FROM THE PASTOR

Dear Friends in Christ,

Without volunteers like you we could never reach the goals our Lord has established for His church. Yet the question remains, how do we fill all the needs for ministry we have before us? How do we get all the right pegs in the right holes?

The Lay Leadership team has literally spent hours upon hours with this very issue. The previous process was to create all the 'ministry slots' we pre-determine we need and then start the ardusous task of recruting souls to fill all the slots. Success was determined by having all the slots filled.

Now we have made a subtle yet profound move in the way we will staff our ministry needs (and even determine what ministries we will be involved in).

The first assumption we make is the God assumptions: "Once God calls us to a particular ministry God will gift and raise up persons to fill that ministry need." Therefore we will cease to recruit and seek those called and gifted for the ministry God is calling GFUMC to be invested.

The second assumption is task-driven assumption: "Ministry is not about creating slots but rather discerning the plae God is calling us to go." This means that we may not be invested in ministry just because it was a good idea last year. The task we are about, the task unto which we discern as God's wooing is the place we want to be. Our ministry will cease to be program driven (slots) and will be driven by passion related tasks.

The final assumption is the radical reality assumption: "Should God not raise up leaders for, or resource a ministry, we assume that that ministry is one we should not invest in at this time." What this means is that ministry opportunities may shrink at first and that some favorite projects may go away. This does not mean that that eministry or program is unimportant but only that God is not calling use there at this time. The evidence of this is that God has not raised up persons to fill this need.

What follows is not a 'ministry interest survey.' This is not about a 'wish list for ministry.' What you are being asked to do is prayerfully consider where it is that the Holy Spirit is calling you, and has equipped you, to serve. SHAPE has done a great job helping us to discover our gifts for ministry. Most of us can verbalize what our gifts for ministry are. However the area we are missing is how to translate our gifts into passionate service. The goal of the Leadership Team is to match passion and gifts at the point of God's call.

Where is God calling you to serve?

To be in ministry with you is both a blessing and joy!

Ministry Opportunities at GFUMC

"Igniting Members for Ministry" is designed to be a valuable tool for helping you find places to WIN, DISCIPLE, and SERVE. The tasks that the church needs done in ministry are simply stated in this on-line COMMITMENT FORM. All you have to do is find your niche.

*Reflect on how God S.H.A.P.E.D. you for service. It may be something that you can do with others or by yourself. It may be a one-time activity or a year-long commitment. But it should reflect what you enjoy doing and want to do for the church's ministry, something that is your personal passion.

*Review the areas in which you will commit to. Within the interest areas are:

Specific listings and descriptions of tasks.
The number of volunteers who will be serving with you.
How often you'd be doing the task.
The estimated amount of time you're committing to for the year.

DIRECTIONS:

Click on your choices and they will be added to the "My Commitments" box in the upper right corner of your screen.

Once you have made your selections, click 'print' in the "My Commitments" box - an information screen will appear, provide the requested information and print your commitment sheet to present at church on Sunday November 22.

You can also copy/paste your commitment sheet and email to your submission to ann.lee@gfumc.net

To insure that GFUMC members are prepared for and involved in sharing their faith to win people to Jesus.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Learn To Share My Faith	Attend one of the faith-sharing classes offered by the church. These include, but are not limited to, "Becoming a Contagious Christian", and "Just Walk Across The Room". Watch the church newsletter for details.	None	None	None
02	Learn to write my testimony	Attend two two-hour classes to learn the basics of writing and giving my testimony to others. Watch the church newsletter for details.	None	None	None
03	Learn to present the plan of salvation	Attend a class to learn how to present the plan of salvation. Watch the church newsletter for details.	None	None	None
04	Invite others to church	85% of all church visitors are a result of a personal invitation. All church members should be inviting their friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors to church activities and events. Contact the church office for resources that can help with this important ministry.
05	Share my faith with others	Once prepared to share your faith, you now commit to present the Gospel message to others in the hope that they will decide to accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.
06	Teach Faith Sharing to others	Teachers are needed to lead classes in faith-sharing and preparing one's individual testimony. Would you commit to leading one or more of these classes in 2010?	None	None	None
07	Other	You may have other ideas or want to start a new ministry to WIN people to Jesus. Give us your ideas, and we will assist you in getting started.	None	None	None

To help people grow in Christ-likeness and spiritual maturity through time and exposure to the Word of God and the people of God in a grace filled environment.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Learn the fundamentals of the Christian Faith	"Step Class" is a 4-week series offered each quarter which presents the basic foundations of Christianity, understanding Methodism, and how to live out the Christian life. Whether you are a new believer or long-time member who wants to understand more about what we believe, this is a good place to start.	None	None	None
02	Developing a working knowledge of the Bible	"Journey Through the Bible" meets on Sunday evenings at Genesis. The study is designed to walk you through the Bible and help you get your bearings. By covering Genesis through Revelation, you gain a foundation for future Bible study whether as a casual listener or a serious student.	None	None	None
03	Build Spiritual Disciplines	"Disciple Bible Study I, II, III, & IV" each is a 36 week class designed to build spiritual discipline in the area of God's Word. These classes also serve as a training ground for leaders as servants. These classes aim at transformation, not just information. All are encouraged to put themselves under the power of God's Word, and to be changed by God's Word.	None	None	None
04	Participate in a Life-Changing Small Group	Men and Womens Bible studies in a small accountability group format during morning and evening hours. Group size is limited. Check out the newsletter for details.	None	None	None
05	Participate in a large group Bible study	Bible Studies for men and women covering various books of the Bible and looking at how to apply Biblical truths to everyday life. Offered at various times morning and evening. Check out the newsletter for details.	None	None	None
06	Traditional Sunday School	Sunday School classes offered at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Sunday morning. These classes emphasize fellowship as well as Bible study and life application. Over 13 classes to choose from.	None	None	None

To help people engage in the mission of the church to make disciples. The goal of Bible study and personal growth is not just personal -- it's for passing on.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Lead men in Bible study/accountability small groups	Men in Bible study and small group accountability sessions. Offered in the mornings or evenings these small groups help men take the concepts of scripture and figure out how to implement them in their lives.
02	Lead women in Bible study/accountability small groups	Women in Bible study and small group accountability sessions. Offered in the mornings or evenings these small groups help women take the concepts of scripture and figure out how to implement them in their lives.
03	Lead a Disciplined "Disciple" Bible Study. I, II, III, or IV	Disciple Bible Study I, II, III, & IV 36 week classes designed to build spiritual discipline in the area of God's Word. These classes serve as a training ground for leaders as servants.
04	Lead a Men & Women's Larger Group Bible Study	MEN AND WOMENS BIBLE STUDIES offered jointly or separately at various times. Studying the Bible and how to apply it to our lives. Books of the Bible, and topical studies by various Christian authors.
05	Lead A Traditional Sunday School class	Sunday School classes emphasizing fellowship as well as Bible study using various curriculums. Classes are ongoing from year to year. Offered at 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.	None	None	None
06	Lead a Sunday morning break out class	Break out classes are short term studies usually over a six to 12 week period.	None	None	None
07	Lead where needed, when qualified	If you're not ready now but want to be, we'll train you. If you're not sure where you should lead, we'll help you find your niche.	None	None	None
08	Follow-up with New Believers	Volunteers are needed to lead people (usually one-on-one) through short studies which present the basic foundations for the Christian life. Training is available.	None	None	None

