Find Your Place at GRC

We thank you for your willingness to serve the body of Christ in love and devotion! Your faithfulness to this commitment is vital to the ministry of our church.
 
This commitment is for one year. Attached is a description of each area of service. Check one or more of the areas of ministry below that you will commit to for 2024. If you are currently serving in any of the areas below and desire to continue serving in that capacity, check the appropriate box.

After receiving your commitment form, a ministry leader from each area of service will contact you.

"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them…” (Romans 12:6) 

Hospitality Team members are expected to serve on Sundays (rotating schedule) and arrive 30 minutes before service.

Greeter
Welcome attendees at the door with a smile and greeting
Should be friendly and welcoming
Hand out church bulletins

Personal Host
The function of this role is to primarily be attentive to the arrival of visitors and act as their personal host, ensuring they feel welcomed and that any needs are met.
Should be friendly, proactive, and attentive
Able to answer basic questions about the church
Ensure that a Connect Card is received from a first-time visitor
Ensure hospitality room is stocked with water, coffee, creamer, etc.

Everyone who serves with our children or youth must be a member of Grace River Chapel for at least 6 months, undergo a background check, receive CPR/First Aid training (paid by the church), and meet the qualifications disclosed in the Kids’ and Youth Ministry Handbook.

Nursery (ages 0-2) – Leader: Cindy Morgan
Attend to the needs and watch over the safety of children
Serve on a rotating schedule as needed

Toddlers (ages 2-3) – Leaders: Leslie Wilson & Kaylee Pridgen
Willing to study and be fully prepared to teach lesson provided
Able to attend quarterly planning meetings
Able to work as a team
Serve on a rotating schedule

Kids (ages 4-9) – Leaders: Leslie Wilson & Kaylee Pridgen
Willing to study and be fully prepared to teach lesson provided
Able to attend quarterly planning meetings
Able to work as a team
Serve on a rotating schedule

Pre-Teens (ages 10-12) – Leaders: Hayley & Quentin Rico
Willing to study and be fully prepared to teach lesson provided
Able to attend quarterly planning meetings
Able to work as a team
Serve on a rotating schedule
Help with activities and functions outside of church services

Youth (ages 13-17) – Leader: Hunter Bittle
Assist youth leader
Occasionally lead bible studies/devotions
Help with activities and functions outside of church services

Everyone who serves on the worship team must be a member of Grace River Chapel for at least 6 months and meet the qualifications disclosed in the Worship Team Handbook and are expected to attend scheduled practices.

Musician
Intermediate level of ability in chosen instrument
Ability to follow a chord chart or lead sheet

Vocalist
Vocalists with more advanced vocal abilities, good intonation, and can blend in an ensemble
Ability to hear and sing harmony
Serve on a rotating schedule

The media team is expected to serve on Sundays (rotating schedule) and arrive 30 minutes before service.

Media Computer
Operate the computer that runs the lyrics for worship, videos, music, PowerPoint, etc.
Arrive 20 minutes early for Sunday service to do the following:
Set up computer and projector
Review order of service or any special instructions

Livestream Computer & Camera
Operate the computer and camera that livestream our Sunday services
Arrive 20 minutes early before services to set up computer and camera
Monitor Facebook comments during service

Photography & Videography
Access to camera equipment
Adequate proficiency in photography/videography
Take photos/videos at events or services

Serve on Sundays (rotating schedule)
Collect & count offering
Proactive and observant to the needs of leadership and attendees
Prepare communion on the first Sunday of each month, arriving 30 minutes before service and staying after to clean up

Everyone who serves on the Security Team must be a member of Grace River Chapel for at least 6 months.

Monitor back door and property during Sunday and Wednesday services
Preferrable to possess a License to Carry (LTC) but not mandatory
Serve on a rotating schedule

Play an active role in assisting the ministry leader facilitate the various activities of the respective ministries:

Small Groups
The gathering of small groups in a home, the church, or other locations for the purpose of making committed disciples of Christ and deepening personal relationships with one another.

Men's/Women’s Ministry
Bible study
Fellowships
Activities

Senior Adults Ministry (“GRClassics”) – Leaders: Kay LeBlanc & Dena Morgan
Ages 50+
Bible study
Fellowships
Activities

Widows’ Ministry (W.O.W. – “Women of Worth”) – Leader: Kathy Scofield
Bible study, fellowships, activities
You don’t have to be a widow to help or participate
Women only

Help with our monthly Wednesday night fellowships:
Food preparation/cooking
Set up, clean up
Once per month

Meal Preparation – Leader: Kristen Bittle
Medical Recovery Meals – Provide a meal to those recovering from illness, surgery, etc.
New Moms Meals – Provide a meal for the family of our new Moms after they arrive home from the hospital.

Funeral Meals – Leaders: Leslie Wilson, Kay Leblanc and Cindy Morgan
Provide a side dish, salad, or dessert for a meal at the church before or after a funeral for the family. You may also be asked to help prepare the room, serve the meal, and clean up.

Repairs for Elderly, Widows, or Infirmed in the Church – Leaders: Elders
Helping our elderly, widows, or infirmed with minor repairs at their homes
Yard work, painting, plumbing, electrical, help with moving, heavy lifting, etc.

Help with planning, organizing, decorating, etc. for special events as needed.

Facilities Maintenance
Minor repairs and maintenance of church facilities as needed

Grounds Maintenance
Mowing, trimming, flower beds, hedges, trash pick-up, etc.
Typically occurs on Saturday mornings when scheduled

Additional Information

The information from these last few questions are to learn additional information about you which may be helpful in the future or as needs arise. This is more of a survey, not necessarily for serving positions for the church.

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