SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
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CHILDREN MINISTRY
Kids for ChristCHINESE MINISTRY
Church Camp 2020
COMMUNITY MEALS
LOCAL OUTREACH
MISSIONS MINISRTY
LADIES MINISTRY
PASTORAL CARE
SENIORS MINISTRY
TEENACITY
WELCOME & HOSPITALITY
WORSHIP
OTHERS
CHILDREN MINISTRY (KIDS FOR CHRIST)
Pre-School or Primary Teachers
DESCRIPTION
Big group teaching of Scripture memory or Bible lessons, sharing real life stories, doing craft or leading small group discussions.
COMMITMENT
Saturday KFC/Sunday KFC 1/Sunday KFC 2
1 term (3 – 4 months) a year or Once a week with a cluster team of teachers for a year
Teachers’ Assistants/ Helpers
DESCRIPTION
Assist the main teacher in getting ready the materials, craft, snacks and taking care of the kids.
COMMITMENT
Saturday KFC/Sunday KFC 1 /Sunday KFC 2
1 term (3 – 4 months) a year or Once a week with a cluster team of teachers for a year
Worship Leaders/Musicians
DESCRIPTION
Lead the children in praise and worship or play musical instruments.
COMMITMENT
Saturday KFC / Sunday KFC 1 / Sunday KFC 2
On rotation - depending on number of volunteers
Event/Camp Helpers
DESCRIPTION
Be part of a team to organise and execute an event, e.g. Easter, Children's Day, Christmas Day, Children's Camp
COMMITMENT
4 – 6 weeks duration - before and after the event
Material Preparation
DESCRIPTION
Help to prepare crafts or the teaching materials before the start of each term. The preparations can be done at home or at the church office.
COMMITMENT
Once a week depending on your availability
CHINESE MINISTRY 中文事工
Musicians
DESCRIPTION
To play the piano, keyboard, drums, guitar or any other western and oriental musical instruments.
COMMITMENT
Once a month for 6 months and be able to attend rehearsal on Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Back-up Singers
DESCRIPTION
To back-up worship leaders as vocalists (simple hanyu pinyin will be taught, if needed).
COMMITMENT
Twice a month for 6 months and be able to attend rehearsal on Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.00 pm
Translators
DESCRIPTION
Translate devotional guides, Bible study guides, missionaries’newsletters and various write-ups from English to Chinese and vice versa.
COMMITMENT
As and when the need arises.
Interpreters
DESCRIPTION
To serve as interpreters from English to Mandarin and vice versa at worship services, church events, weddings and funerals.
COMMITMENT
As and when the need arises.
AV Crew
DESCRIPTION
Men and women who like working behind-the-scenes, to operate the audio and visual equipment at the worship service. No technical experience required, training will be provided.
COMMITMENT
Once a month for 6 months and preferably able to attend rehearsal on Thursdays, 7.30 – 9.00 pm
CHURCH CAMP (14-17 JUNE 2020)
Registration of Campers
DESCRIPTION
Assist worshippers with the registration and collection of fees.
COMMITMENT
Jan - Jun (during the weeks when registration booth is open)
COMMUNITY MEALS
Dinner – 1st Saturday of every month / Lunch – Every 5th Sunday
Food Providers
DESCRIPTION
To contribute a dish or work with other food providers to cook or order food for the community meal. You will be reimbursed for the cost of ingredients, or for the food you ordered.
COMMITMENT
Saturday dinner – monthly,
Sunday lunch – every 5th Sunday
(One-off contribution is welcome)
Programme Planners
DESCRIPTION
Think of activities to help the community bond and share their lives.
COMMITMENT
Saturday dinner – monthly,
Sunday lunch – every 5th Sunday
Ad-hoc
Cleaning-up
DESCRIPTION
Help to wash up the trays, cutlery and utensils after the dinner. Ensure that the eating place is clean and tidy.
COMMITMENT
Saturday dinner – monthly,
Sunday lunch – every 5th Sunday
Ad-hoc
WELCOME & HOSPITALITY
Ushers
DESCRIPTION
To greet our worshippers, distribute church bulletins, assist in seating worshippers. Each team consists of 3 – 4 ushers under the leadership of a chief usher.
