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Opportunities to Serve Directory of Lay Ministries
booklet now available (pdf)

PCC functions as an independent Christian institution and is governed by both ordained staff and lay leaders. A variety of volunteer Boards oversees the programming of parish life. The vibrant work and mission of PCC is always growing and evolving, thanks to the support of hundreds who donate their time, talents, and treasures, equipping one another to be ministers who serve God no matter what their task at hand. The vision for Lay Ministries at Piedmont Community Church is not really a new concept; as you can see in these verses from Ephesians, the vision has been around for thousands and thousands of years:

But each of us has been given a special gift, a particular share in the bounty of Christ. And it is he who has given some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip God's people for work in his service for the building up of the body of Christ. - Ephesians 4:7, 11 & 12 (Revised English Bible)

• assisting individuals in the discovery their God-given gifts, talents and interests.
• matching them with a group or ministry that makes the best use of those gifts, talents, and interests.
• helping visitors feel comfortable, welcome and included.
• actively inviting people into the life of the church.
• encouraging spiritual growth through service to each other, to the church, and to the wider community.
• assisting in establishment of new ministries or groups of interest

While opportunities abound to serve the church more formally as a Board member for a three year term or as a volunteer church school teacher (one year commitment), individual lay ministry teams have formed around evolving needs and interests within the ever growing life of the church. View the Opportunities to Serve Directory of Lay Ministries booklet (pdf) or take a look at a sampling of teams below:

* ADULT FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY TEAM
* AUDIO CASSETTE TAPE DUPLICATION MINISTRY TEAM
* BIBLE STUDY MINISTRY TEAMS
* FACILITIES & GROUNDS MINISTRY TEAM
* FOOD ANGELS FOR FAMILIES IN CRISIS MINISTRY TEAM
* FUN! FAMILY UNITY AND FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY TEAM
* LOAVES AND FISHES CHURCH MEALS MINISTRY TEAM
* HOSPITALITY MINISTRY TEAM
* LUNCH BUNCH MINISTRY TEAM
* MEN'S SHELTER COORDINATION MINISTRY TEAM
* MESSENGER MAILING MINISTRY TEAM
* MISSION ACTION MINISTRY TEAM
* OFFICE PHONE MINISTRY TEAM
* SENIOR CARE MINISTRY TEAM
* WEEKLY COLLECTION COUNTING MINISTRY TEAM
* YOUTH MINISTRIES MINISTRY TEAM

In addition to volunteer opportunities with established Boards and Lay Ministry Teams, individual volunteer opportunities arise all the time and include such activities as:

~ Data entry / Database management projects
~ Event coordination (Lodestar family camp, fundraisers, etc.)
~ Spring and Fall workdays (cleanup projects at church)
~ Photo Directory coordination (once every 3-4 years)
~ Coordination of retreats
~ Hospitality (decorations, setup, baking, and cleanup) for events
~ Church-wide mailings
~ Chaperone/driving for children's activities
~ Remodeling/artistic projects
~ Hosting a fellowship event
~ Bible study group leadership
~ Visits to seniors and the homebound
~ Writing an article for the newsletter
~ Volunteering for a local community outreach work project

If you would like information about a lay ministry or have an idea for a new lay ministry, please let us know! Contact Associate Minister Rev. Don Ashburn or call 547-5700.

Looking for a way to serve?