Love God - Love People - Serve Both
God has given you unique gifts to build His kingdom, and we want to help you use them!
There’s no better way to get to know people in the church family and grow in our faith, than to volunteer and serve together. Abundant Life volunteer opportunities help you build relationships while you serve our church community.
Listed below are the many ministry opportunities offered at Abundant Life Church. Click the plus button to read more about a specific ministry. If you would like to join one of our ministry teams or if the Lord is leading you into a new ministry, please click on the button and choose the ministry you are interested in serving in or contact Garrett Howard at 724-425-9700 if you have more questions.
"Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms."
(1 Peter 4:10 NIV)
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We work hard to keep the Abundant Life Church grounds looking great by taking care of the lawns and keeping our grounds clean. Along with making small repairs to the worship center.
If you like working with your hands doing small repairs or just getting away and spending time mowing grass this is a ministry for you. It involves mowing, trimming, heavy grass trimming, cleaning debris from sidewalks. We also do small maintenance repairs such as wall repairs, plumbing, electrical etc.
Purpose Statement
To reach out and touch lives of people with Jesus’s love though sending them a card and or note letting them know that we love them, and Jesus does too.
This ministry sends cards of encouragement to those in our fellowship who could use a reminder to let them know that we care about them. This includes get well, encouragement, sympathy, thinking of you, and congratulations on a birth of a baby. If you like to send cards and would like to join our ministry, contact us. This ministry works in conjunction with the Visitation Ministry.
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The purpose of the Cleaning Team ministry is to maintain a clean environment for all church attendees and to allow them to worship in comfort.
The team comes out on their assigned week and ensures the worship center is orderly and organized. This includes cleaning the bathrooms, classrooms, lobby area, kitchen, dusting, vacuuming, and emptying the trash. If you like working behind the scenes and making an enormous impact on our overall ministry this is the group for you.
Purpose Statement
When one of our church members pass away, we provide comfort for the family with a meal following the funeral.
This team works with the office staff and family on providing a meal here at the worship center, by purchasing, setting up and cleaning up after the funeral. This is a wonderful way to serve those that are hurting by sharing food, a smile, and a hug.
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the gardening team is to share the beauty of God’s creation by maintaining our gardens throughout the year.
If you have a passion for flowers, shrubs, plants and have a green thumb we would love to have you on our team. We maintain all our gardens to keep them beautiful for our members and visitors.
Purpose Statement
We share the love of Jesus with visitors and members by welcoming them at each door of our worship center with a handshake, smile, and a greeting.
First impressions are worth a thousand words. If you have the gift of hospitality, love to smile and greet people this ministry is for you. On a rotational basis you will be assigned one of the entrances to greet people before and after one of the worship services.
Purpose Statement
This is a ministry dedicated to serving our congregation and our community by doing various handyman projects, repairs, yard work and moving things for those who cannot do it themselves.
If you have any carpentry, electrical, or plumbing skills this is the perfect ministry for you. But all you really need is a heart to serve.
Purpose Statement
During worship services assist anyone with directions within our worship center and answering questions about Abundant Life Church. Assist in registrations for events, handing out informational material, assist in registering children for Kids Church.
If you have the gift of helping people then this may be the ministry for you. In this ministry you will assist those with questions concerning Sunday school, small groups, ministries, and the many programs we have to offer. This is an opportunity to spread the love of God to potential new members that are seeking what is missing in their lives.
Purpose Statement
Nothing speaks hospitality like a nice hot beverage or a cup of juice and a few donut holes.
This ministry prepares hot beverages, orange juice, and apple juice, and replenish the donut holes on Sunday mornings for each service. They work together in setting up and cleaning up after each service with their assigned team member. Meet our visitors and members with a smile and a cup of coffee.
Purpose Statement
To provide a safe and loving environment for our visitor’s and church member’s children during worship services.
If you love infants and toddlers ages 0 to 3, please inquire about our team. We provide complete childcare during each of our Sunday services so that the parents can enjoy a time of worship and learning. The children learn about Jesus by being taught to share and help one another, have short Bible stories, snacks, songs, and play time. This is a terrific way to invest in the future of our children and the future of our congregation.
A requirement for this ministry is passing a background check.
Purpose Statement
This ministry exists to provide the love of Jesus and knowledge of God for the preschool and grade school age children during Sunday and Wednesday services. Age-appropriate, hands-on curriculum is used to teach Bible lessons and a biblical foundation for life.
If you have a love for children and like to see them grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus this is a ministry that will bless your life. All you must do is have a heart for children and be prepared to be blessed and pass a background check.
A requirement for this ministry is passing a background check.
Purpose Statement
Share love through a meal for those in our church family who are experiencing a lengthy illness or is recovering from surgery.
