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Worship Team
What is the purpose/mission of this ministry?
We seek to lead the body of believers into a biblical, intimate, heartfelt expression of worship to God during Sunday morning worship gatherings and other worship times. This is achieved through teams of musicians and vocalists leading songs and instrumental musical pieces out of an overflow of their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, their spiritual gifting, and a commitment to the ministry of the local church.
When does it meet?
The Worship Team is responsible for rehearsing independently throughout the week. We meet for sound check/rehearsal Sunday mornings at 8:15am, and then serve during the worship service at 9:30am each week.
What are the different ways people can serve through this ministry?
- Worship Team Vocalist
- Worship Team Instrumentalist
- Special Music Vocalist/Instrumentalist
- Choir
- Brass
- Bell Choir
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Skot Lokers
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
We seek to lead the body of believers into a biblical, intimate, heartfelt expression of worship to God during Sunday morning worship gatherings and other worship times. This is achieved through teams of musicians and vocalists leading songs and instrumental musical pieces out of an overflow of their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, their spiritual gifting, and a commitment to the ministry of the local church.
When does it meet?
The Worship Team is responsible for rehearsing independently throughout the week. We meet for sound check/rehearsal Sunday mornings at 8:15am, and then serve during the worship service at 9:30am each week.
What are the different ways people can serve through this ministry?
- Worship Team Vocalist
- Worship Team Instrumentalist
- Special Music Vocalist/Instrumentalist
- Choir
- Brass
- Bell Choir
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Skot Lokers
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Audio/Visual Team
What is the purpose/mission of this ministry?
The Audio/Visual Team serves as part of the worship ministry at First Reformed Church. We do this by using our gifts and technical abilities to help create and foster environments where the body of believers can enter into biblical, intimate, heartfelt expressions of worship to God during Sunday morning worship gatherings and other worship times. We want to remove distractions rather than create them.
When does it meet?
Sundays at 8:15am for Sound Check/Worship Team Rehearsal
Sundays at 9:30am for the Worship Service
What are the different ways people can serve through this ministry?
- Sound Board Operator
- Media Computer Operator
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Skot Lokers
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
The Audio/Visual Team serves as part of the worship ministry at First Reformed Church. We do this by using our gifts and technical abilities to help create and foster environments where the body of believers can enter into biblical, intimate, heartfelt expressions of worship to God during Sunday morning worship gatherings and other worship times. We want to remove distractions rather than create them.
When does it meet?
Sundays at 8:15am for Sound Check/Worship Team Rehearsal
Sundays at 9:30am for the Worship Service
What are the different ways people can serve through this ministry?
- Sound Board Operator
- Media Computer Operator
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Skot Lokers
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
Greeters
What is the purpose/mission of this ministry?
To make guests, members and longtime attendees feel welcome and want to return/become members.
When does it take place?
On Sundays, 20 minutes before service begins and 10 minutes after the service ends. We would like to start Wednesday evening during the dinnertime, as well.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
As door greeters, as information desk attendants and Wednesday evening dinner greeters.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Tracy Bekins
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
To make guests, members and longtime attendees feel welcome and want to return/become members.
When does it take place?
On Sundays, 20 minutes before service begins and 10 minutes after the service ends. We would like to start Wednesday evening during the dinnertime, as well.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
As door greeters, as information desk attendants and Wednesday evening dinner greeters.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Tracy Bekins
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Nursery
What is the purpose/mission of this ministry?
To provide a safe and loving environment for children in the nursery.
When does it meet?
Nursery is provided during the Sunday morning worship services.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Currently we try to staff the nursery with two volunteers; one adult and one teenager.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
People who would like to volunteer may contact Chris Nelson. Tracy Bekins may be contacted for other nursery questions or issues.
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium - As of summer of 2022, we have eight active adult volunteers. When we have 13 adult volunteers, each adult would be scheduled once during a three-month period.
To provide a safe and loving environment for children in the nursery.
When does it meet?
Nursery is provided during the Sunday morning worship services.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Currently we try to staff the nursery with two volunteers; one adult and one teenager.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
People who would like to volunteer may contact Chris Nelson. Tracy Bekins may be contacted for other nursery questions or issues.
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium - As of summer of 2022, we have eight active adult volunteers. When we have 13 adult volunteers, each adult would be scheduled once during a three-month period.
Sunday Fellowship
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To create a time for the congregation to chat and develop relationships
When does it take place?
Sunday mornings after the worship service
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
We need people to help set-up tables before Fellowship time during the school year. We need people to bring in food for Sunday mornings. We need people to prepare the coffee and serve the coffee and food on Sunday mornings.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Tracy Bekins
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
To create a time for the congregation to chat and develop relationships
When does it take place?
Sunday mornings after the worship service
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
We need people to help set-up tables before Fellowship time during the school year. We need people to bring in food for Sunday mornings. We need people to prepare the coffee and serve the coffee and food on Sunday mornings.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Tracy Bekins
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Senior Worship Services
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
We bring church and the gospel to those in senior homes who are now less able to participate in normal church life.
When does it meet?
