Evangelism Ministry- The Evangelism Ministry exists to lead others to Christ

in Howard and the surrounding communities. The most important thing that

we can be doing as a church is leading people to Christ, and so the question

we are always asking is “how do we get people to be open to hearing the good

news of Jesus Christ?” We are always open to ideas for new ways to reach out

 to others; feel free to contact church at 814-625-2764 with your suggestions.

 Opportunities for Service

 Special Events Community Outreach - From time to time, volunteers are

needed to carry out special outreach efforts, such as canvassing the community

to distribute door hangers or water bottles or to act as a special representative of

the church at community events such as carnivals, fairs or Howard Days. This is

 an excellent opportunity for those who are friendly, outgoing and able to make

 people feel welcome. Activities are planned according to special events

calendars, approximately four times per year. Activities may require ability to

walk some distance  (distributing door hangers).

 Evangelistic Events Coordinator - Creative-minded individuals with a heart for

 reaching out to our culture and community are welcomed to assist with  planning

 special  events. Requires commitment to meet monthly with the Evangelism

 Ministry Team and work on at least one event per year. If you are interested in this

 volunteer position please contact the church at 814-625-2764.

 Immediate Response Team Members - Responsible for delivering

 “Welcome Baskets” to new visitors of the church and new residents of the area.

 This is usually done within 24 hours of their first visit. Requires a friendly, smiling

 personality and transportation; about 30 minutes of your time 1—10 times per

 year. If you are interested in becoming a part of the Immediate Response Team 

 please contact the church at 814-625-2764.

 Fellowship Ministry- The goal of the Fellowship Ministry is to provide opportunities

 for the church family to gather together in fellowship and socialize. These events

 can also be an excellent opportunity to introduce non-Christian friends to the church

 in a relaxed and non-threatening way.

 Opportunities for Service

 There is a need for help with planning, meal/snack preparation, set-up,

 decorating, serving and cleaning up for each of the following events:

 Valentine Dinner

 Annual Congregational Dinner

 Women’s Dinner

 Sunday in the Park

 Christmas Party

 Movie night/game night

 Scavenger Hunt

 Concert events

 Contact Lori Kerschner at 570-962-2153

 Missions Ministry- The Missions Ministry exists to bring glory to God by

 reaching beyond the walls of our church building to all people locally, nationally and

 globally. We desire to extend our service, time and resources in spreading the

 love of Jesus Christ to all who need Him.

 Opportunities for Service

 Correspondence - All of our missionaries would appreciate and benefit from

 words of encouragement, birthday cards, letters, etc.  This would take as much

 or as little  time as you have available. Contact Jan Martinec at 814-422-0672

 or 866-459-2766 (toll-free voice messaging service) or see the Howard Christian

 Church Missions Guide for details.

 Reporter - A Missions Reporter is someone who will be responsible for

 gathering information about one of our missionaries—through reading their

 newsletters,  correspondence, visiting their website, etc.—and then sharing the

 highlights of the missionaries’ activities as well as their prayer needs and

 physical  needs with the rest of the congregation through whatever means seems

 best  (bulletin announcements, bulletin board displays, brief presentations, etc.). 

 This would take about two hours per month. Contact Jan Martinec at 814-422-0672

 or 866-459-2766

 Other - Local missions that we support may have need of services that you

 can provide; please contact Jan Martinec at 814-422-0672 or 866-459-2766

 (toll-free voice messaging service) or see the Howard Christian Church Missions

 Guide for details.

 Operations Ministry- The goal of the Operations Ministry is to present a

 well-maintained and safe facility, which enhances the worship, programming and

 events environment for church members and guests. The Ministry also strives to

 ensure all facilities and equipment are utilized to their maximum effectiveness.

 Opportunities for Service

 Building repairs—carpentry - Requires basic carpentry skills & knowledge;

 projects can vary from the simple, quick repair to more lengthy, complicated

 projects such as the building of the stage expansion.

 Small plumbing repairs - Requires knowledge & skill in basic plumbing, such

 as faucet repair, sink drains & toilets. There is a need for someone able to

 come on short notice when there is a problem and also a need for someone able

 to carry out a once-per-month inspection of facilities.

 Check lights & replace bad bulbs - Done once each month; approximately

 15 minutes—1 hour per month. Requires use of stepladder and sometimes needs

 two people, as some lights are too high for one person to change safely.

 Treat & refill the baptistry - Takes approximately 15 min., once each month;

 no special skills needed.

 Mowing grass - A sign-up sheet is posted in the spring so that you can volunteer

 for specific weeks of mowing during the season. It takes approximately 1-2 hours

 each week, using a push mower.

 Trimming shrubs - Requires someone who can provide their own tools and

 is knowledgeable in the proper care & trimming of the shrubbery; usually done

 once each year.

 Shoveling snow - This includes clearing the sidewalks, steps and ramp. Ideal

 situation would be to have enough volunteers so that we can assign a rotation

 schedule (similar to the summer mowing schedule).

 * Contact Gary Davis at (814) 625-2306 to volunteer in any of these areas.

