Serve

Youth (ages 11 and up) are invited to take part in our worship services by being an acolyte.

Acolytes help in our Sunday worship by lighting the candles on the altar and carrying the cross at the beginning and end of our services. The role of Acolyte goes back to the 3rd century (AD 201-300), and helps in the functioning of our Sunday worship.

Do you enjoy helping in the nursery or teaching kids about Jesus?

Children’s Ministry volunteers are needed in two areas during our Sunday services:

• Nursery: Volunteers help our staff nursery assistant with kids ages 0-3 years.
• Life Lessons: Volunteers share a pre-provided lesson for children ages 4 years through 4th grade alongside our staff Life Lessons assistant.

Those interested in serving in these areas will be contacted for more information before being able to serve.

Do you enjoy serving, providing, or cooking meals for others?

The Hospitality Meals Team helps with meals for certain groups and events (whether cooking them or bringing something they’ve picked up), such as for our Youth Fellowship on Sunday evenings, for our Alpha groups and other gatherings.

Small group hosts are individuals or couples who either open their homes for a small group and/or desire to lead a small group in discussions and teaching.

Are you someone who likes to serve behind the scenes?

We need volunteers to help with pre-service sound check and run projection slides during our worship services. We will train you--it's easier than you think! Our music leader handles pre-service setup, so you won't have to come as early and you don't have to build the actual slides each week (unless you'd like to learn, let us know!)

Typically, we have a pre-service tech volunteer and an in-service volunteer, so if you can't come as early, you can still serve during services (or vise-versa).

Time Commitment

• 20-25 minutes before services on Sundays.
• For pre-service techs: 60 minutes prior to services.
• Pre-service prayer with the rest of the Sunday team (15 minutes ahead of service). 

Are you someone who likes to help others feel welcome in a new place?

Those who serve on the Welcome Team are typically the first people newcomers meet when they arrive at The Vine. They are always ready to greet those who enter with a smiling face, helping guests find their place and feel at home. They also help set up our sign and hand out bulletins.

• 30 minutes before Sunday services to set up and begin greeting.
  

Do you play an instrument or sing? Would you like to help lead people in musical worship?

Worship musicians and singers serve on the music team by assisting the music leader in enhancing the music and songs utilized during our services. We’d love if you can commit to serve 1-3 Sundays per month, but less is okay too.

Time Commitment (for weeks you’re serving)

• Personal practice time (as needed).
• Pre-service sound check and rehearsal (ready to rehearse 1 hour before service start time).
• Pre-service prayer with the rest of the Sunday team (15 minutes ahead of service). 

*Those interested in serving in these areas will be contacted for more information before being signed up to serve.

Do you have a heart for teens?

Youth team volunteers provide a kind and encouraging adult presence in our Sunday evening fellowship and at special gatherings. Their first responsibility is to partner with the leadership in ensuring that each gathering is a safe, fun, and meaningful experience for our youth. Their second responsibility is to have a fun and meaningful experience themselves!

Time Commitment

• Every 2nd and 4th Sunday after The Vine's afternoon worship services, serving both Sundays if possible.
  

Those interested in serving in these areas will be contacted for more information before being able to serve.