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Please consider volunteering in at least 1 ministry to SERVE OUR CHURCH and 1 ministry to SERVE OUR COMMUNITY.
* Please complete one form for each individual signing up for Ministry opportunities. *If you plan to continue serving in a Ministry area in the coming year, please sign up for that area again on this form.
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(91) SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
(91) SMALL GROUP MINISTRY:
- 01. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER: Lead/facilitate lessons for ongoing classes; rotating schedule
- 02. LEAD / TEACH SMALL GROUPS: short-term/ongoing studies (such as Bible topics/books, spiritual development, etc.); varied days/times
(92) CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
(92) CHILDREN’S MINISTRY:
- 02. 9:00 a.m. Service SUNDAY CHILDREN’S CHURCH - LEADER/HELPER: Lead/assist with Children’s Church; lesson and materials are provided; rotating schedule
- 03. 11:00 a.m. Service SUNDAY CHILDREN’S CHURCH - LEADER/HELPER: Lead/assist with Children’s Church; lesson and materials are provided; rotating schedule
- 04. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS): Crew leader for groups of 5-7 children or help at stations. All hands on deck for this event for 125+ children during 1 week in the summer
- 05. SPECIAL EVENTS DECORATING: Help decorate for seasonal special events such as Easter, VBS, Fall and/or work at the different activity areas; various times.
- 06. MARIAN KING CHILDREN’S LIBRARY CART: Record books checked out & books returned; file cards; rotating schedule.
- 07. 9:00 a.m. Service NURSERY: Assist paid nursery workers with care of infants and/or toddlers; Sunday and other times; rotating schedule.
- 08. 11:00 a.m. Service NURSERY: Assist paid nursery workers with care of infants and/or toddlers; Sunday and other times; rotating schedule.
- 09. WEDNESDAY GOD’S KIDS / BIBLE EXPLORATIONS: Assist with children ages 4 years-5th grade; rotating schedule.
(93) YOUTH MINISTRY
(93) YOUTH MINISTRY:
- 01. 9:00 A.M. SERVICE SUNDAY A.M. BIBLE TEACHER ASSISTANT (6TH - 8 TH GRADE): Lead small group breakout times & assist Youth Director with activities; rotating schedule
- 02. 11:00 A.M. SERVICE SUNDAY A.M. BIBLE TEACHER ASSISTANT (6TH - 8 TH GRADE): Lead small group breakout times & assist Youth Director with activities; rotating schedule
- 03. SUNDAY SERVICE P.M. YOUTH GROUP ASSISTANT (7TH - 12TH GRADE): Lead small group breakout times & assist Youth Director with activities; rotating schedule.
- 04. WEDNESDAY P.M. YOUTH GROUP ASSISTANT (7TH - 12TH GRADE): Lead small group breakout times & assist Youth Director with activities; rotating schedule.
- 05. CHAPERONE YOUTH EVENTS (7TH - 12TH GRADE): Assist Youth Director with and/or attend trips, retreats, & activities outside of church; various times.

( 94 ) CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY
(94) CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY:
- 01. LOVING CARE: Provide meals when members are in need or food for a memorial service reception; provide transportation to doctor appointments for members if necessary. This ministry requires many volunteers on a rotating basis, as needed.
- 02. COLLEGE STUDENT CARE: Gather, provide, and prepare for shipping snacks and warm wishes to our college students during exams; 2 times per year.
- 03. KEEP IN TOUCH: Make contact with members who are homebound through mail, telephone, and/or home visits; various times.
- 04. GREETING CARDS: Send get-well, thinking of you, and sympathy cards to our church family; supplies provided; 1 month commitment
( 95 ) PRAYER / SPIRITUAL FORMATION MINISTRY
(95) PRAYER / SPIRITUAL FORMATION MINISTRY:
PRAYER CHAIN: From home or work, alone or in a group, pray for specific requests received by Prayer Chain Facilitator as needed. Receive prayer requests by:
- 01. Prayer Phone Call (list phone number on front page)
- 02. Prayer Email (list email address on front page)
- 03. Prayer Text Message (list cell phone number on front page)
- 04. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: Knit or crochet prayer shawls to be distributed to Skyland UMC family and friends in need; ongoing
- 05. SPIRITUAL FORMATION EVENTS: Help with physical/spiritual preparation for these special events, such as create stations, set up stations, act as a host; various times.
( 96) MISSIONS MINISTRY
(96) MISSIONS MINISTRY:
- 01. MISSIONS COMMITTEE MEMBER: Select & plan missions to be supported through our Missions; monthly.
- 02. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER: Help construct homes for families in need. Some physical labor involved but no skills or experience necessary. Minimum age 16 on construction site, with parent’s consent needed for 16 & 17 yr olds; various times.
- 04. ABCCM COOK / SERVER: Feed the homeless at Veteran’s Restoration Quarters and/or Transformation Village. Cook sloppy joes (ingredients provided) and/or serve the meal; once a month, not every month.
- 06. Youth Participant - YOUTH MISSION TRIP: YOUTH PARTICIPANT (rising 9 th -12 th graders): Travel to work with local people to clean, landscape, paint, & assist with smaller construction projects. ADULT CHAPERONE: Drive van, participate in WNC missions, & oversee youth work; 1 week in summer
- 07. Adult Chaperone - YOUTH MISSION TRIP: YOUTH PARTICIPANT (rising 9 th -12 th graders): Travel to work with local people to clean, landscape, paint, & assist with smaller construction projects. ADULT CHAPERONE: Drive van, participate in WNC missions, & oversee youth work; 1 week in summer
- 08. C4C / ESTES ELEMENTARY: Assist with special events to support our partnership with Estes (teacher appreciation, ice cream social, etc.); various times
- 10. BLOOD DRIVE HELPER: Help signing up donors in advance of SUMC blood drive and/or assist at blood drive (check donors in, provide snacks, etc.) with friendliness and a sympathetic ear; various times.
- 12. BRIDGES READING ENRICHMENT PROGRAM @ SUMC: Help with reading, enrichment, snack, or recess; Tuesday and Thursday; 1 hour
- 13. COMMUNITY GARDEN: Help grow food in a faith-based garden to support our community by planting, weeding, & cultivating vegetables & flowers in our garden behind the church parking lot; various times.
- 14. THE BLESSING BOX: Access supplies in Havener pantry to restock Blessing Box on campus or at Sweeten Creek Trailer Park; 1 morning weekly, sub as needed
- 15. MANNA FOOD DISTRIBUTION PARTNER: Once a month, 2.5 hour shift with a team from SUMC to distribute food to neighbors in need.
(96) Speak Spanish?
15. This certainly is not required but is a valuable skill we could use, if you do! Help us Love our neighbors.
- Yes
- No

