What is First Serve?

First Serve is a service opportunity that offers anyone a "one-time" experience in an area of service. It involves no long term commitment on the part of the volunteer. First Serve volunteers serve alongside experienced volunteers in the ministry area of their choice, with no strings attached. If you like it, you are encouraged to become more involved. If not, we encourage you to try another ministry area.

First Serve Opportunities

Take a few minutes and browse through the various First Serve Opportunities that are available. If one sparks your interest, please contact us and let us know.

Adult Sunday School Greeter
Greet all who enter The Commons on Sunday morning; give visitors information about the church and help them find locations on campus. Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings

Blood Drive Donor
Donate blood when the Blood Drive is on campus. Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings as scheduled

Blood Drive Volunteer
Assists when the Blood Drive is occurring on campus by signing up donors in advance, calling prospective donors, or greeting donors at the Blood Drive. Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings as scheduled

Sanctuary Choir
Sing with a mixed chorus. Attend rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. prior to singing on Sunday. Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings and Wednesday Evenings

Communion Server
Serve communion to the elderly at Clarewood House Chapel by distributing trays of communion elements throughout the chapel. Time Commitment: 1st Sunday of the month in the morning

Funeral Guild Volunteer
Assist at large funeral receptions by baking cookies, provide punch ingredients, serve or clean up. Time Commitment: As needed

Greater Gifts Market Assistant
Help the Mission Market ministry receive donations for missions, complete order forms and furnish acknowledgement cards. Time Commitment: Sunday mornings during Christmas and Easter seasons

Greeter
Greet people, give directions regarding the campus and guide to specific locations Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings

Hearts and Voices
Sing with a women's chorus and attend rehearsal prior to singing. Time Commitment: Sunday, as scheduled

H.O.M.E. Project
Help perform minor repairs on local homes. Duties include: minor carpentry work, painting, yard work, or provide lunches to workers Time commitment:  A Saturday in the spring

Hospital Visitation
Accompany a Caring Ministry team member during hospital visits to church members and family. Time Commitment: Flexible daytime hours

Hospitality Assistants
Help with refreshments. Tasks include set-up, serve, or clean up. Time Commitment: As needed

Intercessory Prayer Team
Provide intercessory prayer for the requests made by the church. Involvement includes praying over the prayer requests received from our church family and members. Time Commitment: Flexible hours

Pastor Prayer Partner
Provide prayer support for the Senior Pastor by praying during the church service in the Prayer Chapel. Pray for each aspect of the service. Time Commitment: Sunday Morning

Program Support- Faith in Practice
Provide clerical work in the Faith in Practice office by filing, copying, preparing information packets, data entry, bulk mailings, etc. Time Commitment: Flexible daytime hours

Proofreader
Review church publications including bulletins, power points, and other publications. Time Commitment: Flexible daytime hours

Shut-ins Visitor
Accompany a Caring Ministry team member during visits to area nursing homes, assisted living homes and some private homes. Time Commitment: Sunday before Thanksgiving

Singing Churchmen
Sing with a men's chorus and attend rehearsal prior to singing. Time Commitment: Sundays, as scheduled

Sunday School Attendance Helper
Assist with Sunday School administration by distributing folders prior to Sunday School; collect folders and offerings; enter attendance data. Time Commitment: 1 hour on Sunday Mornings

Volunteer Screener Assistant
Help with the Society of St. Stephen by observing the process of screening clients regarding their need for temporary assistance. Time Commitment: Tuesday or Wednesday mornings

Wednesday Night Volunteer
Assist with Fellowship Supper by selecting from: Food Prep (12-2 pm.), Final Prep (5-6 pm.), Serving (6-6:30 pm.), or Clean-up (7-8 pm.) Time Commitment: Wednesday evenings

Did anything catch your eye?

If you're interested in any of these opportunities, contact Jon Sims at 281.634.8903 or and he will get you plugged in.