Serving
at Wesley Freedom
Step Out & Serve!
“So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” (Romans 12:5-6)
Together we live the mission of sharing God’s grace in ways which nurture faith and care for the whole person. As were-engage for a new season, this is the perfect time to prayerfully and boldly consider who you are, what gifts and passions God has given you, and where you are called to serve.
This digital brochure provides an overview of opportunities to serve with Wesley Freedom UMC. To see which serving opportunities are most needed, check out the underlined positions in the Full Brochure available to view or download below.
To express interest in serving, click the links to contact the leader of the ministry area directly, or click here to contact the office to set up a meeting with a pastor to find your perfect fit.
*= great service opportunity for children
**= great service opportunity for youth
Excited to serve with you,
Pastor Jenny, Pastor Ian, and team!
Children’s Ministry
Contact Sherry Perrine (sperrine@wesleyfreedom.org)
Join our VBS Ministry Team as we prepare to welcome campers toMonumental VBS the week of July 11-15th. We will be celebrating God’s greatness! We need volunteers to serve in all elements of VBS from setup to games, story telling to tear down. VBS is an exciting and FUN packed week that you don’t want to miss!
Summer is the perfect time to try out serving in Sunday School orNursery. Students begin in worship and continue to Sunday School following the Children’s Message. Nursery meets 10 minutes prior to service in room 107. The focus is to help children & families feel safe & nurtured during worship.
Do you love to clean & organize? Help get our building in tip top shape! Rooms, forms & folders will need refreshing and preparation for the season to come. This is a great opportunity for those who love to serve behind the scenes.
Do you want to support families as they engage in Adult Discipleship? We are seeking adults & teens to care for infants & elementary age children while parents participate in small group discipleship.
Youth Ministry
Contact Taylor Boone (tboone@wesleyfreedom.org)
Our ideal leader loves God, is always up for fun, and has a desire to offer love and support to our young people.
High School Ministry meets Sunday nights from 6:30-8:30pm.
Middle School Ministry meetsWednesday nights from 6:30-8:30pm.
Help with summer missions and mission trips! Email Taylor to learn more.
Guide a small group of campers as they experience camp June 12-17th. Details at wesleyfreedom.org/camp.
We are blessed with a growing number of young men in YouthMinistries but are in desperate need of mentors for them.Reach out so we can talk about where God can use your specific gifts!
Adult Growth & Care
Contact Pastor Ian (icollier@wesleyfreedom.org)
Fall 2022 will be a re-launch of our Life Groups! We are in need of persons willing to open their homes to welcome a small group of people weekly, or commit to helping to organize the meeting somewhere else. LifeGroups are made up of people who share common interests, life stage or geographic area. They covenant together to meet weekly, study scripture or discipleship practices, and serve beyond the walls of the church every month or two.
Once per month, receive the blessed bread & wine from our celebration of communion and share communion with some of our homebound members.Pastor Ian will facilitate introductions and provide training and prayer resources.
Like to care for others by cooking? Join this team and cook meals for families in crisis. Requests and scheduling of meal delivery are exchanged through email.
Serving Our Community
Check each opportunity for the contact information of the team leader
Feed My Sheep provides lunch to those who benefit from a hot meal or company on Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays.
- Host/Liaison: Commit to one day a month serving as host & liaison for our meal prep teams from visiting churches.
- Team Leader: Support & coordinate this ecumenical team!
Contact Elaine Curtis (elcurtis3@yahoo.com)
South Carroll Food Pantry distributes food to anyone in need on the 4th Saturday of each month. The team is seeking individuals to serve in setup/tear down and distribution day hospitality.
Contacts:
Mark DeVault (mdevault4@gmail.com)
Lori Conroy (loriconroy2@gmail.com)
This hands-on team is open to those who are eager to serve our community and world through ongoing and short term mission opportunities and partnerships.
Contact Roger DeShong (rogjul@comcast.net)
We are seeking a diverse group to help organize opportunities for WesleyFreedom to develop the skills to confront racism & work towards reconciliation and justice.
Contact Angie Spessard (angie.dolph@gmail.com)
Purchase food & prepare meals for the Westminster Cold Weather Shelter on dates WFUMC is scheduled to serve.
Contact Kevin Silberzahn (fkdennis@comcast.net)
Worship Support Ministry
Contact Dan Eschliman (deschliman@wesleyfreedom.org)
Operate technology(cameras, slides, sound mixer, lights) at all services. We’ll train you!
Read scripture and lead congregational liturgy for traditional services.
Do a variety of tasks to enable the congregation to receive communion.Opportunities include baking bread, setting the altar, and serving.
3rd-8th graders are needed to light candles for 8 & 9:30am services.
Contact Lyndsay Morris (lmorris@wesleyfreedom.org)
Music Ministry
Find your place to sing or play an instrument, either as a soloist or in a group. Contact Dan for details. We also have the following standing groups that are all open to welcoming new musicians
Directed by Dan Eschliman
Rehearses Wednesdays @ 7pm. Sings weekly for 9:30am TraditionalWorship, September-June, and occasionally at 8am or for special services.