 Women's Ministry - The purpose of the Women’s Ministry is to reach women

 for Christ, to promote a growing relationship with Him, to provide opportunities for

 women to build relationships with each other and to reach out to others. This is

 accomplished through Bible studies, retreats, special events, community service

 and missions. ** We are looking for a new ministry leader**

 Opportunities for Service

 Beautification - Responsible for floral displays in sanctuary every Sunday—

 watering & maintenance of flowers. Requires approximately 1 hour per week.

 Contact Sara Hoy at 814-625-2437.

 Bellefonte Lunch Program - Provides lunch on the fifth Wednesday or Friday

 of each month (as applicable) at the Presbyterian Church in Bellefonte. There is

 a need each month for food preparation, transportation, serving and

 cleaning up. There is also a need for a representative of Howard Christian Church

 at the organizational meetings of area churches. Contact Sara Hoy (814-625-2437),

 Becky Holter (814-355-8056) or Carolyn Hollar (814-625-2329).

 Bereavement Meals - Provide a meal for the family after the funeral service;

 contact the family to decide time and number of people to be served; arrange &

 serve meal. Requires 3-4 hours per meal. Contact Carolyn Hollar (814-625-2329),

 Sara Hoy (814-625-2437), Connie Litz (814-625-2688) or

 Cindy Gardner (814-625-2973).

 Illness & New Baby Meals - Provide meals for families when a family member

 has been in the hospital  overnight.  Contact Lori Kerschner at 570-962-2153.

 Kitchen - Make sure kitchen is clean at all times; arrange special clean-up days

 when needed to clean: refrigerators/freezers, ovens, cabinets; notify appropriate

 party when equipment or supplies are needed. Contact us (814) 625-2764.

 Prayer Chain - Agree to pray for urgent requests as needed; each person on the

 chain phones the next person when the request is received. Contact Beth Lowery

 at 814-383-2120.

 Special Events - Plan/coordinate special activities, such as Christmas

 benevolent project, gifts to shut-ins, retreats, etc. We are always open to new ideas.

 Contact us (814) 625-2764.

 West Branch Area Women’s Retreat - Participate on planning committee,

 which meets several times during  the year or participate in specific preparations at

 the time of the retreat, held at Sylvan Hills Christian Service Camp in September.

 Contact Betsy Gettig at 814-625-9292.

 Worship Ministry- At Howard Christian Church, we recognize that worship is

 not confined to Sunday morning; worship means living in a way that pleases God

 and encompasses all aspects of our lives. We also realize that the times we spend

 together as a congregation in corporate worship require special facilitation in order

 that the services may flow smoothly and allow each participant to fully concentrate

 on the music, the reading and teaching of God’s Word, the prayers that are shared

 and the time of communion around the Lord’s table. Our Worship Ministry Team

 exists to provide this facilitation and lead the congregation in times of corporate

 worship that will honor and please God.

 Opportunities for Service

 Greeters  - Must be a member of HCC; should have an outgoing, friendly

 personality, be happy to serve; prompt and able to meet prior to the service time;

 asked to serve two times per year.

 Communion/Offering Servers - Must be a member of HCC; should  be happy

 to serve; prompt and able to meet prior to the service time; asked to serve six

 months per year. (Men only)

 Communion Meditation - Must be a member of HCC; have the ability to speak

 publicly and communicate God’s truth; be able to tie the meditation to the message;

 be able to think creatively and write your own message; be able to meet prior to the

 service time. Asked to prepare one Sunday per month or every other month;

 expected to be present at both Sunday services; expected to give adequate notice

 if unable to fulfill your commitment. (Men only)

 Special Music - Those who are gifted with the ability to sing or play an instrument

 well are invited to provide special music numbers; 6 Sundays per year, both services

 on each Sunday.

 Visual Assistants - Responsible for running the “onscreen” media—DVD, CD,

 VHS, Media Shout, movie files on PC for Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings

 and special events; someone who pays attention to details and can handle multiple

 items at the same time; able to think quickly and make decisions with little

 supervision. Able to commit to 4-5 hours per month on a rotation basis and work

 well as part of a team along w/audio assistants. Must be prompt and able to arrive

 30 minutes prior to start of service.

 Audio Assistants - Responsible for running the sound system for Sunday

 mornings, Wednesday evenings and special events; someone who pays attention

 to details and can handle multiple items at the same time; able to think quickly

 and make decisions with little supervision. Able to commit to 4-5 hours per month

 on a rotation basis and work well as part of a team along w/video assistants. Must

 be prompt and able to arrive 30 minutes prior to start of service.

 Worship Team Coordinator  - Responsible to recruit & organize volunteer musicians

 & singers for worship team, arrange rehearsals and specials. Must have a love

 of music and know how to worship God with their whole life, including through

 music; be patient, organized and willing to work with all levels of ability. Asking for a

 one year commitment of 20-25 hours per month.

 Worship Team Members - This team will lead the congregation in music;

 each member should be gifted with ability in singing or playing an instrument;

 willing to commit to 6 months per year on a rotation basis, 3—4 hours per week;

 can serve at one or both services.

 Drama Coordinator - Responsible to recruit volunteers and work with them

 to develop appropriate dramatic presentations 10-15 times per year.

* Contact Jessica Peters to volunteer at (814) 353-8727 or jld352@psu.edu