Current Volunteer Needs
Worship
Altar Guild - The Altar Guild works behind the scenes to set up (and clean up) our worship areas for Sunday worship, funerals, and other services as needed. This team also oversees the decorating of our church for the different seasons.
Greeters - Our greeters are the first faces our guests see when they enter our church for worship services. This team welcomes guests before worship with a warm, friendly smile and helps them find their way throughout the church.
Ushers - As our guests enter our worship spaces, our ushers greet them warmly, distribute bulletins, gather offerings, and help serve Communion. This team also assists worshipers with any special needs during the worship service.
Acolytes - In our traditional services, our acolytes are a group of children (1st - 5th grade) and adults who light the candles (representing the Light of Christ) and assist with the offering and first Sunday Communion.
Production - Once our guests are in our worship spaces, it is very important for them to see and hear what is taking place. If you are technically minded, we need Front of House and Online Audio Engineers, Slide Operators, Video Directors and Camera Operators. Training is provided.
Worship Leaders - There are many opportunities to use your gifts to lead worship. Join our Worship Choir, Vocal Team, Handbells, Orchestra, or Band. Check out the Worship page for more information. If you are interested in any of our worship opportunities, contact Dale at dale@graysonumc.org or Greta at greta@graysonumc.org.
General
Front Desk Volunteers: Be a smiling face at the Welcome Desk and perform light clerical duties when staff needs a substitute. If interested, contact Laurie Long by emailing laurie@graysonumc.org.
Grayson Table: Serve alongside our Wednesday night dinner Kitchen Crew! We enjoy each other’s company as we put out table cloths, set up drinks, deserts and serve dinner. Contact Rev. Liza Marler at liza@graysonumc.org for more information.
Outreach Team Members: Be a part of the team responsible for the Grayson Day parade float, Family Fun picnics and more! If you are interested, contact Laurie at laurie@graysonumc.org.
Finance
Counters: If you would like to be considered to serve on Sunday mornings counting the offering,
contact Carol Zamzow by emailing carol@graysonumc.org.
A background check and a minimum of six months of GUMC participation is required.
Care Ministry
Bereavement Ministry: We host meals before or after a funeral. Our congregation willingly provides side dishes and offers help in serving and cleaning up afterwards.
Visitation: Visit our homebound and nursing home members and family. Contact Rev. Liza Marler for more information. liza@graysonumc.org
Card Ministry: Would you like to make someone’s day by sending a card? The Card Ministry is for you!
Sewing Ministry: Knitters & Sewers Unite! We’re looking for knitters to help make prayer shawls and blankets. Sewers are needed for our Dominican Republic items of clothing.
Stephen Minister Ministry: Specialized training is required to serve in this ministry. Stephen Ministers walk alongside folks who are going through a difficult time.
For more information on care ministry opportunities, contact Carole Heath at bandmom2009@gmail.com.
GraysonKids
Nursery: Looking for excited volunteers willing and able to rock babies and play with toddlers during our Sunday services, Wednesday night programming, and other church events. A background check will be required. For more information contact Rebekah Shuler at rebekah@graysonumc.org
GraysonKids Grow on Sundays: We need amazing leaders who are excited to pour into our GraysonKids through teaching Sunday School or leading Glee Club (children’s choir) on Sunday mornings during our 9:30am and 11:00am services. For more information register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9bzuxmd
GraysonKids Worship on Wednesdays: Come help our GraysonKids explore what it means to worship together and dive deeper into the stories of the Bible through games, crafts, snacks, and small group discussion on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9bzuxmd
Special Events: Throughout the year we need smiling faces to welcome and connect with our community through Parents’ Night Out, Trunk or Treat, Vacation Bible School, and more. For more information contact Alia Ellison at alia@graysonumc.org
Youth Ministry
GSM High School Wednesday Night Small Group Leaders: We need adults willing to connect with and lead students 9th-12th grade on Wednesday nights at 6pm.
GSM Middle School Wednesday Night Small Group Leader: We are in need of adults to connect with and lead our middle school students from 6:00-7:30pm.
Youth Ministry Assistant - do you have a desire to assist with youth ministry in any capacity other than small group leadership? There are opportunities to help us connect with parents, set up needs for events, or even record information for us as we continue to build.
For more information, contact Anna at gsm@graysonumc.org or Connor at connor@graysonumc.org.