Directed by Dan Eschliman
Rehearses Mondays @ 7:30pm, and leads Sunday worship with a rotating lineup at 11am.
Directed by Mirrel Wothers
Rehearses Thursdays @ 5:00pm. Plays monthly, September-June.
Directed by Sue Steiner
Rehearses Sundays @ 10:30am. Plays in traditional worship about once each month, September-June
Directed by Dan Eschliman
Rehearses Wednesdays @ 5pm. Leads worship monthly at 11am& for youth events. Open to 6th-12th grade keyboardists, bassists, drummers, guitarists, and vocalists.
Directed by Sarah Gibson
Rehearses Wednesdays during Middle School Ministry. Leads worship at MSM onWednesday evenings. Open to middle schoolers who play or want to learn piano, guitar, bass, or drums, or who love to sing.
Directors & accompanists needed!
Returning in the Fall
Hospitality Ministry
Contact Pastor Ian (icollier@wesleyfreedom.org)
Welcome worshippers into our building and the sanctuary with a warm smile & greeting. Assist during worship with the offering & persons coming forward for communion.
Be a hospitality team leader on a Sunday morning! Coordinate greeters and ushers on Sunday morning and communicate any need-to-know information. Set up the hospitality station. (7:30am-10am; 10am-12:30pm)
Provide hospitality and comfort food for families experiencing loss.
Behind The Scenes
Check each opportunity for the contact information of the team leader
Work with our Financial Secretary & counting team on Sunday morning to count and record the offering and prepare it for deposit.
Contact Bill Copes (cobill@comcast.net)
Are you creative and passionate about welcoming spaces? Claim a display area or bulletin board and help us keep the congregation engaged.
Contact Cindy Shruell (cshruell@wesleyfreedom.org)
Beautify our grounds towel come our community by adopting a small landscaped area. Keep your area weeded and tidy.
Contact Jackie Boggs (valoboggs60@gmail.com)
Serve in our office preparing devotional mailings and quarterly magazine mailings or with printing and placement of materials for Sundays.
Contact Cindy or Lyndsay (office@wesleyfreedom.org)
Hold babies and play with toddlers so that mothers of preschool children can gather for prayer and fellowship.
Contact Sharon McClure (wesleyfreedommops@gmail.com)
Hope Rising
Contact Pastor Jenny (jsmith@wesleyfreedom.org)
Mission: To be a safe community providing relationships and resources for abundant health
Hope Rising is a mission of Wesley Freedom which seeks to gather and provide resources for those in our South Carroll community. Hope Rising provides resource referrals, counseling and mental health resources, as well as monthly educational events. Hope Rising also offers a monthly recovery service (1st Thursday) and periodic healing services. These serve as space for persons to gather and receive hospitality, care, community, and spiritual care.
Hope Rising is establishing a new office at Wesley Freedom Main Campus.
Prepare the space and greet the worshiping community on Thursday nights or serve as a receptionist during the week.
Instrumental & voice musicians are needed for the NEW Hope Rising band. Audio-visual tech support is needed for the 7pm service on Thursdays.
Contact Karen Stebner (kestebner@gmail.com)
Inventory household & personal donations and purchase items needed. This is a high impact way to serve a few hours a month.
Contact Cindy Shruell (cshruell@wesleyfreedom.org)
Serve behind the scenes a couple hours a month cleaning, organizing donations, and updating resource displays.
Bazaar 2022
Contact Sherry Perrine (sperrine@wesleyfreedom.org)
Help guide the return and the future of our Bazaar by serving on our leadership team.
Meets Mon 7pm-9:30pm, Wed & Fri 10am-3pm beginning 9/12. All are welcome! Projects for ALL skill levels!
Skilled at knitting, woodworking, or something else? Donate something special to the Silent Auction!
Join Wesley Freedom Leadership
Our congregation is guided by teams of congregation members. Church Council provides overall leadership and is made up of the leaders of teams and ministry areas. The teams below equip the work of the church caring for spaces, resources, and staff.
If you feel called to serve in leadership, please contact a Pastor (jsmith@wesleyfreedom.org & icollier@wesleyfreedom.org) or the chairperson of the team you are interested in.
We are seeking creative and passionate persons who are eager to see Wesley Freedom funded for ministry in the years ahead. This team will foster a culture of generosity through communications, gatherings, and worship moments. A variety of gifts will serve well.
Contact Pastor Jenny (jsmith@wesleyfreedom.org)
Partners with the pastors in developing our staff team, supporting and evaluating our staff, and nominating, equipping, and supporting members of the congregation to serve.
Chair: Erin Wolpert (erinfwolpert@gmail.com)
Provides oversight and hands on work to ensure that all buildings and grounds are safe, well maintained, and ready for ministry.
Chair: Mark Gage (mgage@nb-bga.com)
Vice Chair: Elaine Curtis (elcurtis3@yahoo.com)
Develops our church budget and financial practices, oversees the church treasurer, and encourages generosity to ensure every dollar is carefully utilized for ministry and our ministries and staff are well funded.
Chair: Peter Jacobus (jacobus21157@gmail.com)