ALL THE MINISTRIES BELOW DEPEND ON VOLUNTEERS TO FUNCTION. WHICH WILL YOU CHOOSE TO EXPLORE AS YOUR "FIRST SERVE"?
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
campus team Jason smith | 717-873-7782
Putting God's excellence on display by successfully maintaining Bridgeway's campus for everyone's use.
WHEN: As Needed
SERVING OPPORTUNITY:
Campus Team Volunteer:
Work individually or in groups on maintenance and/or repair of any of the following:
- Building work - mechanical, plumbing, general repairs and upkeep, painting, lighting, and other interior needs.
- Exterior maintenance- lawn care and snow removal
- Special project work as needed.
FI-CON (FIRST CONTACT)
beth guilmette | 603-930-5683
To provide warm greetings and assistance to everyone as they arrive at Bridgeway, so they feel comfortable and appreciated during their entire time on our campus.
WHEN: One Sunday a month, 10am to start of service
SERVING OPPORTUNITY: Greeter
- Greet and warmly welcome everyone as they enter the building.
- Help anyone needing assistance.
- Give visitors a brief tour of the main floor, cafe, restrooms, etc. and accompany them to their child's room as needed, introducing them and their child to the class teacher.
- Provide visitors with a visitor brochure and contact form.
Lovingly cultivating children's understanding of God and truth.
WHEN: One Sunday a month during the Service
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Pre-K Teacher:
One service per month - greet parents and children, sign children
in/out, oversee free play, plan and implement activities, prepare and tell
Bible story
Pre-K Helper:
One service per month - play with children, assist teacher in maintaining order, assist with activities
Elementary Teacher:
One service per month – prepare and present lesson, activities, and snack to elementary students grades 1-6
Elementary Helper:
One service per month – assist teacher with activities and maintaining order
Cafe'
ashley abrahamsen | 717-495-0560
Encourage, love, and support others through our love of baking, preparing, and serving meals.
WHEN:
Cafe - Sundays 10 - 10:30AM
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Cafe Setup: 9:30am-Set up items needed for the self-serve Cafe & make hot beverages.
Breakfast Volunteer: 9;45am Bring in a baked breakfast
Cafe Cleanup:
10:30am-Wash coffee mugs, clean counters and tabletops, put breakfast items away.
meal train
Laura Tate | 518-605-1790
Encourage, love and support others during times of life-changing events, with prepared, delivered meals.
WHEN: As needed for life-changing events occur to members of our church family.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteer: Deliver a meal, ready-to-eat, frozen or store-bought to a family in the midst of a life-change.
FUNERAL LUNCHEONS: Ease suffering, by providing a tasty meal for friends and family of the deceased, following the funeral service.
WHEN: As needed. Usually weekdays.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Director: Plan & purchase food and beverages, assemble necessary volunteers, decorate tables, prepare and serve meal and cleanup.
Volunteer: Assist the Director as needed with setup, decor, food arrangement and cleanup.
----------------------------------------------------------SPECIAL MEALS: Help the church family to celebrate together over food and fellowship by creating an interactive and enjoyable meal time.
WHEN: Special holidays, summer picnic, and other special occasions. Usually before or following the service.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Volunteer: Assist Director with setup, decoration, serving and organizing food and cleanup.
NURSERY
brittany brown | 717-781-4979
Lovingly and joyfully caring for your infants and toddlers, with patience and careful attention to each child's unique needs.
WHEN:
Sunday Nursery - One Sunday a month, 10:30AM-12PM
Wednesday Nursery - One Wednesday a month, 6:30-8PM
Other Nursery Needs: as needed for bible study, or special occasions.
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Adult Nursery Helper: Greet parents and children, sign children in/out, care for and play with children, clean toys and surfaces before leaving.
Teen Nursery Helper: Greet parents and children, care for and play with children, assist adults as needed.
sound TECH TEAM
ROB ROSS | 717-887-8654
Work with the worship team leader and pastor to enhance the worship service experience by providing clear and distraction free sound.
WHEN:
Rehearsal: Thursday at 7pm, Sunday at 9am
Worship Service: Sunday 10:30am - Noon
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Sound Board
Thursday night and Pre-Service practice-
Set up stage for musicians (or with Musicians)
Perform proper sound check; includes gain settings, monitor mixes, proper volume settings, and the mixing process. Pre-service only- prepare assistance listing devices & wireless mic for Pastor. During Service - Adjust lighting and sound levels as needed. Record the service. Post-Service - Talk with the worship team to learn of any issues during service. Note any broken/faulty equipment and take it out of service if possible. Clear stage of equipment as needed. Put away listing devices & mic.
TEAMKID
CINDA LANTZ | 717-793-0341
Encouraging kids to know Jesus Christ and grow in a relationship with Him, through a high-energy, evening of Bible stories, verse memory, life application and games.
WHEN: Wednesdays 6:15-8pm (Sep - May)
SERVING OPPORTUNITIES:
TeamKID Leader
Oversee administrative details (i.e. registration, snack supplies, store supplies, classroom supplies), staff, a.nd the general management of the program
Game Leader
Every Wednesday - plan, prepare, and lead children in activities and games that reinforce the lesson/theme of the night
Elementary or PreK Teacher
Prepare and present lesson and activities to children. Develop relationships with children, pray for them regularly, and participate in occasional group outings.
Elementary or PreK Helper
Assist teacher with activities and maintaining order
Develop relationships with children, pray for them regularly, and participate in occasional group outings
VIDEO TECH TEAM
cARL MYERS | 717-880-0796
To embrace excellence in preparing and executing our video ministry. To work with the worship pastor and worship team with a working knowledge of PC's and presentation software.
WHEN:
Rehearsal: Sundays at 9am
Worship Service: Sundays 10:30am - Noon
SERVING OPPORTUNITY:
You will be trained to operate the software programs used in the visual portion of the Sunday service. This is a job for someone comfortable with technology. Strong computer and organizational skills and ability to multitask are important.
WORSHIP TEAM
CARL MYERS | 717-880-0796
Our worship team invites the congregation into an intimate time with Christ, through music and song that is fresh, relevant, and represents the very heart of God.
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WHEN:
Rehearsal: Thursdays 7pm, Sundays 9am
Worship Service: Sundays 10:30am - noon
SERVING OPPORTUNITY:
Music Team Member - Team members must be spirit-led followers of Christ, with a positive attitude, and is creative and flexible. Proficient either instrumentally or vocally in musical talent, with a special gift in leading others into Christ-centered worship. This position is filled by audition.
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choose your first serve
Now it's time to Choose one or more of these serving opportunities for a First Serve test drive. Shadow a volunteer, and decide if this is the ministry where God is calling you to serve. Click on the check mark to complete your First Serve form.
