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)