WHERE CAN I START SERVING AT CBC?

WHERE CAN I START SERVING AT CBC? SUNDAY MORNING MINISTRIES REFRESHMENTS (Ministry Leader: Lisa Mark) Someone who likes food - either buying, preparing, serving or eating food Buy or prepare a favorite snack or two Help set up refreshment table, stand behind table and serve if needed Clean up after (wash and put away any church dishes used, table clothes and tables) Individuals are scheduled approximately once every 5 to 6 months Can choose to serve with the same person or be scheduled with random people Can choose to just provide refreshments, or to just help serve Drop off your refreshments before service, leave service a few minutes early to set up Stay until everything has been cleaned up. No Refreshments give everyone an opportunity for fellowship, whether it's catching up with people you've known all your life, or meeting a new friend... everything is better with a yummy snack! WELCOMING MINISTRY This is a potential new ministry that is open to leadership and development Friendly, warm, enjoys people, good communicator Possibilities include: Stand at a Welcome or Information Table on Sundays to greet and give information Facilitate a Welcome Class once every month (or every 2-3 months) to meet newcomers and introduce them to our church Depends on availability and number of volunteers Not at this time We have the opportunity every Sunday to reach out to guests who are open to hearing the gospel and trusting God more. If we welcome them and incorporate them into the church family, we help them grow and the church grows. 1

GREETERS (Ministry Leader: Paul & Vicki Shinto) Warm, welcoming, smiles, makes eye contact or anyone that wants to try! Stand at either entrance to the sanctuary to greet people and give them a bulletin Smile and greet people, saying, Good morning, how are you? Or Hi, welcome Take a count of how many people are in sanctuary and CE building. Arrive at least 20 minutes before service starts and stay during service Serve one Sunday every 6-8 weeks (depending on available people, or by request) You might be the first person someone meets look cheerful and friendly! Try not to get distracted by other people and things going on. We make the church family feel welcome and glad they came, and we give a first impression of our church to our guests. Being warm and friendly encourages them to return and to spread the same feeling to others. We have the ability to set the tone. USHERS (Ministry Leader: Paul & Vicki Shinto) Welcoming, alert, attentive to what people need, able to direct and guide people Smile and greet people, saying good morning or welcome Close and open doors to allow people to enter and exit. Help people find a seat as needed, especially after the service has begun and when the sanctuary seems full Collect tithes and offerings Arrive at least 20 minutes before service starts and stay during service Serve one Sunday every 6-8 weeks Be attentive to what s going on and respond to needs that arise Occasionally special situations arise (medical, security, intruders, crying babies, etc.). Be able to respond to needs, give directions, and alert a pastor or leader as needed Our presence helps people to feel welcome, comfortable, and safe. We give attention to the needs of our guests and church family, assist them in a kind and welcoming manner, and help set the tone for the service. 2

SUNDAY AM SET-UP (Ministry Leader: Calvert Joe) Someone who likes to serve quietly, faithfully, and finds joy in doing the simple tasks. A person who prefers mornings. Straighten chairs in the sanctuary, open doors at entrances, set up tables in the patio area, open the gate for parking at the school, set up the recording for the message. Sunday mornings, 7:45am to 8:45am unless there is one service Be efficient and flexible. Be open to requests to help set up another ministry s event that same morning. We are preparing the Lord s House to be a welcoming place and a blessing for all to come worship and fellowship. COMMUNION SET-UP (Ministry Leader: Yvonne Wei and Sara Kiwas) What kind of person would fit in this ministry? Organized, clean, efficient with time Good at decorating a tabletop Purchase the grape juice Prepare Lord s Table (2 tables) - cloth, cups, crackers, cross, other decorations Replenish between services, and clean up after second service Usually on the first Sunday of every month Set up at 8:20 am, and replenish between services at 10:30 am (takes 5 mins) Clean up after second service at12:30 pm (takes 20-30 mins) Require some lifting of heavy boxes (which contains the bowls, crosses, cloths) Communion provides a time and space to worship and reflect on what Jesus did on the Cross, and where we stand with God. Setting up the Lord s Table with care and attention demonstrates our devotion to the Lord and that He deserves the best. 3