To help with the day to day administrative operations of the church.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Office Assistant	Be available to take on receptionist duties with a smile and a caring heart.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
02	Statistician/Data For Discipleship	Work in the Church Office to record attendance from various ministry and discipleship events. Work on data tracking plan.	Unlimited	Weekly	As needed
03	Bulletin Boards	Volunteers needed to upkeep and update our bulletin boards around the church. This may involve special decoration, or simply making sure the old is taken off and the new added.	Unlimited	Once a month	1 hour
04	Equipment & Furniture Set-up/Breakdown	Be available to help with the set-ups that are needed for church functions such as special church dinners, Fall Festival, musicals, meetings, and/or other major events.	Unlimited	As needed	Varies
05	Van Driver (also see V.I.P. & Children ministries)	Operate church van as needed. Drivers must be between the ages of 25 and 70, and have a good driving record. A license check is required. Drivers are called on an "as needed" basis.	4	As needed	Based on trip
06	Care For Grounds	Be available to check flower and shrub beds bi-weekly which includes weeding the beds, and replacing dead plants. Replace the mulch in the beds annually, and perform seasonal plantings and the cleaning of the parking lots.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
07	Filing	Offices need help organizing and filing papers. Will take all the help they can get in this area.	Unlimited	When available	When available
08	Stuff And Address Envelopes	Frequently need help stuffing and addressing the many letters and documents sent out by the church offices.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
09	Assembling Newsletters And Bulletins	Volunteers are needed each week to stuff our three bulletins, and our monthly newsletter.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 to 2 hours
10	Money Counters	Two people are required to be present on this job. On Monday mornings meet with the Financial Manager in the Library to count the offerings from the previous Sunday morning. After counting, these persons take the money to the bank for deposit.	10	Once a month	1 1/2 hours
11	Administrator	If you are someone who likes to organize, plan, or lead a group we would like to know. These positions are volunteer but require an interview process, and must be approved by the Lay Leadership Team.

To provide an atmosphere where the love of Christ abounds and to build a spiritual foundation that will help children discover a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Children's Church 8:30 a.m.	Teach children grades K through 2nd Sundays at 8:30 a.m. preparing a lesson from curriculum that is provided.	12 per year	One Sunday a quarter	1 hour
02	Substitute In Children's Church 8:30 a.m.	Substitute teach (when primary teacher not available) for grades K through 2nd during the 8:30 a.m. worship hour.	3	As needed	1 hour
03	Children's Church 11:00 a.m.	Teach children grades K through 2nd Sundays at 11:00 a.m. preparing a lesson from curriculum that is provided.	12 per year	One Sunday a quarter	1 hour
04	Substitute In Children's Church 11:00 a.m.	Substitute teach (when primary teacher not available) for grades K through 2nd during the 11:00 a.m. worship hour.	3	As needed	1 hour
05	Sunday School Teacher 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from standardized curriculum and teach children between ages 2 through 5th grade.	10	Weekly	1 hour
06	Substitute In Sunday School 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from standardized curriculum and teach (when primary teacher not available) for ages 2 through 5th grade. Each volunteer is assigned to a specific grade.	10	As needed	1 hour
07	Church Alive Teacher For Wednesday Nights 6:30 p.m.	Prepare lesson from curriculum provided and teach children from preschool through 5th grade on Wednesday evenings beginning in August through mid May.	6	Weekly	1 hour
08	Substitute For Church Alive Classes, Wednesday nights 6:30 p.m.	Prepare lesson from curriculum provided and teach children (when primary teacher not available) for preschool through 5th grade on Wednesday evenings beginning in August through mid May.	6	As needed	1 hour
09	Decoration Helper	Help decorate church for special events example: Fall Festival, VBS, Musicals, etc.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
10	Vacation Bible School Summers	Volunteers needed to plan, coordinate, lead, assist, serve, sing, play, lead a crew and just have fun. One week each summer.	Unlimited	One week annually	M-F 9:00-11:30 a.m.
11	Fall Festival	Help with games, decorations, snack bar, and set-up, and clean-up, welcome center, face painting, trick or treating for children from nursery through the 5th grade.	Unlimited	Annually	1 night (2 hours)
12	Glow In The Dark Easter Egg Hunt	Assist events team set up and run Easter egg hunt.	8	Annually	3 hours
13	Alpha (grades K-2nd) Children's Choir Helper	Assist directors in small devotional, snack, and general help with the class. This choir meets on Monday's after school.	2	Weekly from August to mid May	1 1/2 hours
14	Omega (grades 3rd-5th) Children's Choir Helper	Assist directors in small devotional, snack, and general help with the class. This choir meets on Tuesday's after school.	2	Weekly from August to mid May	1 1/2 hours
15	Children's Ministry Van Drivers	Drive children ages K through 5th grade to and from school to the church for children's choir when in session. Also needed for special events like Sunday Jesus Biscuits.	4	Weekly	30 minutes
16	OUTLOUD!	Assist Tracy in discipline and helping organize events for this special Hip/Hop team of older elementary students. This group performs in worship services here and at other churches.	1	Weekly	1 hour
17	Jesus Biscuits Cook Volunteer	Cook biscuits and gravy for Sunday School and unchurched children before the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour.	4	Weekly	2 hours
18	Children's Church At GENESIS 10:15 a.m.	Children who are potty trained up through 5th grade leave worship after the children's moment and go to classes divided by age and grades. Help is needed leading children in a fun, easy to use, kid friendly lesson about God and Jesus.	16	Twice a month	1 hour
19	Children's Missions	Help carry out and plan mission projects for the children grades K through 5th grades.	None	As needed	As needed
20	Heifer Project	Help with this special Christmas Mission, helping families around the world become self-reliant.	Unlimited	Once a year	3 hours
21	Sub For Children's Church At GENESIS 10:15 a.m.	Substitutes are needed when the regular teachers are absent.	Unlimited	As needed	1 hour
22	Tutoring At GENESIS	Volunteers for children ages K through 5th grade needed to tutor in a variety of subjects.	Unlimited	Once a week	1 hour
23	God's Girls At GENESIS	Volunteers needed on Wednesdays after school to help girls build character, relationships with each other and with God.	2	Once a week	1 to several hours
24	God's Boys At GENESIS	Volunteers needed on Wednesdays after school to help boys build character, relationships with each other and with God.	2	Once a week	1 hour
25	Thursday's Child At GENESIS	Special Needs Children. Volunteers needed on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Hands on activities with the children one on one. Only meets when school is not in session and for a few special events throughout the year.	Unlimited	Twice a week	1 to several hours
26	Vacation Bible School At GENESIS Summers	Volunteers needed to plan, coordinate, lead, assist, serve, sing, play, lead a crew and just have fun. One week each summer.	Unlimited	Once a year	S - W 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
27	Family Night At GENESIS	Help with all ages to bring parents and children together in a loving and fun atmosphere. Examples: Movie, games, etc....	2 to 6	Once a quarter	2 hours
28	Night In Bethlehem at GENESIS	Volunteers needed to help with this Christmas experience where participants do more than just hear about the birth of Jesus--they'll see, touch, feel, and smell what life was like during this miraculous time. Volunteers needed to plan, decorate, and lead.	Unlimited	Once a year	2 hours

