Foster outreach and compassion through community partnerships, guest connections, and providing care both within the church and beyond.

TASKS

• Community organization partnership.

• School supply drives.

• Angel Tree Christmas program.

• Next Steps coordination.

PREREQS

• Love for others and outreach.

SERVING TIMES

• Sunday mornings (rotating schedule).

• Quarterly organization partner donation drop-offs.

• Special events (as needed).

TEAM LEAD: Summer Lindsey

Turn first impressions into lasting connections.

TASKS

• Set-up and clean-up of service area (includes making coffee). 

• Greet attendees and help get them connected.

• Help with room lighting.

PREREQS

• Background check.

• Ability to climb ladder and lift bins.

• Warm and inviting, excited to talk with guests.

SERVING TIMES
Ability to serve twice a month (4 Sunday months) or three times a month (5 Sunday months).

• 9:15 a.m. service (arrive at 8:00 a.m.)

• 11:00 a.m. service (arrive at 10:20 a.m.)

TEAM LEAD: Lauren Merrill

Help kids get to know Jesus by providing a safe, age appropriate, and fun environment.

TASKS

• Set up and clean up of kids area.

• Greet families.

• Review and teach provided lessons.

• Engage students at their level.

PREREQS

• Background check.

• Sexual abuse awareness training.

• Classroom shadowing.

• Warm and inviting, excited to work with kids.

SERVING TIMES
Ability to serve twice a month (4 Sunday months) or three times a month (5 Sunday months).

• First Service 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

• Second Service 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

TEAM LEAD: Jocelyn Quade

Serve food to families in need in collaboration with St. Paul United Methodist Church.

TASKS

• Attend serving days at St. Paul United Methodist Church in downtown Sykesville.

• Sort and serve pantry items to families.

• Pick up prepaid grocery items in advance, as needed.

SERVING TIMES

• Second and Fourth Saturday of the month.

• 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

TEAM LEAD: Cindy Pehl

Foster a culture of life through equipping families with material assistance and spiritual encouragement.

TASKS

• Inventory of pantry items.

• Pack and label bags.

• Attend “pop-up pantry” events to serve families.

PREREQS

• Sign a pro-life pledge.

SERVING TIMES

• TBD

TEAM LEAD: Michele Venditto

Create a welcoming and worship-ready environment each Sunday by arriving early to prepare the service with excellence and efficiency.

TASKS

• Unload equipment from closets.

• Set up equipment for service (sound, cables for speakers, drums, etc.)

• Set up chairs and curtains.

• Tear down, i.e., everything for set up, but in reverse. ;)

PREREQS

• Ability to lift 20lbs+ is helpful.

SERVING TIMES
Must serve twice a month.

• Set up: arrive by 7 am Sunday mornings. 

• Tear down: staying after last service, usually until 12:30 pm.

TEAM LEAD: James Golden

Connect others to worship God through music.

TASKS

• Set-up and clean-up of worship area.

• Practice and perform on Sunday mornings.

PREREQS

• Skilled instrumental or vocal ability.

• In-person audition.

• A heart for worship.

SERVING TIMES

• Sundays 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

TEAM LEAD: Kimmie Evans

Create a space where God’s Word can be experienced in a meaningful way through sound, visuals, and media.

TASKS

• Monitor audio levels.

• Advance slides for the message and worship.

• Support Kids Team with production needs.

PREREQS

• Willingness to press buttons.
  (We’ll teach you everything else.)

SERVING TIMES
1-2 times per month.

• Arrival by 8 a.m.

• Both services
  (Sundays 9:15 a.m., 1 1:00 a.m.)

TEAM LEAD: Rob Pallante

Provide community and prayer to those in addiction recovery.

TASKS

• Attend fellowship events with residents.

• Provide desserts/food for fellowship events.

• Support worship, baptism, or bible study services upon request.

PREREQS

• Interview with team lead.

SERVING TIMES

• Monthly events will be posted in the team’s GroupMe.

TEAM LEAD: Lisa Shifflett

Bring the love of Jesus to community events.

TASKS

• Monthly SPARC Movie Nights.

• Holiday Events: Trick or Treat on Main, Santa Comes to Town, Easter Egg Hunt, and Let Freedom Ring Parade.

• Prep and lead crafts, games, and other activities.

PREREQS

• Background check.

SERVING TIMES

• Varies, usually Saturday evenings.

TEAM LEAD: Lauren Merrill