Every
follower of Jesus experiences a moment when they are saved by Him. At that
point, we are called to serve. In fact, God is worshipped when we serve Him and others, both inside and outside the church. This posture of service not only
brings personal fulfillment, but it encourages others and brings glory to God.
(1 Peter 4:10-11). Check out some of the possibilities below.
Serving At Bethany
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IWhy This Is Being Done: To encourage families to come out with their kids on Wednesday nights and giving them a break from preparing a meal for their family so that they can grow in their relationship with Jesus.
What It Is: Preparing dinners for kids and families
When It Takes Place: Wednesday nights from 5-8pm during the school year
Needed Task: Help with food preparation and serving [2-hour commitment]
Needed Task: Clean up [2-hour commitment]
Who To Contact: Wendy Washburn
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Why This Is Being Done: To give an opportunity for recent guests to Bethany to get to know the leadership (staff & deacons) and understand what their next step can be at Bethany.
What it Is: “Grow at Bethany” guest hospitality meals
When It Takes Place: On Sundays, approximately once a month
Needed Tasks: Set up, serving and clean up.
Who To Contact: Mary Worrell
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Why This Is Being Done: to encourage grieving families during a time of loss
What it Is: Preparing meals for 20-150 people.
When It Takes Place: On an as needed basis
Needed Task: Table prep (silverware, napkins, salt/pepper, etc.) [2-hour commitment]
Needed Task: Serving food [2-hour commitment];
Needed Task: Clean up [2-hour commitment]
Who To Contact: Chris Clauson
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Why This Is Being Done: to show care & love for people after a hospital stay
What It Is: Getting meals to people in a potentially difficult time
Needed Tasks: Deliver a meal to a family. You prepare a meal, buy & give a gift card from a restaurant, or pick up and drop off a meal from a restaurant. You choose.
Needed Task: Coordinate with Wendy Washburn in regard to delivery time, address, name, etc. [time amount varies]
Who To Contact: Wendy Washburn
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Why This Is Being Done: to lighten the load of event planners by taking care of physical tasks
What It Is: Setting up tables, chairs, & equipment for various events
Needed Tasks: Ability to lift items with some weight to them
Needed Tasks: Physical labor
When It Takes Place: various times and dates as needed [2-3 hours depending on event]
Who To Contact: Dave White
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Why This Is Being Done: to keep our building in the best shape possible to enable ministry to happen effectively
What It Is: Indoor preventative maintenance (change filters, light bulbs, paint, etc.) & outside beautification (Landscape, lawn care, flowers, etc.
When It Takes Place: when you are available coordinated with Don Quint
Needed Tasks: Skilled labor (automotive, painting, electrician, plumbing, woodwork, etc.)
Who To Contact: Don Quint
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Why This Is Being Done: to allow paid office staff to focus on new tasks related to guest retention
What It Is: folding programs, preparing mailings, processing mail, etc.
When It Takes Place: 3 hours per week, anytime Monday to Friday between 9am and 3pm
Who To Contact: Dawn Wolf or Jill Gehrke
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Why This Is Being Done: to enhance our weekly worship service to effectively reach more people
What It Is: running the digital sound board, running the visual slides, running stage lighting, producing the live stream video
When It Takes Place: Mostly on Sunday mornings from 8:45a-9:45am, and then at 11am.
Who To Contact: Eric Scholtens
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Time Commitment: 4-6 Hours A Week
● From home or from the church office
What’s Expected: Update Guests● Follow-up with visitors who provide contact information, using the steps outlined in "From First Time Guests to Engaged Members"
● Update guest status on planning center with “notes” indicating where they are in the follow-up process
● Send and answer messages from visitors in Outlook and Gloo, using reply templates as needed
Who’s A Good Fit: You Might Struggle If…● You don’t like technology (texting, email, planning center, etc.)
● You’re a “big-picture” person, but not detail-oriented
● You have trouble with reading comprehension or following steps in order
About “Hospitality”● People stay at churches for a variety reasons: they like the preaching, they like what’s offered for kids, they like the music, etc. But the best research shows that everyone who stays at a church has the same two things in common: 1) they came back for a second visit because of the friendliness of they experienced the first time; 2) they formed 7 new relationships in the first 6 months. One word sums up both of those things—hospitality. The Gospels means that God moved heaven and earth to build a relationship with us. We want to do the same for others! If you’re interested in volunteering in this role, contact the office!
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Time Commitment:
3-6 Hours A Week● Two Regular Time Slots Available, plus Special Events:
● Sunday Morning: 3 hours (9:30 AM-12:30 PM)
● Wednesday Night: 3 hours (6:00-9:00 PM)
● Special Events: 1-2 hours (times announced in advance)
● Answering texts and emails as needed What’s Expected: Build Relationships!
● Greet visitors, answer questions, get to know them, and introduce them to others
● Take good mental notes (remember names and faces, have they been here before, etc.)
● Encourage them to fill out connection cards
Who’s A Good Fit: You Might Struggle If…
● You don’t like dealing with people
● You have trouble remembering names and faces
● You tend to judge others by their appearance
About “Hospitality”:
People stay at churches for a variety reasons: they like the preaching, they like what’s offered for kids, they like the music, etc. But the best research shows that everyone who stays at a church has the same two things in common: 1) they came back for a second visit because of the friendliness they experienced the first time; 2) they formed 7 new relationships in the first 6 months. One word sums up both of those things—hospitality. The Gospels means that God moved heaven and earth to build a relationship with us. We want to do the same for others! If you’re interested in volunteering in this role, contact the office!