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"To each is given the manifestation of
the Spirit for the
common good." 1 Corinthians 12:7
The
blessings that come as you grow in your relationship with Christ are meant
to be shared. These gifts are given to empower the Church and its individuals
to (through the power of the Holy Spirit) reach out to others. (See Ephesians
4 and 1 Corinthians 12.) As you live out the gifts and skills the Lord has
given you, you are better able to become more of who He created you to be.
And, you can help others to do the same. You may also discover some new friends
in the process!
Following are great opportunities to use your time, gifts and talents to serve
the Lord and the Body of Christ. Don't forget to share the story of what God
is doing in your life as you serve others!
Children's Ministries
We hold the love and care of children and the ministry to their families in
very high regard. Therefore, we value and appreciate those who serve in Family & Children's
Ministries. Our programs are staffed with trained leaders and helpers who God
uses in amazing ways to impact the lives of children.
Requirements
Requirements for volunteers include
regular attendance at New Hope Church for at least 6 months, submitting an application and a background check form, being 18 years of
age (junior and senior high-age students may work in conjunction with adult
volunteers) and a caring heart for children.
Sunday Morning
We have openings for teachers, administrators, security personel, small group leaders and room assistants on Sunday mornings in the nursery, preschool and elementary-age classes at both the 9:30 and 11:00
a.m. Worship Celebrations.
AWANA and Kids Clubs
On Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, leaders
are needed in our AWANA and Kids Clubs programs. Volunteer positions include
storytellers, snack and craft helpers and small group leaders for boys, girls and mixed groups.
Parents and caring adults play an essential role in allowing us to provide quality programs and a safe environment for ministering to children effectively. For more information or to volunteer, contact Randi Soderstrom at 763-536-3240.
Care Ministries
Transforming Prayer Facilitators
Volunteers are needed to facilitatate focused healing prayer sessions for individuals
struggling with ongoing emotional reactions that are negatively affecting
their lives.Training
is provided. Call 763-971-5123 for more information.
Learn
more>>
New Hope Prison Ministry
There are several opportunities to serve those affected by incarceration through
our area correction centers and post-prison organizations.These places are
in need of volunteer Bible study facilitators, mentors (for
both the incarcerated and their families), visitors, movers, meal
deliveries, mechanics, assistance
with
worship services and more. Contact Aaron
Johnson at 763-536-3220 for
more information on how you can help. Download a
March 2008 Heartbeat article that
includes additional details on available service opportunities.
Prayer Chain
Pray for those NHC family in need of confidential prayer
for themselves, family or friends. This ministry can be done from your own home
and you have the choice of receiving prayer requests via email or telephone.
To serve
others in this way, call 763-536-3283 or email
Care Ministries to learn how you can get involved.
Health Ministry Opportunities
Contact Mary Gunderson, Health
Ministry Director at 763-971-5120 for more information on the following opportunities:
- Nurses' Team
Are you a nurse? Available opportunities
include taking blood pressures one Sunday month between
services or one Thursday a month at a seniors lunchen, and/or visiting
new moms to
encourage and support them.
- PERT
If you have a medical background and/or CPR and first aid training, consider
joining our Primary Emergency Response Team (PERT). PERT provides
a safe environment for the congregation by being available to assess
individuals in need and give
direction for medical emergencies during Sunday Worship Celebrations
once a month.
- Visitation Ministry
Minister to those in our congregation and the community who are experiencing
health concerns in a hospital, nursing home, or homebound by listening,
praying, reading Scripture and sharing Jesus with them.
- Warm Meal Ministry
Prepare and deliver a meal to those in our congregation who are unable to
prepare meals for themselves due to serious illness and/or hospitalization.
Disability Ministry
Jesus did not make distinctions between those who live with disabilities
and those who did not.
We currently have volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Friendship Class (for adults with developmental
disabilities)
Sundays 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
- Christian Glory Club (for adults with developmental
disabilities)
Tuesdays,
7:00-8:15 p.m.
- Special Needs Youth Sunday School
Sundays
9:30-10:50 a.m.
If you can serve in any way, contact Disability Ministry at
763-971-5117 or email Care
Ministries for information.
Volunteer hours are minimal and flexible.
Community Ministries
Serving the City Construction Team
Serving the City Construction Team is a volunteer ministry currently
building a local labor pool to be tapped as project opportunities arise. There
are a variety of ways you can get involved in this dynamic ministry. The Serving
the City Construction Team offers an exciting service opportunity for mission-minded
volunteers to help meet some of the critical building needs of ministries in
our community. As a volunteer, you play a significant role in reducing the
high cost of construction faced by these organizations. Learn
more>>
Thrift Store Volunteers
Did you know that 38 people from New Hope Church volunteer at the
Bibles for Missions Thrift Center in Crystal? New Hope is one of 44 churches
in the Twin Cities that support this important ministry to our community.
Unfortunately, the store has had to close on Saturday due to lack of volunteers.
Would you be willing to join a team to work one Saturday a month from10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.? If
you enjoy serving and helping people, this opportunity may be for you. Volunteers
will tell you that this is a rewarding ministry and a great way to make
friends. Contact Herb Janes at 651-636-9786.
Food Service Ministries
Funeral Reception Workers
Help serve those who are grieving by setting and clearing tables, making sandwiches,
putting bars and relishes in serving dishes, helping with food buffets and
serving and restocking punch and coffee. Requirements include being available
when needed (usually Monday-Friday at various times), ability to stand for
three to four hours, a willingness to serve and a heart of compassion for grieving
families. There is no age requirement. For more information, contact our Food
Service Director, Cindy
Sammons at 763-536-3230.
