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Sending Forth Ripples of Faith...

 

We have the wonderful opportunity to be in service – to our church, our community and the world.  God calls each of us to volunteer – to share our time and talents with others.  The Volunteer Revolution starts with you – the heart of the church. Some are called to full-time ministry work at the church; some to the mission field in other countries; some to the needy in downtown Richmond; and some to the volunteer ministry opportunities we have here at Woodlake UMC.  Our prayer is that you will find an area to serve that brings you joy, energy, and excitement.  The act of serving is an important part of spiritual transformation—the gradual process that God uses to mold our character and life into the image of Jesus Christ.  Join the Volunteer Revolution!

 


 Serving Opportunities.

 

You are invited to browse this brochure over the next few weeks and pray about an area of service that God would have you participate in through this church.  Please check the area(s) of service you wish to continue, as well as, any new area(s) for 2009.  Once you have selected where you’d like to serve, complete the registration form below and drop off the entire brochure in the basket as you leave service or to the church office.  You may also sign up to serve online at woodlakeumc.org.  You will be contacted shortly by ministry leaders for the area(s) you have selected.

 

Please register for each person wishing to serve.

 

Click on an area to view the opportunities listed.

 

Worship Ministries Good News Team
Children's Ministries Youth Ministries
Involvement Ministries Adult Ministries
Men's Ministries Healing Ministries
Missions Upward Soccer
Church Office and Facilities Sports for Special Needs Children

 


Sign Up to Serve!

 I'd like to serve in the following areas for 6 months (Jan. - June 2009).

 I'd like to serve in the following areas for 12 months (Jan. - Dec. 2009).

Areas of Service
In the space provided, please type or copy/paste the names of the areas you would like to serve, seperated by a comma.  Be sure to include the areas you wish to continue serving as well as list any new areas you'd like to serve.

(i.e. Woodlake Chancel (Adult) Choir, Projection Team, KidZchoir Assistant, Sports Buddy)

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WORSHIP MINISTRIES.

 

Worship Planning Team - Work alongside pastors and Director of Worship to create a relevant and engaging worship experience for the congregation.  Serve on contiguous sermon series or for just one planning series.

 

Woodlake Chancel (Adult) Choir - Sing a diverse repertoire of sacred and other music from many styles and time periods.  Open to ages 16-adult.  Rehearsals:  Sundays, 7:30-9 pm.  Performs at 9:30 and 11:00 am.

 

Contemporary Choir - Help lead worship by singing contemporary Christian music.  Open to ages 16-adult. Rehearsals:  Wednesdays, 7-8 pm.  Performs at 9:30 and 11:00 am services, twice a month.

 

Handbell Choir - Join our brand new handbell choir!  No experience is necessary but is helpful.  All ages welcome.  Currently learning new pieces but not performing in services yet.  Rehearsals:  Wednesdays, 7:15-8:30 pm at St. Mark's UMC on Lucks Lane.

 

Connect Band - Praise and worship band that performs contemporary pieces on Saturday nights at our Connect Service and occasionally during the 9:30 and 11:00 services. Rehearsals:  Tuesdays, 8-9 pm.

 

Orchestra - Requires two years of experience on your instrument, even if that experience was 20 years ago!  Rehearsals:  Thursdays, 7-8 pm.  Performs at 9:30 and 11:00 am services, once a month.

 

Sound Team - Work with worship team to set up necessary equipment (i.e. microphones, monitors, etc.) prior to service, operate sound board during worship service and stow away equipment afterwards.  Easy to learn - training provided.  Serve one service a month.

 

Projection Team - Run PowerPoint slideshow for service, as well as play occasional videos pre-loaded on the computer.  Easy to learn - training provided.  Serve one service a month.

 

Video Team - Help create videos that enhance worship.  Experience as a videographer, editor, or writer a plus but not necessary.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Cosby Team Lead - Team up with current team leads to help publish team schedule and assist team with set-up/take-down.  Serve two Sundays a month.

 

Cosby Truck Drivers (**must provide truck with proper hitch**) - Hook up and drive trailers to and from Cosby HS.  Assist in unloading and loading trailers.  Serve one Sunday every 4 - 6 weeks.

 

Cosby Load-In/Set-up Team - Unload trailers and move carts into their designated space.  Set-up tables and equipment in your designated area.  Serve one Sunday a month, 7:30-9 am.

