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Hope Lutheran Church

Serve

We believe that God can leverage everyone’s story to bring hope to others! One of the best ways to meet people, develop relationships, and grow as a follower of Jesus is to serve one another. We’ll help you find the perfect team so you can start serving in your sweet spot. Bonus: It’s not just on the weekends! Serving opportunities are available seven days a week both online and in person.

Hospitality Team

The Hospitality Team is all about creating an environment where people can discover Jesus and experience life in Him.
You might be right for the team if …

 You can smile?

 You can say hi?

 You enjoy laughing!

 You enjoy having fun!

 You like being on a team!

 You are looking for a good place to try serving for the first time!

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Welcome people

 Grow and become better leaders by meeting and learning names. Names matter to God and they add value to those we serve.

 Door Team, Coffee Team, Usher Team, High-Five Team, Altar Team

 Answer basic questions (i.e. Where are the bathrooms? Is the coffee free…yes! How did you come to Hope?)

Time Commitment:

 Lots of options (weekly, every other week, monthly, etc.…). We can figure out a time that works best for you!

Let’s Go!:

 For more info contact us here[insert link]

 Click ‘Find Your Serve Team’ today by clicking the link above

Prayer Team

The Prayer Team stands in the gap for people who need additional prayer and support. They help people connect and communicate with God.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Have compassion and empathy for the struggles of others

 Are comfortable praying with and for people

 Love God and love people

 Are sensitive to how God is working and have the ability to translate that into prayer for others

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Pray with those seeking prayer after Sunday services or special events

 Lift up prayer requests shared throughout the week

Time Commitment:

 Every other week

 Throughout the week (on your own time)

Tech Team

The Tech Team is the team behind our amazing services. They work to make a seamless experience for both our online and in-person communities.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Enjoy technology and learning new things

 Thrive when working on a team and in a fast-paced setting

 Are creative

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Use a camera to capture worship and the message for our online services

 Switch slides for worship and teaching

 Adjust sound live

Time Commitment:

 Every other week

 Wednesday (September – May) and on Sunday

Worship Team

The Worship Team’s goal is to bring the spirit of God into the room. They are there to lead people in worship and create a comfortable place for people to do so.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Are musically gifted

 Enjoy being in front of people

 Love worshipping and are open to doing that in front of the whole church

Volunteer Responsibilities:

 Learn and practice the music that will be played at the following service

 Be at worship practice and all services

 Read Scripture

Time Commitment:

 Every few weeks

 Wednesdays (September – May) and on Sundays

GLOW Team

GLOW is all about giving kids a place to grow their faith! We love to partner with parents to lead children to become fully devoted followers of Christ. GLOW does that through age-specific teaching, activities, and groups!

You might be right for the team if you…

 Enjoy being around others—adults and kids!

 Love to talk about Jesus and see others experience Him

 Are patient, kind, and like to have fun!

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Teach or assist in teaching weekly curriculum to children (September – May)

 Foster meaningful connections with children and their families

 Ensure the safety of all

 Work collaboratively with team members

Time Commitment:

 Wednesdays (September – May)

 1.5 hours per serve

IGNITE Team

IGNITE is the place to be on Wednesday nights! Each week, middle school students get to meet and hang with friends, grow in their relationships with Christ, and begin actively making an impact for the Kingdom.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Are passionate about mentoring middle school students

 Love to have fun

 Spend consistent time in God’s Word, prayer, and community

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Lead or assist in leading a weekly student small group

 Foster relationships with the parents/guardians of students in your group

 Attend weekly Wednesday night IGNITE gatherings and special events

 Spend quality time with students and other leaders outside of weekly meetings once a month

Time Commitment:

 Wednesday (Sept – June)

 1.5 hours per week

TEEN POWER Team

TEEN POWER is the place to be on Wednesday and some Sunday nights! Each week high school students get to meet and hang with friends, grow in their relationships with Christ, and begin actively making an impact for the Kingdom.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Are passionate about mentoring high school students

 Love to have fun

 Spend consistent time in God’s Word, prayer, and community

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Lead or assist in leading a weekly student small group

 Foster relationships with the parents/guardians of students in your group

 Attend weekly ministry nights and special events

 Spend quality time with students and other leaders outside of weekly meetings once a month

Time Commitment:

 Wednesday (Sept-May)

 1.5 hours per week

Communications Team

The Communications Team is the team behind the scenes to help with all things social media, weekly emails, writing, and graphic design.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Love social media or digital design

 Have ideas about to improve our digital presence

 Enjoy being creative digitally (website, social media, graphics, etc.)

 Are looking for a flexible serve area

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Help plan out digital media calendar

 Create social media posts/stories and write captions

 Interact with people and pages on social media

 Write and design weekly emails

 Create graphics and print materials

 Edit and design website

 Really any of the areas above or just let us know what you’re interested in and we will find an area for you.

Time Commitment:

 Flexible

Visitation Team

The Visitation Team partners with the pastor to care for each of our members through their time of need. Through these ministries, we also provide opportunities for you to grow in faith as you serve the community through care ministries.

Hospital Visitors

A skilled team of Hope members visits those hospitalized, providing sensitive care to the patient and their families. You are a liaison between those hospitalized and the pastors daily to ensure support, prayer, communion, and pastoral visits.

Visitation Caregivers

Members with specific skills and training assist those who are unable to leave their homes. They pray for them daily, phone weekly, and visit them each month. Holy Communion visits are arranged with the pastor.

Prayer Partners

Prayer partners may be assigned to someone who has an acute need for healing. They listen empathetically and pray for God’s peace and strength, whether the walk be in mission, for healing, or to God calling them home.

Care Team

The Care Team has a desire to care for each of our members through their time of need. Through these ministries, we also provide opportunities for you to grow in faith as you serve the community through care ministries.

Meal Ministry

This caring ministry offers delivery of meals to those returning home from the hospital (whether for illness or the joyful arrival of a baby) and to those who are homebound or going through treatments. We meet and cook, or cook and deliver individually.

Prayer Shawl/Lap Robe Ministry

This ministry is for those who need to be wrapped, comforted, and prayed for while undergoing cancer treatments or other life challenges. Blessings and prayers are knitted into every shawl, while meditation calms and enriches the soul. Learning and teaching knitting and crocheting provides fellowship and inter-generational bonding.

Funerals

Provide setup, meal preparation, tear down and all other areas of providing support and care for the families of those who are having a funeral at Hope.

You might be right for the team if you…

 Have a heart to care for and provide support for those struggling

 Can balance empathy and fun

 Spend consistent time in God’s Word, prayer, and community

Serve Team Responsibilities:

 Have the ability to travel and spend quality time with homebound or hospitalized members

 Foster relationships with a variety of personalities

 Spend quality time with people once a month

Time Commitment:

 Monthly

 1.5 hours per month