Service Opportunities at Abiding Word

Service Opportunities at Abiding Word

There are many opportunities for serving our Lord; something for every personality and every situation. It is our desire that every member of the congregation experience the blessings that come from active
participation in Bible study and service. With prayer, review these options and find areas of interest that
appeal to you.

We will be in touch with you to get invloved in the areas you choose.
“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same
Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men.” 1 Cor. 12:4

Please check all areas interested in volunteering.

Lead/Host Bible Studies – Lead teen, men, women, and/or family Bible studies or host studies in your home
Acolyte / Usher –  An opportunity for boys in 6th-8th grade to serve as acolyte and men to usher for worship
Music – Participate in choir, small group singing, or solos; play handbells or musical instruments; use your keyboard skills to lead worship; assist with VBS, Sunday school, or classroom music
Hospitality – to reach out to our neighbors and visitors Connect with people to share information about AW (phone calls, greeting visitors, canvassing the neighborhood, calling on visitors, etc.)
Evangelism –  Organize or participate in activities that reach into the community to create opportunities to share the gospel message of salvation
Assimilate new members – Proactively help new members become a part of the congregation by introducing them to people, connecting them with activities that fit their interests; inviting them to events
Outreach – to disabled Meet and greet those who attend Jesus Cares, our outreach to the developmentally and intellectually disabled; help with crafts or snacks; teach their Sunday school class
Hospitality for our members – Visit the homebound, sick, and other members who need companionship; provide meals for members after giving birth, surgery, deaths, and other times of
need
Teen Ministry – Plan or chaperone teen events (Lutheran Youth for Christ)
Work with Children – Teach or serve as an aide for VBS or Sunday school; staff the nursery so parents can attend Bible class; assist in classrooms; provide 1 on 1 academic help for students K-8
Pray for others – Become a member of the prayer chain and pray for those who make requests; help manage the prayer chain; help organize prayer breakfasts/luncheons
Social Gatherings – Help with potlucks, meals for funerals, meals for conferences and meetings; help organize church picnics or other events
Photography – Take pictures for website, facebook, newsletters, yearbooks, publicity, events, new members board
Publicity and Writing – Design brochures, flyers, invitations, website messages, etc for things such as VBS, Fall Festival, church events, church/school/ECE communications; write articles for internal communications
Crafts – Use your artistic skills to help with crafts for VBS, Jesus Cares, retreats, in the classrooms; hem and embroider baptismal napkins
Church Office Help – Mail out letters or assist with special office projects
50+ Age Group (ROC) – Organize or participate in activities for the 50+ age group
Decorating  -Organize or participate in decorating the church for the Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and other holidays
Altar/Brass Guild – Clean the altar area and change the Paraments; polish the brass and care for the altar candles
Library  – Organize and promote the church library; write book reviews
Church Maintenance – Help with cleaning, grounds maintenance, beautification, and/or provide specialty services such as plumbing, electrical, painting or carpentry
Sports – Coach or help with school sports teams; help with keeping score, working the admissions table or the concession stand

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