Question 1

Usher

Accepted Answer

Ushers serve the congregation by passing out bulletins and other worship materials, collecting offerings during the service, and dismissing members for communion.

Ideal time commitment: Once a month
Person of contact: Randy and Tambi Martens

Question 2

Greeter

Accepted Answer

Greeters are stationed at both of the main entrances to the building. They serve the congregation by welcoming everyone who arrives for worship, opening doors, and giving a cheerful goodbye as worshippers leave.

Ideal time commitment: Once a month
Person of contact: Randy and Tambi Martens

Question 3

Bell Choir

Accepted Answer

The bell choir adds beauty and music to our Sunday worship and other special services throughout the year. Some musical background is preferred but our ringers are more than happy to teach anyone willing to learn!

Ideal time commitment: Varies, but likely once or twice a month.
Person of contact: Mary Jo Hein

Question 4

Counters

Accepted Answer

Our counters serve the congregation by compiling the offerings from Sunday morning worship and other special services, organizing and counting the total gifts received, and securely storing them in our church's safe.

Ideal time commitment: Once a month
Person of contact: Joan Sorgenfrei

Question 5

Kitchen

Accepted Answer

​Our kitchen volunteers help organize various fellowship meals throughout the year, make sure the kitchen is clean, and put out plates, napkins, utensils, etc. for others to use.

Ideal time commitment: Varies, usually a few times a year.
Person of contact: Cinda Grulke

Question 6

Trustee

Accepted Answer

​Trustees serve the congregation by maintaining and overseeing the church building and grounds. This is an elected position that is usually held for two-year terms.

Ideal time commitment: Varies
Point of contact: Larry Rhode

Question 7

Lawn Care Team

Accepted Answer

Our lawn care team serves the congregation by keeping our church grounds looking beautiful and clean. Responsibilities will include mowing, trimming, spring cleaning, and occasional landscaping. Some experience with lawn care equipment is preferred but not necessary.

Ideal time commitment: Once a month in the spring/summer months
Person of contact: Larry Rhode

Question 8

VBS

Accepted Answer

During the summer Peace hosts vacation bible school (VBS) for our church's kids and the kids of our community. There are many volunteers that are needed to make this work and a variety of ways to serve. VBS usually takes place in the mornings so those serving will need to be available during that time of day.

Ideal time commitment: 3-4 days in the summer
Person of contact: Mary Jo Hein

Question 9

Hygiene Pantry

Accepted Answer

Our hygiene pantry organizes and distributes various hygiene products for the members of our community. Members of this team put the various items into bags and give them to the people who come to church to collect them.

Ideal time commitment: Once a month (currently on Saturday mornings)
Person of contact: Cinda Grulke

Question 10

Tech Team

Accepted Answer

Tech volunteers serve the congregation by running the slides on Sunday mornings for either or 9:30 or 11:15 service and making sure the live stream is up and running. Tech background/experience is preferred but not required.

Ideal time commitment: Once a month
Person of contact: Todd Schaedig

Question 11

Music

Accepted Answer

If you play any instruments or have any musical abilities, there are ways to serve the congregation with those gifts on Sunday mornings in worship or for other special services.

Ideal time commitment: Varies
Person of Contact: Todd Schaedig or Pastor Dueker

Peace Lutheran Church

Ways to serve at Peace Lutheran Church