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"To this you were called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps." 1 Peter 2:21
Introduction
How can I serve Christ today? What ministries interest me? Where might I make a difference? Those are some of the questions persons may have when they come to Grace Church. As you can see, there are many opportunities. Take note of those ministries that may appeal to you and respsond to them by filling out the Volunteer/Service Form. This will allow us to connect with you and connect you to ministries you desire.
Welcome to Grace! We look forward to caring and growing together!
Click on headings to fill out online forms and submit the area(s) you would like to serve in:
Administrative Ministries - Helping the church fulfill its mission!
Office Volunteer
Newsletter or Special Mailings Helper
Money/Offering Counters
(Contact: Sandy Adams at 736-7962)
Administrative Committees - Working with others to organize and plan!
Lay Leaders
Staff-Parish Relations Committee
Board of Trustees
Committee on Finance
Lay Delegate to Annual Conference
Secretary on Leadership Team
Building Committee
Endowment Committee
(Contact: Pastor Andy at 736-7962)
Stewardship Ministries - Serving to promote good stewardship of the church's resources!
Stewardship Team
Letter Writer for Campaign
Share Testimony
Help with Campaign
(Contact: Laura Bowman at 736-7962)
Children's Ministries - Sharing the good news of Christ with all God's children!
Children's Ministry Team
Nursery Helper
Sunday School Ministry (Age 2)
Sunday School Preschool (Age 3 and 4)
Sunday School Teacher (Kindergarten)
Sunday School Teacher (1st & 2nd Grade)
Sunday School Teacher (3rd & 4th Grade)
Sunday School Sub-Teacher
Sunday School Helper
VBS Coordinator
VBS Task Force
VBS Teacher
VBS Helper
VBS in the Park Helper
VBS in the Park Planner
Children's Musical Helper
Children's Musical Planner
Children's Choir Helper
Super Church Teacher
Super Church Helper
Messy Church Teacher
Messy Church Helper
Messy Church Planner
All God's Children Preschool Board
All God's Children Preschool Story Teller
Preschool Playground Clean Up
Preschool Classroom Aid
Acolyte at 9:00 a.m. Worship
(Contact: Pastor Jenothy at 736-7962)
Sprouts Ministry - To work with 5th and 6th Graders in the life of the church!
Teach Sunday School Class
First Fridays Helper
Sprouts Outings
Service Projects
Lock-ins
(Contact: Joe P. Sanford or Pastor Jenothy at 736-7962)
Youth Ministries - To serve and help young people come to Christ and serve Christ!
Youth Ministry Team
Middle School Sunday School Teacher
High School Sunday School Teacher
Youth Helper
Cook and Supply Youth Dinner
Youth Praise Band
Youth Bell Choir
Special Music
Youth Tech Booth
Mission Trip Helper
Mission Trip Planner
God Squad Helper
Confirmation Ministry
Summer Camp Sponsor
Summer Camp
Wonderful Wednesdays Teacher
Wonderful Wednesdays Helper
Youth Worker
(Contact: Joe P. Sanford at 736-7962)
Adult Education Ministries - To provide intential opportunities to grow in faith together!
Sunday School Classes
Seekers Class
Parenting Class
Faith-Sharing Class
Crusaders Class
Meet & Greet Class
Wired Word Class (sesonal)
Marriage Enrichment Retreats
Wednesday Morning Men's Bible Study
Wednesday Morning Women's Study
Thursday Morning Women's Study
Library Ministry
Adult Class or Group Leader
Special Seminars/Forums
Disciple Bible Study
Walk to Emmaus
Great Banquet
Alpha Class
Prayer/Yoga/Meditation
(Contact: Pastor Andy at 736-7962)
Prayer Ministries - To offer prayer ministries and opportunities to pray!
Intercessory Prayer Team
Mondays at 3:00 p.m. - FUMC
Saturdays at 7:00 a.m. - Wesley Room
Prayer Chain
Prayer Chapel
Worship Bulletin Prayer
Prayer Cards
Prayer Classes or Seminars
(Contact: Amanda Ott at 738-2908)
Care Ministries - To offer ongoing care to persons in the life of the church!
Grief Support Group
Care Ministry Team
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Nursing Home Visitor
Card Writer
Funeral Dinner Team
Homebound Visitor
(Contact: Sandy Adams at 736-7962)
Worship Ministries - To share in the worship of God!
