ACOLYTE -
young people in grades 6 thru 12; serve at assigned worship services 6
to 8 times per year.
A
B
Not Applicable
No Preference
8:00 Service
10:30 Service
ADULT EDUCATION LEADER
-
serve as one of the leaders for adult education.
Lead discussion according to a schedule.
A
B
ADULT HANDBELL CHOIR -
high
school young people and adults; Weekly rehearsal. Ring at one of the
traditional services several times each year and at
special services..
A
B
ADULT VOCAL CHOIR
-
high school young people
and adults. Weekly rehearsals. Help lead Sunday worship
at one of the traditional services as well as at special
services.
A
B
ALTAR GUILD
- members serve for an
assigned month three or four times per year and assist
at special seasonal celebrations; prepare chancel area
for worship (paraments, flowers, etc.) Training
provided.
A
B
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP BAGS
- manage the care of the
children’s worship bags with supplies from the resource
room once a month .
A
B
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
COMMITTEE MEMBER -
assist in developing, coordinating, promoting, and
supervising all aspect and programs of congregation
educational ministry for all members. 1 mtg. per month.
A
B
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
WORKSHOP -
sponsored by WELCA (St. John’s Women of the ELCA); meets
the first Tuesday of each month except July, August, and
January from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Blankets are knotted and
donated for distribution through Lutheran World Relief (LWR) .
A
B
CHURCH MAILINGS
- assist in assembling the
newsletter once a month; assist in assembling special materials and/or
mailings upon request.
A
B
CHURCH PICNIC PLANNING -
help plan food, beverages, prizes, and activities for the
summer church picnic. Meets 2-3 times in late
spring/early summer to plan the picnic held in July or
August.
A
B
COMMUNION ASSISTANT -
post-confirmation young people and adults; distribute
the wine at communion services. Serve 12 to 14 Sundays
per year.
A
B
Not Applicable
No Preference
8:00 Service
10:30 Service
CONFIRMATION MINISTRY
ADULT GUIDE -
no teaching; adults serve as a mentor for a group of 4‑5
confirmation students; facilitate discussions.
Approximately 2 Sunday-night classes/month. Training
provided.
A
B
CONGREGATION
COUNCIL -
members elected by the congregation at the annual
meeting; have general oversight of the life and ministry
of the congregation; evaluate its life and ministries in
light of its mission and goals; seek to involve all
members in worship, learning, witness, service and
support; oversee and provide for the administration of
the congregation to enable it to fulfill its functions
and perform its mission. Meets the second Tuesday of
every month at 7:00 p.m.
A
B
COOK FOR DINNERS
-
cook for church fellowship dinners or special events.
A
B
COOK FOR GIFT EVENTS
-
cook or donate food for a Growing in Fellowship
Together/parish life event (examples are a cookout on
the church lawn, a Christmas event, or a breakfast)
A
B
CRADLE ROLL MINISTRY TEAM
-
assist other team members in supporting expectant and
new parents with their child’s faith development.
Meetings as needed.
A
B
DAYBREAK - MEAL PREPARATION
- plan,
cook, and serve one meal or dessert for the 4th Thursday each month.
A
B
DECORATE FOR EVENTS -
help to decorate the parish hall or other church
rooms/hallways for an event such as an Easter egg hunt,
Fall festival, movie night, Christmas activity, or
Vacation Bible School (different theme every year; past
themes have included beach, science lab, and outer
space)
A
B
EVENT VOLUNTEER -
pick a shift to help at a GIFT/parish life event such as
an Easter egg hunt, movie night, bowling outing, and
church picnic. Possible tasks to choose from might
include room set-up, greeting and directing
participants, making announcements, helping with a game
or activity, or organizing prizes.
A
B
EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY
VOLUNTEER -
take communion to homebound members. Training provided.
May require 2-3 hrs. once a month for visits.
A
B
FAMILY WORSHIP VOLUNTEER -
families present the gifts of bread and wine during the
offering. Families (adults and children) serve as Advent
Wreath candle lighters in the season of Advent..
A
B
FELLOWSHIP
HOURS (2nd Sunday) - BAKE -
bake/donate
cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods for fellowship
hours on the second Sunday of the month.
A
B
FELLOWSHIP HOURS (2nd
Sunday) - SERVE -
prepare donated
baked items to be served; assist with coffee and cold
beverage service.
A
B
FELLOWSHIP
HOURS (Other) and GATHERINGS- BAKE -
bake/donate
cakes, cookies, cupcakes, and other baked goods for
informal fellowship hours held on various Sundays
throughout the year, or for special events, children’s
activities, GIFT/parish life activities, etc.
A
B
FELLOWSHIP HOURS (Other)
and GATHERINGS - SERVE
-
prepare donated
baked items to be served; assist with coffee and cold
beverage service.
A
B
FINANCE
COMMITTEE MEMBER
-
manage and oversee the
financial affairs of the church. Responsible for monthly
reporting of financial status to the church council;
preparation and presentation of the annual budget;
ensuring bills are paid in a timely manner and
applicable funds are forwarded to the Synod; providing
for an annual audit of the church financial records;
reviewing insurance coverage to make sure it is
adequate; review investments. .
A
B
FLOWER DELIVERY -
deliver the Sunday flowers to hospitalized and homebound members and
friends.
A
B
FOOD BANK TEAM WORKER
- serve on St. John’s team in
food distribution at the Allentown Ecumenical Food Bank
on the mornings of the 3rd Monday and Tuesday of each
month and on the 5th Monday of the month (for those
months that apply).
