Download Opportunities to Serve 2010

Acolytes
Are you tall enough to safely light the candles on the altar? Then you have the skill needed to be an acolyte. The acolyte schedule is created every 6 months. Contact: Tammy Horning

Adult Choir

10:45 a.m. service and, on occasion, at the 8:15 a.m. service. The choir sings anthems and also provides soloists and ensembles. Rehearsals are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Contact: Tony Staherski, Choir Director

Adult Library
Expand your horizons and check out a book from our library located in the Gathering Room. Coming soon: an enlarged selection! So stop by and look for new arrivals. Contact: Flossie Benson

Adult Sunday School
The Contemporary Issues Class, which meets in the Church Office, discusses topics ranging from education to stem cell research. The Searchers meet in the Parlor for a study that shows that the Bible is a living book. Both meet at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact: Connie Brown (Contemporary Issues) Ruth Daughtery (Searchers Class)

Appalachia Service Project
During a one-week trip each summer, the youth and their adult leaders repair homes in the Appalachian Mountain Region, making the homes warmer, safer, and drier. They learn about life, friendship, power tools, and sharing God’s love by doing God’s work. Contact: Dena Ament or George Swank.

Bell Choir
Bell Choir rings out its praises in worship several times a year. You don’t have to read music to play. Rehearsals are at 6 p.m., Thursdays. Contact: Cheryl Staherski

Camp Grandview
Join us for a week-long, all-day adventure open to Grandview children and the entire community. Cooks, craft persons, and anyone who loves kids are needed for a week overflowing with love and activity. Contact: Tammy Horning

Children’s Library

Kids in preschool to middle school can find award-winning books in the Children’s Library, located in the Media Room, downstairs in the children’s education wing. Check-out is easy, and due dates are flexible. Contact: Gail Walz

Children’s Christian Education
Children (preschool through 5th grade) meet downstairs for Sunday School from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., from September to May, to learn about the Christian faith through Bible stories, hands-on lessons,and relationships with each other and caring teachers. Special children’s worship services take place throughout the year. Contact: Cindy Yetter-Vassot

Children’s Music
Sunday School children sing every week as part of the curriculum.
They sing for the congregation on Christmas Eve, Easter, and various Sundays throughout the year. Meet in the fireplace room at 9:30 a.m. Contact: Suzanne Horton

College Connection
Helps Grandview College students stay rooted in their church home through letters and e-mails. Students are featured monthly in The Messenger, and weekly in the church bulletin. We also indulge our students by mailing home-baked treats for Valentine’s Day. Contact: Gail Walz

Church Building & Grounds Care

Contact: Rich Wurst

Communications
Grandview communicates in many ways. There are e-mail updates and alerts as well as a web site (www.grandviewumc.org) and a newsletter, The Messenger. News items and photos are always welcome for all three. Messenger deadline: the 15th of every month. Contacts: E-Alerts and updates: Church Office, The Messenger: Jenn Desmarais, Website: Beth Wagner

Communion Preparation
The first Sunday of the month is Communion Sunday, and this group makes sure that the elements (bread and juice) and any other necessary supplies are ready. Contact: Bobbie and Jim Brenneman

Contemporary Worship

Grandview's Contemporary Worship Service shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ in fresh and relevant ways each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. A variety of opportunities to volunteer are available each week. Contact: Jenn Desmarais

Finance Team
Oversees the church’s finances. Plans annual giving campaign and special campaigns, develops a budget, manages assets, and helps educate the congregation about stewardship. Meets Jubilee Night (second Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.). Contact: Ken Weaber

Flower Guild
This group of flower lovers provides arrangements for the altar by using some blooms from their own gardens. They also enhance worship with special decorations on Harvest Home Sunday and at Christmas and Easter times. Contact: Bonnie Miller and Sue Gerhard

Food and Clothing Bank
Grandview members donate nonperishable food items as well as new and used clothing by placing them in the shopping cart and clothing chest at the back of the sanctuary. The items are taken to the Food and Clothing Bank of the Lancaster County Council of Churches, which distributes them to families in need. Contact: Tim Buckwalter

Food Preparation
You could call this group, “Cooks for Jesus.” This group prepares and serves food in the Grandview kitchen for any occasion, from funeral luncheons to ministry team Christmas dinners. Bring your oven mitts and show the world God’s hospitality. Contact: Tammy Horning

Grand Work Out
Get fit with some friends. A co-ed hour of exercise set to both popular and Christian music, ending with an inspirational message. Classes are Monday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. Contact: Nancy Seibert

GLO
Grandview's Local Outreach provides opportunities for families to participate in hands on ministry with other families. Everyone from the kindergartener to the senior citizen is welcome. There are work days throughout the year and a two day overnight in the summer. Contact: Jenn Desmarais

Habitat for Humanity
Grandview participates in the local chapter of this international organization by helping to build homes in partnership with the working poor. Those with lots of carpentry skills or only a few can participate. Contact: Patti Roscoe