 

Cosby Take-down/Load-Out Team - Break down equipment in your designated area and pack up carts.  Load carts onto trailers.  Serve one Sunday a month, 12:15-1:30 pm. 

 

Banner Making Team Members - Assist Banner Ministry Coordinator in designing/sewing together banners for various sermon series.  Some sewing or crafting ability helpful.  Serve 2 - 4 hours per project as needed.

 

Communion Server - Serve Communion elements at one service each quarter.

 

Scripture Readers - Read the first scripture lesson during worship.  Serve one service per quarter.

 

Christmas Angel Display Team - Help repair, paint, and assembly/disassemble wooden angels.  Serve for three days a year:  1 day of repair/painting, 1 day of mounting display, 1 day of disassembling display.

 

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY.

 

Children’s Ministry Team - Work on a team to provide leadership and vision for Children’s Ministry programs, including ministry promotion, planning and recruitment.  Serve two hours every other month.

 

SundayZcool Superintendent - Greet and set-up for children's Sunday school.  Duties include:  Unlock/Lock up building, greet families, help teachers set-up.  Serve 1.5 hours every Sunday.

 

SundayZcool Teacher - Teach curriculum provided to children ages 3 through 5th grade.  Serve one hour every Sunday.

 

SundayZcool Assistant - Assist teachers with activities and lessons for children.  Open to youth and adults.  Serve one hour every Sunday.

 

TeamKID Superintendent - Greet and set-up for TeamKID.  Duties include:  Unlock/Lock up building and being point person on-site.  Serve two hours every Tuesday, 6-8 pm.

 

TeamKID Teacher - Teach curriculum provided for children ages 4 years through 5th grade.  Serve two hours every Tuesday, 6-8 pm.

 

TeamKID Assistant - Assist teachers with activities and lessons for children.  Serve two hours Tuesday 6-8pm.

 

TeamKID Specialty Leader - Lead games, crafts, or object lessons.  Serve two hours every Tuesday, 6-8 pm.  KidZchoir Assistant - Assist children’s choir teacher for Kindergarten-3rd grader choir.  Serve one hour every Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 pm.

 

KidZConnect Assistant - Be a part of a dynamic worship experience for children in K-5th grade during service.  Open to youth and adults.  Serve one hour a month during the 5:30 pm Connect service.

 

KidZworship Assistant - Be a part of a dynamic worship experience for children in K-5th grade during service.  Open to youth and adults.  Serve one hour a month during the 9:30 or 11:00 am service.

 

Jr. KidZworship Assistant - Be a part of a dynamic worship experience for children ages 4 and 5 during service.  Open to youth and adults.  Serve one hour a month during the 9:30 or 11:00 am service.

 

W.O.W. Assistant - Come play and be a mentor for children in 4th-6th grade as they learn to become worship leaders for KidZworship.  Serve one Wednesday a month, 6:30-8 pm.

 

Helping Hands Leadership Team - Work with team to plan and carry out annual 2-day Virginia Conference Mission event in July.  Serve as needed May to July.

 

MOPS Team - Work with team to plan meetings and provide support for MOPS groups.  Serve one hour each month.

 

MOPS Child Care Volunteer - Provide child care to children ages newborn to 4 years old while Mothers of Preschoolers meet every other Monday.  Serve two hours, two Mondays a month.

 

Great Beginnings Team - Work with team to provide care for parents of newborns such as meals, cards, phone calls, etc.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Birthday Card Team - Address and mail birthday cards to children in our church.  Serve 30 minutes a month or as needed.

 

Special Delivery Team - Deliver stork yard signs and nursery gift packs to the parents of newborns in our church.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Weekend Nursery Volunteer - Provide loving care for our youngest worshipers during service in a designated area for infants, walkers, or toddlers.  Must arrive 15 minutes prior to service.  Serve one hour a month.

 

Weekday Nursery Volunteer - Provide loving care for children during weekday programming.  Must arrive 15 minutes prior to event.  Be on call to serve as needed.  Paid positions available also.

 

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INVOLVEMENT MINISTRIES.

 

Telephone Outreach - Make welcome phone calls to guests who have attended worship two times, as well as to members who have not attended worship regularly.  Serve 30 minutes a month or as needed

 

Special Events Team - Help plan and coordinate three to four church-wide fellowship events each year, such as church picnics, the fall family festival, etc.  Serve 6 hours per event or as needed.

 

Involvement Team - Serve on a team that plans and coordinates events/programs that encourage people to use their gifts to serve God and others.  Team meets once a month.  Serve 4 hours a month or as needed.