Sunday afternoons
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Pianist
Song leading (the old hymns)
Bible reading
Prayer
Administration
Homily
Helping residents find song pages
Sitting with residents - relationship just being there
Special music/solos
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Jill Breen
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High -- It is a great place for families with children to serve together
We bring church and the gospel to those in senior homes who are now less able to participate in normal church life.
When does it meet?
Sunday afternoons
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Pianist
Song leading (the old hymns)
Bible reading
Prayer
Administration
Homily
Helping residents find song pages
Sitting with residents - relationship just being there
Special music/solos
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Jill Breen
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High -- It is a great place for families with children to serve together
Wednesday Night Dinners
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To provide a well-balanced, cost-effective, and safe meal to families of the Wednesday night program
When does it meet?
Wednesdays
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
We need help in all areas including planning, preparation, and serving meals.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Cameron First
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
To provide a well-balanced, cost-effective, and safe meal to families of the Wednesday night program
When does it meet?
Wednesdays
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
We need help in all areas including planning, preparation, and serving meals.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Cameron First
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
Awana
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To introduce children to Jesus Christ and to understanding God’s Word through Scripture memory
When does it meet?
Wednesday @ 6 PM from September-March
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Listening to children recite Bible verses, playing games with the kids, assist with special events, crafts…
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Jane Novak, Aaron Zenz
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
To introduce children to Jesus Christ and to understanding God’s Word through Scripture memory
When does it meet?
Wednesday @ 6 PM from September-March
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Listening to children recite Bible verses, playing games with the kids, assist with special events, crafts…
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Jane Novak, Aaron Zenz
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Wednesday Community Connection Team
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To intentionally connect with guests from our community during Wednesday Night Dinners and Awana drop-off
When does it meet?
Wednesday’s from 4:45 to 6:15pm from September – March
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Listening, friendship, follow-up, prayer, extending invitations to church events
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Kenny, Julie Koning
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
To intentionally connect with guests from our community during Wednesday Night Dinners and Awana drop-off
When does it meet?
Wednesday’s from 4:45 to 6:15pm from September – March
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Listening, friendship, follow-up, prayer, extending invitations to church events
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Kenny, Julie Koning
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
Transportation Team
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To provide transportation to church services and activities for those unable to drive themselves.
When does it meet?
As needed
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
By being available to provide rides when the need arises.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Office Administrator
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
To provide transportation to church services and activities for those unable to drive themselves.
When does it meet?
As needed
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
By being available to provide rides when the need arises.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Office Administrator
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Pre-Marriage Ministry
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To come alongside engaged couples and help them prepare for marriage, get connected to our church family and introduce them to Jesus.
When does it meet?
Sporadically, dictated by the number of couples getting married at First Reformed Church
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Help promote our pre-marriage ministry, work with Pastor John to do day-long counseling retreats, spend time getting to know and encourage couples, sitting with them in worship
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Kenny
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
To come alongside engaged couples and help them prepare for marriage, get connected to our church family and introduce them to Jesus.
When does it meet?
Sporadically, dictated by the number of couples getting married at First Reformed Church
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Help promote our pre-marriage ministry, work with Pastor John to do day-long counseling retreats, spend time getting to know and encourage couples, sitting with them in worship
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Kenny
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Home Visitation Team
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To visit with members of our church family who are unable to gather in person due to various circumstances (health, inability to drive...)
When does it meet?
As needed, you can do as much or as little as your schedule allows
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Home visits, phone calls, and sending cards
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Kenny
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
To visit with members of our church family who are unable to gather in person due to various circumstances (health, inability to drive...)
When does it meet?
As needed, you can do as much or as little as your schedule allows
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Home visits, phone calls, and sending cards
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Kenny
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Hand 2 Hand
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
Hand2Hand provides weekend meals for school children enrolled in the free/reduced cost school lunch programs. Pre-packed meal bags are delivered to the schools weekly and discreetly placed by the teachers in the students’ lockers while the children are in class. Hand2Hand serves between 80 to 100 students a week at GHHS and West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics.
When does it meet?
Three to five volunteers currently meet on Tuesday nights to pack the bags which takes about 30 minutes. Delivery drivers pick up the bags and deliver them to the schools to arrive no later than noon on Thursday.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Packing volunteers sign-up using “Sign-up Genius” to schedule for packing. Sign up as your schedule allows.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Greg Stepien
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium - Substitute delivery drivers are needed. Deliveries are done during normal school hours on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Ability to lift 25 pounds and a vehicle that can hold 6-8 laundry baskets is needed.
Hand2Hand provides weekend meals for school children enrolled in the free/reduced cost school lunch programs. Pre-packed meal bags are delivered to the schools weekly and discreetly placed by the teachers in the students’ lockers while the children are in class. Hand2Hand serves between 80 to 100 students a week at GHHS and West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics.
When does it meet?
Three to five volunteers currently meet on Tuesday nights to pack the bags which takes about 30 minutes. Delivery drivers pick up the bags and deliver them to the schools to arrive no later than noon on Thursday.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Packing volunteers sign-up using “Sign-up Genius” to schedule for packing. Sign up as your schedule allows.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Greg Stepien
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium - Substitute delivery drivers are needed. Deliveries are done during normal school hours on Wednesdays or Thursdays. Ability to lift 25 pounds and a vehicle that can hold 6-8 laundry baskets is needed.