( 97 ) TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY
(97) TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY:
- 01. BUS DRIVER: No special license needed. Safe, courteous, & efficient drivers needed for: Sunday a.m. - Bridges REP on Tues. or Thurs. afternoon - 1st Fri. Manna Food Distribution - or other activities; rotating schedule; may trade dates with drivers as needed.
- 02. VEHICLE MAINTENANCE: No special license needed; must be SUMC member. Drive bus to maintenance facility for repair/inspection; as needed.
( 98 ) HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
(98) HOSPITALITY MINISTRY:
CHOW MEAL SUPPORT: Assist with any of the following: set up chairs & tables anytime between 1:00-5:00 p.m., staff check-in station, serve meal, clean up kitchen; Wednesday, rotating schedule.
- 01. CHOW Setup
- 02. CHOW Check-in
- 03. CHOW Serving
- 04. CHOW Kitchen clean up
- 05. HOSPITALITY EVENTS: Help with annual church-wide picnic, refreshments for celebrations, Christmas social, & other smaller events; may include setup, cooking, serving, linens, etc.; various times.
- 06. KITCHEN: Help keep kitchen tidy, order consumables, launder towels, clean appliances; flexible times.
- 07. 9:00 A.M. Service - GREETERS: Arrive 25 minutes before worship service ready to greet everyone with a smile at main entrance; be attentive to new people & welcome them with gift bag; Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 08. 11:00 A.M. Service - GREETERS: Arrive 25 minutes before worship service ready to greet everyone with a smile at main entrance; be attentive to new people & welcome them with gift bag; Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 09. 8:30 A.M. SETUP - SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE: Set up coffee stations with supplies and brew coffee around 8:30 a.m.; clean up station at 11:00 a.m. or after 11am service; return cups to kitchen; clean coffee dispensers; rotating schedule.
- 10. 11:00 A.M. CLEAN UP - SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE: Set up coffee stations with supplies and brew coffee around 8:30 a.m.; clean up station at 11:00 a.m. or after 11am service; return cups to kitchen; clean coffee dispensers; rotating schedule.
- 11. WELCOME BAGS: Assemble and maintain supply gift bags for 1st-time visitors; various times.
OFFICE MINISTRY / TECHNOLOGY
(99) OFFICE MINISTRY / TECHNOLOGY:
OFFICE ASSISTANTS: Rotating schedule, a set day every week, or as needed.
- 01. Office Receptionist
- 02. Office Bulletin & Newsletter
- 03. Office Other
- 04. SANCTUARY - LIVESTREAM & AUDIO/VISUAL OPERATOR: Operate livestream and A/V equipment during 11am Sunday service and other services/events; training provided; rotating schedule, and as needed.
- 05. FELLOWSHIP HALL - AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEM OPERATOR: Operate A/V equipment in the Fellowship Hall during 9am Sunday service and other services/events; training provided; rotating schedule, and as needed.
- 07. COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: All you need is a passion for how we reach our church family & members of our community. All levels of expertise and ideas welcome; meets bi-monthly
- 08. PHOTOGRAPHER: Photograph church events and activities. Share them with our Communications Team for distribution to our church family and outreach to our community; various times.