Usher
Acolytes at 9:00 a.m. Worship
Tech Team
Drama Team
Holy Week Helper
Taize Worship
Holy Communion Helpers
Holy Communion Servers
Liturgist and Speaker
Altar Helpers
Decorating Team at Christmas
Contact: Roger Smith or Sandy Adams at 736-7962)
Music Ministries - To offer passionate praise to and worship of God together!
Organist
Pianist/Accompanist
Chancel Choir
Bell Choir
Praise Team
Special Instrumentalist
Vocalist
Ensembles
Drums
Guitar
Community Choirs - Voices and Chordlighters
Contact: Sarai St. Jayne or Roger Smith at 736-7962)
Welcome and Hospitality Ministries - To offer radical hospitality and welcome!
The Welcome Center
Greeters
First Time Attender Follow Upper
Friendship 8 Dinners
The Doorway Class Helper
Bread Ministry
Sunday Morning Fellowship Team
Saturday Night Hospitality Team
(Contact: Sandy Adams or Pastor Andy at 736-7962)
Communications Ministries - To help get out the word about Grace Church!
Website Support
Parade Ministry
County Fair Ministry
Flyer Distribution
Fall Booth
Put out Yard Signs
Contact: Kathy Stolz, 738-4140 or Bev Bonsett, 738-3875)
Senior Adult Ministries - To provide opportunities for service and fellowship!
Lunch Bunch Groups
Trips and Outings
Computer Training
Mentoring
(Contact: Pat Burton at 736-1395)
Women's Ministries - To offer women opportunities to serve and grow together!
Women's Retreats
Women's Retreats Planning Team
Spring Brunch
Cookie Walk and Breakfast with Santa
Women's Studies
Exercise Classes
Yoga/Prayer/Meditation
United Methodist Women Circles
Mary Circle
Susannah Circle
Friendship Circle
Priscilla Circle
Naomi Circle
Joanna Circle
(Contact: Joy Stukey, 736-1385 or Pastor Jenothy Rather, 736-7962)
Men's Ministries - To offer men opportunities to serve and grow!
Men's Bible Study
Lenten Breakfasts
United Methodist Men
Boy Scouts Helpers
Cub Scouts Helpers
Service Projects
(Contact: Harry Miller at 736-8776)
Health Ministries - To offer programs and opportunities to improve health!
Forums and Seminars
Blood Drives
Health Fair
CPR
(Contact: Chris Gilmore at 738-4267)
Church and Society - To advocate justice and promote peace!
Committee on Church and Society
Letter Writing Campaigns
Black History Month
Human Relations/M.L. King
Franklin College Forums
Racism and Poverty
Anti-Gambling Efforts
Peace in Middle East
Forums and Seminars
(Contact: John Elliott at 736-1566)
Recreational Ministries - To provide opportunities for sports, fellowship, and recreation!
Church Softball
Church Basketball
Running
Walking
Biking
Golf
Contact: Pastor Jenothy Rather at 736-7962)
Helping Hands - To provide hands-on work around Grace Church
Flower Beds
Shrub Trimming
Grass Mowing
General Maintenance
Automobile Repair
Plumbing
Electrical
Painting
Carpentry/Word Working
(Contact: Bill Hebert at 850-7726)
Outreach Ministries - To reach out and serve in the community!
Web School Partnership
Study Buddy/Connection
Lunch Buddy
Adopt a Classroom
Reader to Kids
Thanksgiving Baskets
Habitat for Humanity
Interchurch Food Pantry
Christian Help Mentor
CROP Walk
Jack's Walk
Recycling Helpers
Good Samaritan Fund
Care Net Pregnancy Center
St. Thomas Clinic Medicines
Santa Shop with United Way
Good Cheer Delivery Baskets
Community Christmas Dinner
Food Baskets (Seasonal)
Kids Against Hunger Campaign
VBS in the Park (Summer)
East 10th UMC Work
Robert Parks UMC Work
Turning Point Domestic Violence
Jana Craggs Counseling
Spanbish as Second Language
Work with Homeless
USO Volunteer at Camp Atterbury
Service Projects (Sesonal)
Contact: Pastor Andy at 736-7962)
Mission Opportunities - To provide opportunities to give and serve!
Mission Trips
Red Bird School in Kentucky
McCurdy School in New Mexico
Henderson Settlement in Kentucky
Marysville Kentucky
Mid-West Distribution Center
Metro-Ministries
Vida Nueva (Urban Indy)
Brightwood Children's Center (Indy)
(Contact: Vicki Kindervater at 535-0700)
Click here to learn more about our Overseas Missionary Support.
Click here for our Annual Missions Report and list of missions' projects.
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