POWERPOINT (Ministry Leader: Chris Yao) Comfortable with a PC and PowerPoint Good concentration; patient, adaptable (plan changes, technical difficulties, etc.) Show sermon and worship slides. Correct mistakes as necessary. Once every month or two - serve during 1 st or 2 nd service (not both) 1 st service: Arrive 20 minutes early to power up computer and projectors and pull up PPT and worship slides. Read over sermon notes to get familiar with timing. Correct spelling on worship slides, or incorrect words (grace vs grave; slave vs save, etc) 2 nd service arrive 10 minutes early to get familiar with sermon notes. Christmas service rehearsal the Saturday before, for a couple hours in the morning Be flexible and able to go with the spirit when a leader deviates from the plan PowerPoint slides help people retain information and engage with the sermon. They provide visuals that guide and enrich our worship and learning experiences. SOUND Loves to worship and listen to worship music Has a good ear for music and pays attention to detail Is willing to learn and respond to feedback Set up stage (microphones, speakers, instrument cables, etc.) before team practices Operate the sound board during worship service balance the instruments/vocals so the worship music sounds the way it s supposed to Operate the lighting board during worship services adjust the lighting to create the appropriate tone for each service element One Sunday every month, for both services Attend Saturday practices (the day before scheduled Sunday) Attend semi-regular (every six months or so) worship ministry gatherings/trainings Even though most people aren t aware of the impact of sound and lights, our experience of worship is greatly affected by it. The sermon and worship times are both significantly enhanced by a proficient sound technician. 4

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER Good communicator, interesting and engaging speaker, basic Bible knowledge, understands youth (and likes them!) Teach about 20 junior high and high school youth Choose curriculum or topics, plan and prepare one-hour lesson Can include activities, icebreaker games, application, discussion Every Sunday morning, 9am 10am; arrive and be prepared before 9 am Possible to share responsibility if there are other volunteers Work under the direction of the Youth Director Youth are facing huge challenges at school and home, and the teaching of a caring, engaging adult provides guidance and resources for them to grow spiritually. CHILDREN S MINISTRY Children s Ministry Vision: We want to create a place where kids feel belonging, have opportunities to serve and take part in church, and are provided with information to eventually choose Jesus. Friendly, team player, flexible, willing to learn Support ministry by helping kids know they are in a safe place where they can learn about Jesus. Arrive 15 minutes before kids arrive, with activities prepped and ready beforehand. Children s Ministry commitment is for one calendar year; recommitment year to year. Volunteer hours are flexible (once a month, up to every Sunday) Background check, attend training within ministry We want to raise children to love and worship God! 5

Children s Ministry commitment time: 1 year (option to recommit), single events (Pumpkin Patch Party, Grandparent s Day, Family Nights, Christmas Program, VBS, etc.) Children s Ministry Roles / Needs Description Commitment Nursery Teacher Teach Frolic Curriculum to 0-3- year-olds Twice a month (Sundays) Nursery Aides Pre-K / Kinder Aides Assist Nursery teacher with babies and toddlers; help babies and toddlers with activities Support teacher with activities from Gospel Project Curriculum Once a month (Sundays) Twice a month (Sundays) 1 st -5 th grade aide Support teacher in activities from Gospel Project Curriculum and help manage students Flexible; minimum is once a month (Sundays) Photographers Prepping Helpers Organizers Classroom Flippers! Child care for events Opportunity to work towards teacher role, if fit (training provided by current teachers) Help document pictures of activities in Children s Ministry Help to set up for children s activities, can be crafts/games/or curriculum Help to organize and manage supplies in Room 7 Help with redesigning classrooms. Need builders and people with eye for design. Help with child care for church events, classes, small groups, CBC Academy, etc. Once a month (Sundays) OR events Flexible, minimum once a month OR just for special events Flexible, minimum once a month Flexible Occasional, as needed, based on availability; not limited to Sundays. 6

SERVING HANDS (Ministry Leader: Jim Jang) SERVING THE CHURCH FAMILY Helpful attitude, courteous, and most importantly a heart for helping others. Some experience and knowledge, a do-it-yourself thinker and doer Be willing to help someone within the CBC church family or CBC itself. Be a handy-person for home repairs, church maintenance, projects, etc. Examples: o home projects: fix leaky faucet, faulty lighting fixture, simple auto repairs, etc. o church projects: help shampoo carpets, power wash walkways, wash windows, trim the Plumeria tree, cooking/bbq for events Depends on the project - non-recurring projects, usually lasting 1 to 4 hours in duration Depends on availability of volunteers we try to coordinate convenient day/time Not really. If you have any combination of skills, experience, tools, and a heart for helping others, you are very well qualified. God has given each of us many gifts and abilities. We might not think of fixing or repairing things as anything special, but not everyone can do it. We can use our skills to help and bless others. CARE BEARERS Caring, has empathy, discreet, communicates well, loves God! Send cards and/or flowers, gift cards, provide meals, make phone calls and/or visit church members during time of joy (births) or sorrow (illnesses and deaths). Upon receiving information about a birth/illness/death. Serves 2 months at a time, once to 2 times a year. Willing to get acquainted with church members who they haven t met before. Helps build a sense of community A way of displaying Christ s love by reaching out and being available to those in need. 7

