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"To each is given the manifestation of
the Spirit for the
common good." 1 Corinthians 12:7
The
blessings that come as you grow in your relationship with Christ are meant
to be shared. These gifts are given to empower the Church and its individuals
to (through the power of the Holy Spirit) reach out to others. (See Ephesians
4 and 1 Corinthians 12.) As you live out the gifts and skills the Lord has
given you, you are better able to become more of who He created you to be.
And, you can help others to do the same. You may also discover some new friends
in the process!
Following are great opportunities to use your time, gifts and talents to serve
the Lord and the Body of Christ. Don't forget to share
the story of what God
is doing in your life as you serve others!
Children's Ministries
We hold the love and care of children and the ministry to their families in
very high regard. Therefore, we value and appreciate those who serve in Family & Children's
Ministries. Our programs are staffed with trained leaders and helpers who God
uses in amazing ways to impact the lives of children.
Requirements
Requirements for volunteers include
regular attendance at New Hope Church for at least six months, submitting
an application and a background check form, being 18 years of age or older (junior
and senior high-age students may work in conjunction with adult volunteers)
and a caring heart for children.
Sunday Morning
We have openings for teachers, administrators, security personel, small group leaders and room assistants on Sunday mornings in the nursery, preschool and elementary-age classes during both the 9:30 and 11:00
a.m. Worship Celebrations.
AWANA and Kids Clubs
On Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, leaders
are needed in our AWANA and Kids Clubs programs. Volunteer positions include
storytellers, snack and craft helpers and small group leaders for boys, girls and mixed groups.
Parents and caring adults play an essential role in allowing us to provide quality programs and a safe environment for ministering to children effectively. For more information or to volunteer, contact Randi Soderstrom at 763-536-3240.
Care Ministries
Have Wheels / Can Drive?
Enter into life-changing ministry by helping others through difficult transportation
experiences. Transportation Ministry training will be July 28, 6-8:30 pm. Assist a wide
variety of people with accessibility to church ministry and necessary services.
Ministry
times
and
routes are
flexible.
Many are seeking transportation and we desire to minister to them as a church. Learn
more >>
Freedom in Christ Prayer Ministry
Lead prayer sessions with those seeking to resolve areas of personal and spiritual conflict, using the 7-step approach developed by Dr. Neil T. Anderson. Training will be Saturday, August 21, 8:30 am-noon. Contact Donna
Hoshor at 763-971-5119 or visit our Freedom Ministry webpage for more information or to register.
Focus Group Ministry - Small Group Facilitators
Has the Lord brought you through some trial or struggle and you are now ready to help others through similar life experiences? Pray about and consider facilitating or co-facilitating a small support group of people with similar life issues. Leader training is provided (with leader-friendly curricular materials) and supported throughout the sessions. Contact Sandy Dahl at 763-971-5118 to inquire about how you could help in one of the following groups:
Senior Adult "Silver & Gold" Luncheons
Work with a team to plan, prepare and serve a hot luncheon for a senior adult community outreach at the church. Luncheons are held the third Thursday of each month, April through December. Contact Kyle Biggar at 763-971-5137 for more information.
Communications
If you're gifted in the areas of writing, photography, film making, painting,
illustration, proof-reading or some other area of communications or creative arts and you wish to share your
gifts with the church family and community, contact NHC
Communications to discuss
the possibilities. We'd love to meet with you and discover ways you can get involved in ministry.
Photography
We gladly welcome quality photos taken at NHC events or of our surrounding local community.
Contact Communications to email or deliver your electronic photo files. Share your gifts and talents as you assist in letting others know what God is doing at New Hope Church. Your creativity can help spread the news!
Community Ministries
Tutoring Opportunities
Live out our "High & Holy
Calling" by volunteering at one of our local elementary schools. Contact the people listed below for more details.
| Zachary |
Barb Wurdeman |
763-504-7302 |
| Sonnesyn |
Al Albrecht |
763-504-7602 |
| Sunny Hollow |
Barb Wurdeman |
763-504-7502 |
Thrift Store Volunteers
Did you know that more than 35 people from New Hope Church volunteer
at the Bibles for Missions Thrift Center in Crystal? NHC is one
of 44 churches in the Twin Cities that support this important ministry
to our community. Unfortunately, the store has had to close on Saturdays
due to lack of volunteers. Would you be willing to join a team to work
one Saturday a month from10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.? If
you enjoy serving and helping people, this opportunity may be for you.
Volunteers will tell you that this is a rewarding ministry and a great
way to make friends. Contact Herb Janes at 651-636-9786.
Urban Homeworks
Join an Urban Homeworks work crew - it's a great opportunity to offer hands-on service and encouragement to those in our community. And you you'll likely also experience the joy of building friendships with those you work alongside. The next project through New Hope Church is Saturday, August 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call Jon Lundberg at 612-703-9093 for details. Visit Urban Works to learn more about this effective organization.
Family Ministry
Marriage Mentor
Have you learned to have a Christ-centered marriage? Are you committed to helping couples achieve marital success? Come help teach, instruct, model, exhort, reprove, listen, befriend, love and lead others in pursuing a godly marriage. You'll receive training and be matched up with a couple. Mentors meet with a couple a minimum of six times over one year. For more information on becoming a Marriage Mentor, call 763-536-3240.
Food Service Ministries
Funeral Reception Workers
Help serve those who are grieving by setting and clearing tables, making sandwiches,
putting bars and relishes in serving dishes, helping with food buffets and
serving and restocking punch and coffee. Requirements include being available
when needed (usually Monday-Friday at various times), ability to stand for
three to four hours, a willingness to serve and a heart of compassion for grieving
families. There is no age requirement. For more information, contact our Food
Service Director, Cindy
Sammons at 763-536-3230.
