There are many ways to serve at Word of Hope. Many service areas do not require formal membership at Word of Hope, but some do. If you are interested in serving in a ministry at Word of Hope please contact the church office. Please note that all work with minors requires an application (with a background screening) along with a level of formal church membership to be considered.
NURSERY
Care for children ages 0-3 during the 10:00 AM Sunday worship service
Special Requirements: Loves children, Servant heart,
Family Membership (W.O.H. 101), Complete an application form
Time Commitment
· Monthly, possibly bimonthly
· Sunday 10:15 am-12:00 pm
HOPE KID'S HELPER
Assist the teacher in keeping children engaged, bringing lesson to the children and supervision. (Working with children age 4-grade 5.)
Special Requirements: Loves children, Servant heart,
Family Membership (W.O.H. 101), Willing to prepare lessons,
Complete an application form
Time Commitment
· Weekly or biweekly
· Sunday 10:00 am-12:00 pm
OUTREACH TEAM
Serve with a team to involve Word of Hope family in outreach activities to the community or mission field.
Special Requirements: Desire to share Christ with people in practical ways, Servant heart, Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Monthly meeting
· Special events as decided upon
GREETERS
Welcome worshipers to the services at the front entrance. Provide a Family News and directions to nursery, restrooms, kitchen, etc.
Special Requirements: Friendly, loves people, Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Monthly
· Sunday 9:30-10:15 AM
WORSHIP TEAM
Sing or play an instrument to assist the congregation in worshiping God. (Talk to Tony about current special team needs.)
Special Requirements: Musical ability, vocal &/or instrumental,
Desire to worship God, Musical Audition and share testimony with team, Servant heart & Family Membership (W.O.H. 101)
Time Commitment
· Weekly or biweekly
· Thursday rehearsal, 6:30-9:00 pm
· Sunday 7:30 am-12:00 pm
LADIES' MINISTRY
Serve with a team to plan and implement special events for women.
Special Requirements
· Enjoys planning special events
· Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Meetings as called
· Special events as decided upon
FELLOWSHIP TEAM
Serve with a team to involve Word of Hope family in fellowship activities with one another.
Special Requirements: Enjoys planning special events, Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Meetings as called
· Special events as decided upon
PRAYER TEAM
Receive emails regarding prayer needs and diligently pray.
Optional: Pray with a group on Sundays for the services
Special Requirements: Strong belief and commitment to prayer,
Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· As prayer emails come in
· Sundays 9:20-9:40 am for prayer group
DRAMA TEAM
Assist in the production of outreach drama/musical presentations, especially Christmas and Easter. Role options include: actor, dancer, singer, costumer, staging, props, lighting.
Special Requirements: Appreciation and penchant for stage presentations, Desire to use gifts to dramatize Gospel message, Some acting ability helpful, Servant heart & Family Membership (W.O.H. 101)
Time Commitment: Seasonal, Weekly rehearsals for 2 months prior to performance, 1-2 hours per rehearsal, Usually 2-3 presentations on a weekend
CUSTODIAL TEAM
Prepare the church building for Sunday worship services by making sure things are clean and set up appropriately. A checklist is provided.
Special Requirements: Dependability and follow-through, Attention to details, Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Monthly or bimonthly
· Approximately 3-4 hours as scheduled
SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
Facilitate the healthy functioning of an adult small group for Bible Study, spiritual growth, and/or special focus
Special Requirements: Desire to help believers connect with each other and grow strong in their faith; Family Builder membership level (W.O.H. 201); basic Bible and doctrinal knowledge; good people skills; consistent
Time Commitment
· Weekly small group meetings (usually 60-90 minutes)
· Weekly preparation and contacting (2-5 hours)
· Service/outreach projects as decided by the group
SOUND
Provide a balanced, undistracted sound mix for Sunday services and occasional special events. Record and keep a library of sermons.
Special Requirements: Teachability and interest in sound equipment, Attentiveness, Ear for music, Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Weekly or biweekly
· Thursday rehearsal, 6:30-9:00 pm
· Sunday, 7:00 am-12:00 pm
PROJECTION TABLE
Produce clear, readable screens for song lyrics, announcements, etc. Manage use of video presentations in sanctuary.
Special Requirements: Teachability and interest in projection equipment and software, Attentiveness, Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Weekly or biweekly
· Thursday rehearsal, 6:30-9:00 pm
· Sunday, 7:00 am-12:00 pm
GROUNDS KEEPING & SNOW REMOVAL
Ensure the exterior property is presentable with mowing, edging, weed control, litter pick-up, etc. Provide snow removal prior to services and special events as needed.
Special Requirements: Physical ability to do grounds keeping and snow removal, Attention to details, Grounds keeping or snow removal equipment is helpful, Servant heart & Regular attender
Time Commitment
· Grounds keeping, weekly or biweekly 2-3 hours
· Snow removal as needed
OFFICE HELP
Provide presence during part of the work week in the church office to answer calls, take care of visitors, and perform management tasks to help the church function smoothly.
Special Requirements: Volunteer office help must have a servant heart and a pleasing personality. Volunteers will do a variety of jobs depending on interest and skill. Jobs may include data entry, correspondence, filing, organizing, literature design, information gathering, etc. Family membership (W.O.H 101).
Time Commitment:
One afternoon per week, on a week day.