Serve Opportunities

God has equipped every follower of Christ with gifts that are to be used to serve others (1 Peter 4:10). We want you to be able to serve in the ways that He has equipped you. This means sitting down with you and getting to know you and your passions.

Below is a list of ways that you could get involved at First Church. When you find something that might line up with your giftings, click "I Want To Serve" to send an email and start the conversation.

Children's Ministry

Substitute

Time Commitment: When needed at 9am or 10:45am. Usually, once per month.

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week

Role is to support and assist the lead teacher, connect with the children and help manage the classroom.

Assistant: Kindergarten Class

Time Commitment: 9am, every other week and 10:45 every week

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week

Role is to support and assist the lead teacher, connect with the children and help manage the classroom.

Assistant: 1st Grade Class

Time Commitment: 10:45am, odd months

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week.

Role is to support and assist the lead teacher, connect with the children and help manage the classroom.

Assistant: 2nd Grade Class

Time Commitment: Every other week, 9am and Summer Time (July and August) for 10:45am service

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week

Role is to support and assist the lead teacher, connect with the children and help manage the classroom.

Teacher: 2nd Grade Class

Time Commitment: Summer Time (July and August) Teacher and Assistant for 10:45am service

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week

Role is to facilitate discussion and engage the class in activities that support the main Bible point taught during large group.

Assistant: 3rd Grade Class

Time Commitment: 10:45am

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week

Role is to support and assist the lead teacher, connect with the children and help manage the classroom.


Teacher: 3rd Grade Class

Time Commitment: 10:45am, odd months

Prep Time: Less than 15 minutes per week

Role is to facilitate discussion and engage the class in activities that support the main Bible point taught during large group.

Welcome Team

Time Commitment: 3rd Sundays at 10:45am

Prep Time: None

Role is to welcome new and existing families and help visitors with questions.

10:25 Closet

Sorter

Time Commitment: Approximately 2 hours/week, and hours are completely flexible. Sorting can be done with a group on Monday or Wednesday mornings, or it can be done individually anytime during the week, including evenings.

Prep Time: None

Serve guests behind the scenes by processing clothing and shoe donations to prepare them for our guests.

Shelf Organizer

Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour/week, anytime Thursday afternoon or evening.

Prep Time: None

Serve guests behind the scenes by refolding, reorganizing, and tidying up clothing on the shelves after it closes each week on Thursdays.

Guest Services Representative

Time Commitment: One Thursday per month, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Prep Time: None

Serve guests directly by grabbing and bagging stocked items such as toiletries, cleaning supplies, and personal hygiene supplies that the guest needs.

Guest Services Sub

Time Commitment: Thursdays, 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Prep Time: None

Serve the same as the Guest Service Representative, but as an occasional fill in, often on short notice.

Prayer Ministry

Email Prayer Chain Volunteer

Time Commitment: 10-30 minutes

Prep Time: None

Description: We are looking for people to pray over the needs of those in our congregation and follow up with personal phone calls or notes of encouragement throughout the week.

Prayer Intercessory Team

Time Commitment: Sunday Mornings 8:30-11:45am

Prep Time: None

Description: We are looking for people to pray over our ministries on Sunday morning, support our pastors in prayer, pray with those in our congregation, and pray during our services.

Student Ministries

Student Ministry Leader

Time Commitment: Weekly

  • Sunday PM 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Additional weekly connections with students recommended

Dinner and equipping:

45 minutes

Description: This group of leaders will be doing life with our First Church Students. They will be each serving in their gifted areas which may include: leading small groups, leading games, building relationships with students, connecting with students outside of regular programming, and simply doing life with one another and with students.

Worship

Worship Member

Time Commitment:

  • Thursday nights from 7:00-8:30pm
  • Sunday mornings 7:30-11:45am

(once, twice or three times a month, depending on your preference or current needs)

Prep Time: 60 minutes outside of rehearsal to familiarize yourself with the music and your specific parts.

Description: We are looking for a team of worshipers to lead our congregation musically in worship.

Front of House Tech

Time Commitment:

  • Sunday mornings 7:30-11:45am

(once, twice or three times a month, depending on your preference or current needs)

Prep Time: 30 minutes to familiarize yourself with the songs being sung that morning.

Description: Lyric computer and lighting tech have a very simple learning curve. We will walk with you every step of the way. We do all of the programming, we simply need someone to execute on Sunday mornings.

Livestream Tech

Time Commitment:

  • Sunday mornings 7:30-10am

(once, twice or three times a month, depending on your preference or current needs)

Prep Time: None

Description: Camera operators have a very simple learning curve, and we will walk with you every step of the way. However, if you have training as an audio tech or broadcast producer, we can use those as well. We usually start everyone as a camera operator to learn the ropes and grow into the more technical aspects.

Photographer

Time Commitment: One service, Once a month

Prep Time: None

Location: Around the church campus

Requirements: A good eye, willingness to learn, and a heart to serve

Description: Help us capture the story of what God is doing each Sunday by joining our Photography Team! We’re looking for volunteers who can serve once a month to take candid, meaningful photos around the building during services. Serving is flexible and equipment can be provided if needed. Whether you're experienced or just passionate about photography, we’d love to have you on the team!

Facilities

Set-Up Helper

Time Commitment: As needed 1 hour before and 1 hour tear down.

Description: Assist in setting up tables, chairs and anything else needed for ministry gatherings or funeral meals.

Outside Helper: Shrubs & Bushes

Time Commitment: About twice a year (April - October), during the day or evening.

Description: Pruning shrubs and bushes. All supplies will be provided.

Inside Helper: Light Maintenance

Time Commitment: Approximately 1 hour or as needed, once every two weeks.

Description: Assist in reporting any building leaks or repairs, checking fire exits and changing light fixtures. All supplies would be provided.

Remodeling Team - Temporary

Time Commitment: Serve in 3-hour shifts during the day or one evening per week.

Description: Join a team that assists with periodic remodeling projects throughout the year. Opportunities are available for both skilled and unskilled individuals and may include tasks such as light demolition and site cleanup. All supplies are provided.

Other

I'm Not Sure

If you've looked through the rest of the list and don't see anything that quite fits how you're equipped to serve, then choose this option and we'll start a conversation!

Boomerang Backpacks

Time Commitment: 1 hour on a Thursday night.

Description: Each Thursday at 6 PM, people gather to pack the bags of food for children at the Troy Center and Mary Raber Elementary School and pray for the students that will be receiving them. On Fridays, the bags are delivered to the school for the students to take home for the weekend.


Boomerang Backpacks Sign Up and Info