Connection Center during our Meet & Greet break to help direct visitors or staying for a few minutes after the service ends to answer any questions someone may have.
Hospitality Team
We value community - the sharing of our everyday lives with one anohter. One of the ways we seek to promote this value is by providing an opportunity for people to fellowship with one another over a piece of pizza on Saturday evening or a cup of coffee and pastry on Sunday mornings. Join us in welcoming people by serving once a month as part of the hospitality team. Responsibilities include making coffee and setting up or cleaning up at the end of the service, and a welcoming smile!
Meal Train Ministries
We value people in our church community and our neighborhoods. Currently, we have a Meal Train ministry for people in transitions, such as welcoming a new baby and dealing with a loss of a loved one. If you might be interesting in helping to communicate the needs of those in transition this may be an opportunity for you.
Prayer Team
At Community of Hope, we value prayer as a fundamental, vital way that we as believers connect with God and one another. We lift up each others cares and concerns and come to the Lord with the needs of our community and the world as a whole. Prayer team members share our community prayers with the congregation in one of our three services once a month.
Scripture Reading Volunteers
We value the Word of God and we enjoy sharing God’s Word together in our church services. Volunteers will read outloud in one of our three services scripture verses chosen for the sermon that weekend.
Tech Team
We value worship and giving each person in our community the space to connect with the living God. Behind the scenes, the tech team plays a vital part in setting the stage for this experience. If you have a heart for all to enjoy and share in the worship service, we invite you to come learn more and serve on a tech team once a month. All tech team members are trained and no previous experience is required.
Let us know you are interested in serving!
You may not know where you would prefer to serve yet or you may have read something here that sparked your interest! Either way, please fill out this form and we would be happy to work with you to discover how to serve in a way that is unique to you and God’s gifting for you!