Serve
Sharing the generous love of Christ in our community and world through fruitful service and outreach.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
Children's Choir Volunteer - (K-5th grade) adult volunteers for rehearsals/performances
Sunday Morning Nursery - assist in nursery (once per month)
Sunday School Volunteer - lead or assist small group in Bible stories, lessons, and games (curriculum provided)
3 A. M. Time Volunteer - interact and play with children and assist with worship and snacks (8:30-10 a. m. Sunday)
3 A. M. Time Check-In Desk - greet and assist parents with check-in
Wednesday Night Volunteer - assist with Bible stories, music, hands-on activities, and games
Third Grade Prayer Partner - mentor and pray for a third grader
Vacation Bible School - help prepare, plan, and decorate; help with music, snacks, crafts, games, or leading a group of children
Sunday School Volunteer - assist in leading/teaching Sunday School (curriculum provided)
Sunday Evening Meals - provide meal for youth
Sunday Night Volunteer- assist with youth fellowship and worship
Wednesday Night Bible Study Volunteer - serve on youth retreats and mission trips
Trip Chaperone - serve on youth retreats and mission trips
Serving Events - help with Harbor Serve Day(s) and athletic team meals
Small Group Leader - lead small groups (curriculum may be provided)
Sunday School Teacher - lead Sunday School on Sunday at 10 a. m. (curriculum may be provided)
Bus Driver - transport children on field trips, particularly during summer.
Classroom Assistant - read a story, lead songs, be an extra set of hands, rock a baby (volunteer's availability choice)
Teacher Treats - help set up a meal or snack for staff (quarterly)
Weekdays Chapel Storyteller - present preselected stories to 3 & 4 year-olds during Weekday Ministry Chapel service (Wednesdays at 9:30 a. m.)
ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREAS
Book Nook - organize and maintain reading materials (1-2 hours per month)
Bus Driver - drive for events and trips
Data Entry - input attendance (volunteers serve on rotation basis)
Receptionist - answer phones in the front office
Ground Care/Building Maintenance - assist with the upkeep and beautification of the grounds, such as pressure washing, tree trimming, window clearing, etc.
Communications Assistant - assist with publication preparations, sound checks, event/Sunday setup, etc.
Content Team - help with the creation
Photographer/Videographer - photograph/video church events for publications and other media (training provided)
Social Media Ambassador - engage with church posts, and share events, videos, etc., on your own social media channels periodically to raise awareness and tell the church's story
Tech Assistant - assist with cameras, sound, slides,
Baked Blessings Ministry - bake and freeze casseroles or soup for those with new babies, those released from hospital, or those who are sick
We Care Meal Team - prepare a dish to feed a family for a funeral mean as need
Acute Care Visit/Delivery - visit members in the hospital or deliver meal or flowers to those released from hospital as need
Make Phone Calls and Follow Ups - provide care through calling ministry to homebound member or those who have been on the prayer list
Visit Homebound/Nursing Homes - offer care visit to member who are homebound or in nursing facilities (could include delivering communion)
Flower Ministry Arranger/Deliverer - arrange altar flowers into smaller vases and /or deliver those arrangements to homes (Mondays)
Note Cards - write and send notes to those on the prayer list (materials provided)
Prayer Shawls/Blankets - knit, quilt, or crochet prayer shawls/baby blankets at home (instructors and yarn available upon request)
Support Group Facilitator - host specialized group care about grief, divorce, cancer, or other
Special Events - assist with serving food, serve as a greeter, or assist in setting up and breaking down events
Wednesday Night Supper - assist in setup, serving the meal or serve as a cashier
Class/Program Instructor - facilitate a class or recreational activity
Coach - coach flag football, volleyball, or church basketball
Recreational Camps - serve during summer sports camps or other camp activities throughout the year
Referee - officiates games during church basketball season
Scorekeeper - continuously logs score over the course of a game during church basketball and /or volleyball season
ADDITIONAL MINISTRY AREAS
Coffee & Refreshments - assist serving refreshments between worship sercies
Golf Carts - help people who need to get around the church campus on Sunday
Greeter - greet guests at worship and special events
Hospitality Event Team Member - serve food, decorate, prepare & host, assist in post-event tidy-up during scheduled events
Parking Lot Greeter - greet guests, offer assistance in parking area.
Welcome Table Volunteer - give directions and information to guests.
Blood Donor - donate at least twice a year at blood drives
Bread of Life - help with packing food bags to distribute to food insecure local school children
Christmas at The Harbor - help with gift wrapping and serving dinner for families in need
Church Party - help serve food, play games, or drive a bus for special needs children
Disaster Response Team - serve others with clean up and/or repairs following catastrophic events
Harbor Serve Day - help serve breakfast, distribute clothes and hygiene items, and join in street ministry
Help Hands - help those in need of minor repair work at their homes
In Christ's Name - assist team with interviews and helps people in need (Monday mornings)
Meals on Wheels - deliver meals to elderly (once per week)
Mission Experiences - go on cross-culture mission experiences to provide construction, medical assistance, evangelism, prayer, etc.