To Glorify God with our life by encouraging each other to grow in Christ, reaching out to the lost, and finding our purpose in helping others. BACKGROUND CHECKS REQUIRED FOR ALL WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Sr. High Sunday School Teacher 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach 9th through 12th graders, helping build relationships by presenting God's truth.	1	Weekly	1 hour
02	Sr. High Substitute In Sunday School 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach (when primary teacher not available) 9th through 12th graders.	2	As needed	1 hour
03	Jr. High Sunday School Teacher Girls 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach 6th through 8th graders, helping build relationships by presenting God's truth.	4	Weekly	1 hour
04	Jr. High Sunday School Teacher Boys 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach 6th through 8th graders, helping build relationships by presenting God's truth.	4	Weekly	1 hour
05	Jr. High Substitute In Sunday School Girls 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach (when primary teacher not available) 6th through 8th graders.	2	As needed	1 hour
06	Jr. High Substitute In Sunday School Boys 9:45 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach (when primary teacher not available) 6th through 8th graders.	2	As needed	1 hour
07	Jr. & Sr. High Combined Sunday School Teacher 11:00 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach 6th through 12th graders, helping build relationships by presenting God's truth.	1	Weekly	1 hour
08	Jr.& Sr. High Combined Substitute In Sunday School 11:00 a.m.	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach (when primary teacher not available) 6th through 12th graders.	2	As needed	1 hour
09	Commit Bible Study Leader Sr. High Boys	Morning, Mid-Week, or Evening small group Bible studies for 9th through 12th graders. Curriculum can be provided or you can select your own.	2	Weekly	1 hour
10	Commit Bible Study Leader Sr. High Girls	Morning, Mid-Week, or Evening small group Bible studies for 9th through 12th graders. Curriculum can be provided or you can select your own.	2	Weekly	1 hour
11	Commit Bible Study Leader Jr. High Boys	Morning, Mid-Week, or Evening small group Bible studies for 6th through 8th graders. Curriculum can be provided or you can select your own.	2	Weekly	1 hour
12	Commit Bible Study Leader Jr. High Girls	Morning, Mid-Week, or Evening small group Bible studies for 6th through 8th graders. Curriculum can be provided or you can select your own.	2	Weekly	1 Hour
13	Sr. High Youth Volunteer	Participate and assist in Sr. High Youth activities for 9th through 12th graders.	6	Weekly	Varies
14	Jr. High Youth Volunteer	Participate and assist in Jr. High Youth activities for 6th through 8th graders.	6	Weekly	Varies
15	Prayer Pals	Pray for assigned students.	Unlimited	Daily	5 min.
16	Saturday Servant	Work with the leaders and students on community mission projects, such as building wheel chair ramps, cleaning yards, painting, etc. Both local and surrounding areas.	Unlimited	One Saturday every month	4 hours
17	Disciple Now	D-now, or Disciple Now is an intense spiritual retreat that starts on a Friday night after the football game, runs all day Saturday and closes Sunday Morning. Host homes are needed as well as people to provide food, and transportation.	Unlimited	One weekend in the fall	Varies
18	Transportation	Pick up students Sunday morning and/or Wednesday nights, and on special occasions	2	Bi Weekly	30 min
19	Food	Provide food for summer months, Wednesday nights, Sunday mornings, and some special occasions.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
20	Jr. High & Sr. High Sunday School Class At GENESIS	Prepare lesson from provided curriculum and teach 6th through 12th graders, helping build relationships by presenting God's truth. This is a 30 minute class, prior to worship.	2	Weekly	30 min
21	Talk Back Celebrate Recovery	Volunteers needed to spend time with youth in grades 6th through 12th during the hours of Celebrate Recovery, while their parents are in worship and classes on Thursdays.	Unlimited	Weekly	2 hours
22	Life Hurt/God Heals	Volunteers needed to help set up/take down and prepare food on Tuesday nights for this important teen recovery ministry.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 hour
23	Youth Drama	Help with skits, decorations, chorography & worship.	Unlimited	Twice a year	Varies
24	Youth Music	Work with the "One Way" youth praise band director as a helper. Develop power point presentations of songs, run lights, & sound.	Unlimited	Twice a year	Varies
25	Youth Dance	Help with interpretive dance group, communicating the Word through this visual art.	Unlimited	Twice a year	Varies

To strengthen families and young adults ages 18 to 35 by providing Biblical training, equipping with Biblical principles and practical skills for Christian living, and providing opportunities for fellowship, and outreach to the unchurched.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Life Groups Leader	Facilitate small groups that focus on fellowship, interaction, prayer, and Biblically based Discussion.	4	Weekly	1 hour
02	College Sunday School Teacher 9:45 a.m.	Lead a group of students ages 18 to 25 in the study of God's Word.	2	Weekly	1 hour + prep time
03	College Sunday School Teacher 11:00 a.m.	Lead a group of students ages 18 to 25 in the study of God's Word.	2	Weekly	1 hour + prep time
04	College Sunday School Sub 9:45 a.m. Or 11:00 a.m.	Fill in when teacher is absent in the 18 to 25 year old class.	Unlimited	As needed	1 hour + prep time
05	Young Adult Sunday School Teacher 9:45 a.m.	Lead a group ages 18 to 35 in the study of God's Word.	2	Weekly	1 hour + prep time
06	Young Adult Sunday School Teacher 11:00	Lead a group ages 18 to 35 in the study of God's Word.	2	Weekly	1 hour + prep time
07	Young Adult Sunday School Sub. 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.	Fill in when teacher is absent in the 18 to 35 year old class.	Unlimited	As needed	1 hour + prep time
08	Common Grounds	Help with the coffee house. Serve coffee, set up, clean up and other.	Unlimited	Weekly (Jan-April on Friday nights)	3 hours 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
09	Young Adult Teacher In Church Alive	Lead a group in the study of God's Word during Church Alive on Wednesday nights.	2	Weekly Fall through Spring	1 hour + prep time
10	Mission Project Volunteer	Help with local missions and needs in the area.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
11	Cookout Host/Hostess	Help with set up, actual cooking, and clean up at these summer events.	Unlimited	Twice monthly	2 to 3 hours
12	Connect Luncheons Host/Hostess	Help with set up, and clean up for these special events. Luncheons are usually held in the Family Life Center on Sundays following the 10:55 a.m. service.	Unlimited	Multiple times throughout the year	2 hours
13	Fund Raising	Help make it possible for outreach and ministry, and provide support for the Young Adult ministry.	Unlimited	2 per year	2 to 3 hours
14	Young Adult House Helper	Help is still needed with construction, sheetrock, painting, and decorating of the new Young Adult House located on Blount Ave.	Unlimited	As needed	Whatever you can give
15	Special Event Helper	Help with special events such as cook outs, game nights, retreats, etc.	Unlimited	4 per year	2 to 3 hours
16	Young Adult Praise Band	Musical team to lead Praise and Worship at Young Adult worship services and special events. Must Audition and be approved by the Worship Leader.	10	TBS	Varies
17	Accountability Group Leader	Lead a small group to deepen their relationship with God through the study of God's Word and accountability.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 hour