Global Ministries
Global Ministries Opportunities
There are numerous hands-on ways to serve God in what he is doing
through Global Ministries. Be creative, get to know missionaries and consider
some of the recommended
ideas! Contact Global Ministries at 763-971-5107
for additional information on how to get involved.
Friendship House
Do you have an urge to clean, paint or express yourself with simple landscaping? Your skills are in demand. The NHC Friendship House, our home that provides a clean, safe and affordable temporary living environment for missionaries on furlough needs your personal touch. If you are interested and available, contact Ted Larson in Global Ministries at 763 536 3215. Help us be a good steward of this important ministry!
Hospitality Ministries
Ushering Ministry
Would you like to serve, but your time is limited? This is
the ministry for you! As an usher, you can enjoy the Worship Celebration
of your choice while serving God and his people. Greet people as they enter
the Worship Center, help locate seating and collect offerings. Your warm smile and
welcome can make all the difference in someone's Sunday morning experience.
Volunteer weekly, as a substitute, or for special events. Contact Pastor David Rodquist at 763-536-3247 or stop by the Usher's Room.
Sunday Morning Greeters
Do you enjoy making people feel welcome? Your warm smile and confident
handshake are needed in our Greeters Ministry. Greeters are needed before
the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebrations. Weekly and substitute
volunteers are needed. For more information, contact Karen
Behm, Spiritual Formation Ministries, at 763-536-3226.
HopeBridge Center
HopeBridge
Service Opportunities
How are you expressing your love for God and for others?
Are you looking for the right place to serve our local community? Here are
some great ideas!
Library Ministry
We have a very active church library with close to 12,000 materials
available for checkout. Sunday morning volunteers are needed to help check
out and re-shelve materials. Volunteer once or twice a month or as often as
your schedule allows. The volunteer times are: 8:30-9:30, 9:30-11:00, or 11:00-11:30
a.m. Training is provided. For more information, contact Karen
Behm at 763-536-3226 if this is an area of interest to you.
Student
Ministries
Junior and Senior High Small Group Leaders
Mentor a small group of students to help them grow in their
relationship with God. Meet with students every Wednesday night at church
(junior high) or in a home (senior high). Or, you may be interested in
attending our large group teaching times on Sundays, in order to spend
time with students and get to know them on a one-on-one basis.
Requirements include being 18 years of age or older, a commitment to serve
Wednesday evenings or Sundays, a love for students and a commitment to Christ.
For more information, contact Liza
Schoolmeesters in Student Ministries at 763-971-5108.
PowerHouse Volunteers
Chaperone an area of the Extended Campus PowerHouse during
our teen outreach time on Fridays night (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.) Requirements
include being 18 years of age or older, a commitment to serve one Friday
night a month, a love for students and a commitment to Christ. For more information,
contact Liza
Schoolmeesters in Student Ministries at 763-971-5108.
Tech Ministries
Tech Team
Worship screen (Power Point) and video camera operators are needed
during Sunday morning messages. The opportunity to be part of this great
team requires just a once or twice a month commitment. Contact Worship Music
& Celebration Arts at 763-536-3245 for
details.
Women's Ministries
Childcare Workers
Help serve the women at NHC by becoming a childcare worker during
MOPS and Bible study classes. Caregivers are needed September through May
(with December off) on Wednesday mornings (9-11:30 a.m.) and the second
and fourth Thursdays of the month (9-11:30 a.m.). Activities include supervising
and caring for babies or young children for approximately two hours. Most
positions are volunteer, but there are a few paid positions available.
Requirements include filling out and submitting a background check form,
being 18 years of age (junior and senior high-age students may work in conjunction
with adult volunteers) and a caring heart for children. For more information,
contact Women's
Ministries.
Secret Service Sister Coordinator
This coordinator pairs up women in the congregation with staff, pastor's
wives and missionaries. She then sends them information about their
"sister" along with ideas on encouraging their this person (three
to four times a year). This coordinator acts as a liaison between the Secret
Service Sister and their adopted sister to keep their identities a secret.
This woman needs to be organized, confidential and excited about encouraging
other women, specifically leaders. Contact Andrea
Tyson at 763-536-3273 for more information.
Intercultural
Cooking Coordinator and Cooking Instructors
Women are needed to
share their culture and their culture's food in a teaching capacity to help
other women increase in cooking skills and cultural awareness. This requires
a love of cooking and culture and a desire to use cooking to share the gospel
with women in the church and community one to two times per year. The coordinator
helps plan and oversee the instructors. Contact Andrea
Tyson at 763-536-3273 for more information.
Helps Team
This team is made up of women who like to serve behind the scenes to help with special events or special projects periodically. Whether it's set-up or tear-down or helping assemble the Women's Ministries newsletters (three times annually), the women on this team have opportunity to help when they are able and the need arises.
Contact Andrea
Tyson at 763-536-3273 for more information.
Communications Team
Are you gifted in journalism, photography, editing or electronic publishing? Consider becoming part of a team that creates the Women's Ministries newsletter three times per year. Contact Andrea
Tyson at 763-536-3273 for more information.
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Service Devotional
"God’s
Power Reflected in Our Service"
Does the word “service” scare you a bit? Maybe it strikes fear
in you that someone (maybe even God) will ask you to do something you have no
desire to do. The truth is that God’s plan for our service is about
something beyond keeping us busy or obedient. View
and print study.
"But God has so composed the
body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, that there may be
no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for
one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member
is honored, all rejoice together." 1 Corinthians 12:24-26
Helpful?
Has this page been helpful in your journey to discover where God is leading you to serve? Did the information help you find what you're looking for? Please let our Communications Team know. Thanks for your feedback!
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