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Serving
We believe that God cares passionately for all people. One of our core values is compassionate mission. We want to follow Jesus in showing God’s love practically to those in need in our community as well as introducing them to Jesus and life in all it’s fullness that He o ffers. There are also lots of ways to serve within the church to equip and support anyone who comes through our doors.
If you would like to get involved in any way do contact Kate.Caroe@sac-hw.org.uk or contact the Church office via office@sac-hw.org.uk or call on 01494 529668.
The following list is not exhaustive and there are endless ways to serve which will transform our community…..if you have any ideas or gifts we haven’t mentioned – we want to hear about them!
Serve on Sundays
- Worship Team – Passionate worship is central to our faith. If you have any gifts, musical or otherwise you may want to serve here. We have a live band in our Sunday celebrations and there are lots of other opportunities
- PA Operators to manage Sound during celebrations
- Computer Operators to work on our audio and visual desk during celebrations
- Readers read the bible passage during our celebrations occasionally
- Intercessors for those who would feel able to lead the church in prayers on a Sunday or be part of the prayer ministry team
- Sides Team people help prepare the church for celebrations
- Host team you may have or want to develop a gift for looking out for new people and introducing them to others, making sure everyone feels comfortable and welcome
- Hospitality team prepare and serve refreshments before the celebration
- Crèche the crèche will always welcome new helpers onto their rota as they aim to provide a safe, fun environment for 0-3s to play during the main celebrations
- Kosmic There is a great team of adults and young people who run the children’s work who are always looking to expand their team
- Lifts & Drivers We have a need for more people to help those who would like to get to church on Sundays, more drivers always welcome.
Serve on Weekdays
- Family Support Group meets on Tuesday mornings providing a range of activities for families in our community. We always need people who would like to spend time with parents, or help look after children in a crèche or help prepare lunch.
- Starlight – our Thursday morning Toddler Group – we need helpers!
- Lunch Club meets on Wednesdays providing a great lunch and some social time for the elderly in our community. They are always keen to hear from people able to offer lifts at around 12 and 3 to those attending the lunches. They also welcome help from people in chatting to the guests, serving the meals, or shopping for the food.
- Visiting – we have an active pastoral team of people who enjoy visiting others. We are always looking for new people to join this, for occasional or regular visiting.
Serve in the Evening
If you work during the day but would like to serve in an evening there are plenty of ways to serve:
- Youth Disciple groups Young people’s bible study and activity groups that meets on Monday or Thursday evenings – looking for extra leaders
- Youth Club is a very active group of around 50 young people from the community. The club meets every Friday evening in term time and is looking for leaders and helpers to come alongside the young people, chat to them, run activities and help in practical ways with the set up and clearing up
- Alpha – when Alpha courses are being run help is needed with catering and with leading small groups
- Marriage/Parenting Courses again help with catering, set up and leading
Serve Anytime
- Cooking Meals We keep a list of those who are willing to make meals for families who are in difficult circumstances, for example through illness. If you enjoy cooking this might be for you!
- Babysitting from time to time we need babysitters, if family members are in hospital, or if we are running courses that both parents would like to attend.
- Lifts are needed occasionally for things like hospital appointments. For you if you drive and would be happy to be contacted occasionally.
- DIY There are many people in our community who need help in small and large ways to make their homes more liveable. For you if you have some skills in this area you might enjoy getting involved in the occasional project.