First Presbyterian Church of Gainesville, GA

800 South Enota Drive    Gainesville, GA  30501
 

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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 -
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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Process books and audio-visuals, clean shelves, realphabetize cards and books, review books, type cards (at home!).

WOW on Wednesday Dinners -
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
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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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