Serving at Covenant: Learning Materials
4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. 5 There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. 6 There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.
1 Corinthians 12
Here’s just a few ways you can serve your church. . . there are many others.
Yes, you have gifts to share.
Liturgist
Serve the congregation and the pastor by leading some prayers and sharing the Word during worship.
- Easy to do;
- Low time commitment;
- Pastor Bob will provide all of the needed info, prayers, and readings in advance;
- Fun and rewarding;
- 1-10 times / year!
Elder
Serve the church and help manage our important work such as worship, mission, membership, fellowship, personnel, Christian education, property care, and financial stewardship.
- Make governance decisions that do not require congregational votes;
- Interact with our local Presbytery for Southern New Jersey
- Elder-of-Month duties;
- 3-year term;
- Monthly Commitments
Deacon
Serve our community, congregation, and especially those in need.
- Carry out local mission work;
- Deliver flowers to members to celebrate occasions or let the sick or homebound know we are thinking about them;
- Support local family in need
- Deliver food, clothing, and other contributions to local charities;
- Send cards & notes to members;
- 3-year term;
- Weekly Commitments.