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 TEACHER - serve as one of the teachers for Sunday morning adult education.  Teach and/or lead discussion according to a schedule.

  A

  B

ALTAR GUILD - members serve for an assigned month once or twice a year and assist at special seasonal celebrations; prepare chancel area for worship (paraments, flowers, etc.)  Training provided.

  A

  B

BAKE FOR FELLOWSHIP HOURS/EVENTS - Bake cookies, cakes, pies, etc., for fellowship hours or other fellowship events.

  A

  B

CHOIR-SENIOR - post high school young people and adults; 1.5 hours rehearsal every Thurs.; leads worship each Sunday at one of the services as well as special services.

  A

  B

CHOIR-YOUTH - young people in grades 6 thru 12; 1 hour rehearsal every Thursday; leads worship each Sunday at one of the services.

  A

  B

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE MEMBER - assist in developing, coordinating, promoting, and supervising all aspect and programs of congregation educational ministry for all members; monthly 90 minute meeting (fourth Tuesday of the month); 2 year commitment

  A

  B

CHRISTIAN SERVICE WORKSHOP - sponsored by WELCA (St. John's Women of the ELCA); meets the first Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. - Noon.  Blankets are knotted and donated for distribution through Lutheran World Relieve (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 COMMITTEE MEMBER - serves on planning committee for the church picnic.

  A

  B

COMMUNION ASSISTANT - post confirmation young people and adults; distribute the wine at communion services.  Please use the drop down menu to indicate the service time.  Serve 8 to 10 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; training provided; 2 Sunday-night classes/month plus one service/social event/month with small group. Attend 45 minutes guide/support meeting once / month.

  A

  B

CONFIRMATION MINISTRY JUNIOR GUIDE - No teaching; students in grades 11 & 12; same description as Adult Guide above. Attend 45 minutes guide/support meeting once / month.

  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 RETREATS - cook for retreats at retreat site or at the church.

  A

  B

CRADLE ROLL MINISTRY TEAM - Assist other team members in supporting expectant parents and new parents with their child's faith development. One meeting every other month; 2 year commitment.

  A

  B

DAYBREAK - MEAL PREPARATION  - plan, cook, and serve one meal or dessert for the 4th Thursday each month.

  A

  B

DORCAS SEWING SOCIETY - sew quilts; meets each Tuesday at 12:30  - 3:00 p.m.

  A

  B

EMERGENCY ADULT CARE - provide adult care/sitting in emergency situations.

  A

  B

EMERGENCY CHILDCARE - provide child care/sitting in emergency situations.

  A

  B

EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION - provide emergency transportation for members to doctor's office, clinics, therapy, shopping, hospital, nursing home, etc., upon request.

  A

  B

EMMAUS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MASS CARE/FEEDING TEAM MEMBER  - assist in registration, feeding, etc., at St. John's Center and other centers during a declared emergency.

  A

  B

EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY VOLUNTEER - take communion to homebound members.  Training provided. 2- 3 hrs. once a month. 

  A

  B

EVANGELISM & WITNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER - attends monthly 90 minute meetings (fourth Tuesday of the month).  Attends new member orientation classes with Pastor; helps organize new member breakfast; helps with weekly mailings/gift delivery to new residents of Emmaus & worship visitors; and maintains a supply of and updates the new member information packets.

  A

  B

FAMILY WORSHIP VOLUNTEER - Families (adults and children) serve as Advent Wreath candle lighters in the season of Advent.  Families present the gifts of bread and wine during the offering, and present and hold the gospel book for the gospel reading.  Families (adults and children) serve as Advent Wreath candle lighters in the season of Advent.

  A

  B

FAMILY / SOCIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEER - plan and assist at events such as Easter Egg Hunt, Family Fun Night, Christmas Caroling, etc.

  A

  B

FELLOWSHIP HOURS/EVENTS (SERVE) - serve food items at fellowship hours or special events.

  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; insuring 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  5th Monday of the month (for those months which apply).

  A

  B

FUNERAL LUNCHEONS (SET UP / SERVE) - help set up and serve luncheons in the parish hall after a funeral.

  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

HANDBELL CHOIR (ADULT) - post high school young people and adults; 1 hour rehearsal every Wednesday.

  A

  B

HANDBELL CHOIR (YOUTH) - Grades 5-12; 1 hour rehearsals are every Wednesday.

  A

  B

INSTRUMENTALIST - plays for special services/occasion or provides special music.  Please designate instrument played.

  A

  B

Please designate instrument played 

LECTOR - reads lessons and Psalm at worship on Sundays and other 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

MUTUAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEMBER - evaluate and monitor the ministry of the Pastor, the Associate in Ministry, staff members, and function as liaison between staff and congregation.  Six meetings/year; 90 minute meetings.

  A

  B

NURSERY CARE - high school youth and adults serve in teams of two during the 8:00 a.m. and/or 10:30 a.m. service and other special worship services as scheduled.  Ages of children to care for are infant thru grade 3. Please use the drop down menu to indicate the service time.

  A

  B        Not Applicable No Preference 8:00 Service 10:30 Service

NURSING (SKILLED/UNSKILLED) FOR HEALTH CARE CLINICS - assist in providing skilled or unskilled nursing care for church/community health care clinics at the church, ie., blood pressure screening clinic.

  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 LIFE COMMITTEE MEMBER - attend monthly meetings; plan & assist events such as fellowship, Family Game Night, Christmas Caroling, Easter Egg Hung, etc..

  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

PRESCHOOL VOLUNTEER - Assist children in various ways by reading, helping with a craft, or presenting information on their job or hobby.  Volunteers are welcome on a weekly, monthly or one time basis.

  A

  B

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

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

SHORT-TERM COMPANION SITTING - provide companionship to a person living alone.

  A

  B

SOCIAL MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEMBER  - plan and coordinate congregational and individual activities, events, programs, and services designed to meet the needs of people, both within and outside the congregation.

  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. Ten meetings yearly.

  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; 2 year commitment

  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

TIME & TALENT SUNDAY PLANNING TEAM - Assistants needed for a 2-3 month period to help the Stewardship Team plan and carry out activities for Time & Talent.

  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 STATION LEADER - teach in Vacation Bible School program conducted weekdays (9-noon) during the first week of August.  Plan & lead activities, one 20 minute activity (repeated 4 times) for one station. Attend 1 training session before VBS, attend daily staff meetings from 8:30-9AM during VBS.

  A

  B

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER - serve as a member of VBS support staff. VBS program conducted weekdays (9-Noon) first week of August. Attend 1 training session before VBS, attend daily staff meetings from 8:30-9AM during VBS.  

  A

  B

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CREW LEADER - serve as a mentor for a group of 4-5 children.  VBS program conducted weekdays (9-Noon) first week of August. Attend 1 training session before VBS, attend daily staff meetings from 8:30-9AM during 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 - coordinate activities of  Church Staff and the facility use with the wedding party.

  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 - for youth grades 6 thru 12; organized service events such as cemetery cleanup, hoagie sale, spaghetti dinner as well as social activities (ski trip, miniature golf).  Meet monthly.

  A

  B

YOUTH MINISTRY ADULT ADVISOR - help, plan, coordinate and implement youth program by and for young people in grades 6 thru 12; program/activity once a month.

  A

  B