Where Can I Serve?

Each one should use whatever gift that has been received to serve others faithfully, administering God's grace in its various forms.

1 Peter 4:10

Opportunities for service come in a wide range of interests and specialties. Good Shepherd has been blessed with the talents and gifts of many members who lend their abilities to enhance the worship service, serve on committees, assist the Sunday School and Vacation Bible School with teaching and creative skills, and work on the governing board of the congregation. Our service is a response to the Great Commission, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation." We firmly believe every person is blessed with a unique capacity to serve. We welcome you to take an active role in the ministry we call Good Shepherd - your talents and gifts are valued by us in service to our Lord.

The following are areas for service where you can become an active part of Good Shepherd's ministry. We pray you will find one that speaks to you and you will feel moved to respond to it. We welcome your gifts of time and talent. You may volunteer to serve in any of these areas.

The Administrative Board and Committees

The Administrative Board is the governing body of our congregation. It currently consists of 7 members who are elected by the congregation. The Pastor is considered and ex-officio member of the Board.

Service as a committee chairperson is for a two-year term. A committee member can serve for any length of time. Your help and input are always welcome, either as a regular committee member or as a consultant.

The council committees are: Christian Outreach, Missions, Stewardship, Children's Center Board of Education, Parish Education/Youth, Family Life/Fellowship, Worship and Music, and Building and Grounds.

Readers

The reading of the Scripture lessons during the worship services is done by lay leaders who are coordinated by the Board of Lay Ministry (Deacons).

Greeters

Those who extend a welcome to you before and after the worship service are scheduled by the Christian Outreach/Missions Committee.

Ushers

Ushers are organized into teams that provide assistance to our worshippers with distribution of bulletins, collection of the offering, and direction to the communion rail. They are under the supervision of the head ushers and the Worship and Music Committee.

Altar Guild

This group provides care of the altar area. Their work includes care of the altar linens and altar flowers, changing the altar paraments and banners, setting up and clearing the communion table, and cleaning of the altar area. They are under the supervision of the Worship and Music Committee.

Acolytes

These youth volunteers are fulfilling a service commitment that is part of the Confirmation program. They are coordinated by a volunteer, Dani Sloan, and the Pastor.

Teachers and Assistants

Our Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teachers and assistants are adults and High School Juniors and Seniors. The are coordinated by the Sunday School Superintendent.

Our Music Ministry

Worship is the focus of our musical life at Good Shepherd. Read all about our various choirs.

The Prayer Chain

This group of people reaches out to support our members and friends with prayer in their times of joy, illness and sorrow. Members of the Prayer Chain are contacted either through phone calls or e-mail. They are organized by the Coordinator of Lay Ministry and the Administrative Assistant.

Helping Hands

This group provides meals and other services for families and their guests after a funeral, or following surgery, illness or the birth of a baby. They are coordinated by the Christian Outreach/Missions Committee.

Lending Library

A collection of Christian books and videos is available for free. This group oversees the lending of these items, and is in turn overseen by the Parish Education Committee.

The Shepherd Players

This performing troupe is part of our Thespian Ministry.

The Interfaith Network of Care

The Interfaith Network of Care is an inter-denominational group that helps provide transportation for the sick and shut-ins within the community.

The Board of Lay Ministry

The Board of Lay Ministry is made up of the deacons of the church.