Plan and facilitate programs for the 50+ adult population of our church, so that their Christian walk can be more meaningful and can help further their faith development in a variety of ways, as well as providing multiple opportunities for making new friends and building relationships.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Telephone	Call participants to remind them of departure times for events, also make reminder calls about V.I.P. events.	Unlimited	As needed	1 hour per event
02	Outreach	Help organize and plan the yearly outreach event. Decorate, take pictures, provide food, set-up, clean up, meet and greet, work with games, and help advertise.	Unlimited	Once a year	1 to several hours
03	Quarterly Luncheons & Game Days	Help organize/plan quarterly luncheons. Decorate, take pictures, provide food, set-up, clean up, meet and greet, work with games, help find speakers, help advertise.	Unlimited	Four times a year	1 to several hours
04	Day Trips	Help plan fun day trips to various places, and oversee these events.	Unlimited	Four times a year	1 to several hours
05	Van Driver	Needed for V.I.P. events that are primarily day trips (must complete an Insurance Clearance check from the office).	3 to 4	Five times a year	1 to several hours
06	Mail-Outs	Help stamp/address/and seal letters that go out to V.I.P. members announcing events and activities.	Unlimited	Twice a year	1 hour per event
07	Overnight Trips	Help plan an occasional overnight or multi night trip to places of interest and fun.	Unlimited	One to two times a year	1 to several hours
08	Follow-Up	Help with communications relaying information about the ministry to New Members and Prospects.	Unlimited	A few times a year	1 hour

To take the church and its ministry into the society that surrounds us and makes a statement of our love for those beyond our four walls.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Adult Reading & Writing	Tutors are needed for adults who have little or no reading skills. Volunteers must complete a training course.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 to 2 hours per week
02	GED Tutoring	Help adults prepare for their GED.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 to 2 hours
03	Parenting Mentors	Mentor parents in areas of basic skills, nurture, guidance, and discipline helping to foster a healthy relationship within the family. Training is required.	4 to 6	Weekly	8 weeks 1 hour per week
04	Financial Counseling	Experience and training in this area required. Volunteers work one on one with individuals and couples who have requested help in managing their finances. Financial counseling follows the Biblical principles of handling money.	2 to 4	As needed	Varies
05	Anger Management	Training required. Work one on one with individuals on Biblical principles of relationships.	2	Weekly	1 hour
06	Christian Living Mentors	Teach Christian principles and life skills. Includes personal hygiene, communications, and time management. Training required.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 to 2 hours

To promote a climate of caring within the GFUMC family for the purpose of glorifying God and building Christian community.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	P.A.C.E. Shepherding Ministry	Prayer, Availability, Contact, and Example. Designed to insure each church family member is connected, and cared for regularly. Each Shepherd is assigned 5 GFUMC families to encourage with regular prayer, weekly contact, and availability to listen. Training is provided.	Unlimited	Daily prayer for assigned families. Weekly contact through a wave of a hand at church, phone call, email, or a letter.	Varies
02	Food To Bereaved	Provide meals to families following the death of a loved one.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
03	Nursing Home Visitor	Make visits to members/friends at local nursing homes. This includes Therapy Dog visits.	Unlimited	Weekly or periodically	As needed
04	Telephone Reassurance	Contact, by phone or written note, shut-ins (aged/debilitated) or those in Assisted Living facilities. This may include assistance with grocery shopping or meals.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
05	Hospital Visitor	Visit GFUMC members one or more days per month at the following (Marshall County, Huntsville, and Birmingham) hospitals.	4 to 6	1 or more days a month	As needed
06	Transportation	Offer assistance to members in critical need of getting to doctor's appointments, chemo treatments, dialysis, etc.	4 to 6	As needed	As needed
07	Prayer Notes	Collect and mail personal notes left by congregations at multiple services including Church Alive.	2 to 4	Weekly	1/2 hour
08	Literature Racks	Check and fill "Care Notes" and reorder as needed.	2 to 4	Weekly	1/2 hour

To provide a warm, safe, loving environment where Christ Centered Recovery is offered for all types of habits, hurts, and hang-ups.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	GREETERS	Meet people at the door and direct them to the different areas.	Unlimited	Thursday evenings weekly	30 minutes
02	Food Preparers Main Meals & Dessert	Prepare and bring food served as an evening meal at 5:30 each Thursday. Desserts are also needed each week.	Unlimited	A few times a year	Prep and delivery time
03	Food Servers	Serve food each week.	15	Once a month	45 minutes
04	Clean-up	Help clean up food area each Thursday evening after the meal.	Unlimited	Weekly/Monthly depending on number of volunteers	15 minutes
05	Usher	Welcome, distribute bulletins, and assist people with seating. Ushers should ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE the service. Maintain order and quiet in the meeting room. Collect and dispose of used bulletins and straighten the meeting room after completion.	Unlimited	Weekly/Monthly	2+ hours
06	Power Point Operator	Must be able to construct documents and operate Power Point. Will serve on Thursday evenings, must come early to make sure equipment is properly set up and meet with worship leader.	2 to 4	Weekly/Monthly	1 1/2 hours
07	Sound System Operator	Be able to operate the soundboard. Must have an ear for music, and be familiar with mixing sound. Training is provided. Operator must be approved by the Worship leader. Comes 1 hour before rehearsal to check sound board.	2 to 4	Weekly/Monthly	2 hours
08	Praise Band	Play instruments, sing, and lead music portion of the service. Must Audition, and be approved by the Worship Leader.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 hour plus rehearsal
09	Small Group Leaders	Facilitate small group breakout sessions. Training is required in this area and person must be approved by the Recovery Pastor.	6	Weekly	1 hour

To serve the membership on Wednesday evenings during the fellowship meal portion of the night helping make it possible for more people to attend the small group studies.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Cooks Helper	Help prepare the Wednesday night supper when the paid staff is sick or we have an emergency. Also, help in the kitchen on a regular basis.	Unlimited	Weekly from August to mid May	3 to 8 hours
02	Food Server	Serve plates for the Wednesday night meal. Report to the Kitchen by 5:15 p.m.	20	Once a month	1 hour 5:15 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.
03	Blessing	Lead the blessing for the food.	5	Once a month	1 minute
04	Greeter	Welcome and greet those arriving for the meal with a warm smile and friendly welcome. Especially look out for visitors and help them find their way.	10	Once a month	Approximately 45 minutes beginning at 5:15 p.m.
05	Clean Up	Be available at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday evenings to help wash and dry pots and pans, wipe off tables, and put up the tables and chairs, and carry items from the Family Life Center back to the kitchen.	30+ (The more the better)	Once a month	20 minutes

