OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE AT FPC

There are so many ways for our members to use their gifts and talents to serve here at FPC Thomasville. Below is a list of opportunities within the church where you can serve:

 
 

GROUPS MINISTRIES

  • Child Care for Mothers of Preschoolers - Assist caregivers on a monthly basis (2nd Tuesday morning) to care for children of MOPS attendees | Contact: Cammie Hungerford, (ebrowni2@vols.utk.edu)

  • Sunday School Reporter - Gather attendance envelopes from 6 adult classes; document attendance and offering | Contact: Elizabeth Mitchum, (emitchum@fpcthomasville.org)

  • Life Group Leader - Willing to coordinate and facilitate bimonthly meetings of an 8-10 member adult life group | Contact: Ben Lindquist, (benandheather95@gmail.com)


CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

  • Substitute Sunday school Teacher - Willing to serve in children's classes (Pre-K-5th grade) as called upon; no more than once monthly | Contact: Lisa Barber, (lbarber@fpcthomasville.org)

  • Jesus & Me (JAM) Large Group Volunteer - Serve elementary discipleship group on Wednesday afternoons, 3:15-4:15. Assist with arrival, outside supervision and snack. | Contact: Lisa Barber, (lbarber@fpcthomasville.org)

  • Special Events - Help with our Vacation Bible School, Easter egg hunt, Trunk or Treat, and other events | Contact: Lisa Barber, (lbarber@fpcthomasville.org)

MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS

  • Visitor Liaison - Help greet visitors and coordinate our Coffee with the Pastor series | Contact: Julia Singletary, (juliasingletary@gmail.com)

CONGREGATIONAL CARE

  • Bereavement Team Volunteer | Contact: Gina Shumake Thomson, (gina.shumake@outlook.com)

    • Food - provide tray of sandwiches or cookies when called upon

    • Hostess - serve during reception, assist with clean-up

    • Arrangement - when reception centerpiece is not provided, gather and arrange flowers/greenery for an appropriate centerpiece;

  • Home Visitation - serve on a team to visit elderly members monthly throughout the year | Contact: Jeanne Thompson, (info@fpcthomasville.org)

FELLOWSHIP & HOSPITALITY

  • Receptions and Special Events

    • Setting up for Special Events

    • Flower Arranging, Decorating and Undecorating for Special Events/Receptions

    • Serving and Cleaning up for Special Events and Receptions

    • Serving and Cleaning up for Wednesday Night Meals

    • Providing baked goods, sandwiches, snacks, etc. for Receptions

    • Cashier for Events that require payment

| Contact: Donna Nunnally, (d.nunnally@comcast.net)

PERSONNEL

  • Office Assistance - Work scheduled times in front office to receive guests and incoming phone calls | Contact: David Adams, (dadams@fpcthomasville.org)

STUDENT MINISTRIES

  • College Connection - Volunteer to support a FPC student during their college years by providing words and acts of encouragement. | Contact: Jeanne Thompson, (info@fpcthomasville.org)

  • Wednesday Meal Delivery Driver - for Wednesday evening small groups. Scheduled pick-up from local restaurants and delivery to host homes. Time slots available at 5 and 7 p.m. | Contact: Amy Woodward, (awoodward@fpcthomasville.org)

  • Sunday school Volunteer - Contact: Amy Woodward, (awoodward@fpcthomasville.org)

WORSHIP

  • Usher / Greeter - Greet, collect the offering, and provide operational support at our weekly worship services | Contact: John Hungerford, (jhungerford89@gmail.com)

  • Arise Service/Fellowship Hall Prep - Maintain chair backs in the worship space to ensure they are stocked with connect cards, pens, envelopes and current special announcements. | Contact: John Hungerford, (jhungerford89@gmail.com)

  • Communion Prep - Prepare monthly communion elements, first Sunday of each month | Contact: Shannon Balfour (Arise), (shannonbalfour@gmail.com) ; Gina Thomson (Traditional), (gina.shumake@outlook.com)

  • Christmas Greening of the Church - Volunteers needed in late November to decorate the church for the Christmas season and to dismantle in early January. | Contact: Mary Carol McCall, 229-224-7662

  • Sanctuary Choir - rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 7 - 8:30 p.m. All interested are welcome, no experience necessary. | Contact: Dr. Iain Quinn, (iquinn@fpcthomsville.org)

  • Children’s Choir - for children 1st - 5th grades on Wednesdays | Contact: Dr. Iain Quinn, (iquinn@fpcthomsville.org)