A Church that serves together as family
“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10
God gives each of us gifts and abilities for the purpose of building up the Church. At Redemption, serving just means being a part of the family! Just as the whole family comes together to help get dinner on the table, we all come together to create a church of worship, service, and love. It would not be possible without the whole body of Christ offering their gifts to make it happen!
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“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.”
1 Corinthians 12:4-7
In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul give us this helpful breakdown of spiritual gifts. Here we see that:
- The gifts are given to Christians by the Holy Spirit
- They enable us to serve alongside our Lord and do the work of God
- This work will be for the common good of the church and the world
As Christians, we can be assured that we do indeed have specific abilities given to us by the Spirit that uniquely equip us to do God’s work in a joyful and fulfilling way. This opens the door to a new way to view serving our church and our world. Service isn’t just a box to check on the list of things Christians ought to do. It’s an opportunity from God to exercise our gifts and it never fails to enrich our lives, draw us closer to the Lord, and transform the world around us.
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Role: Help ensure guests and members feel at home during their time at church
- Coordinate food & beverages for monthly socials
- Set up & serve refreshments for coffee hour after Sunday service
- Take food to those who are ill or shut in (as needed)
Commitment: Monthly
Role: Maintain the ceremonial objects used in worship
- Care for linens, priests’ vestments, and altar vessels (i.e. chalices)
- Arrive 30-45 minutes
before start of the service to prepare altar - Wash and put away vessels and linens after service
Commitment: Monthly
Role: Walk alongside the congregation in prayer
- Attend prayer minister training and shadow a current prayer minister
- Serve as prayer minister during worship services,
listening to congregant prayer requests and interceding on their behalf - Lift up church concerns in prayer throughout the week
Role: Lead the congregation in engaging with Holy Scripture during worship services
- Read the lectionary readings (Old or New Testament) & other readings during worship services
- Review readings ahead of time in preparation for worship services
Role: Facilitate smooth and joyful worship for the congregation using musical and technological skills
- Lead the congregation in worship through voice or musical instrument
- Practice assigned music at home & attend weekly rehearsals
Commitment: Weekly/As Needed
Technology:
- Run lyric projection or
soundboard during worship - Coordinate with performers for smooth transitions
Commitment: Monthly
Role: Ensure guests and members are safe and comfortable during their time in our worship space
Greeters
- Welcome and direct visitors and members before Sunday Service
- Distribute bulletins and optional name tags
Ushers/Security
- Manage bulletins, offerings, & communion line-up
- Perform headcount and
offering counts - Setup outdoor signage & provide front door surveillance
Commitment: Monthly
Role: Build up the children of Redemption in their knowledge and love of the Lord through teaching, play, and prayer
Nursery (Infant-4 Years)
- Facilitate safe and positive play with Redemption’s smallest worshipers, changing diapers as needed
- Clean up classroom at the end of service
Lower Elementary (4-6 Years)
- Lead children in a provided lesson, including a craft or activity, Bible story, and simple prayer
- Guide the children in cleaning up after themselves at the end of class
Upper Elementary (7-10 Years)
- Lead children in a provided lesson, including a craft or activity, Bible story, and prayer
- Work within provided structure to keep class focused and on time
- Guide children in cleaning up after themselves at the end of class
Commitment: Monthly
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