“But now we have been released from the law, for we died to it and are no longer captive to its power. Now we can serve God, not in the old way of obeying the letter of the law, but in the new way of living in the Spirit.”
Experience the joy of serving! Why? It is what we are called to do. It strengthens our community and church family. It fosters meaningful friendships and relationships. It helps others. And it deepens our purpose in life when we are able to use our gifts to touch the lives and love others - all of which is the heart of Jesus!
If you are a connected member of our church, we would love to have you join our various serving opportunities. If you are new to our church or are a returning member, we would love to get you connected to our fellowships and community first. Get (re)Connected Today!
Children’s Ministry
Special Needs Aide (teen friendly!)
Tasks & Responsibilities: One-on-one helper (aide) for someone with special needs. Help with small tasks and just be a buddy/helper during Sunday School.
When: Sundays from 9:30-11:15am or 11:00-12:30pm.
Time Commitment: 1.5hrs/week for one month at a time. We’re also flexible at this time with what your schedule will allow!
Who can volunteer: Youth (age 14) and up
Qualifications:
No specific previous experience needed
Plan 2 Protect training required, will send volunteers the info
Police check required
Contact: [email protected]
Kids Worship Leader and Teacher
Tasks & Responsibilities: Lead worship for toddlers to kindergartener through songs, play, and teaching lessons from the Bible. All lessons are prepared for you, you just have to show up ready to be with the children!
Qualifications:
• No specific previous experience needed
• Plan 2 Protect training required, we will send you the info!
• Police check required
When: Sundays from 9:00-10:45 or 11:15-12:30pm.
Time Commitment: 1.5hrs/week for three months of the year
Who can volunteer: Baptized Christians 18 years and up if teaching
Contact: [email protected]
Music
Music Ministry Worship Team (teen friendly!)
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Serving alongside other members of the worship team, using God’s gifts of leading, singing and/or playing a musical instrument, in leading the English congregation in Sunday morning corporate worship through songs, prayer and liturgy.
Who can volunteer:
Anyone who loves God and knows Him as their personal savior; who believes God can use them in this ministry to model worship and bring glory to Him. We expect that people who want to join our teams want to worship God, both on the stage and off the stage in how they live.
We also expect that by expressing interest in serving, that you have made SCCEFC your home church. We suggest that before serving on a Music Ministry team that you commit to attending our church for at least 6 months before you begin to lead.
Positions available include: worship leads, side singers, acoustic/electric guitarists, bass guitarist, keyboardists, and drummers/percussionists.
Qualifications:
Musical ability is an asset.
Willingness to learn, grow and be mentored.
We desire our teams to be encouraging, constructive and teachable—being receptive to feedback and eager to grow in our gifts together. Opportunities to practice and serve with the worship team before fully committing are available.
When:
Saturday morning practice: 9:15am-11:30am.
Sunday English service: 11:15am -12:30pm.
Commitment: Once a month.
Contact: [email protected] and [email protected]
Audio Visual
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serving in the capacity of the AV booth, alongside other members of the worship team, using God’s gifts of providing technical support (audio mixing, powerpoint/video presentation, and livestreaming) of Sunday service.
WHO CAN VOLUNTEER:
Anyone who loves God and knows Him as their personal savior; who believes God can use them in this ministry to model worship and bring glory to Him. We are looking for people who want to join our team to want to worship God, through providing technical support.
We also expect that by expressing interest in serving, that you have made SCCEFC your home church. We suggest that before serving on the Audio Visual team that you commit to attending our church for at least 3 months to be familiar with Sunday Services.
Positions available include: Audio personnel, and Video personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Having a good ear, situational awareness, and passion for the technical actions
Willingness to learn, grow and be mentored.
We desire our members to be encouraging, constructive and teachable—being receptive to feedback and eager to grow in our gifts together. Opportunities to observe, practice, and serve with the AV before fully committing are available.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serving in the capacity of the AV booth, alongside other members of the worship team, using God’s gifts of providing technical support (audio mixing, powerpoint/video presentation, and livestreaming) of Sunday service.
WHEN:
Saturday morning practice: 9:15am-11:30am.
Sunday English service: 11:30am-12:30pm.
COMMITMENT: Depending on rotation, 1-2 times per month.
CONTACT: [email protected]
Hospitality
Manna Community Pantry (family friendly!)
This is a cross-congregational outreach initiative providing free groceries to individuals and families in need in our surrounding community. This is not only a great chance to serve as individuals, as a family, or together with your small group, but also alongside other brother and sisters from all congregations.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
We are looking for passionate volunteers from all congregations who want to be involved in this new outreach opportunity. Volunteers will serve in one or more of the following teams:
Procurement team: collects food items from the Spinz-A-Round warehouse on Tuesday morning.
Packaging team: once food is delivered to the church, volunteers will pack the collected food items into bags/boxes for the client.
Distribution team: will have opportunities to interact and engage with individuals/families when they come to the church to pickup grocery items.
When: Every Tuesday, beginning June 14th.
You can participate in one or more of the following shifts:
Procurement Team: 7:30am-11:00am
Packaging Team: 11:00am-2:00pm
Distribution Team: 3:00-6:00pm
Time Commitment: 3-4 hours per week, at least once per month.
Who can volunteer: Youth (age 14) and up.
Qualifications: No experience necessary, training will be provided
Procurement team members must have valid driver's license and own vehicle.
Contact: [email protected]
Coffee Baristas (teen friendly!)
Gifts: You are friendly, out-going, love coffee and chatting with people
Tasks & Responsibilities: set-up/serve coffee, serve coffee/take down
When: Sunday mornings 9am or 12pm
Time Commitment: 1.5hrs/week. You choose which Sundays work for you!
Who can volunteer: Youth (age 14) and up
Qualifications: No specific previous experience needed, we will provide training
Contact: [email protected]
Welcome Team (teen friendly!)
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Gifts: You are friendly, out-going, tech-savvy, love to meet new people and help out
Greeters: welcome and greet guests Sunday morning, assist families with young children and elderly as they come in, take newcomers to the welcome desk, show people to the chapel or sanctuary
Welcome Desk: Make sure check-in tablets are good to go, hand out connection cards, register new families in Planning Center, show guests how to check in, how to download church center app and answer questions.
When: Sunday mornings 10:45am-12:30pm
Time Commitment: 1.5hrs/week. You choose which Sundays work for you!
Who can volunteer: Youth (age 14) and up.
Qualifications:
No experience necessary, training will be provided
Proficient spoken Cantonese and Mandarin would be an asset
Contact: [email protected]
Meal Ministry (family friendly!)
Meal Ministry is here to help those who find themselves in difficult situations or who are recovering from a major life event. This is your place to serve if you find joy in cooking and delivery a home cooked meal or sending food delivery to your church family who need it.
Time Commitment: varies according to the need and you can then choose the dates that work for you.
Who Can Volunteer: Anyone who can cook and deliver a meal or send take out
Qualifications: there is no training needed
Contact: [email protected]
Missions
Mission Committee English Representative
Requirement: English congregational member
Description/Responsibility:
Encouraging the Church to pray for the needs of the world, including all people, and ministries supported by the Church
Promote Missions education
Encourage the congregation to consider serving, tentmaking, or vocation related to Missions
Propose a financial policy statement on behalf of all congregations to be adopted by the Church
Prepare, present, and manage the Missions budget to be approved by the Church
Plan and coordinate “welcome home”, "farewell" receptions, and commissioning services for all missionaries supported by the Church
Time commitment: Meeting every 2 month, min. of once every quarter
Contact: [email protected]
Prospects/nominees are approved by MC and then MMT.