Opportunities to Serve
We exist to bring glory to God by making disciples of all nations.
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace...whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies-in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. I Peter 4:10-11.
Opportunities to Serve in Worship
Praise Team
Lead the congregation in singing by joining the praise team. You can participate as frequently or infrequently as you wish.
Audio-Video Team
If your gift is technology, join the audio-video team to assist with livestreaming, audio and power point presentation during the worship services.
Children's Message Leader
Assist with worship by leading the children's message. This is part of the morning worship service during the school year.
Choir
Join your voice with others in singing special music during the worship service. Choir practices after the morning worship service throughout the school year.
Pianist, Organist,
Instrumentalist
Music helps us center our worship on praise to God. Participate by using your gifts by playing piano, organ or another instrument.
Nursery Attendant
Assist with nursery during the morning worship service.
Valet Parking
Assist with parking vehicles for those who request assistance.
Opportunities to make an Impact
Children's Ministry Leaders:
Become one of the many volunteers needed to lead Children's Ministry both on Sunday and throughout the week.
Adult Ministry Leaders:
Become and adult ministry leader or assistant. Speak to the Pastor or one of the elders for current opportunities.
Serving the Needs of the Congregation:
As needs arise within the congregation, there are opportunities to make meals, provide transportation, write cards of encouragement, or make visits to fellow church members.
There are also opportunities throughout the year to give and to celebrate special events in the lives of fellow church members through Bridal Gift Card Showers, Diaper Showers, College Care Packages and Potlucks.
Please contact the church office and ask for the Care Coordinators if you have a need or are interested in volunteering when a need arises.
Love, INC:
Our church partners with Love in the Name of Christ of Greater O'Brien County to assist in meeting the needs within this community.
The Love, INC food pantry is located in the lower level kitchen of the church. This pantry is run by volunteers who help manage and distribute the food to families and individuals who participate in Love, INC programs.
There are other opportunities to serve throughout the year in programs such as Bible studies, parenting classes, Shop with a Cop, winter coat drive, etc.
Sheldon Area Unity Meal:
Our church partners with the local churches in providing and serving a free community meal and food distribution. The Unity meal takes place on the 3rd Monday of the month and is hosted at Living Water Community Church.
Sheldon Ministerial Association:
First CRC is an active partner in the Sheldon Ministerial Association. The Ministerial Association is an association of Christian community leaders, who exist to extend the love of Jesus within the Sheldon area by sharing Christ's love through acts of service that benefit the broader community and connect people to area churches. The Ministerial Association holds special events and services throughout the year. Learn more about the Sheldon Ministerial Association.
Short Term Missions
Contact the Pastor or one of the elders for short term mission opportunities.
Missionaries We Support
Rev. Eric and Penny Schering - Pacific Island Ministries in Papua New Guinea
Lauren and Connie Runia- International Media Services- Papua New Guinea
Danny and Christa - Southeast Asia
Jake and Brittany Korver- Korver's Aviation Mission