VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At FPC we know the joy that comes
with serving others. Our church has many opportunities to use the
gifts God has given
you to care for those around us. Whether it's rocking babies
in the nursery or driving a bus to bring folks to worship on Sunday morning, we
have a place for you. You can offer as little or as much time as you like.
Whatever you decide to do, we are confident that God will bless you and your
service to His people. Please call the church to learn more.
Below are just a few
volunteer opportunities at FPC:
Community Food Pantry
For information
regarding volunteer opportunities contact Mardi Morris.
Suggested Pantry Items
Cereal, jelly, rice, pasta, grits, oatmeal, tea bags, sugar (2#),
diapers, toilet paper, hand soap, dried beans, canned meat, canned fruits,
canned soups, peanut butter, powdered milk, spaghetti sauce, instant potatoes,
saltine crackers, small jar coffee, laundry soap, canned vegetables, medium size
catsup, self-rising flour (2#), macaroni & cheese, medium size mayonnaise, Jello
& pudding mixes, self-rising corn meal (2#), vegetable oil, packaged instant
meals, paper grocery bags
Pastoral Care
Card Ministry
The Pastoral Care Committee sponsors a card
ministry that sends cards to our homebound members at Easter, Christmas and on birthdays. If you know someone in need of this ministry, please contact
Dawn Fulenwider.
Bereavement Guild
The Bereavement Guild
contacts the family and passes along information to the church
regarding the funeral service, reception, choice of ushers, etc.
For
further information contact Carole Hope, 770-983-1178.
Church Office Reception Desk
Answer phone calls, make copies, prepare
mailings, etc. We have a schedule for those willing to help
man the phones during the week. Let us know if you are
interested in being a regular or a substitute.
Communion Preparation
You can
volunteer as a Communion Preparer once a month. If interested, please call Karen
Schaap at 770-532-7984.
Greeters Guild
If you like meeting new people and greeting old friends,
this is a great way for you
to help on Sunday mornings. We need you to be our
first impression ambassadors! Call the church office
for more information!
Usher Guild
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One of the easiest ways to get involved and meet people
is as an usher. You greet people, make sure
they receive an order of worship, show children the special basket of
worship activities, and help pass the offering plates. The
head usher will
explain the duties.
Traditonal Worship Service
You can
volunteer as an usher/greeter, acolyte
or Bible bearer at the 9:45
traditional service. Join
one of our many choirs or instrumental groups (flute, guitar, brass, drums, handbells, etc.). Call the church office, 770-532-0136, so we can place you on the rotation schedule.
Morning Light Worship
Service
Following is a list of opportunities for service.
Ushers—Regular or substitute
Donuts/Juice—Provide eight dozen donuts once every
three months.
Media Team—Work with our team on preparation and operation of our new
media capabilities. (Learn to work the screening software and sound board.)
Band Member—As a vocalist or instrumentalist, serve as a regular or
substitute (Call Fred Mulkey)
Bus Drivers
Bus drivers are always needed!
We can help you get your CDL license to drive our 15 and 25 passenger buses.
Flower Guild
Use your
talents for flower arranging at the
church and learn to make
beautiful arrangements with our talented guild members!
Webster Library Guild
Process books
and audio-visuals, clean shelves, alphabetize cards and books, review books,
type cards.
Food
Servers for WOW
The Fellowship Committee is seeking people to
serve food once a month at our
Weekly On Wednesday supper. It’s a helpful way to meet new members
and greet old friends. Call Tom Hyde, 678-986-2526.
Youth
We need adults to help with games,
mission trips, Bible Studies, small groups, fellowship activities and
music, planning and preparing dinners for Sunday nights, fundraising activities,
driving buses and mentoring.
Wedding Guild
Wedding Guild members act as hostesses and assist
the minister in preparing for all weddings at our church.
The members are responsible for conducting both the wedding and rehearsal. We’re
looking for new members to participate in this exciting aspect of serving God’s
church. Please contact Dawn Fulenwider if you have questions or are interested
in joining the Wedding Guild.
CDC volunteers
The Child Development Center of First Presbyterian
Church has several openings for volunteers. Job descriptions may be
self-designed but could include reading, rocking, feeding, playing games and
strolling. Salary ranges from smiles to hugs; fringe benefits include new
friendships and time well-spent. Recruitment efforts will be coordinated by the
Outreach Committee. Interested applicants should contact Susan Biddy.
Contact the church office, 770-532-0136.
Discovery Class assistance
The Discovery Class is an introduction to FPC and the
Presbyterian Church (USA). Volunteers are need to help with greeting, answering questions about the
church, teach others about our faith and our church and its connection to the
world. Call Betty White or the church office for more information.
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