Volunteering is a sure way to become involved in the life of the congregation. It is a way to meet and get to know other members while offering your own gifts of time and talent for the work of the church. Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the Social Hall. You are asked to take responsibility for one month; you may do this yourself or ask others to help for certain weeks. Time-sharing is a welcome method to cover a month. We are always in need of help in the following areas:

Altar Guild
The Altar Guild consists of volunteers from the congregation who prepare the sacraments (Communion and Baptism), take care of worship appointments and paraments, and oversee the sanctuary and worship furnishings.

Assisting Ministers
Assisting Ministers are trained lay persons who assists the pastor in leading worship (speak with the pastor or the Worship Committee if you are interested).

Choir
The Choir consists of volunteers from the congregation. They meet for practice on Wednesday evening at 7:30Â p.m. and sing at Sunday Worship Services. There is no choir during the summer months, but members are asked to provide special music for these weeks.

Flowers
Flowers are needed for worship (purchased or garden grown). Vase liners and wooden stands for transportation are provided. If the flowers are a memorial or symbol for a special occasion, please call the church secretary early that week for mention in the bulletin.

Greeters
Greeters arrive fifteen (15) minutes before worship to welcome the congregation as they arrive.

Head Ushers
Head Ushers arrive thirty (30) minutes ahead of worship to prepare for the service, turn on the sound equipment, pass out bulletins and arrange for three others to help during the offering. Ushers also direct the congregation during the reception of communion and other processions that may occur.

Lectors
Lectors read appointed lessons during worship.

Nursery Attendants
Nursery Attendants staff our nursery during Sunday School and Worship. Contact Nicole Berg (if you would like to help in this important ministry. The nursery is not available during the Social time to allow the attendant an opportunity to visit with others.

Refreshments
Refreshments add to our Social Hour. You may prepare and serve Coffee (which is provided) — brewing time is one hour; or you may provide and serve Cookies (or other snacks) — you may choose to share this task as 10-12 dozen cookies are needed. Servers also wash dishes after the social time.

Service Committee
A Service Committee provides luncheons after funerals.

Sunday School Teachers
Sunday School Teachers receive materials for preparation of each lesson. Some co-teach to lighten the responsibility.