To communicate clearly and dynamically the mission, message, and programs of GFUMC to the church family and to the local community. This will be accomplished through a variety of media, including a monthly newsletter, internet web site, out-side and in-house advertising.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Writing	Write articles for the monthly Church newsletter and newspaper describing Church events, and feature stories.	2	Monthly	As needed
02	Photographer	Take photographs to use in Church publications.	1	Monthly	As needed
03	Visitor Welcome Packets	Assemble and Revise information for Church visitor Welcome Packets.	1	Monthly	As needed
04	Editor	Edit articles, ads, and other information prior to publication.	1	Monthly	As needed
05	Web Assistant	Assist Church staff with Church web page.	1	Monthly/Weekly	As needed

To challenge, inspire, and equip lay persons for leadership and service in the church.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Attend An Emmaus Weekend	I would like to attend an Emmaus Walk, and would like more information about this event. Emmaus is a three day retreat for those who have already made a commitment to Christ.	N/A	N/A	72 hours
02	Emmaus Sponsor	Be willing to share and help someone experience Emmaus. Responsibilities include prayer, invitation, encouragement, and support before, during, and after the walk. Details on sponsorship can be found on the Emmaus Web Site.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
03	Serve On A Team	Would be interested in serving on an Emmaus team in food service, opening and closing ceremonies, music, decorations, agape, as a table leader or an assistant. Team members commit to extensive training and time in service.	Unlimited	As needed	24 hours of training (spread out over several Saturdays) 72 hours of service
04	Join A Reunion Group	A small group of people who have attended the Walk to Emmaus who meet regularly for support, guidance and challenge to live the Christian life.	N/A	Weekly	1 hour
05	Help With Cluster Meetings	Help with set up, food, worship, clean up, and as needed for the once a year Emmaus cluster meetings held at GFUMC. Must have attended an Emmaus Walk to participate.	Unlimited	Once a year	4 hours

To maximize GFUMC's effectiveness in "Winning" people to Christ for the year 2010 and beyond.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Welcome Team	Call on first time church visitors (Just a "door step" visit) giving/leaving them a gift, provide information about the Church and inviting them to return.	20 for main campus services	Sunday afternoons or Monday afternoon or evenings	1 hour once a month
02	Telephone Team Visitors	Call visitor/prospects after 2nd visit; again after 6th visit; and after 3 months with encouragement/information that might make them come back and perhaps choose to join. Confirm if there is a need that the church could fill. (Write note if not able to personally talk to them).	4 to 5 and 2 subs	Follow up one day a month	1 hour
03	Prospects	Help host/hostess an informal get together with the Pastor and prospects from the church. This event takes place once a quarter at The House on Blount.	4	Once a quarter	2 hours
04	Homecoming /Christmas Parade/Event Helpers	Helpers needed to carry large tanks and offer coffee/lemonade for free to people watching the local parades or at community events. We need people to carry the 3 gallon tanks that have our logo on the back, as well as people to carry and fill the cups, and people to hand out brochures.	6	Twice a year	2 hours

To see that all persons who enter our church facilities experience the warmth of our fellowship, from the moment they enter the parking area until they leave.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Sunday Morning Donuts	(The church reimburses for this). Go to Wal-Mart and purchase 8doz donuts, 3 gallons of orange juice, and 1/2 gallon of apple juice. Items must be at the church no later than 9:15 a.m. This person is also responsible for setting up and cleaning up the coffee area on 2nd floor. Detailed instructions are provided at time of service.	Unlimited	Once a month	1 1/2 hours
02	Food For Contemporary Worship	Volunteers are needed to prepare and bring light refreshments for the 9:45 a.m. service each Sunday. Refreshments should be in place no later than 9:15 a.m. This person will also make coffee.	Unlimited	Once a month	1 1/2 hours
03	Clean-up Of Food Area On Sunday Mornings For Contemporary Worship	Volunteers are needed to help clean up the food area after the 9:45 a.m. worship service each Sunday. This involves emptying coffee pots, and wiping down tables, as well as taking out garbage.	Unlimited	Once a month	30 minutes
04	Greeters 8:30 a.m. Service	Greeters arrive 30 minutes prior to the worship service, and are there to welcome members and visitors and help them feel welcomed and find their way. The greeting location is the first floor lobby.	5	Once a month	30 minutes
05	Greeters 9:45 a.m. Service	Greeters arrive 30 minutes prior to the worship service, and are there to welcome members and visitors and help them feel welcomed and find their way. The greeting location is the first floor lobby.	5	Once a month	30 minutes
06	Greeters 11:00 a.m. Service	Greeters arrive 30 minutes prior to the worship service, and are there to welcome members and visitors and help them feel welcomed and find their way. The greeting location is the first floor lobby.	5	Once a month	30 minutes

To offer resources and books that aid in teaching, study, and the enjoyment of God's Word.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Check In & Out And Shelving	Must be proficient with Dewey Decimal System and able to clear check-out cards and re-shelve material per Dewey Decimal System.	12	Weekly	30 minutes
02	Filing	File catalogue cards alphabetically by title, author and subject.	4	Quarterly	1 hour
03	Publicity	Write articles for "The News" such as book reviews and provide updates for the web site.	2	Monthly	1 hour
04	Display Case	Maintain and change displays periodically, using seasonal themes and eye-catching materials to feature new books and encourage patron usage.	6	Yearly	2 hours
05	Follow-up	Mail reminders for overdue material. May be necessary to contact patron in person or with a phone call.	1	Monthly	15 minutes
06	Re-organize Shelves	Help re-organize shelves to maximize space.	2	Once or twice per year	2 hours

To provide an outreach that touches lives of people in need, inside and outside of the church.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Overseas Medical Team	We send and join with medical/dental teams for periods of 7-10 days. These trips not only need medical personnel but support persons as well.	Unlimited	Once a year	7-10 days
02	Overseas Work Team	Each year we send a team of volunteers overseas to help in areas that have been damaged by hurricanes, earthquakes etc. Not only do we work on housing, but also provide Bible opportunities during these trips.	Unlimited	Once a year	7-10 days
03	Chain Saw Ministry	Volunteers who will respond when called to cut trees and limbs after disasters as well as move cut wood.	15	As needed	As needed
04	Emergency Housing	Short-term, limited basis housing provided in emergency situations.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
05	Saturday Servants	A monthly local mission program by the youth that seeks to meet the needs of those who cannot help themselves. They are available for anything from serving meals to yard work to small construction.	Unlimited	Monthly	As needed
06	Thanksgiving Meal	Our biggest local mission. Help prepare and deliver free Thanksgiving Dinners for the needy or lonely in our community. Host/Hostesses are also needed for meals served at the church.	Unlimited	Once a year	As needed
07	Angel Food Ministries	Provisions of balanced foods that can be purchased for those in need. Organization and distribution volunteers needed once a month on Saturday.	Unlimited	Monthly	As needed
08	Angel Tree	Volunteers needed to purchase Christmas presents for the residents of Marshall Manor Nursing Home and the Marshall Mental Health Program.	60-75	Once a year	Time to shop
09	White Christmas Offering	Donate funds to serve orphaned and troubled children of Alabama. This ministry has been in existence for over 100 years and White Christmas Funds provide a safe and enriched setting for placement of children by DHR and the Justice System.	Unlimited	Once a year	None
10	Kairos	Volunteers needed to lead and host a 72 hour spiritual retreat with monthly follow up to prisoners incarcerated in a maximum or medium security prison and their families. Most of our time is spent at St. Clair Correctional Facility in Springville. Training sessions required.	Unlimited	Twice a year	72 hours + Training
11	Jail Ministry	Volunteers share the Word of God with willing men and women in the Guntersville City Jail. They meet during the week for women and on Sunday morning for men and women.	Unlimited	Weekly	1-2 hours
12	So Far	Spiritual Outreach For Addiction Recovery. A ministry to residents at Cedar Lodge in addiction recovery. Both men's and women's teams rotate once a month to provide an hour and a half each Saturday of Christian teaching, singing, and fellowship.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 1/2 hours
13	Heifer Project International	Volunteers needed during the Christmas holiday season to host our annual drive to purchase animals to go to third world countries, not to be slaughtered, but to multiply to provide food and money for many people. The recipient of an animal agrees to give the firstborn of that animal to another needy family in their village who agrees to continue to pass the gift.	Unlimited	Once a year	As needed