COMMITMENT
One month every quarter
Befrienders
DESCRIPTION
Befriend newcomers during weekend services and Connection meals. Hospitable, enjoy meeting people and have a desire to welcome newcomers to the church.
COMMITMENT
On rotation basis (frequency depends on pool of befrienders)
LOCAL OUTREACH
Local Outreach Committee
DESCRIPTION
Plan activities for Clementi Woods Kindergarten (CWK), Good News Club (GNC), Boys' Brigade (BB), Girls' Brigade (GB), St Luke's ElderCare and the West Coast community.
COMMITMENT
Once a month for 1 year
Boys' Brigade (BB) & Girls' Brigade (GB)
Tuition Teachers
DESCRIPTION
Provide tuition to BB & GB students in Maths, Science, English or Chinese.
COMMITMENT
Once a week for 1 year
Boys' Brigade (BB) & Girls' Brigade (GB)
Students Facilitators
DESCRIPTION
Help to facilitate daily devotions, activities, and mentor GB or BB students.
COMMITMENT
GB on Mondays (3 – 4 pm) or BB on Saturdays (9 am – 12 pm)
Once a week for 1 year
Good News Club (GNC) Bible Teachers
DESCRIPTION
Teach Bible lessons.
COMMITMENT
Saturdays : 10 – 11.30 am
One term (3 months)
Good News Club (GNC) Song Leaders
DESCRIPTION
Prepare songs and conduct worship sessions for GNC children.
COMMITMENT
Saturdays : 10 – 11.30 am
One term (3 months)
Good News Club (GNC) Tutors
DESCRIPTION
Provide Phonics enrichment for pre-schoolers, English and Math tuition to GNC P1-P5 children.
COMMITMENT
Saturdays : 9 – 10 am
Once a week for 1 year except school term break
Alpha Course Team
DESCRIPTION
Discussion leaders, befrienders, food servers, registration, core planning team members, musicians, worship leaders, PA, publicity, logistics and prayer partners.
COMMITMENT
10 weeks for Alpha@Tuesday (Jul to Sep evening sessions)
2020 Christmas Celebration Helpers
DESCRIPTION
Committee members, AV crew members, prayer partners, musicians (keyboard, guitar, cajon), mime performers, food providers and befrienders.
COMMITMENT
Aug to 19 Dec 2020
MISSIONS MINISTRY
Prayer Coordinator
DESCRIPTION
To collate quarterly prayer pointers from our missionaries and Members-In-Missions (MIMs) for our church prayer meeting bulletins.
COMMITMENT
1 year
EquipAsia IT Support
DESCRIPTION
To assist in preparing PowerPoints slides and to provide IT support during the classes.
COMMITMENT
3 months (Jan - Mar 2020)
EquipAsia Admin Support
DESCRIPTION
To print and compile EquipAsia teaching materials.
COMMITMENT
2 months (Feb - Mar 2020)
LADIES MINISTRY
Registration for Events
DESCRIPTION
Register participants and collect fees.
COMMITMENT
Ad-hoc
Event Helpers
DESCRIPTION
Help to organize events.
COMMITMENT
4 events a year
Babysitters for Young Mom's Fellowship
DESCRIPTION
Help care for the children during the Young Mom's Fellowship.
COMMITMENT
3rd Thursday of each month
PASTORAL CARE
Visitation Team
DESCRIPTION
To visit worshippers (particularly those who are sick, hospitalized and home-bound) and newcomers in the Church. Training will be provided.
COMMITMENT
Once a month for 1 year
Musicians & Vigil Service Leaders
DESCRIPTION
Ready to be called up for help in playing the keyboard, and playing a part in leading the Vigil service.
COMMITMENT
When required
SENIORS MINISTRY
3rd Third Group Leader
DESCRIPTION
Receive training, then take a discipleship walk with a small group of seniors in their season of life.
COMMITMENT
2 years
Support Team
DESCRIPTION
Assist in logistics for events e.g. registration, meals, etc.