Meals of Love
Provides meals for anybody in need as an expression of Christian Love. You don't need to be a gourmet cook to participate. Come help us stock the church freezer or whip up a quick meal on the spot. Contact: Jenn Desmarais

Memorial Garden
The Warren L. Hackman Memorial Garden provides a final resting place for loved ones and a place for solace, meditation, healing, and gathering in God’s love. Communion is offered every year during a special service in the garden. Contact: Bob Millard

Middle School Youth
Fun, fellowship, service, and spiritual growth are what this group is all about. All youth in grades 6, 7, and 8 (and don’t be afraid to bring a friend) are welcome at regular meetings and special events. On the second and fourth Sundays, the youth attend Sunday School at 9:30a.m., worship at 10:45 a.m., have lunch together, and then fellowship until 2:00 p.m. Special events also occur throughout the year, including a camp out, a retreat,  serving at Water Street, and delivering poinsettias to our shut-ins. Contact: George Swank

Missions, Faith & Action
This group educates the congregation about missions at the local, regional, and global levels. They sponsor Volunteers in Mission/ Disaster Relief trips and many other valuable ministries that “give feet to our faith.” Contact: Jenn Desmarais

Money Counters
Have a head for numbers? Are you able to receive, count, and deposit regular offering envelopes and special collections? Then come out on any Monday, from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., in the Parlor to join the team. Contact: Jim Brenner

Nursery Care
The Grandview nursery provides a secure and caring environment for infants and toddlers. Open during 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. worship every Sunday. Also available for many church events. Contact: Patti Roscoe

Office Support
For those who feel called to support the pastoral/program staff. Help prepare mailings, answer phones, and make copies and other light office work on a regular or occasional basis. Come expecting a joyful time. Contact: Sharon Madonna

Parish Nurses
This team of caring professionals provides blood pressure screenings, information, education, and support for members of Grandview on health-related topics. Contacts: Karen Graeff and Joyce Kantner

Prayer Chain
Join the prayer chain and help put the power of prayer to work for those in need within our Grandview family. Contact Dottie Seitz and Dorothy Killebrew if you have a prayer joy or concern or if you wish to be a link in the chain.

Road Cleanup (Adopt-A-Highway)
Twice a year, on the first Saturdays of April and November, Grandview cleans up Grofftown Road. It’s a simple way to contribute to the beauty of our community and our world. Contact: Dave Marschka

Senior High Youth
It’s all about relationships! Come out and join the group for service projects, conversation, and lots of laughter and bonding. All Grandview high school students (and any friends who would like to tag along) are invited. Contact: George Swank

SHAPE
Spiritual Gifts, Heart’s Desire, Ability, Personality, and Experience. It’s a quiz (but there are no wrong answers) that can help you determine your God-given Calling. Contact: Tammy Horning

Small Groups
Small groups strive to create authentic, caring community by supporting and praying for each other. Small groups provide intimate, confidential, and supportive relationships to help us grow closer to each other and to God. Contact: Tammy Horning

Technician Team
This group provides technical support (sound, lights, and PowerPoint) for our Celebration Service. Contact: Jenn Desmarais

Trustees
Trustees maintain and upgrade Grandview’s facilities to provide a sturdy, safe, and welcoming home for our ministries. Meet Jubilee night (second Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.). Contact: Rich Wurst

United Methodist Women
UMW is dedicated to working on behalf of women, children, and youth in the U.S. and abroad. To get involved, attend the quarterly programs and/or join a circle. Experience a loving community ready to support you and help you develop your relationship with God. United Methodist Women Circles: Dorcas/Lydia: Bobbie Brenneman, Ruth: Helen Strathmeyer, Susanna Wesley: Ruth Daughtery

Ushers/Greeters
Participate in Grandview’s hospitality on a Sunday morning. The schedule is drawn up twice a year. The only requirement is a smile and a helping hand. Contact: Tammy Horning

Visitation
Lay visitors are assigned homebound members to call on once a month. Hospital visitors call on the hospital daily. A desire to share Christian love through prayer and presence is all that is required. Contact: Rev. Andrea Brown

Walk to Emmaus
A retreat that inspires, challenges, and equips church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and jobs. Contact: Bob Desmarais

Water Street Rescue Mission
Serve a meal one Sunday a month with other Grandview members. Meet at the Mission, 210 South Prince St., at 5 p.m. on the 4th Sunday. Contact: Crystal Shrum

Women’s Retreat
A yearly getaway for the women of Grandview so they can refresh, relax, and rejoice. Usually held in late winter. Contact: Jenn Desmarais

Worship Readers
Do you enjoy public speaking? Then proclaim the Word of God at the 8:15 or 10:45 a.m. worship services. The schedule is drawn up twice a year. Contact: Rev. Mike Alleman