( 10 ) WORSHIP MINISTRY
(10) WORSHIP MINISTRY:
- 01. COMMUNION PREPARATION: Prior to communion Sunday, purchase bread and juice, prepare elements for 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. communion, clean and store communion utensils, launder used linens and return them to storage; attend Worship Committee meeting twice a year; serve monthly on rotating schedule.
- 03. SANCTUARY CARE: Before Sunday - straighten hymnals & replenish offering envelopes, welcome cards, pencils, etc.; monthly, rotating schedule.
- 04. SPECIAL DECORATIONS: Help decorate church for Christmas, Easter, special services or events, etc.; also take down & repack decorations; help create special visual designs for colonnade or worship spaces; various times.
- 05. 9:00 A.M. SERVICE - USHER: Arrive 15 minutes before worship service to welcome attendees, distribute bulletins, assist people with seating, collect the offering, etc.; Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 06. 11:00 A.M. SERVICE - USHER: Arrive 15 minutes before worship service to welcome attendees, distribute bulletins, assist people with seating, collect the offering, etc.; Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 10. 9:00 A.M. SERVICE - COMMUNION SERVER: Assist Pastor in serving juice or bread on Communion Sunday; 1st Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 11. 11:00 A.M. SERVICE - COMMUNION SERVER: Assist Pastor in serving juice or bread on Communion Sunday; 1st Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 14. LAY READER: Read pre-selected liturgy and/or scripture during worship service; Sunday, rotating schedule.
- 15. USHERS COORDINATOR: Create schedules & distribute in January to ushers for each Sunday worship service (9:00 & 11:00 a.m.); attend Worship Committee meeting twice a year; ongoing.
- 16. WORSHIP COMMITTEE: Help facilitate all aspects of Sunday worship services and special services (behind the scenes, organizational, hands-on); meet twice a year
( 12 ) MUSIC MINISTRY
(12) MUSIC MINISTRY:
- 01. CHANCEL CHOIR MEMBER - 11:00 A.M. SERVICE: Attend weekly rehearsals; sing for worship and seasonal events.
- 02. INSTRUMENTALIST: Solos, ensembles, special services as needed; all skill levels welcome.
- 03. SINGER - WORSHIP TEAM - 9:00 A.M. SERVICE: SINGER: Attend rehearsals, sing & assist in leading Sunday service & special concerts; does not have to be every week. MUSICIAN: Attend weekly rehearsals, accompany & assist leading Sunday service & special concerts. Does not have to be every week; flexible, weekly schedule.
- 04. MUSICIAN - WORSHIP TEAM - 9:00 A.M. SERVICE: SINGER: Attend rehearsals, sing & assist in leading Sunday service & special concerts; does not have to be every week. MUSICIAN: Attend weekly rehearsals, accompany & assist leading Sunday service & special concerts. Does not have to be every week; flexible, weekly schedule.
- 05. ADULT HANDBELL RINGER: Attend weekly rehearsals; play for worship and concerts.
- 06. YOUTH HANDBELL RINGER (7 TH - 12 TH GRADE): Attend weekly rehearsals; play for worship and concerts.
- 07. CHILDREN CHIME RINGER (K - 6 TH GRADE): Various singing and ringing opportunities throughout the year.

( 13 ) OTHER MINISTRIES
(13) OTHER MINISTRIES:
- 01. DIY (DO IT YOURSELF) SKILLS: Assist Trustees with electrical, plumbing, painting, landscaping, cleanup & repairs on campus; as needed.
- 02. UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH (UWIF): Working to improve the lives of youth, women, and children internationally. With 3 circles to choose from, we are all unique and continue to explore how we can help. Check this box to find out more; monthly and as needed; Learn - Advocate - Support - Commune
- 03. CARETAKERS OF GOD’S CREATION: Engage with us in sustainable practices as responsible caretakers of our earth & community (locally & globally) and actively participate in projects to care for God’s creation; ongoing.
- 04. 8:15 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. CAMPUS SAFETY TEAM: Monitor our campus for safety concerns; Sunday morning rotating schedule & special events
- 05. 10:15 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - CAMPUS SAFETY TEAM: Monitor our campus for safety concerns; Sunday morning rotating schedule & special events
- 98. HERE I AM, LORD: I want to serve but not sure where. Contact me; any time.
- 99. OTHER
If other, Briefly describe:
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES:
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- Finance
- Endowment
- Trustees
- Staff-Parish Relations
- Nominations & Leadership Development
- Safety Committee
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Ministry Commitment Signup

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(91) SMALL GROUP MINISTRY

(92) CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

(93) YOUTH MINISTRY

( 94 ) CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY

( 95 ) PRAYER / SPIRITUAL FORMATION MINISTRY

( 96) MISSIONS MINISTRY

( 97 ) TRANSPORTATION MINISTRY

( 98 ) HOSPITALITY MINISTRY

OFFICE MINISTRY / TECHNOLOGY

( 10 ) WORSHIP MINISTRY

( 12 ) MUSIC MINISTRY

( 13 ) OTHER MINISTRIES

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES: