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Care Ministries Hospital Visitation Team Meal Care Visit Wesley Members during hospital stays in coordination with Pastors. Prepare and/or deliver meals to families during times of illness, birth, or crisis. 1-2 Hours 1-2 Hours Prayer Pray at home weekly for Wesley staff, ministries and congregational requests. Weekly Rosebud Delivery Deliver rosebuds to those with new babies. Wesley Cares Provide outreach to Wesley s homebound through visits, phone calls, cards, emails. Monthly/As needed Bus Drive church bus to transport seniors from local retirement communities to and from morning worship & special events. Quarterly 4 Hours College Connection Send care packages to our college students. Quarterly 2 Hours Prayer Shawl Knitters and crocheters interested in sharing our prayerfully created handicrafts with others during times of celebration and need. Monthly Emergency Response Team To be the first responder to any emergency that occurs at the church during worship Mornings, Special Activities 9:15-10:30 or 10:30-12:00 Missions Action Ministries of Augusta: Bike Refurbish and distribute used bicycles to children in need. Late Fall 2-4 Hours Action Ministries of Augusta: White Christmas Christmas support for local families and children in need. Christmas Season 1-4 Hours Brittany s Friends Volunteers meet together for a variety of 1 st & 3 rd sewing and mission-oriented projects. Monday Help plan, shop for and host birthday Caring Candles parties for children at St. Luke UMC every Once a. Columbia County Cares Assist local food bank. FaithCare Clinic FaithCare Clinic, Inc. provides free care for minor illnesses and ongoing primary care, professional counseling and some prescription drug assistance. Volunteers needed include physicians, nurses, physician assistants, medical staff, and professionally trained pastoral counselors. Every other Tuesday night 2-4 Hours Foreign Mission Team Travel to and be in ministry in places like Honduras and Africa, etc. TBA
Missions (Continued) Good Neighbor Ministries Work alongside St. Luke UMC assisting with various supportive activities for the children of the Harrisburg community in downtown Augusta Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) IHN is a ministry for homeless families with children. Wesley is part of the Augusta network of area churches of various denominations. Each church hosts a several families three times per year, and volunteers are needed to set up, clean up, are meals, serve as overnight and activity hosts, and grocery shop. Quarterly 2-8 Hours per week of hosting Master s Table Soup Kitchen Soup kitchen ministry to local homeless. Duties include aring lunch, manning serving line and clean-up following meal. Third Thurs. every other 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (approx.) Mechanics The ministry ares donated cars to give to the needy. This ongoing ministry has donated over 300 cars. Volunteers should like to work on cars as a hobby and want to help those in need. 4-6 Hours per case Men In Mission Men In Mission seeks to provide fellowship and mission for men of all ages. This group takes on local mission projects of all varieties. Breakfast and devotional every Tuesday morning at 7 AM. Breakfast Tuesday mornings, projects as needed Pumpkin Patch Assist with the sale of pumpkins & flowers. October Relief and Recovery (Short term mission trips) Local and national mission trips primarily focusing on construction projects can be overnight or day jobs. Volunteers can choose projects to participate in as their schedules permit. 3-5 s per year Long weekends or one day jobs plus training United Methodist Women (UMW) UMW support missions around the world including the United States. Projects include children's homes, community centers, hospitals, schools, universities, and missionaries. Five groups meet September through May. Involvement by group and can include an extensive missionary education program involving mission study, reading program, and group programs. Circle activities by Circle Wesley Yard Sale Wesley s semi-annual yard sales raise thousands of dollars for mission and outreach. Volunteers are needed to collect items, set up, work during the sale, and break down afterwards. Spring and Fall 6+ Hours
Christian Education Lead New Adult Study Lead Short Term Topical Study Lead Short Term Bible Study Event Decorations Library Volunteers Women s Retreat Coordinator Men s Retreat Coordinator Organize and support a gathering of fellow believers to form a group with the purpose of growing in faith and knowledge. Lead others to grow in their faith by presenting ideas and encouraging exploration of a faith-based topic you feel passionate about. Lead others to grow in their faith by presenting scriptural ideas and encouraging exploration of the Bible. Decorate tables and meeting areas for special events. Keep books organized, card and shelve books. Prepare new books for cataloging and file catalog cards. Take part in the planning, promoting and executing of a retreat for the women of Wesley Church. Take part in the planning, promoting and executing of a retreat for the men of Wesley Church. Short-term or long-term Duration of the study Duration of the study Once a year Once a year plus plus plus 2 Hours per event 1-4 Hours As Needed As Needed Administrative Support Length of Congregational Mailings Volunteer Work to produce and post large mailings to the congregation. Phone Receptionist Volunteer Answer phones in Main Office, route calls to staff and share ministry information. Wesley Window Mailing Team Label and mail our newsletter, The Wesley Window, on Wednesdays Weekly Boy Scout Ministries Wesley Chartered Boy Scouts of America Pack, Troup, and Crew Cub Scouts - Pack 615 is for boys in the first through fifth grades or 7-10 years of age. Boy Scouts Troop 615 is available to boys 10-17 who have earned the Arrow of Light award or who are beyond 5 th grade. Venture Crew - Crew 615 is a youth development program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eight grade) through 20 years of age. according to activity Year round program with participation that according to activity
Worship & Worship Arts Acolyte Assistant Assists the Acolyte Chair with training (once a year), scheduling (twice a year), and laundering acolyte robes. Laundering - ly Baptismal Banners Sewing and/or embroidering banners for infant baptism. Communion Server Coordinator (Contemporary and Traditional) Communion Servers (8:30 Traditional, 9:30 or 11:00 Contemporary and Traditional) Calls to recruit servers and send reminder letters with instructions. Assist in serving communion. Once a First as called One evening 7-10 days before first During worship hour Communion Set-Up (8:30 Traditional, 9:30 or 11:00 Contemporary and Traditional) 9:30 Team are elements ½ hr. prior to worship; replenish elements for 11:00 11:00 Team confirm that elements are ared; clean and store communion supplies following worship. First of the morning Lay Reader Reads scripture on mornings or during special services. Contemporary Worship Theme Set-Up Create, design and implement symbolism for stage area to support worship theme. Once a Seasonal Volunteers Decorate church for Advent (first Friday or Saturday before Advent), Holy Week, etc. As called 3 or 4 Hours Adult Celebration Choir Contemporary Worship Praise Bands (by audition) Sing in Traditional Worship Service and at Special Events and Musicals. Ensemble consisting of skilled musicians and singers. mornings and Wed. night rehearsals Every other. Thursday and/or rehearsals 5 Hours Drama Costume and Prop Master Oversee costume aration and assure that props are ready during productions. Drama Set Design and Construction Design and construct sets for various programs. Drama Volunteers Assist in drama for worship/special events. Seasonal 2-8 Hours
Handbell Choir Advanced Worship & Worship Arts Continued Play in Handbell Choir for worship and special events. Some knowledge of music reading necessary. of Service Weekly rehearsals, Fall - Spring Wind and String Ensemble Instrumentalists are a selected piece of music on their own and come together for a 30 minute group rehearsal the week before they play in worship. Once every 4-6 weeks 1-4 Hours Lighting Team Coordinate lighting for programming. Projection Team Contemporary Run projection images for lyrics and visuals in Contemporary Worship, 9:30 and 11:05. 4 Hours per Lighting 9:30 and 11:05 Contemporary Run lights for contemporary services. Training provided Once a 3-4 hours Seasonal Choir Members Sing with choir for special seasonal programs only. If you are a member of regular Adult Celebration Choir, please do not check seasonal choir member. Seasonal One hour weekly for practice Sound 8:30 Traditional, 9:30 or 11:00 Contemporary and Traditional Provide technical support and run sound board for worship and events; sometimes needed for special weekly events as available. Training provided. Monthly 2-4 Hours Musical Set Up and Break Down The before and immediately following the musicals help is needed to set up and break down the stage. Twice a year 8:30 Service Accompanists Prepare a prelude, offertory, and postlude of your choice and play the service music. Once a Faith Notes Vocal ensemble that meets weekly for rehearsals and provides music for the ly communion at Brandon Wilde and occasionally for Traditional Worship. Weekly 30 Minutes Youth Praise Band Assistants Altar Artists Help youth praise band rehearse and leading of worship. Altar Artists Create 3 dimensional art to be displayed in Traditional Worship. Artists will be provided themes and asked to use their creativity to design visual imagery to coordinate with sermon topics or seasons. Wednesday and evenings 2 3 designs per year Advent Decorator Decorate church for Advent One week prior to Advent Advent Reader Christmas Eve Reader Holy Family Assistant Read selected scripture and light Advent candle one morning during Advent Read selected scripture at a Christmas Eve sesrvice Individual willing to help Holy Family dress and enter worship at a Christmas Eve service Once during worship Once during worship Once prior to worship
Children s Ministries School Teachers Teaching, co-teaching and helper positions available on s at 9:30am service. Weekly, or on rotating basis plus Small Group Leaders A leader who will hang out and build relationships with a group of 8-10 kids and help them understand the message they heard in large group and help apply it to their lives through guided discussions. Opportunities on s at 11:00am or on Wednesday nights. Weekly, or on rotating basis plus Visitor Welcome Desk Assist with greeting visitors and making them feel welcomed as well as assisting with Kidcheck Once a 30 min Substitutes Fill in for School teachers or Small Group Leaders Morning or Wed. Night Sheriffs Patrol our hall and help make it a safe and secure area. or Wednesday nights Weekly or rotating Mid-week Help are the material for Wed. night Weekly or rotating Nursery Opportunities for someone to share God s love by rocking babies or reading to toddlers at any service. Rotating basis Samaritan s Purse - Operation Christmas Child Help plan, organize and advertise shoebox ministry that sends toys and toiletries for needy children around the world. Every Fall Seasonal Events Volunteer Help produce seasonal children s events such as Pumpkin Palooza Fall Festival, and Easter Extravaganza. One weekend, seasonally Vacation Bible School Volunteer Teachers, Storytellers, Tour Guides, Music Leaders, Recreation, Kitchen and Youth Coordinators needed for Wesley s large VBS summer ministry. One week during June by position Tech Team Behind the scenes in the tech booth running sound, computer or lights. We will train you. Weekly or rotating basis Children s Choir Rehearsal Assistant Help with children s choir on Wednesday nights. No singing involved. 1-2 times per Large Group Communicators/Drama Team If you are a person who is good in front of large groups of kids or has some drama background we have some opportunities for weekly and seasonal characters and communicators. Once a
Middle School Youth Youth 7th and 8th Graders Night 6th Grade Night Leader Youth program on evenings. One or more of the following: help lead, teach, setup, clean-up. evenings help with 6th graders. One or more of the following: help lead, teach, set-up, clean-up, plan & lead games. of Service Bi-ly Bi-ly School 6th Grade Small group leader. plus School 7th and 8th Grade Small group leader. plus 7 th and 8 th Grader Wed. Nights Small group leader or helper Weekly 6th Grade Wednesday Nights Small group leader or helper Weekly School Youth Class Substitute Confirmation Class Teacher 7 th and 8 th Grades Teach Youth School when a regular teacher is absent. Be one of many teachers of the 7 th & 8 th grade confirmation school class in the Fall. Weekly for 2 s plus plus plus plus Missions Help to organize and lead service projects. Snack Supper Prepare and serve a simple snack supper provided by Wesley once a year at Youth on evening. Quarterly 2 Hours Administrative Volunteer Help with youth administrative/office work, input data into computer, fold and stuff mailings, etc. Drama Coordinator Lead or help lead a youth drama team. Handy Man Build sets and props, make repairs and do odd jobs for the youth ministry. Special Events To help monitor large crowds during special events. Organizer To help organize and clean youth rooms/ storage
High School Youth Youth High Schoolers Night Youth program on evenings. One or more of the following: help lead, teach, setup, clean-up. of Service Bi-ly School Senior High Teach School class. School Youth Class Substitute Teach Youth School when a regular teacher is absent. plus plus High School Small Group Bible Study leader. Weekly Local Missions for the Youth Help organize and lead local service projects. Snack Supper Prepare and serve a simple snack supper provided by Wesley once a year at Youth on evening. Quarterly 2 Hours Graduating Senior Banquet Help decorate, set-up, serve and clean-up for our annual Graduation Banquet. Once per year 3-6 hours Special Events Help monitor crowds during special events. Administrative Volunteer Help with youth administrative/office work, fold and stuff mailings, etc. Drama Coordinator Lead or help lead a youth drama team. Senior High Youth Praise Band Coordinator Lead/play with High School Praise Band Weekly 3 hours
Recreation Ministries Adult Softball Coach Coaches needed for both adult and co-ed leagues in expansion of Wesley s softball program. of Service Weekly, Spring and Summer leagues Fitness Class Leader Develop and implement fitness classes for adults and youth. Gym Volunteer Saturday Morning Help oversee gym usage on Saturday mornings. Once per 2 Hours Indoor Soccer Coach for Children s Team Responsibility for practices, games and team communication during soccer season. Weekly, Sept.- Nov. or June- August Indoor Soccer Prayer Partner Pray for a specific player in children s indoor soccer. Weekly, Fall or Spring Men s Basketball Scorekeeper Keep clock and scorebook for men s league play. Weekly, or as available, July- August 2 Hours Middle/Senior High Basketball Coach Coach middle or high school church league basketball teams in Augusta Christian Basketball League. Weekly, Dec. Senior Adults Programmer Help develop programs and ministries with senior adults in recreation. Summer Sports Camp Volunteer Teach or volunteer in a summer sports camp. One week, for summer 2-8+ Hours Tee Ball Coach for Children s Team Coach a children s tee ball team, one practice and game per week and coordinate communication with team parents. Weekly, July - Sept. UPWARD Basketball Coach Lead an UPWARD Basketball Team, including one game and one practice per week. UPWARD teaches children both basketball skills and Christian principles. Weekly, Oct. UPWARD Basketball Referee Referee UPWARD Basketball Games. Weekly, Oct. 2 Hours UPWARD Basketball Scorekeepers and Evaluations Keep score during games and provide feedback for player evaluation. Weekly, Oct. UPWARD Cheerleader Coach UPWARD Devotion Leaders UPWARD Prayer Partners Coach an UPWARD Cheerleading Squad. Prepare half-time devotions. Pray for a specific player. Weekly, Oct. Weekly, Oct. Weekly, Oct.
First Visitor Contact Contemporary or Traditional Inquirers Class Building Tours Collect registration pads after 11:00 worship, contact first-time visitors to offer welcome and make them aware of upcoming visit. Lead a group from Inquirers Class on a tour of the facilities. 9:30/11:00 Greeters Welcome people to Worship services. 8:30 Traditional Greeters and Hosts 9:30/11:00 Hosts Inquirers Class Meals Evangelism Welcome people to Traditional Worship and escort visitors to School and/or worship. Be available at Welcome Desk in either worship area to escort visitors to School/nurseries/worship. Help with set-up, clean-up and serving Inquirers Class Suppers. Meals are planned and ared by the staff. Enjoy visiting with newcomers to Wesley. Two evenings (Fall & late Winter) around 6pm Two evenings (Fall & late Winter) depending on number of visitors 30 Minutes for tour, then join the class for supper. 9:15-9:30 and 10:45-11:00 8:15-8:30 9:15-9:30 and 10:45-11:00 2 Hours per night Visitor Information Delivery Welcome first-time worship visitors with an informal, front porch visit to their home on the Monday or Tuesday after their first visit to Wesley. Deliver a thank you for visiting gift and a packet of information about the church. Once per New Member Welcome Luncheons Assist with set-up and serving our newest members at lunch following Membership Service (usually held in April and October). Two s a year at 11:30 1 ½ Hours Evangelism continues on the next page
Evangelism Continued New Residents Mailing Stuffing and hand-addressing envelopes for mailing to new Columbia County Residents. Once per most s 2 - Ushers - Contemporary (9:30 or 11:00) Perform worship support: greet, distribute bulletins, assist with seating, collect offering, assist with communion, count attendance, and serve for special services throughout the year (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, etc). (15 min. before worship - 15 min. after worship) Ushers - Traditional (8:30, or 9:30 or 11:00) Perform worship support: greet, distribute bulletins, assist with seating, collect offering, assist with communion, count attendance, and serve for special services throughout the year (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, etc). (15 min. before worship - 15 min. after worship Welcome Desk Be available at the Welcome Desk in either worship area to greet, answer questions, and give available printed material to visitors. Connect visitor to Hosts. 20 Minutes prior to each worship service Golf Cart Assist (must be 25 years of age) Drive golf cart one or both shifts Shift 1 9:00 until 9:30 Shift 2 10:30 until 11:00 1-2 Hours Food Services Special Events Volunteer Help are and serve meals as needed for special events in the life of Wesley Church. 3-4 Hours Biscuits and Coffee Team Help are and serve food items for morning. Once per Wednesday Night Supper Preparation Team Help are Wednesday night WOW dinner. Once per 3-4 Hours Wednesday Night Supper Service Team Help serve Wednesday night WOW dinner or assist with clean-up.