 

Database Coordinator - Input collected data about members gifts, talents and interests into church database.  Serve 4 hours a month or as needed.

 

Volunteer Appreciation Coordinator - Plan and coordinate ways to show appreciation to volunteers who are serving in the church.  Serve 4 hours a month.

 

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MEN'S MINISTRIES.

 

Men’s Ministry Steering Team - Be on the leadership team to help coordinate the Men’s Ministry. Attend monthly 2 hour committee meeting. Oversee all missions and special events. Serve for one year.

 

Men’s Ministry Outreach Team - Work with Men's Ministry Steering Team to plan and implement local and regional service projects for the Men's Ministry several times a year.  Serve 12-16 hours per quarter.

 

Men’s Ministry Special Events Team - Help plan or lead sports and/or outdoor activities and events for Men’s Ministry.  Serve two hours a week for 4 weeks or as needed.

 

Men’s Small Group Leader - Facilitate a men’s small group study containing 6-12 members for 6-14 weeks.  Serve two hours a week.

 

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MISSIONS.

 

Mission Team - Work with team to plan, implement and volunteer for upcoming mission projects.  Attend one hour meeting every other month and serve on projects as needed.

 

C.A.R.I.T.A.S. - Serve those less fortunate by providing transportation to showers, cook and serve meals, spend the night or provide laundry services to homeless families staying at our church for a week.

 

Mt. Moriah Feeding Ministry - Serve meals to the homeless at Mt. Moriah Soup Kitchen on the 2nd Thursday or 4th Friday each month, 11:30-1 pm.  Serve as schedule permits.

 

Casserole Ministry - Prepare a casserole for Mt. Moriah Soup Kitchen on the 2nd Thursday or 4th Friday each month.  Pan and recipe provided.  Provide one casserole a month or as schedule permits.

 

Green Beans & Fruit Ministry - Purchase #10 sized cans of green beans or mixed fruit to be served in our soup kitchens.  Serve by purchasing one can a month and place in the red donation bin.

 

Church Hill House Feeding Ministry - Prepare and serve meals to elderly occupants of Church Hill House on the 3rd Saturday each month, 11:30-1 pm.  Serve as schedule permits.

 

WUMC Food Pantry Angel - Help keep the food pantry stocked for families and individuals needing food assistance.  Serve by providing two complete boxed meals once a month.  Place meals in red donation bin.

 

Fishes and Loaves Ministry - Help nourish families in the waiting area of Chippenham Hospital’s Children’s Ward.  Provide monthly ready-to-eat snack foods and place in the red donation bin.

 

Regional Mission Trip - Serve on an all-age mission team within the continental United States helping needy families and their homes one week in the summer.  No experience is required - just the love of humanity!

 

International Mission Trip - Serve on a mission team to Bo, Sierra Leone, Africa to work in the Child Rescue Center or travel to Cuba to work on construction projects for the Cuban Methodist Church.  Trips are 2-3 weeks.

 

CRC Child Sponsor - Sponsor a child at the Child Rescue Center in Sierra Leone. Individuals/groups give an annual commitment of $300 and send pen pal letters.

 

Study Buddies - Mentor children at Swift Creek Elementary School.  Serve one hour a week, 9-10 am, Tuesdays or Thursdays,  April through May.

 

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CHURCH OFFICE & FACILITIES.

 

Office Volunteer - Assist staff by helping with word processing, filing, photocopying or other general office tasks.  Be on call to serve as needed, weekdays or as schedule permits.

 

Receptionist Volunteer - Answer the phone and provide general receptionist duties during weekly staff meetings.  Serve one Tuesday a month, 9:50 am – 12 pm.

 

Offering Counter - Count and record offering with another counter starting at 10:30 am on Sundays.  Training provided.  Serve two hours every six weeks.

 

Outside Grounds Maintenance:

Trim shrubbery at both campuses.  Serve four hours a month.

 

Weed flower beds and sign areas at both campuses.  Serve three hours a month.

 

Mulch beds at both campuses.  Serve four hours once a year in the spring.

 

Maintain playground at Hampton Park campus.  Serve two hours a month.

 

Maintain playground at Woodlake campus.  Serve two hours a month.

 

Trim trees at both campuses.  Serve four hours once a year in March.

 

Maintain Prayer Garden (front flower bed) at Woodlake campus.  Serve two hours a month. 

