Did you know that God loves it when you give of yourself? It’s true! Did you ever wonder how many people it takes to make church happen? There are so many “small” things that create beautiful Sunday mornings. One of the best descriptions – ever - of this is “who sharpens the pencils?” What? It just happens; what kind of question is that? Someone sharpens those pencils, just like we used to do in school. It may seem a small thing, but it has to happen!
If you ever jump in and get involved in your church, you will see that if everyone does something it really makes a difference. Here is your challenge for 2025, JUMP IN! Find at least one thing that you can do for your church. There is an entire list below of things that make life happen at Skyland UMC. Not all of them require many hours, not all of them require a monthly meeting, but they do require that you read, pray, and jump in!
Acolyte
Contact:
Judy Grobe
jagrobe72@gmail.com
Description:
Children, Youth and Adults carry the candle lighter to light the altar candles at the beginning of the service and extinguish the candles at the end of the service, and carry the light out into the world.
Audio / Visual & Livestream Operators
Contact:
9 AM - Shane Lympany
shane@skylandumc.com
11 AM - Rhyne Franklin
Description:
Variety of opportunities to assist with operation of technical equipment during presentations, worship, and special events. Training provided.
Caretakers of God’s Creation Contact:
Jim Tolbert
james.n.tolbert@gmail.com
Description:
Participate in projects and sustainable practices to responsibly care for God’s creation. Ongoing - times vary
CHOW (Church Happenings on Wednesday)
Contact:
Patty Olbrantz
pjolb@yahoo.com
Sylvia McCollum
sambabrn@aol.com
Description: September through May
Variety of help needed when our Wednesday night meal is offered, including set-up of tables/chairs, cashier/greeter, serving the food, KP duty afterwards.
College Student Care
Contact:
Danelle Hansen
Gena Smith
Description:
Gather and ship snacks and warm wishes to our college students during exam times.
Communications
Contact:
Sharon Blythe
communications@skylandumc.com
Description:
Help spread the word about Jesus & our church! All you need is a passion for how we are reaching our members and our community. All levels of expertise welcome.
Community Garden
Contact:
Barb Harrison
Bharr0317@bellsouth.net
Description:
Help plant, weed, cultivate vegetables in our garden, which supports our community. Seasonal.
Hospitality Events
Contact:
Sylvia McCollum
sambabrn@aol.com
Description:
Help plan, organize and execute churchwide gatherings such as lunches, annual picnic, Christmas social, etc.
Greeters @ Welcome Desk
Contact:
Dahlene Hultberg dahlene4101@gmail.com
Description:
Welcome members and guests on Sunday, being attentive to visitors. Rotating schedule at service of your choice.
Greeting Cards
Contact:
Gina Smith
mikeandgena@charter.net
Description:
Send get well, thinking of you, sympathy cards to church family. Serving for one month per year.
Facility Management
Contact:
Phil Shope
rangerb254@gmail.com
Description:
Assist trustees with electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, cleanup and repairs on the church campus, as needed.
K.I.T. (Keep In Touch)
Contact:
Celeste Tolbert
celeste.tolbert@gmail.com
Description:
Connect with a home-bound member on a regular basis through mail, phone and/or home visits.
Kitchen
Contact:
Robin Shope
robinshope0321@gmail.com
Patty Olbrantz
pjolb@yahoo.com
Description:
Held tidy the kitchen, order consumable, launder towels, and clean appliances on occasion; time of service varies.
Loving Care
Contact:
Debra Thornberry
debrathornberry@gmail.com
Meg Scott
Description:
Provide meals to members in need; assist with memorial service receptions; provide rides to appointments.
Music Ministry for Children - Choir and Chimes
Contact:
Jaime Graeber
redheadflutist@yahoo.com
Description:
Children and Youth participate as a part of the Sunday evening program.
Music Ministry
Contact:
9 AM - Sarah Lympany
sarah@skylandumc.com
11 AM - Joe Tarpley, Pastor
Description:
Opportunities for singers and instrumentalists to perform at our worship services.
Office Assistants
Contact:
Jennifer Blanton admin@skylandumc.com
Description:
Recycle bulletins/inserts, serve as receptionist as needed, assist with membership records, or assemble bulletin/inserts
Photographer
Contact:
Jim Tolbert
communications@skylandumc.com
Kevin Kopp
K.kopp@mac.com
Description:
Photograph church events, activities and congregants for the directory.
Prayer Chain
Contact:
Debby Swick Prayers@skylandumc.com
Description:
Pray for specific needs submitted by members, receiving request via your choice of phone, text, or email.
Safety Team
Contact:
Richard Haake
richardhaakeavl@gmail.com
Description:
Monitor campus for safety concerns on Sunday mornings; two shifts available; rotating schedule.
Small Group Ministry
Contact:
Celeste Tolbert
celeste.tolbert@gmail.com
Description:
Lead, teach or facilitate a short-term or longer-term study for a small group which meets weekly.
Spiritual Formation Events
Contact:
Celeste Tolbert
celeste.tolbert@gmail.com
Description:
Assist with seasonal events such as Stations of the Cross.
Sunday Morning Coffee Service
Contact:
Description:
Set up station & brew coffee to be served between services, or tidy the station at 11 am.
Transportation
Contact:
Shawn Boynton
shawn.boynton@verizon.net
Description:
Bus drivers needed for Sunday morning service to/from Givens Estates, as well as as occasional youth, ATSP, other group outings. No special license required.
Ushers
Contact:
Terry Quick – 9:00 am service
quick0173@charter.net
Judy Grobe – 11:00 am service
jagrobe7@gmail.com
Description:
Welcome attendees, distribute bulletins, assist with seating, collect offering, etc. Serve at worship service of your choice.
Welcome Bags
Contact:
Donna Galloway dygalloway@charter.net
Description:
Assemble and maintain supply of gift bags for first time visitors.
Worship
Contact:
Judy Grobe
jagrobe72@gmail.com
Description:
Help facilitate all aspects of Sunday worship services and special services (behind the scenes, organizational, hands-on). Meets twice / year.
Youth
Contact:
Anna Ahern
youth@skylandumc.com
Description:
Variety of opportunities to work with students grade 7-12 including planning / executing / chaperoning of activities / events / programs.
