An integral part of the Christian life is service to others. Furthermore, Paul's teaching that Christians are all different members of one body illustrates the importance of using our spiritual gifts to serve and build up the church. As a mid-sized church with only one pastor and no building of our own, our members have ample opportunity to serve in many different capacities.

Ways to Volunteer

The needs listed below include general needs as well as ones related to specific ministries.

  • Set Up Duties - help the duty deacon unload the truck before church on Sundays, set up the various classrooms, and prepare the sanctuary for worship. Contact the deacons to learn more and volunteer.
  • Communion Bread - whether you purchase bread or bake it yourself, we rely on members to provide our communion bread for our services. Contact the deacons to learn more and volunteer.
  • Nursery Volunteers - supervise our youngest attendees in our nursery, reading to them, playing with them, and ensuring they are happy and safe. No special training is required! Contact our Children's Ministry Administrator to learn more and volunteer.
  • Children's Sunday School Teachers - as our children grow, we want to provide sound teaching on a weekly basis. To help instruct our youth, contact our Children's Ministry Administrator to learn more and volunteer. Even if you do not feel called or able to teach, helping supervise the class provides a huge blessing.
  • Snack Table - during Fellowship Hour, we enjoy coffee/tea and snacks brought by members. This is fully reimbursable and an easy way to bless each other. Sign up here (CCB login required) to bring food -- it can be as simple as bringing donuts and fruit from the store!
  • Lobby Monitor - during the service, we ask one member (or family) to remain in the lobby and greet/direct any latecomers appropriately. The monitor has access to a livestream of the service and can summon the deacons if needed for any extra assistance. Contact the deacons to learn more and volunteer.
  • AV Team - our service is only possible through the hard work of a small team that manages the school's AV system, enabling us to use the microphones and control the stage lights. They also enable our livestream. While this job requires some technical skills, we have been able to teach any volunteer, including teenage members, how to operate this equipment. Reach out to Wes Ferwerda to learn more and volunteer.
  • Worship Team - we're eager to enlist the gifts of any musically-inclined members. The commitment is small, but the impact is large. To inquire about how to get involved, reach out to our Church Music Coordinator, Julie Tatum.
  • Event Hosting - as we lack a permanent building, we rely on members to open their homes for events such as community group, Bible study, women's events, men's nights, Youth Discipleship Lunches, and more. This also provides a fantastic avenue to get to know each other and truly be in each others' lives. Reach out to ministry leads if you would be interested in hosting an event.
  • Specialty Care - if you have a calling in caring for those with particular needs or would like to develop those skills, please contact our Specialty Care Coordinator, Esther Doolan.

Although the deacons are responsible for ensuring that the material needs of church members are met, that does not absolve members of their duty to care for one another. In fact, the deacons often enlist members to help care for members in need. Many of our congregants have been blessed with special talents (financial management, medical expertise, trade professions, etc.) that they joyfully share with others. The deacons therefore rely not just on their own resources but the collective care of the congregation as they coordinate care for those who are sick or otherwise in need. When these needs arise, the deacons will reach out -- sometimes publicly, sometimes discreetly -- to coordinate care. If you have such a gift or hear of a need that you might be able to help meet, please contact the deacons.

Mercy Fund

In some cases, the primary or immediate need is financial relief. To support expedient assistance, the deacons maintain a mercy fund that is dedicated exclusively to meeting the financial needs of members. On the first Sunday of each month, we conduct a special mercy offering after communion that goes directly to this fund. This fund is managed by a specific diaconal committee. If you have specific questions about the management of the fund or wish to request assistance, contact your deacon. Mercy fund requests are confidential, though certain needs with spiritual components may be communicated to your elder as well.