 

Seed and aerate lawns at both campuses.  Serve four hours once a year in the fall.

Inside Facilities Maintenance - Paint offices, hallways, restrooms, doors, etc.  Serve 1-2 times a year as needed.

 

Kitchen Team - Rotate with team members to clean kitchens at both campuses.  Tasks include cleaning the stove, refrigerator, counter surfaces, under the sink and floor.  Serve one hour a month, twice a year.


General Maintenance - Miscellaneous repairs for classrooms and offices on both campuses.  Handyman skills a plus.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Skilled Labor - If you have skills and experience in the following areas, it would be a blessing to have you on call to serve as needed - once or twice a year:  Carpenter, Electrician,
and Plumber.

 

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GOOD NEWS TEAM.

 

Cosby Parking Attendant (9:30/11:00) - Work with a team to greet worshippers, set-up parking cones and direct cars before and after service. Serve 30 minutes once a month.

 

Cosby Greeter/Welcome Center Host (9:30/11:00) - Work with a team to greet worshippers as they enter, set-up/breakdown Welcome Center materials, answer questions, and direct guests.  Serve 30 minutes once a month.

 

Cosby Hospitality Host (9:30/11:00) - Work with a team to set-up the coffee area and serve during the 9:30 service, or serve and take down the coffee area during the 11:00 service.  Serve 45 minutes once a month.

 

Cosby Usher (9:30/11:00) - Pass out bulletins and attendance pads, seat worshippers as needed, and collect offering during the 9:30 and 11:00 services.  Serve 90 minutes once a month.

 

Woodlake Greeter/Usher (5:30/8:15) - Pass out bulletins and attendance pads, seat worshippers as needed, and collect offering during service if needed during the 5:30 and 8:15 services.  Serve 90 minutes once a month.

 

Fellowship Friend (5:30/8:15/9:30/11:00) - Actively seek out guests before and after worship, learn their names and introduce them to another family and one of the pastors.  Serve 15 minutes each week at your service of choice.

 

Welcome Team - Make a brief porch visit with another team member to first time visitors within 72 hours of their attending a worship service.  Serve one hour every other month.

 

Hospitality Team - Work with a team to coordinate meals and refreshments for church events.  Serve on one event per quarter.

 

Andrew Ministry - Shepherd 4-5 families during their first year as a new members in our church.  Serve one hour a month helping them plug in by attending their new member class, calling and emailing them.

 

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YOUTH MINISTRIES.

 

Youth Ministry Assistant - Work alongside Youth Director to help organize this dynamic ministry. Basic organizational skills are a must.  Serve on a weekly basis as your schedule permits.

 

Sunday School Facilitator:  Middle School - Facilitate Sunday school for youth in 6th - 8th grade.  Materials provided.  Serve one hour every Sunday.

 

Sunday School Facilitator:  High School - Facilitate Sunday school for youth in 9th - 12th grade.  Materials provided.  Serve one hour every Sunday.

 

Youth Small Group Facilitator - Lead a group of 6-10 students through prepared discussion questions.  Materials provided.  Serve every Tuesday, 6:45 - 7:45 pm during the school year.

 

High School Bible Study Facilitator - Commit to study and journey together with our teens to help them find answers to life’s questions.  Materials provided.  Serve every Sunday, 3:30 - 5 pm during the school year.

 

Middle School Bible Study Facilitator - Commit to study and journey together with our teens to help them find answers to life’s questions.  Materials provided.  Serve every Thursday, 5 - 6 pm during the school year.

 

Skateboard Fellowship Mentor - Accompany skateboarders on a day trip each month to skateboard parks in Virginia. Transportation provided via the church bus.  Serve the 2nd Saturday each month, 9 am - 6:30 pm, or as schedule permits.

 

Girls’ Group Mentor - Women who want to be a mentor to middle or high school girls each week by cooking, crafts or grabbing some coffee and great conversation.  Serve one hour a month during the school year:  MS meets 2nd Monday, 6 - 7 pm; HS meets 1st Thursday, 6 - 7 pm.

 

Guys’ Group Mentor - Men who want to be a mentor to middle or high school boys each week as you enjoy a variety of activities such as shooting hoops, throwing footballs, or playing video games.  Serve one hour a month during the school year.  Time to be announced.

 

Youth Praise Band - Youth who would like to sing or play an instrument during the youth worship service.  Rehearsals:  Wednesdays, 3 - 4 pm.  Performs during 5:30 pm service every Sunday.

