United in Christ s Love OPPORTUNITIES FOR MINISTRY Friendship United Methodist Church 1200 Neely Store Road Rock Hill, SC 29730 (803) 324-0172 www/friendship-umc-rhsc.org fumc@navacore.net
Friendship s Vision United in Christ s love, we glorify God through worship, nurture and service to all people. And He said to them, Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. Mark 16:15
Opportunities to share your spiritual gifts This brochure lists most of the volunteer opportunities available at Friendship United Methodist Church. Please take time to consider thoughtfully and prayerfully the spiritual gifts you are able to share and the time you are able to give as you share the ministries. The first thing you might do is consider what your spiritual gifts may be. Then, compare your gifts with the opportunities listed in this brochure. Finally, identify or select those ministries you are committed to or interested in and call the names given in this booklet. You can meet or talk with these individuals about your gifts or how you might share your gifts. Now about Spiritual gifts, there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but is the same God who activates all of them in everyone. I Corinthians 12:4-7
Dear Friends at Friendship, We are all called by God to Share our gifts. In an effort to assist your answer to that call, we are pleased to present Friendship s Opportunities for Ministry brochure. We invite you to take time to reflect on your special talents and the time you have to share them. At the same time, ask yourself how you might put God first when it comes to sharing God s gifts. Each of us has been graciously blessed with special talents known as spiritual gifts, and the ways in which we choose to share those gifts can put us on a path to a life of meaning and fulfillment. As we share our gifts, we help to create a community of love, compassion and joy in our church and our community. It is our hope that the information provided in this brochure helps answer questions about the many ministries here at Friendship and how your gifts might be an important part of doing God s work. If you are unsure what your spiritual gifts are or have never objectively determined what they are, the Spiritual Gifts Assessment can be found on the following link: http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwl4knn1lth/b.1355371/k.9501/spiritual_gifts.htm The Administrative Council For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve Mark 10:45 They are to do good, be rich in good works, generous, and ready to share, thus storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they make take hold of the life that really is life. I Timothy 6:18-19
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES & SUPPORT Mission: To take care of behind-the-scenes matters, and support the staff and other ministry teams. Church Mice Keep offering envelopes, Joys & Concerns Prayer cards, and pew cards stocked, as well as pens and pencils available. Neaten sanctuary for church during the week prior to the Sunday Service. Contact: Office Committee 324-0172 Church Office Volunteers Volunteers are needed to stuff inserts in bulletins, stuff envelopes, and prepare newsletters for bulk mailing in support of the church secretary. Contact: Office Committee 324-0172 Bulletin Boards Assist with preparing Friendship s bulletin boards in the narthex and Sunday School area halls. Contact: Richard Tyner 366-1558 Vocational or Other Skills Consider what skills, talents, and interests you have which are not listed in this catalog that you might like to share at Friendship. Contact: Sandy Ransom 366-6895 Membership Secretary Maintain membership roll of church. Contact: Doris Williams 329-4289
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES Mission: To implement education programs for all ages that inform Friendship s congregation in the knowledge, understanding, and love of God and Jesus Christ. Specific responsibilities of this ministry are Sunday School for both children and adults, youth and teen programming, seasonal activities, and special learning opportunities, including Vacation Bible School. Children s Ministry Team Steer, advise and coordinate the various programs and activities of the Christian Education Ministry. Includes helping to recruit teachers, substitutes, helpers, and advisors for the many programs of this ministry. Meetings: As needed Contact: Debbie Hurst 366-9251 Sunday School Superintendent Provide leadership for the Sunday School by working closely with the Children s Ministry Chair, by checking/recording attendance of classes, providing directions and assistance to new families and children, taking Sunday school offering and ordering literature for various classes. Contact: Danny Stacks 329-3702 Sunday School Teach adults, youth and children during the Sunday morning Sunday School, in order that faith will be an integral part of their daily lives and they might continue to grow in their knowledge of God, Jesus Christ, and the Bible. Ongoing Sunday School classes meet on a weekly basis and offer a place to connect with others and grow in faith. Opportunities to serve: Teacher: Lead children, youth and adult Sunday School Classes (Curriculum provided) Substitute: Fill-in for teachers and /or helpers Helpers: Assist teachers during class time Meetings: Sunday mornings, 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Occasional training & orientation meetings Adult Classes: Lynn-Lewis Class Adult Bible series Children and Youth Classes Determined by age Duckworth Class Adult Bible series Genesis Class - Topics Decided by Class Fellowship Class Topics Decided by Class Contact: Danny Stacks 329-3702
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES CONTINUED Cool Church After the Time with the Young during worship service, children from ages K-5 th grade are invited to participate in a very special program called Cool Church. This a unique worship experience which allows young children to learn about the importance of worship and prepares them to worship appropriately in church. Adults are needed to serve as story tellers and activity leaders. Contact: Debbie Hurst-366-9251 Danny Stacks 329-3702 Vacation Bible School Serve by coordinating a one-week Bible school in the summer. This a fun-filled week with food, Bible study, music, games, crafts and activities. Teachers assistants, meal assistants, set-up, clean up, nursery workers are among the positions needed. Contact: Debbie Hurst 366-9251 Adult Bible Study The mark of a maturing Christian is that he/she is intentional about finding ways to growth in faith and Christlikeness. Bible studies are offered at various times. If you are interested in starting or leading a Bible study, please contact Pastor Mike Morris 324-0172. Library Update, maintain and organize materials in the library. Contact: Richard Tyner- 366-1558 Junior/Senior High Youth Group Friendship s Youth Group is very active year round. Being part of the Youth Group gives the youth an opportunity for active Christian Education, fellowship and fun with their peers. Trips, mission and service projects, activities, dinners, and weekly meetings are just some of what the Youth Group does. Adults oversee the planning, scheduling and coordinating of events, as well as are a part of the weekly Youth Group meetings. Contact: Debbie Allen 366-8624, Jim Paolone 980-4237, Barbie Plyler 984-3529 Young Adults Contact: Jamilyn Larsen 328-2730
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MINISTRIES CONTINUED Nursery Careful supervision of our young children is required in our nursery. Volunteers are required during the 10:00 a.m. Sunday School time and 11:00 a.m. service. Nursery volunteers are needed for special services and events. Senior Highs may volunteer with the parent in the nursery. Contact: Debbie Hurst 366-9251 Willing to provide childcare for special programming as needed. Childcare is offered at many of the ministries at Friendship, and volunteers are needed in the nursery during these times. Contact: Debbie Hurst 366-9251 Church Historian Contact: Carol Sanders 329-4288 CHURCH OFFICER MINISTRIES Mission: To provide leadership, governing and mission responsibilities for the life of the church in its tasks of worship and service to God, within the church and in the world. Lay Leader The Lay Leader provides spiritual leadership for the church and provides connection between the church and minister. All active church members are eligible for election. Contact: Jim Paolone 980-4237 Committee on Lay Leadership This committee places names before the Charge Conference for election of the officers of the Administrative Council, Ministry Teams, Administrative Council Members and At Large Council Members. Contact: Pastor Mike Morris 324-0172
CHURCH O FFICER MINISTRIES CONTINUED Staff-Parish Relations Committee This team provides support and direction for members of the church staff. Includes annual review of salaries and benefit, employment recommendations and support for staff members and their families. Working with the chairperson, they carry out a process of evaluation and review, so as to enhance and strengthen the work of each staff member. Contact: Frank Caldwell 324-9529 COMMUNICATION MINISTRIES Mission: To provide a vehicle for church members to address communication issues. This coordinator develops, maintains, and oversees standards for church communication, including website, sign and email. Communications Coordinator Contact: Richard Tyner 366-1558 CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRIES Mission: To coordinate pastoral care within the church. These teams responsibilities include coordinating visitation of elderly, those who may be ill, or otherwise homebound, sending cards, providing support within the church family. Fellowship opportunities are promoted through congregational dinners, picnics, congregational breakfasts. Nurture Send cards to those who have been ill, those who had a birthday and to those who are bereaved. Contact: Lance Shugart 329-2063 Prayer Chain Ministry of prayer and intercession; send emails to members on the prayer chain (and make phone calls). Contact: Robert Sutton 324-1093 Knit Wits Enjoy the fellowship of others while knitting prayer shawls, baby caps and wraps. Contact: Toni Moon 329-4436
FACILITIES CARE MINISTRIES Mission: To take care of the church property, which includes all buildings and grounds. Work is done on an as needed basis or during scheduled workdays. Trustees Team works on all tasks that need to be done. Contact: Dewitt Hurst 366-9251 FINANCE & STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES Mission: To provide direction and emphasis for all facets of stewardship development and growth within the church. Finance Evaluate long-term financial health of the church. Develop and implement plans to improve the financial security of the church beyond the yearly operational budget. Contact: Linda Poteat 329-4434 Stewardship Has responsibility of keeping the issue of stewardship before the congregation throughout the church year. Specific responsibilities include planning and implementation of the annual stewardship campaign, as well as support for special offerings and other issues of stewardship. Contact: Guy Johnston 329-4669 Treasurer Nuts and bolts of Finance Committee; Record keeping and reporting. Contact: Jim Ransom 366-6895 Financial Secretary Contact: Ethel Sutton 324-1093
St. Stephens Provides emergency /special needs monetary assistance. Contact: Robert Sutton 324-1093 FINANCE AND STEWARDSHIP MINISTRIES CONTINUED FOOD & FELLOWSHIP MINISTRIES Mission: To provide fellowship opportunities through congregational dinners, picnics, other special events with the expressed purpose of helping us grow. Fifth Sunday Breakfast Purchase, prepare and serve the Fifth Sunday Breakfast during the Sunday School hour. Provide program for fellowship time. Contact: Patsy Stacks 329-3702 WOW (Worship on Wednesday) Select meal teams to purchase, prepare and serve the Wednesday night dinner. Plan program and contact individuals and/or groups to participate in Wednesday night time Contact: Patsy Stacks 329-3702 FISH (Friendship in Service tohim) Summer program: meal, fellowship, sharing Contact: Joyce Newman 324-1756 Summer Picnic/Fall Thanksgiving Plan church-wide gathering. Contact: Kelly Shugart 329-2063 Kitchen Coordinator Contact: Angie Jackson 366-8541
MEN S MINISTRIES Mission: To provide fellowship, friendship and opportunities for spiritual growth and community service. All men of the congregation are invited for food, fellowship and devotion on the first Sunday of each month from 8:00 am until 9:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. For men who want to grow together. Devotion leaders are needed. Breakfast preparers are welcome as well. Contact: TBD WOMEN S MINISTRIES Mission: The organized united of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Membership shall be open to any woman who indicates her desire to belong and to participate in the global mission of the church through United Methodist Women. For women who want to grow together. Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month Lydia Dorcas Circle 10:00 am Mary Martha Circle 7:00 pm Mattie Cornwell Circle 7:00 pm Naomi Ruth Circle 7:00 pm Quarterly Unit Contact: Donna Williams 366-3074
MISSION OUTREACH MINISTRIES To provide oversight and coordination for the outreach ministries of Friendship. Works with mission areas to provide support and an exchange of information. Lifts up service ministries within the community and denomination that deserve the support of the church. Works with pastor to assure an emphasis on this vital part of Christian ministry. Encourages church participation in mission and outreach projects. Evangelism Contact: TBD Outreach/Mission Team Coordinates the various mission and outreach projects. Encourages members of the congregation to participate in outreach/mission ministries. Salkahatchie, Kairos, Walk to Emmaus, Chrysallis, UMVIM are examples of opportunities available. Contact: Tony Jackson 366-8541 TLC Reaches out to schools in community to assist with special needs as requested. Includes Lesslie Elementary, Independence Elementary and Belleview Elementary. Contact: Tony Jackson 366-8541 Community Pantry Collects food and other items as specified by Pilgrim s Inn. Needs information published in bulletin weekly. Contact: Toni Moon 329-4436 Helping Hands The Helping Hands work group is available for those in our congregation and community who need some home repair work and are unable to complete the work themselves. Only a willingness to work and to learn on the job is needed. Contact: Tony Jackson 366-8541 Seasonal Missions Encourages participation in the Angel Tree project during Christmas. Contact: Robert Sutton 324-1093
WORSHP & MUSIC MINISTRIES Mission: To provide worship experiences that meet the needs of all church members. This encompasses all worship and musical activity in the church, including special services, communion preparation, choir, special music, sanctuary decorations, weddings and worship leadership. Worship and Music Ministry Team Works closely with the minister and the Director of Music to provide meaningful and inspirational worship. Contacts: Joyce Newman 324-1756 Pam Johnson 326-2065 Usher Duties include handing out bulletins, assisting people to seats in sanctuary, passing the offering plate, collecting prayer requests to be read during worship service., welcoming those attending worship. Contact: Joyce Newman 324-1756 Seasonal Decorations Set up, decorate, and pack up seasonal decorations for the sanctuary and in other areas throughout the church, as appropriate for the season. Special projects might include setting up and maintaining the Advent wreath, Christmas and Easter decorations in the sanctuary. Contact: Joyce Newman 324-1756 Chancel Choir This choir is open for adults. Provides service music for worship on a weekly basis. Special music is provided several times during the year. Practice: Wednesdays Contact: Pam Johnson 326-2065 Acolyte Adults and youth assist in lighting the candles prior to worship service and extinguishing candles to close the service. Contact: Diane Gatlin 329-4404
WORSHIP & MUSIC MINISTRIES CONTINUED Lay Reader Assists with worship services; making announcements and reading scriptures. Contact: Joyce Newman 324-1756 Song Leader Assists with worship services; leading congregational singing. Contact: Pam Johnson 326-2065 Communion Stewards Serve on a team to prepare the communion elements on Sundays when the Lord s Supper is celebrated. Stewards also assist minister with serving of elements. Contact: Joyce Newman 324-1756 August 2008 Reviewed each January
Friendship s Vision United in Christ s love, we glorify God through worship, nurture and service to all people. And He said to them, Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. Mark 16:15