SMALL GROUP LEADER Caring, spiritually and emotionally mature, prayerful, responsible Lead a group of 5-8 people (or couples) in regular meetings throughout the year Coordinate or delegate meeting content, including; teaching light Bible study or topical discussion, refreshments, prayer, other activities Help build an environment in which community and spiritual growth can happen Small groups meet from September through June, with breaks for holidays and summer Meetings are usually 2.5 hours, weekly or twice a month Attend Shepherds/Leaders meetings 4 times a year on a Sunday after church Accountable to the Small Groups Director Small groups are the backbone of CBC community. Caring leaders help provide the best place for people to develop a sense of belonging, grow spiritually, and receive prayer support and help. CBC ACADEMY TEACHER engaging communicator, knowledgeable about the Bible, mature Christian Teach a Bible-based class for 3 weeks to about 5-10 people Choose a Bible topic or Bible-based life interest topic, plan and prepare lessons Include discussion, application, notes; PowerPoint presentation is optional 3 evenings in January, usually 7 9 pm on Wednesdays, includes worship Class time is 1 hour 15 minutes long Submit class description, outlines beforehand to Director Attend training or meetings as needed Academy classes provide a place for mature Christians to give focused attention to spiritual growth, receive in-depth teaching, and study the Bible in a setting that promotes a sense of community with like-minded students of all ages 8

PRAYER MINISTRY Caring, good listener, discreet, has a heart for prayer Pray for others during or after the worship service OR Attend prayer meetings to pray for others Sunday prayer ministry sign up on a schedule for 1 st or 2 nd service to pray for others Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 8:30 pm every week No Provides prayer support for those who ask, for the entire worship service, for the church as a whole. Prayer changes lives, moves mountains, and connects us to the power of God. SENIORS MINISTRY This is a potential new ministry that is open to leadership and development, and will need a variety of volunteers Caring, responsible, sensitive to the needs of seniors (55+), willing to help where needed If you have ideas and would like to lead or coordinate a ministry, please let us know If you have a servant s heart to help with tasks like welcoming, providing food, assisting with activities, please sign up - we will contact you with more details as the ministry develops 3. Why is this important to the church? As our church family grows older, we recognize that seniors have changing needs for community, friendship, support, and activities. We value CBCers of every age and want to better serve our seniors. 9

MENTOR This is a potential new ministry that is open to leadership and development Caring, empathetic listener, spiritually and emotionally mature, prayerful Develop a supportive relationship with a younger person or a newer Christian of the same gender Meet regularly to listen and provide support over coffee or a meal, on a walk or activity, at church, home, restaurant, or other public setting At least once a month, depending on availability of both parties, Might include Bible study, discipleship, prayer, depending on strengths of the mentor Provides individualized care and support to those who desire greater growth through a one-on-one relationship SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER This is a potential new ministry that is open to leadership and development social media savvy, emotionally mature, responsible, able to represent CBC online Manage and develop new platforms (Instagram, Twitter, etc.) and help maintain current ones (Facebook, website) 3. Why is this important to the church? Social media presence enables us to reach people, build community, and maintain connections with believers and seekers. 10

REACHING OUT TO OTHERS BAJA HOME MINISTRY Build a home in Baja on one weekend in April or October Help with children s activities for the neighborhood kids Donate household items to give to the family that receives a house No experience needed OLIVE CREST Coordinate CBC s drive to collect Easter baskets or Christmas gifts for families in need Develop other ministries or activities to the at-risk and abused children and families served by Olive Crest in coordination with their Community Involvement Coordinator INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP COUNCIL Share friendship, culture, and the love of Christ with an international student Introductory lunch and training on Sunday, Sept 9th OTHER MISSIONS AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES Open to leadership and development 11