Our Adopted Schools - help with special events at FUMC's adopted schools: Girard, DCS Head Start, Slingluff
Recreational Missions - help host recreational outreach events
Rise Against Hunger - participate in meal packing events for food insecure people around the world
Santa for Seniors - pack food bags during the holiday season for senior adults in the Wiregrass area
Serve as One Day - pack bags for food insecure senior adults in the Houston County
Supply & Serve School Supply Bash - organize school supplies, pack backpacks and help distribute to local school children
Treat Trolley - serve snacks and gift baskets to local teachers
Acts of Praise - perform in worship and special services (music, dance, poetry, art)
Instrumentalists - perform in worship services or special events
Chancel Choir - serve as a continuous or seasonal choir member
Westminster Handbells - rehearse and perform in the adult handbell choir (ability to read music is helpful)
Music Library Volunteer - catalogue sheet music into a computer database and/or organize, label, and file sheet music in the physical library
Cheerful Chimers Volunteer - (K-5th grade) adult volunteers for rehearsals/performances
Confirmand Volunteer - (6th-7th grade) adult volunteers for rehearsals/performances
Worship Arts Camp Volunteer - (1st-6th grade) adult and teen volunteers for July 6-9, 2026.
Robe Steward - help clean, steam, and care for adult and children’s choir robes
Respite After Hours Helper - meet as needed to prepare crafting supplies and projects for program use
Respite Care Delivery/Outreach Team - deliver meals and flowers, write cards, or make calls to caregivers and previous participants
Respite Lunch Crew - assist with setting tables, serving meals, and clean up (one day/week or month, or on a regular basis, 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.)
Respite Volunteer/Care Partner - assist Respite friends with activities, meals and games (Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.)
Rosemary House Volunteer - provide information regarding resources in our community, offer fellowship and support to caregivers
Rosemary House Garden Volunteer - assist with seasonal planting and maintenance of our Rosemary House Garden
Special Event Helper - help with set up and take down for workshop and volunteer events
Share Special Talents/Gifts - provide devotions, lead exercises, share musical talents, special skills, or hobbies at Respite
S.T.A.R.S. (Student Training in Alzheimer’s and Respite for Summer) - for 9th to 12th graders interested in learning more and volunteering
Easter Egg Hunt - assist families with children as they hunt eggs in Walton Garden, the playground, and church lawn
Cross Raising - help raise a cross on the church lawn in honor of the resurrection of Jesus Christ
Stations of the Cross - assist youth as they perform a moving 14-scene depiction of Jesus Christ on the day of His crucifixion
Blessing of the Backpacks - help as students and their families gather to bless their gear for the new school year
Christmas Production - this is a special holiday service
Hanging of the Greens - participate in this special event as we decorate God’s house with the Chrismon Tree, wreaths, garlands, candles, and more
Promise of Christmas - donate winter items including food, blankets, and clothing for The Harbor
Church Clean-up Day - assist with beautification and clean-up of the church buildings
Bible Study/Small Group Leader - lead and facilitate small groups in relationship and spiritual growth
Children’s Ministry - assist with Bible lessons, games, activities, and supervising children (Wednesdays & Saturdays, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Grow at The Harbor - provide gardening, harvesting, planting, and other care needs weekly
Intercessory Prayer Teams - pray from home or at The Harbor (Fridays, 6 p.m.)
Mentor - develop one-on-one spiritual and life mentoring (one hour per week), based on mentor’s schedule
Provide and Serve Meals - families, groups or individuals serve/minister (Saturday mornings and evenings, and Wednesday evenings)
Saturday Morning Community Day - assist with clothing, hygiene, groceries, showers, laundry, prayer teams, children’s teams, garden teams, and serving meal, (Saturdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m.)
Street Ministry - distribute essential items, offer prayer and fellowship with community members in need (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, (times may vary)
Wednesday Serving Day - prepare and sort clothing, hygiene items and/or food pantry, etc. (Wednesdays, 7:30-10:30 a.m.)
Worship - participate in worship, prayer teams, and serving the meal (Wednesday and Saturday, 5:30-7 p.m.)
SANCTUARY
- Acolyte/Server Team - assist with coordination of acolytes and servers
- Altar Preparation - prepare altar for Sunday morning worship (communion, paraments, etc.)
- Audio/Video Operators - operate cameras and/or sound equipment (training provided)
- Flower Team - arrange flowers for sanctuary services as needed or when not provided by a florist
- Holy Communion Server - help serve Communion in Sanctuary worship
- Usher - assist in seating service attendees or receiving offering during worship
THE BRIDGE
- Audio/Video Operators - operate cameras and/or sound equipment (training provided)
- Flower Team - arrange flowers for Bridge services as needed or when not provided by a florist
- Serve Team - assist in seating service attendees or receiving offering during worship/help serve Communion in The Bridge worship
- Instrumentalists - perform during worship
- Vocalists - perform during worship
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