COMMITMENT
1 year
Strategy Team
DESCRIPTION
Discern God's leading and map out how to follow Him from "here" to "there".
COMMITMENT
2 years
TEENACITY
Parents Adult Team
DESCRIPTION
To mentor (or support) a Discipleship Group Leader (DGL).
COMMITMENT
Once a month for 2 years
DESCRIPTION
To help and support key ministry initiatives and projects such as preaching/teaching in Youth service, outreach events, and Youth Camp.
COMMITMENT
Project basis
DESCRIPTION
To host youth DG outings.
COMMITMENT
Once every 3 months
DESCRIPTION
To pray for the ministry (intercessors).
COMMITMENT
Once a month for a year
WELCOME & HOSPITALITY
Ushers
DESCRIPTION
To greet our worshippers, distribute church bulletins, assist in seating worshippers. Each team consists of 3 – 4ushers under the leadership of a chief usher.
COMMITMENT
One month every quarter
Befrienders
DESCRIPTION
Befriend newcomers during weekend services and Connections meals. Hospitable, enjoy meeting people and have a desire to welcome newcomers to the church.
COMMITMENT
On rotation basis (frequency depends on pool of befrienders)
WORSHIP
Musicians
DESCRIPTION
Musicians bless the congregation with the gift of music during the worship service. Men and women who can skillfully handle a musical instrument and play together with others in a team welcomed. All musicians are required to go through a simple audition.
COMMITMENT
Once every 5 weeks - attend one rehearsal (Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon) and serve in a regular worship team for all three services.
Vocalists
DESCRIPTION
The primary instrument of the backup vocalist is his/her voice. Men and women who can sing proficiently and are able to harmonize (optional) welcomed. All vocalists are required to go through a simple audition.
COMMITMENT
Once every 5 weeks -attend one rehearsal (Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon) and serve in a regular worship team for all three services.
Worship Choir
DESCRIPTION
The role of the worship choir is to enhance and encourage congregational worship by singing onstage with the worship leader. Men and women who can sing along to music are welcomed. All choir members are required to go through a simple audition.
COMMITMENT
Once every 5 weeks -attend one rehearsal (Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon) and serve in a regular worship team for all three services.
AV Crew
DESCRIPTION
AV crew members ensure the smooth running of the audio and visual aspects of the worship service. Men and women who like working behind-the-scenes and contributing to the worship services are welcomed. No technical experience required, training will be provided.
COMMITMENT
Once every 5 weeks -attend one rehearsal (Thursday evening or Saturday afternoon) and serve in a regular worship team for all three services.
OTHERS
Holy Communion Preparation
DESCRIPTION
• Prepare the elements for Holy Communion.
• Clear and wash the communion trays and plates after the service.
COMMITMENT
On rotation basis (frequency depends on pool of volunteers)
Offering Counters
DESCRIPTION
Count and record offerings and/or special collections received.
COMMITMENT
Saturday Service / Sunday 2nd Service
On rotation basis (frequency depends on pool of volunteers)
Floral Arrangement
DESCRIPTION
Arrange flowers for weekend services and special occasions like Easter, Advent and Christmas. Cost for floral arrangement will be reimbursed.
COMMITMENT
On rotation basis (frequency depends on pool of volunteers)
Serving Sunday Breakfast
DESCRIPTION
Serve refreshments on Sundays and wash/clean-up utensils after use. You can volunteer as a Care Group or form a team of 4.
COMMITMENT
On rotation basis (frequency depends on pool of volunteers)
Ordering Sunday Breakfast
DESCRIPTION
Help to order refreshments on Sundays.
COMMITMENT
Monthly basis for a year (frequency depends on pool of volunteers)
Creative Media
DESCRIPTION
Photographers, videographers, photo editors and video editors — Photo/video, live recording for church events e.g. baptism, infant dedication etc.
COMMITMENT
On project basis, 6 months to 1 year
Bible Reading
DESCRIPTION
Read the Bible with those who would like assistance.
COMMITMENT
1–2 sessions of training and 6 – 8 weeks each run