Global Ministries
Bulgaria Short-Term Mission Trip
In July, New Hope Church is again sending a team to Bulgaria
to conduct a conversational English course for adults and high school
age students. The
course consists of five to seven evenings of one and a half to two-hour
sessions, in addition to other informal gatherings to provide conversation
practice. We
are specifically seeking a song leader and individuals who would like
to work with a program for the children of the English students.
Contact Herb or Donna Janes at 651-636-9786.
Global Ministries Opportunities
There are numerous hands-on ways to serve God in what he is doing
through Global Ministries. Be creative, get to know missionaries and consider
some of the recommended
ideas! Contact Global Ministries at 763-971-5107
for additional information on how to get involved.
Hospitality Ministries
Ushering & Greeting Ministries
Would you like to serve, but your time is limited? This is
the ministry for you! As an usher/greeter, you can enjoy the Worship Celebration
of your choice while serving God and his people. Greet people as they enter
the church, help located seating and collect offerings. Your warm smile and
welcome can make all the difference in someone's Sunday morning experience.
Volunteer weekly, as a substitute, or for special events. Contact Greg
Peterson at 612-387-8183 or stop by the Usher's Room and
ask for Greg or Ed on a Sunday morning.
Sunday Morning Greeters
Do you enjoy making people feel welcome? Your warm smile and confident
handshake are needed in our Greeters Ministry. Greeters are needed before
the 8:00, 9:30 or 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebrations. Weekly and substitute
volunteers are needed. For more information, contact Karen
Behm, Spiritual Formation Ministries, at 763-536-3226.
HopeBridge Center
HopeBridge
Service Opportunities
How are you expressing your love for God and for others?
Are you looking for the right place to serve our local community? Here are
some great ideas!
Library Ministry
We have a very active church library with close to 12,000 materials
available for checkout. Sunday morning volunteers are needed to help check
out and re-shelve materials. Volunteer once or twice a month or as often as
your schedule allows. The volunteer times are: 8:30-9:30; 9:30-11:00; or 11:00-11:30
a.m. Training is provided. For more information, contact Karen
Behm at 763-536-3226 if this is an area of interest to you.
Student
Ministries
Junior and Senior High Small Group Leaders
Mentor a small group of students to help them grow in their
relationship with God. Meet with students every Wednesday night at church
(junior high) or in a home (senior high). Or, you may be interested in
attending our large group teaching times on Sundays, in order to spend
time with students and get to know them on a one-on-one basis.
Requirements include being 18 years of age or older, a commitment to serve
Wednesday evenings or Sundays, a love for students and a commitment to Christ.
For more information, contact Liza
Johnson in Student Ministries at 763-971-5108.
PowerHouse Volunteers
Chaperone an area of the Extended Campus PowerHouse during
our teen outreach time on Fridays night (7:00 to 9:00 p.m.) Requirements
include being 18 years of age or older, a commitment to serve one Friday
night a month, a love for students and a commitment to Christ. For more information,
contact Liza
Johnson in Student Ministries at 763-971-5108.
Tech Ministries
Tech Team
Worship screen (Power Point) and video camera operators are needed
during Sunday morning messages. The opportunity to be part of this great
team requires just a once or twice a month commitment. Contact Worship Music
& Celebration Arts at 763-536-3245 for
details.
Women's Ministries
Childcare Workers
Help serve the women at NHC by becoming a childcare worker during
MOPS and Bible study classes. Caregivers are needed September through May
(with December off) on Wednesday mornings (9-11:30 a.m.) and the second
and fourth Thursdays of the month (9-11:30 a.m.). Activities include supervising
and caring for babies or young children for approximately two hours. Most
positions are volunteer, but there are a few paid positions available.
Requirements include filling out and submitting a background check form,
being 18 years of age (junior and senior high-age students may work in conjunction
with adult volunteers) and a caring heart for children. For more information,
contact Women's
Ministries.
Secret Service Sister Coordinator
In August and early September,
this coordinator will pair up women in the congregation with staff, pastor's
wives and missionaries. She then sends them information about their
"sister" along with ideas on encouraging their this person (three
to four times a year). This coordinator acts as a liaison between the Secret
Service Sister and their adopted sister to keep their identities a secret.
This woman needs to be organized, confidential and excited about encouraging
other women, specifically leaders. Contact Andrea
Tyson at 763-536-3273 for more information.
Intercultural
Cooking Coordinator and
Intercultural Cooking Instructors
Women are needed to
share their culture and their culture's food in a teaching capacity to help
other women increase in cooking skills and cultural awareness. This requires
a love of cooking and culture and a desire to use cooking to share the gospel
with women in the church and community one to two times per year. The coordinator
helps plan and oversee the instructors. Contact Andrea
Tyson at 763-536-3273 for more information.
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Service Devotional
"God’s
Power Reflected in Our Service"
Does the word “service” scare you a bit? Maybe it strikes fear
in you that someone (maybe even God) will ask you to do something you have no
desire to do. The truth is that God’s plan for our service is about
something beyond keeping us busy or obedient. View
and print study.
"But God has so composed the
body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it, that there may be
no division in the body, but that the members may have the same care for
one another. If one member suffers, all suffer together; if one member
is honored, all rejoice together." 1 Corinthians 12:24-26
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