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I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Adult Choir-Traditional Services	Rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and sing in at least one service on Sunday. Members are encouraged to sing at both the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 hour (More when preparing a cantata)
02	Living Christmas Tree	Volunteers needed to construct the tree, decorate the tree, and take down the tree. Volunteers needed for Drama/Instrumentalist/Vocal.	Unlimited	Yearly	As Needed
03	Accompanist Organ/Piano Sub.	Rehearse on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. -until 7:30 p.m. and play for the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 services when the regular accompanist are not available.	Unlimited	As needed	3 hours
04	Handbell Choir	Rehearse Wednesdays during the school year from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and play for the 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services five to nine times per year.	Unlimited	Weekly for rehearsals five to nine times per year for services.	1 hour rehearsals
05	Praise Team Contemporary Service	Rehearse on Sunday mornings from 8:00 a.m. until 9:15 a.m. and sing at the 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Service. Vocalists and musicians MUST AUDITION and be invited by the Praise Team Leader to serve in this area. People auditioning will go on a waiting list until an opening occurs or 2nd team is formed.	12	Weekly	1 hour rehearsals and 1 1/2 hours in service
06	Praise Team Genesis	Rehearse on Sunday mornings from 8:45 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. and sing at the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Vocalists and musicians MUST AUDITION and be invited by the Praise Team Leader to serve in this area. People auditioning will go on a waiting list until an opening occurs or 2nd team is formed.	12	Weekly	1 hour rehearsals and 1 1/2 hours in service

To help new members feel welcomed and assimilate into the life of the church.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Letters Of Welcome	Volunteers to write letters of welcome to New Members when they join.	Unlimited	When new members join	Varies
02	Fellowship Friend	Volunteers needed to stand at the front of the church with New Members, after they join, while the church family comes up and welcomes them. All ages of adults needed for this area.	Unlimited	When new members join	15 minutes
03	Photographer 8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.	Volunteers needed at each service to be ready to take a picture on the church camera of our New Members.	6	When new members join	10 minutes
04	Photographer GENESIS	Volunteers needed at GENESIS to be ready to take a picture of our New Members. Need to have your own camera.	2	When new members join	10 minutes
05	Bulletin Board Designer	Volunteers to keep the New Member bulletin boards on 2nd and 3rd floors looking good and up to date with pictures of New Members.	2	A few times a year	Varies
06	Basket Assembler	Volunteers needed to stuff and keep supplied the New Member gift baskets that are given out when New Members join.	4	A few times a year	Varies
07	Basket Deliverers	Volunteers needed to present New Member baskets when people join the church. This is done on Sunday mornings but may also take baskets to home when necessary.	4	A few times a year	10 minutes
08	Newest (baby) Notes.	Volunteers needed to send a note of congratulations and encouragement to new parents on the addition of our newest church participant.	Unlimited	A few times a year	Varies
09	Stork Ministry	Volunteers needed to put a Wooden welcome to the church family stork in the yards of our new parents. Also needed to stuff gift bags and deliver gift bags.	4	A few times a year	Varies
10	Invite To Sunday Lunch	Volunteers needed who would be willing to invite and take our New Family out for Sunday Lunch when they join. This helps them feel appreciated and welcomed.	Unlimited	A few times to once a year depending on number of volunteers	1 1/2 hour
11	Phone Calling For New Members	Volunteers are needed to help call New Members with a friendly invitation to participate in and answer any questions about this New Member class.	4	Once a quarter	15 to 30 minutes

To help GFUMC become a praying church by helping the GFUMC family develop a deeper relationship with Christ through prayer.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Prayer Walk Sunday Mornings	Gather at the Church on Sunday mornings beginning at 7:15 a.m. and stop by every room, and offer prayer for the worship, and classes that will be taking place. Then at 7:45 a.m., all meet in the prayer chapel and have a time of prayer for and with the pastor and staff.	Unlimited	Weekly	1 hour
02	Telephone Prayer Chain	Pray for the needs of our members, the staff, community, and their families when contacted.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
03	E-mail Prayer Chain	Pray for the needs of our members, staff, community, and families when contacted.	Unlimited	Once a day	As needed
04	National Day Of Prayer	Volunteers to actively participate in National Day of Prayer Program behind the scenes with planning or in front speaking.	Varies	Once a year	2 hours
05	Publicity	Publicize prayer vigils for all retreats, conferences and any special circumstance using various means of communications.	4 to 5	Two times a year	4 hours
06	Lenten Booklets	Help choose Lenten devotional guide.	2 to 3	Once a year	4 hours
07	Advent Booklets	Help choose Advent devotional guide.	2 to 3	Once a year	4 hours
08	Prayer Vigil Participant	Volunteer to pray for a 30 minute-1 hour slot to support various special ministries with prayer (e.g., mission trip, revivals, etc.)	Unlimited	As needed	30 minutes to 1 hour
09	Moms In Touch	Group where two or more Moms meet for 1 hour each week to pray for their children, their schools, their teachers, and administrators.	Unlimited	Once a week	1 hour

To enhance the worship experience through drama. Generally adult dramas occur around Christmas, and Easter with a few mini dramas or skits in between. Children usually have 3 dramas/musicals per year at Christmas, and two in the spring. Youth usually do skits once a year during Wild for Christ week.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Directing	Conduct rehearsals, give creative guidance to the actors, have an overall vision for the plan and be able to bring out the underlying message. Work closely with every aspect of the program: sound, lighting, set design in order to insure that the overall message is attained.	4	Approximately one to four times a year	varies
02	Acting	Must be able to communicate effectively, memorize lines, be believable, and invest in the character they are playing. In Religious Drama an actor must be aware that what they do and say could impact an individual viewers' eternal decision. In the church, acting is not about the actor, it is about communicating the message of God to others.	Unlimited	Approximately one to four times a year	varies
03	Costumes	Be responsible for the look of the characters with regard to the period of the production and the character, be it an angel or shepherd. This person will arrange for fittings, and make sure that the actors have all the costumes needed for the program. They will also see to alterations or repairs when needed.	4	Approximately one to four times a year	varies
04	Make-Up	See that all supplies, make-up, wigs, beards, etc. are on hand for use. Help the actors prepare and get ready for the service.	1 to 3	Approximately one to four times a year	varies
05	Spotlight/Lighting Designer/Operator	Works with the director and will be responsible for the overall look and atmosphere of the drama from a lighting perspective. Hang, build, and install special lighting as needed. Operate or get others to operate lighting equipment for drama.	2 to 4	Approximately one to four times a year	varies
06	Scenery/Set Design	Works with the director to work out the physical properties of the set. Coordinate the construction of the set, provide props and artwork needed.	1 to 4	Approximately one to four times a year	varies
07	Props Manager	Be responsible for ensuring that all of the props required are available, and make sure they are returned after use. They would make sure that each actor has the right prop at the right time and would be responsible for repairs if needed.	1 to 4	Approximately one to four times a year	varies

