2020
Volunteer Opportunities at First Lutheran
Our church is strengthened
by all members sharing their gifts for the common whole.
Each working together, we will be a
vibrant, healthy church here in Orland.
*The asterisk denotes positions that
are new or especially needed this coming year.
Worship
– praise and glorify God by assisting in Sunday worship # of volunteers
Worship assistants serve in worship once per month needed
Reader –
read the prayers or lessons during Sunday worship 10
Welcomer –
serve as usher or greeter to welcome guests 10
*Acolyte –
a youth to light candles and assist in worship 5
Musician – sing
in choir or provide special music 15
Teacher –
lead Sunday School or give a children’s message 10
Altar guild
– make communion preparation and sanctuary décor 2
*Slideshow
– operate the slideshow for the congregation 5
Sanctuary preparation keeps our worship space clean and ready for worship
Sanctuary
materials – set weekly worship materials and change hymn boards 2
Cleaner – maintain
cloths, robes, and paraments used in worship 1
Pew cards –
refill and arrange pew cards in sanctuary 1
Choir
director – lead choir rehearsals and performance 1
Choir
organizer – communicate rehearsal needs to choir and office 1
Ministry
– serve our neighbors
Local
events contact – provide food for Band Camp, Illini 4000, etc 1
Food Pantry
liaison – communicate the needs of the Pantry to leadership 1
Commodities
liaison – communicate the needs of Commodities to leadership 1
Salvation
Army bell ringer – ring bells for 2 hrs outside at Christmastime 4
Fellowship
– enrich our lives with Christian fellowship
*Fellowship
host - provide Fellowship meals once per quarter 12
Special
events planner - weddings, funerals, anniversaries, parties, etc 1
Cook –
serving side dishes or desserts for various events Many
WELCA
events – assist in WELCA Fellowship events 4
Easter
Brunch coordinator – oversee this large annual event 1
Reformation
Party coordinator – oversee this large annual event 1
Kitchen
area cleaner – monitor and clean kitchenette, oven space, and fridge 1
Bingo helper
– call games or serve food at Bingo 4
Evangelism
– share the news of Christ and of our congregation
*Office
Angels - fold the monthly Lutheran Light and special mailings 8
*Print
mailing materials – oversee printing of mailing materials 1
Bulletin
boards – decorate bulletin boards by changing monthly 1
Posters –
hang special events posters around town 1
Signs &
banners – hang special banners at church and around town 2
*Visitor greeter
– send cards and make call to new visitors 4
Newspaper
contact – submit ads and notices to newspapers 1
Education – deepen the faith of our congregation through
learning
Bible Study
leader – prepare and teach weekly Bible study 2
Art &
Soul coordinator – lead and coordinate Art & Soul 1
*Adult
education event coordinator – arrange additional educational opportunities 1
Children – tend our children’s faith development
VBS Leader
– plan and coordinate a summer VBS for our community 1
*VBS – assist
with teaching, activities, food, or décor at VBS 6
Christmas
children’s activities – help with Live Nativity and Christmas Pageant 4
Youth group
leader – adult leader with ACE Youth Group 2
Visitation – visit those in need of care
*Visitation
team member – monthly visits as a team to homebound members 6
Emergency
hospital visitor – call upon emergency situations at the hospital 1
Prayer – lift up our congregation in prayer
*Manage
prayer chain – send email prayer requests to our prayer chain 1
Oversee
prayer shawls – coordinate and oversee distribution of prayer shawls 1
Pray - hold
our congregation and its ministries in daily prayer Many
Property – maintain church buildings and grounds on
ongoing basis
Property
manager – contact for emergency needs; coordinator of projects 1
*Repair crew
– assist with general repairs and improvements at church 6
Grounds
maintenance – weed and trim plants; water potted plants 4
*Shopper –
monitor and purchase towels, paper products, cups, etc 1
Solar team
– serve in creating a solar system for church property 3
Finance – develop the financial aspect of the church
*Stewardship
– promote the giving of talents and finances to strengthen the church 6
Counter –
count weekly offerings 2
Treasurer –
manage expenditures and prepare treasurer reports 1
Financial
Secretary – manage contributions and prepare financial secretary reports 1
Auditor –
review finances on the annual audit committee 2
Administration – serve the regular office needs of the
church
Directory –
update contact information and create a 2020 directory supplement 1
Birthday
list – update and maintain birthday list of the congregation 1
*Print
worship materials – print weekly worship materials and prepare for folders 2
Leadership – oversee the ministry, property, finances,
and direction of the congregation
Council
member – make major decisions about the governance of the congregation 12
Nominating
committee – prepare slate of Council candidates for the following year 3