A
B
FUNERAL
LUNCHEONS (SET UP / SERVE) -
help set up and serve luncheons in the parish hall after a funeral.
A
B
GIFT EVENTS PLANNING
-
“Growing in Fellowship Together” (formerly parish life).
Assist with selecting and planning seasonal family
activities, social events, outings, or other gatherings
such as Easter egg hunt, Christmas event, IronPigs game,
movie night, mixers, outings, bus trips, etc.
A
B
GREETER -
serve approximately 2 or 3 times per
year with another greeter at either the 8 or 10:30 service.
Welcome members and visitors in the narthex on arrival and departure
from worship. Please use the
drop down menu to indicate the service time.
A
B
Not Applicable
No Preference
8:00 Service
10:30 Service
INSTRUMENTALIST -
provides special music for worship.
A
B
Please designate instrument
played
MUTUAL
MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEMBER
-
evaluate and monitor the ministry of the pastor and
staff members and function as liaison between staff and
congregation. 8 meetings per year; 90‑minute meetings.
A
B
NURSERY CARE
-
adults or high school students to serve during the 10:30
service, approximately 2-3 times per year. Ages of
children are infant up to age 5.
A
B
OFFICE WORK -
assist with general office work at St. John's and/or the Synod Office.
Answer phones, enter computer data, or miscellaneous clerical duties.
Training provided.
A
B
PARISH NURSE HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM
- assist in providing skilled
or unskilled nursing care for church/community health
care clinics at the church, e.g., blood pressure
screening clinic. We help to instill a culture of health
and wellness.
A
B
(*POF*) ST. JOHN’S
PEOPLE OVER FIFTY-FIVE -
provides fellowship for members age 55 and above; meets the second
Tuesday of each month, September thru June. Meetings consist of a
program and light lunch and fellowship.
A
B
PRAISE BAND -
youth and adults. Provide instrumental and vocal
music for the alternative worship service on Sunday
morning.
A
Vocalist
B
Instrumentalist
Please designate instrument
played
PROPERTY
COMMITTEE MEMBER -
responsible for the planning, administration, care, maintenance, repair,
inventory, replacement, protection, and use of all church property.
A
B
PROPERTY WORK DAY
VOLUNTEER -
volunteers help with general sprucing up and minor repairs of the
property twice a year (spring & fall).
A
B
READER
-
reads lessons and Psalm at worship on Sundays and other
special occasions.
A
B
Not Applicable
No Preference
8:00 Service
10:30 Service
SEASONAL DECORATING
-
help decorate for special church seasons (Advent,
Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost)
A
B
SERVE DINNERS / SPECIAL
EVENTS
-
serve as waitress/waiter at church dinners or special
events.
A
B
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER -
responsible for providing an ongoing, year-round program
of stewardship education; responsible for encouraging
and facilitating financial giving and challenging all
members to offer their time and talents in support of
the work of the church. Approximately 10 meetings per
year.
A
B
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER -
team teach in each class from nursery (3 yr. olds) thru grade 12 on
Sunday mornings (9:15-10:15) September thru end of May; teachers work out
teaching schedule
A
B
TAPE
MINISTRY -
help tape and mail recordings of St. John's worship services twice a
month to homebound members upon request.
A
B
TELEPHONE CALLER
-
phone members of the
congregation to invite them to an event, program, or to communicate
information or special needs .
A
B
USHER -
serve on teams for a
month-long period 4 times per year at either the 8 or
10:30 a.m. service, or serve as an alternate usher on an
alternate usher for special occasions. Please use the drop down menu to
indicate the service time.
A
B
Not Applicable
No Preference
8:00 Service
10:30 Service
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
CREW LEADER -
serve as a mentor for a group of 4-5 children. Attend
planning session before VBS.
A
B
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
STAFF MEMBER -
serve as a member of VBS support staff. Attend planning
session before VBS.
A
B
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
STATION LEADER -
lead one 20-min. activity in a station each day. Attend
planning session before VBS
A
B
VISIT HOMEBOUND MEMBERS
- on a routine basis, visit as
a team in the homes of homebound members.
A
B
WEDDING SERVICE
COORDINATOR -
work with brides and grooms who reserve wedding dates
with the office to finalize details of their weddings,
in accordance with church practice. Assist pastor and
wedding party at wedding rehearsal and on day of
wedding. Serve as liaison between church staff and
wedding party/families. Extend a welcoming presence and
hospitality to wedding professionals and participants.
A
B
(WELCA) ST. JOHN’S WOMEN
of the ELCA -
the official auxiliary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America;
main purpose is to aid the local and national church in its ministry to
others through education (monthly program), Christian service,
fellowship, and financial aid. Meets the third Tuesday of each
month at 7:30 p.m. (Sept. - June).
A
B
WORLD HUNGER APPEAL COMMUNICATOR -
keeps the concern of world hunger before the
congregation using various provided resources; once a
month for 1 hour.
A
B
WORSHIP & MUSIC COMMITTEE
MEMBER -
assists in planning worship services. Supports all areas of
worship through coordinators. Reviews worship materials for
possible use.
A
B
YOUTH
GROUP -
attend spiritual, social, and service activities.
.
A
B
Not Applicable
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12
YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT
ADVISOR -
plan and organize spiritual, social, and service
activities for the youth.
A
B