To help maintain effective safety and security for on premise church events and activities.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	SST'S	Men (preferable) to watch parking lot, monitor entrance to church, implement emergency procedures in response to safety and security situations and walk people to their cars when needed.	8 (will work in 2 man teams)	As needed	1 to 2 hours
02	Training Coordinator	Identify and coordinate safety and security training needed for church staff and volunteers (new and recurring training) pertaining to fire safety and prevention; severe weather events; first aid and CPR (use of automated external defibrillators): security awareness and incident response. Maintain record of personnel receiving training.	1	As needed	As needed
03	Secretary	Record minutes at meetings, provide minutes to committee for review and maintain archive of SSC meeting agenda and minutes for future reference.	1	Monthly	1 to 2 hours
04	Secure Building	Walk around the church after evening meetings for one final check that all doors are locked and nothing amiss.	Unlimited	As needed	30 minutes
05	Security Team	Be at the church in a security/hospitality role for events such as weddings, meetings, funerals, seasonal events, etc. Teams of two.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed

To provide a warm, inviting and safe environment for worship.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Usher	Must be in place at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the service. Ushers meet members and guests with a smile, assist with seating, and hand out bulletins. Ushers also help with communion when needed, count attendance, take up and secure the offering, pick up worship areas after services, and secure the building after worshipers have gone. The ushers also serve as our first line of defense in case of emergencies such as fire, bad weather, or intruders. ATTENDANCE AT TRAINING SESSION IS REQUIRED.	8 adults 2 youth	One Sunday per month (and occasionally for special services) Youth are responsible for 5th Sundays	2 hours
02	Set Up	Arrive at 8:00 a.m. for set up for the 9:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship service.	Unlimited	Depends on number willing	1 hour
03	Break Down	Stay at least 15 minutes after the completion of the service and place chairs back on racks and roll them back in the closet. Take up chairs approximately 15 minutes after completion of the service and place chairs back on racks and roll them back in the closet.	Unlimited	Depends on number willing	30 minutes
04	Sound System Operator	Be able to operate the soundboard. Must have an ear for music, and be familiar with mixing sound. Training is provided. An operator must be approved by the Worship leader. Meets on Sunday Morning at 8:00 a.m. for rehearsal with the Praise Team.	4	Weekly	3 hours
05	Projectionist/Power Point Operator	Must be familiar with Power Point and be comfortable multi tasking. Arrives at 8:00 a.m. on Sundays to practice with the Praise Team. Runs the projector and switcher station. Training is provided.	5	Once a month	3 hours
06	Communion Preparation	Get and Prepare elements for communion. Clean and store communion utensils.	2 to 4	Once per month	30 minutes
07	Communion Server	Assist the Pastor in serving the communion elements to the congregation.	4 each Sunday	Once per month or once per year depending on number of volunteers	20 minutes
08	Baptismal Stewards	Stays in contact with the Pastor about upcoming baptisms and makes sure water is on the Altar. Oversees the use and clean up of the Baptismal robes for those who want to be immersed. May work closely with the stewards in TRADITIONAL WORSHIP as well as at GENESIS.	2	As needed	1 hour
09	Altar Decorations	Prepare altar each week for worship, by decorating in ways that will enhance worship.	Unlimited	Weekly to once a month	1 hour
10	Worship Volunteer	Lead announcement and prayer time during the worship service.	Unlimited	Weekly to once a month	15 minutes

To provide a warm, safe, loving environment for the Worship of God.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Greeters	Meet people at the door and direct them to the different areas.	Unlimited	Weekly	30 minutes
02	Food	Prepare and bring light refreshments at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning.	Unlimited	Monthly/Weekly depending on number of volunteers	Prep and delivery time
03	Clean-up	Help clean up food area each Sunday morning after worship service.	Unlimited	Monthly/Weekly depending on number of volunteers	15 minutes
04	Usher	Welcome, distribute bulletins, and assist people with seating. Ushers should ARRIVE 30 MINUTES BEFORE the service. Maintain order and quiet in the meeting room. Collect the offering. Assist with communion as needed. Collect and replace attendance pads after completion of the Service. After completion of the Service two ushers together take the offering and place it in money bags in the safe. Collect and dispose of used bulletins and straighten the meeting room after completion.	Unlimited	One Sunday per month (and occasionally for special services)	1 hour
05	Power Point Operator	Construct documents and operate Power Point. Will serve on Sundays during worship.	2	Weekly/Monthly	1 1/2 hours
06	Sound System Operator	Be able to operate the soundboard. Must have an ear for music, and be familiar with mixing sound. Training is provided. Operator must be approved by the Worship leader. Meets on Sunday morning at 8:45 a.m. prior to worship to practice with praise band.	Unlimited	Once a month	2 1/2 hours (more for specials)
07	Set Up For Holy Communion	Be willing to go to store to get juice and bread and have it ready to be served on Sunday.	2	Once a month	30 minutes
08	Baptismal Stewards	Stays in contact with the Pastor about upcoming baptisms and makes sure the baptistery is full and heated, and that appropriate Baptism robes are clean and available. Also responsible for draining baptistery and cleaning up robes etc.	2 to 4	As needed	1 hour
09	Clean Up From Holy Communion	Dispose of elements and keep communion dishes clean.	2	Once a month	30 minutes
10	Communion Server	Assist the Pastor in serving the communion elements to the congregation.	4 per Month	Once a month	20 minutes
11	Worship Setting Team	Provide flowers/decorations each Sunday for the front of the worship room, in order to enhance worship. May be called upon for special themed Worship services.	Unlimited	Once a month	30 minutes to 1 hour

