24757 Evergreen Mills RoadDulles, VA 20166(703) 661-5660Worship Services:9:30am and 11am
A Community That Serves
Arcola United Methodist Church – Serving Christ as a community of faith, help, and hope
ACTS, “A Community That Serves” is Arcola United Methodist Church’s tool that allows you to use your Spiritual Gifts in our mission to “Praise the Lord, learn His teachings and share His love through service to others.” Service opportunities are grouped in several categories. Please put a check beside each area of service in which you want to participate.
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CONNECTION MINISTRY
Greeter/Usher TeamI am willing to serve on a rotating schedule as a greeter/usher for the: 9:30 service 11:00 service
Refreshment Provider TeamI am willing to serve on a rotating schedule as a refreshment provider for the: 9:30 service 11:00 service
Events Team I would like to serve as a worker on the Events Team to provide support for New Member Dinners, Visitor Fellowship Dinners, Coffee House, and like events. I would like to serve as a childcare helper as needed for the New Member Group Dinner and classes as well as the Visitor Fellowship Dinner. I would like to help with the Gingerbread House assembly and with the event.
Hospitality Worker TeamI would like to serve on a rotating schedule to set-up and clean-up refreshments for the: 9:30 service 11:00 service
Parking TeamI would like to serve on the Parking Team for special times such as Easter and other major events where overflow crowds are expected.Communication TeamI would like to serve on the Communication Team as: a graphic designer for printed/web communication. a tech advisor for web communications.MISSIONS
Loudoun County Homeless ShelterI would like to serve with a mission team to provide services for the homeless at the Loudoun County Shelter. I would like to work on the Homeless Shelter Team wherever I am needed. I would like to be part of a team and prepare dinner for 12 people once/quarter.I would like to be part of a team who prepares and serves breakfast at the Shelter on time/month. I would like to help collect needed materials and supplies. I would like to work on the pick-up delivery team for those folks in transition.
SOME (So Others Might Eat)I would like to work with the SOME team to prepare breakfast for hungry people in D.C. on the 1st Sunday of the month. on the 4th Wednesday of the month.Mexico Mission Trip I would like to travel to Rio Bravo, Mexico to help in construction and Bible School from June 22 – July 2, 2010 (for Senior High Youth and Adults).Mississippi Mission Trip I would like to travel to Waveland, Mississippi from January 17 – 22, 2010 to help build homes in a town that was completely wiped out during hurricane Katrina. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Middle School Mission Trip I would like to travel to Pendleton, West Virginia to help in construction with Habitat for Humanity from June 22 – July 2, 2010 (for Middle School Youth and Adults).
CARING
CARE MINISTRY
I would like to help church families who are ill or who have an emergency by providing: meals transportation to medical appointments childcare help with household chores
I would like to help with the Care Ministry: by meeting bimonthly as part of the Care Ministry at Arcola Church to provide ideas and support. by serving on the Health Ministry Team. by being a coordinator on a rotation basis for Angels on Call (AOC). by making baby blankets or other comfort items. by serving on the Prayer Team. by sending cards to our Arcola family related to life events.
I would like to record Joys and Concerns during the worship service to forward to the Caring Card Coordinator. at the 9:30 service at the 11:00 service
LEARNING
NURSERY MINISTRY
I am willing to serve on a rotating schedule as a nursery worker for the: 9:30 service 11:00 serviceI am willing to serve as a substitute nursery worker for the: 9:30 service 11:00 service
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
I am willing to serve on a rotating schedule as a children’s Sunday school teacher during the school year for the: 9:30 service 11:00 serviceI am willing to serve on a rotating schedule as an assistant Sunday school teacher during the school year for the: 9:30 service 11:00 serviceI am willing to serve as a substitute Sunday School teacher for the: 9:30 service 11:00 serviceI am willing to serve during VBS July 12 - 16, 2010. on the planning committee on the decorations committee as a teacher or helper YOUTH MINISTRY
I am willing to serve on a rotating schedule as a Sunday school teacher for the: Middle School during the 11:00 service. Senior High during the 11:00 service. I am willing to serve as a substitute Sunday school teacher for: Middle School during the 11:00 service. Senior High during the 11:00 service.I am willing to serve as a Youth Group volunteer for: Middle School. Senior High.
PRAISING
MUSIC MINISTRY
I am willing to participate in the FLN (Famous Last Note) Choir to provide music for the 11:00 worship service which practices Thursday nights 7:30-9:00. I am willing to participate in the Bandette to provide music for the 9:30 worship Service which practices Thursday nights from 6:30-8:00. I am willing to participate in the AYC (Arcola Youth Choir grades 6-12) which practices Sunday afternoon from 12:00-1:00 in the Chapel. I am willing to participate in an ensemble or band for worship or special services. I am willing to participate or assist in a Church musical or dramatic production.
WORSHIP
I am willing to be a Communion Server during the: 9:30 service. 11:00 service.I am willing to be a Worship Leader, on a rotating basis during the: 9:30 service. 11:00 service. I am willing to deliver and serve communion to a homebound person once a month. I am willing to perform dramatic readings or participate in a drama for worship services and/or special events. I am willing to help design or make church banners.
RESOURCING
I am willing to serve on a rotating basis as a member of a team that helps mow and edge the church lawn. I am willing to help maintain/repair lawn equipment. I am willing to help trim shrubs and maintain flowerbeds and trees. I am willing to bring a shovel and help clear snow from sidewalks. I am willing to serve on a rotating schedule to take recyclables to a recycling station. I am willing to help with church mailings.I am willing to make general repairs to any of the Church buildings: Plumbing Electrical Painting HVACI am willing provide tech support for the church computers: Hardware Software Network Troubleshooting
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
I have experience in: Conducting process or team evaluations and would be willing to lead/participate in supporting Arcola's efforts to continuously improve our Ministry Programs. Team building/facilitation skills and would interested in leading/participating on an ad-hoc basis. Performance management (developing appropriate goals, establishing metrics, tracking and reporting) and would be willing to lead/participate in helping Arcola track our performance to goals.
OTHER
I have other skills/interests, not mentioned above, which may be able to serve our church. Please list here:
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