Nothing says we care and love you like preparing and delivering a hot meal for someone who is unable to prepare one. This small act of kindness means a lot to a person in need. If you love to share your cooking skills or purchase a hot meal, join us.
Purpose Statement
We want everyone who walk through our doors to feel welcomed and loved. The “meeters” are to assist visitors by greeting them.
It is our job to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable from the time that they walk through our doors until they leave. Greet our visitors and assist them by giving them a Welcome Packet and answering any questions they may have about Abundant Life Church.
Men's Monday Night Bible Study
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to equip men to become the man that God intended us to be.
This is a weekly gathering of men throughout the year where men can come together and study God’s Word. During each meeting we will hear a message collectively as a group and then break into small groups for discussions. This ministry not only provides men with a group to study with, but a group to grow with. If you are looking to connect with men on a regular basis, come out on Monday nights and join us.
Men’s Breakfast Ministry
Purpose Statement
Get the guys and share a great breakfast together. This is a time to share a meal and a word of encouragement with men of faith.
This ministry gets together once a month on a Saturday morning to prepare, share breakfast and a short devotion with each other. If you like to cook eggs and all the fixin’s we are the ministry for you.
Men's Retreat Ministry
Purpose Statement
A gathering of men to encourage, grow in faith and knowledge of Jesus Christ. To equip each other through this time to be the spiritual leaders that God has called us to be, in our homes and workplace.
This ministry meets annually at an offsite retreat to focus on growing together in Christ. There are many opportunities in serving in this ministry, from leading discussion, prayer, praise and worship music, planning and setting up. Men it is time to get involved.
Purpose Statement
Our goal is to lead the congregation in praise music in preparing their hearts and minds to receive the message at each Sunday and Wednesday service.
This ministry, composed of vocalists and instrumentalists, is responsible for leading the praise and worship music on Sunday mornings. This is a fantastic way to use the musical talents that God has given to you. To be a part of this ministry team we ask that you audition and that you will be required to attend weekly practice sessions. This requires a great commitment, but the reward is even greater.
Purpose Statement
Reaching out and lifting up those that need prayer.
Prayer is essential in our lives and if you have the gift of praying for others in need, please let us know. Our prayer requests are submitted through email, online and/or telephone.
Purpose Statement
Our ministry exists to create an environment that will bring believers and non-believers together in fellowship so that we as believers may share the love of Christ.
This ministry comes together every February to put together a party for the Super Bowl. We prepare a variety of snacks and tail-gate type foods that people like to have for football games. This team sets up for the party and cleans up when it is over. We love throwing a party and would love to have you on our team.
Purpose Statement
Our purpose is to help make the Sunday and Wednesday experience and other events at ALC a fulfilling and worshipful time.
Volunteers help assist in numerous ways in this ministry. The different areas of service include; running the sound for praise and worship, operate the computer that displays scripture, etc. on large screens, live stream services and events, operate the camera, and design graphics. If you are computer savvy or have a musical background, give this ministry a try.
Purpose Statement
Our ministry is to reach out for one week during the summer to the children and adults in our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The entire church family has a chance to work together to plan and create a great atmosphere in which to reach out to our family and friends in a presentation of the gospel and Bible teaching that is presented in a fun setting. We incorporate the theme with the music, snacks, games, and crafts so that they all reinforce the lessons each evening. Volunteers are needed to prepare decorations, decorate, teach all age groups, oversee crafts and recreation, prepare and serve snacks, teach songs, and do whatever else is required to make Vacation Bible School an exciting way to learn how to be a Christian. There are many ways for you to use your gifts and talents.
Purpose Statement
This ministry is empowering the women of Abundant Life Church to grow in their walk with Jesus through weekly Bible study, meetings, and on and off-site retreats.
There are various opportunities for you to serve within this ministry. This a fast-growing ministry that helps meet the needs of the women of today by mentoring and maturing together through biblical study.
Women's Luncheons
Purpose Statement
This ministry gets together several times during the year to prepare a meal that is enjoyed by the women of the church and their guests.
Good food, fellowship with other Christian women, special speakers, and a short time of teaching round out the event.
Women's Retreat Ministry
Purpose Statement
This ministry gets together during the year to plan and prepare a one-day "stay retreat" or a weekend "away retreat" for the women of the church.
Extended moments with God are precious and few. Our busy lifestyles rarely allow that time away from routine and the cares of home, family, and work. We have so many things that distract us from choosing “that which is needful” with time at the feet of Jesus. A retreat gives women that time to de-stress and focus on God and how He is speaking to them. In turn, that time with Him opens the door for greater change and transformation, as well as “times of refreshing in the presence of the Lord” (Acts 3:19).