 

Youth Sound & Video Assistant - Set-up and run the sound system and PowerPoint presentation, as well as show videos during the worship service.  Serve one hour every Sunday, or as schedule permits.

 

Youth Welcome Team - Welcome those who walk in our doors with a smile.  Serve 15 minutes before service every Sunday, or as schedule permits.

 

Retreat Coordinator - Help coordinate and reserve retreat locations, make trip schedules, create/send retreat mailers and help organize incoming monies and permission slips.  Serve on an as needed basis.

 

Special Outings/Events Chaperone - Travel with the youth to events such as concerts, bowling, King’s Dominion, etc. Participation in activity not required.  No overnight trips.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Overnight Outings and Weekend Retreat Chaperone - Travel with the youth to retreats and overnight events several times a year. Go and help the youth have fun.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Mission Trip Volunteer - Mission trips can be a transforming time in the life of a teen. Half and full-day trips are taken during the school year, as well as week-long trips during the summer.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Adult Drivers - Provide transportation for youth to local events.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

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ADULT MINISTRIES.

 

Adult Christian Education Team (ACE Team) - Work on a team to discuss and plan upcoming events for adults and provide programming and administrative support.  Serve one hour a month, plus special projects.

 

Adult Sunday School Facilitator - Facilitate Sunday school class using scripture based or book discussion materials.  Serve one hour every Sunday, plus class prep time.

 

Adult Small Group Facilitator - Facilitate an adult small group of 6-10 people using small group Bible study materials. Groups meet weekly or bi-weekly for 1 - 2 hours, plus class prep time.

 

Long-Term Bible Study Facilitator - Facilitate an in-depth Bible study for 8-12 people such as the Disciple Series, or Companions in Christ.  Meet for 2.5 hours for 28-32 weeks, plus 2 hour class prep time.

 

Short-Term Bible Study Facilitator - Facilitate a Bible study for 6-12 people on scripture or life topics.  Groups meet for one hour every week, plus class prep time.

 

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HEALING MINISTRIES.

 

Congregational Prayer Team - Receive via e-mail, weekly and as needed, confidential prayer concerns offered by the congregation and pray at least daily for these concerns.

 

First Fruits Prayer Service Volunteer - Serve as a scripture reader, communion server, greeter, or musician/singer during the First Fruits Prayer service.  Serve on a rotational basis on Tuesdays.

 

First Fruits Set-up Team - Work on a team to help set-up tables and chairs in the Sanctuary for the First Fruits meal.  Serve one hour, or less, every Monday at 9:30 pm.

 

First Fruits Meal Prep - Assist with food preparation, serving and/or clean up.  Serve two hours every Tuesday, between 5 - 7 pm, or as schedule permits.

 

Meals of Love - Provide a meal for a family during times of need such as illness, grief, etc.  Be on call to serve as needed.

 

Prayer Shawl Ministry - Be part of a team who knits and crochets prayer shawls, prays over them and then delivers them to recipients.  Meets for one hour twice a month.

 

Lay Communion Volunteer - Take consecrated elements to the home, facility or hospital of those unable to participate in Communion during worship.  Serve one hour on the first Sunday of the month every month.

 

PALS Disabilities Ministry Team - Work on a team to create programs for individuals who have disabilities.  Team meets for one hour each month.

 

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UPWARD SOCCER.

 

Coach/Assistant Coach - Teach and encourage children ages 5-11 in soccer.  Serve an 8-week season in the spring or fall.  Included weekly:  one weekday practice and game day on Saturday.

 

Referee - Referee Upward soccer games on Saturdays for children ages 5-11.  Training and flexible scheduling provided.  Serve an 8-week season in the spring or fall.

 

Upward Prayer Partner - Pray daily for the Upward ministry and everyone involved.  Daily prayer guide provided.

 

Upward Field/Equipment Maintenance - Work with a team to manage the upkeep of the playing field and equipment.  Serve an 8-week season in the spring or fall.

 

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RECREATION SPORTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

Sports Buddy - Assist a special needs child in his/her effort to participate in recreational activities with other special needs children and youth.  Serve two - four hours a month.

 

Recreation Ministry Administrative Helper - Assist with set-up, registration and support of recreational activities for special needs children and youth.  Serve one - four hours a month.

 

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For more information about any of these positions, please contact MaryKaye Cochran
at mcochran@woodlakeumc.org or 739-4535, x 33.