Missions Team
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To provide opportunities for the congregation to participate in national and international mission outreach through missionary support, compassion ministry, and experiencing missions
When does it meet?
Every 4 - 6 weeks Minimum 10 times/year
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Support missionaries through prayer cards; serve on one of our committees: Experience, Feeding, or Building; help plan events like Mission Sunday; help raise funds for Disaster Relief; participate in social events when our missionaries are in the area
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Marilyn Buikema, Mary Houck
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium - Many of us are aging and so we would like to see younger participants join us
To provide opportunities for the congregation to participate in national and international mission outreach through missionary support, compassion ministry, and experiencing missions
When does it meet?
Every 4 - 6 weeks Minimum 10 times/year
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Support missionaries through prayer cards; serve on one of our committees: Experience, Feeding, or Building; help plan events like Mission Sunday; help raise funds for Disaster Relief; participate in social events when our missionaries are in the area
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Marilyn Buikema, Mary Houck
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium - Many of us are aging and so we would like to see younger participants join us
Muskegon Meals
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
Provide meals to families in need and experiencing hunger or food insecurity as part of the Supper House ministry of Temple United Methodist Church in Muskegon Heights.
When does it meet?
3 to 4 volunteers are needed every 4th Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30 PM @ Temple United Methodist Church, Muskegon Heights
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
When you serve at Supper House, you may serve up the food in the kitchen, serve tables, wash dishes or other related tasks. It is an opportunity to engage with the guests and possibly encourage them and/or pray with them.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Diana Stepien, Pat Buitenwert
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Provide meals to families in need and experiencing hunger or food insecurity as part of the Supper House ministry of Temple United Methodist Church in Muskegon Heights.
When does it meet?
3 to 4 volunteers are needed every 4th Thursday of each month from 3:30-5:30 PM @ Temple United Methodist Church, Muskegon Heights
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
When you serve at Supper House, you may serve up the food in the kitchen, serve tables, wash dishes or other related tasks. It is an opportunity to engage with the guests and possibly encourage them and/or pray with them.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Diana Stepien, Pat Buitenwert
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
Grounds
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
To make the outside property appealing to the public and pleasing to its members (bringing peace as in a beautiful garden) by maintaining the parking lots, lawns, trees and planting beds to a generally acceptable level. We accomplish this by use of providers for plowing, lawn fertilizing, sprinkling and mowing, as well as the use of volunteer help.
When does it meet?
As needs present themselves
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Volunteer to clean up a specific area (i.e., a planting bed), advise us when they see a problem, be on call to come address a specific problem, share your horticultural expertise.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Dillbeck
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Very low in winter, Medium in summer, and High before special outdoor events and spring cleanup.
To make the outside property appealing to the public and pleasing to its members (bringing peace as in a beautiful garden) by maintaining the parking lots, lawns, trees and planting beds to a generally acceptable level. We accomplish this by use of providers for plowing, lawn fertilizing, sprinkling and mowing, as well as the use of volunteer help.
When does it meet?
As needs present themselves
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Volunteer to clean up a specific area (i.e., a planting bed), advise us when they see a problem, be on call to come address a specific problem, share your horticultural expertise.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
John Dillbeck
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Very low in winter, Medium in summer, and High before special outdoor events and spring cleanup.
Digital Ministry Team
What is the purpose/mission of this ministry?
The Digital Ministry Team exists to advance the gospel, make disciples, and build community using the digital tools that are available to us.
When does it meet?
The Digital Ministry Team meets at various times depending on involvement.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
- Digital Strategy Team
- Online Worship Service Chat Host
- Social Media "Street" Team
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Skot Lokers
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
The Digital Ministry Team exists to advance the gospel, make disciples, and build community using the digital tools that are available to us.
When does it meet?
The Digital Ministry Team meets at various times depending on involvement.
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
- Digital Strategy Team
- Online Worship Service Chat Host
- Social Media "Street" Team
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Skot Lokers
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
High
Assimilation Team
What is the purpose / mission of this ministry?
A team of people to help create a culture at First Reformed Church for members, longtime attendees and visitors (young and young-at-heart) to feel welcome and excited about being a part of First Reformed Church.
When does it meet?
Will meet as needed
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Attend meetings and brainstorm ideas.
Give the group ideas.
Be part of the team and help implement ideas.
Be part of the team and plan and implement activities.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Tracy Bekins
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium
A team of people to help create a culture at First Reformed Church for members, longtime attendees and visitors (young and young-at-heart) to feel welcome and excited about being a part of First Reformed Church.
When does it meet?
Will meet as needed
What are different ways people can serve through this ministry?
Attend meetings and brainstorm ideas.
Give the group ideas.
Be part of the team and help implement ideas.
Be part of the team and plan and implement activities.
Who can people contact if they would like to learn more?
Tracy Bekins
What is the current need for volunteers? Low / Medium / High
Medium