To provide a warm, inviting and safe environment for worship.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	Usher 8:30 a.m.	Must be in place at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the service. Ushers meet members and guests with a smile, assist with seating, and hand out bulletins. Ushers also help with communion when needed, count attendance, take up and secure the offering, pick up worship areas after services, and secure the building after worshipers have gone. The ushers also serve as our first line of defense in case of emergencies such as fire, bad weather, or intruders. ATTENDANCE AT TRAINING SESSION IS REQUIRED.	20 adults 5 youth	One Sunday per month (and occasionally for special services) Youth are responsible for 5th Sundays	1 hour
02	Usher 11:00 a.m.	Must be in place at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the service. Ushers meet members and guests with a smile, assist with seating, and hand out bulletins. Ushers also help with communion when needed, count attendance, take up and secure the offering, pick up worship areas after services, and secure the building after worshipers have gone. The ushers also serve as our first line of defense in case of emergencies such as fire, bad weather, or intruders. ATTENDANCE AT TRAINING SESSION IS REQUIRED.	20 adults 5 youth	Same as above	1 hour
03	Acolytes 8:30 a.m.	Young persons in grades 2nd through the 6th. Responsible for symbolically bringing the light of Christ into the Sanctuary and taking it out into the world. Arrival is 15 minutes prior to the service. Must wear the robe (provided), locate and prepare the lighters. Assistance is given by the Acolyte Coordinator and ushers if needed. Follow the instructions of the Pastor and/or ushers during the service. MUST ATTEND A TRAINING SESSION.	10	One Sunday per month	1 hour
04	Acolytes 11:00 a.m.	Same descriptions of service as above.	10	One Sunday per month	1 hour
05	Lay Liturgist 8:30 a.m. Service	Will meet with the pastor in the choir room for prayer before the 8:30 a.m. worship service. Be prepared to do the welcome and greeting, attendance registration announcement, announcements, and dismissal of children to children's church. Will lead the Affirmation of Faith and read the first Scripture lesson. Will invite ushers forward and say the offertory prayer. Exits with the pastor and acolytes at the end of service.	52	One Sunday per year or more depending on number of volunteers	1 hour
06	Lay Liturgist 11:00 a.m. Service	Will meet with the pastor in the choir room for prayer before the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Be prepared to do the welcome and greeting, attendance registration announcement, announcements, and dismissal of children to children's church. Will lead the Affirmation of Faith and read the first Scripture lesson. Will invite ushers forward and say the offertory prayer. Exits with the pastor and acolytes at the end of service.	52	One Sunday per year or more depending on number of volunteers	1 hour
07	Sound System Operator 8:30 a.m.	Be able to operate the soundboard. Must have an ear for music, and be familiar with mixing sound. Training is provided. Operator must be approved by the Worship leader. Meets on Sunday morning at least 15 minutes prior to worship and earlier when there is special music.	unlimited	Once a month	1 1/2 hours (more for specials)
08	Sound System Operator 11:00 a.m.	Same description of service as above.	Unlimited	Once a month	1 1/2 hours (more for specials)
09	Advent Wreath Readers	During the Advent Season participate in the lighting of the Advent Wreath, and lead the congregation in a pre/scripted reading.	4 to 5 (Families or individual)	Once a year	10 minutes
10	Baptismal Stewards	Stays in contact with the Pastor about upcoming baptisms and makes sure water is in the baptistery. Oversees the use and clean up of the Baptismal robes for those who want to be immersed. May work closely with the stewards at GENESIS.	2	As Needed	1 hour
11	Altar Flowers	Willing to provide flowers/decorations on Sundays for the Altar in the church in order to enhance worship.	unlimited	As often as willing	30 minutes
12	Altar Steward	Prepare the altar and pulpit area each week for worship, by changing the paraments, making sure candles are filled with oil, etc.	4 to 5	Once a month	1 hour
13	Communion Preparation	Prepare elements for communion. Clean and store communion trays and utensils.	2 to 4	Once per month	1 1/2 hours per service
14	Communion Server	Assist the Pastor in serving the communion elements to the congregation.	2 each Sunday	Once per month or once per year depending on number of volunteers	1 1/2 hours per service
15	Communion Clean Up	Clean and store communion utensils after the service.	2 to 24	Once a Month to Once a year....serve in a rotation depending on number of volunteers	1 hour
16	Special Decorations	Assist in decorating the church primarily during the Easter and Christmas seasons and be available for special events.	Unlimited	As Needed	5 hours per year
17	Sanctuary Care	On your schedule straighten hymnals, replenish offering envelopes, pencils, prayer cards, etc.	5 to 10	Once a Month	30 minutes to 1 hour

To serve God and His church family.

I Will Commit	Ministry	Description of Service	Total # of Volunteers Needed	Frequency of Service	Length of Time
01	United Methodist Women	Would like to participate with other women in this organization designed to provide a creative, supportive fellowship and to work together to support missions.	Unlimited	Monthly	1 to 2 hours
02	United Methodist Men	Men joining together for encouragement, study, and to reach out to others with the love of Christ through various mission projects, and fundraisers.	Unlimited	Monthly	1 to 2 hours
03	Baptism Blankets	Volunteers needed to knit/crochet white blankets that are given to families at the baptism of an infant.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
04	Women's Retreat	Volunteers are needed to help plan all aspects of the annual Fall Women's Retreat.	Unlimited	Approximately five meetings a year	1 hour per meeting
05	Men's Retreat	Volunteers are needed to help plan all aspects of the annual Winter Men's Retreat.	Unlimited	Approximately five meetings a year	1 hour per meeting
06	Cook At Cookouts	Would be willing to help cook when the church has a picnic or barbeque.	4	As needed	As needed
07	Help With Church Social Events	Volunteers are needed to help plan, set up and clean up when the church has a fellowship gathering such as a picnic or summer barbeque.	6	As needed	As needed
08	Bake Cookies	Bake cookies for Kairos Prison Ministry under guidelines provided by Kairos Leader.	Unlimited	As needed	As needed
09	Contribute To General Fund	Supports utilities, ministries, administration, Genesis, building maintenance, apportionments, community assistance.
10	Debt Retirement	To retire the current balance on existing properties.
11	Contribute To Capital Fund	Payment on current building loans, and future building acquisitions.	None	None	None
12	Wherever The Church Needs Me	If you've looked over the commitment card and cannot decide where your talents or abilities may best serve the Lord, check this area. Volunteers are always needed to fill in and do things around the church. You may be called to help in a number of areas. Pray about this choice, and God will lead you to serve in just the right place.
13	Other	If you still cannot find a place to serve, then share with us what you might like to do. Can you think of something that needs to be done that the church is not doing? Do you have your own idea for ministry? Share your ideas with us. Check "Other" on the commitment card, and contact Ann Lee, 582-2001 ext. 25, at the church.	None	None	None

FROM THE PASTOR

Ministry Opportunities at GFUMC

DIRECTIONS:

A - WIN

B - DISCIPLE

C - DISCIPLE

D - SERVE

E - CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

F - YOUTH MINISTRIES

G - YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES

H - V.I.P. MINISTRIES

J - LIFE SKILLS MINISTRIES

K - CARE MINISTRIES

L - CELEBRATE RECOVERY MINISTRIES

M - CHURCH ALIVE FOOD MINISTRIES

N - COMMUNICATION MINISTRIES

O - EMMAUS MINISTRIES

P - EVANGELISM MINISTRIES

Q - HOSPITALITY MINISTRIES

R - LIBRARY MINISTRIES

S - MISSION MINISTRIES

T - MUSIC MINISTIRES

U - NEW MEMBER ASSIMILATION MINISTRIES

V - PRAYER MINISTRIES

W - RELIGIOUS DRAMA MINISTRIES

X - SAFETY & SECURITY MINISTRIES

Y - CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MINISTRIES

Z - GENESIS WORSHIP MINISTRIES

_AA - TRADITIONAL WORSHIP MINISTRIES

_BB - Miscellaneous MINISTRIES

My Commitments