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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
At FPC we know the
joy that comes with serving others. Our
church has many opportunities for you to use the
gifts God has given you to care for those around
us. Whether you'd like to rock
babies in the nursery, or drive 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 needs volunteers
Please contact Mardi Morris.
Pantry items that are needed:
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 their birthday. If you know someone in need of this ministry, please contact Dawn Fulenwider or Susan Nish.
Bereavement
Guild
The
Bereavement Guild needs willing hands and loving
hearts to reach out to members of our church
when there is a death in a family. 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
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help 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
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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!
Ushers Guild
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One of the easiest
ways to get involved and meet people.
You will greet people and make sure they get an
order of worship. Show the children the
special basket of worship activities. And
you'll help pass the offering plates. The
Head Usher will tell you exactly where to start
and finish!
Worship Services
You can
volunteer as an usher, greeter, Acolyte or Bible Bearer at the
9:00 or 11:15 service. Or join one of our many
choirs or instrumental groups (flute, guitar,
brass, drums, handbells, etc) Call the church office,
770-532-0136, and let us know which time is best
for you, so we can place you on the rotation
schedule. You can help with
ushering, music, sound and lights for the
Morning Light service. Call the church
office for more information.
Want to be
a part of the Morning Light worship service?
Our
new Morning Light worship service is going well!
We are now able to see more clearly the areas
that could use some help.
Following is a list of opportunities for
service. We hope people of all ages will feel
welcome to serve.
Ushers—Regular or substitute
Donuts/Juice—Provide 8 dozen donuts once
every 3 months.
Media Team—Work with our team on
preparation and operation of our new media
capabilities. (Learn to work the cool screening
software and sound board!)
Band Member—As a vocalist or
instrumentalist, serve as a regular or
substitute (Call Fred Mulkey)
Special Request—Do we have a potter
in our congregation? We would love to have a
couple of communion bowls/chalices and plates to
use at the service.
For more information, please call Ellen Wren,
770.983.1829, or Suzanne Burns, 770.297.8411.
Bus Drivers are always needed! We can help you
get your CDL license to drive our 15 and 25
passenger buses.
Flower Guild
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use
your talents for flower arranging for the Church
or learn to do some of the most beautiful
arrangements in the country with our talented
guild members!
Webster Library
Guild
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Process
books and audio-visuals, clean shelves,
realphabetize cards and books, review books, type cards (at
home!).
WOW on Wednesday Dinners
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The Fellowship Committee
is seeking food servers for our WOW program.
Would you help serve one month? It’s a helpful
way to meet new members and greet old friends.
Call Betty Richardson, 770-532-2077From October
to May, each adult Sunday school class is asked
to provide volunteers to help. The Sunday school
class WOW volunteer schedule is as follows:
October - BASIC
November -
Discovery
December - GIFT
January - Mere Christianity
February - Rocks of All Ages
March - Strugglers
April - Twenty to Life
May - College/Young Adults
Youth Ministry -
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 members needed
Wedding Guild members act as hostesses and assist the minister in preparing for all weddings at our church.
They 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 seeks 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 -
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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