Volunteering is a powerful way to make a meaningful impact, both in your own life and in the lives of others. By offering your time and talents through the church, you not only serve our community, but also grow spiritually and deepen your relationships with those around you. Whether it’s helping with a local outreach project, assisting in worship, or providing support to those in need, every act of service makes a difference. Volunteering is a rewarding experience that allows you to live out your faith in a practical way, while also experiencing the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself. Consider how you can make a positive impact by stepping into a role where your unique gifts can shine.
The Serve Teams listed below are grouped into four sections:
- Sunday Experience Teams
- Next Teams
- Connection Teams
- Elected and Appointed Teams
Select any team to learn more.
Next Gen Teams
Nursery & Toddlers Teams
Provide loving, safe care for our youngest children.
KidMin Team
Teach, assist, and invest in children’s spiritual growth.
Master Builders Club Leaders
Mid-week Lego themed discipleship and activity for kids age 6-11.
Youth Leaders Team
Mentor and disciple middle & high school students.
Connection Teams
Clean Team
Help maintain clean, welcoming spaces.
ESL Team
Teach English and build bridges with our latino community.
Event Planning Team
Plan and organize church-wide gatherings and outreach events.
Handy Help Team
Light repairs, small projects, and facility improvements.
Transportation Team
Provide rides to church or church events when needed.
Visit Team
Visit people who need encouragement, in their homes and at the hospital.
Elected and Appointed Teams
Church Board
Elected annually by congregational vote to address the business aspects of the church.
District Advance Delegates
Attend our district’s annual gathering to represent the church, vote, and bring back information about next steps.
Finance Team
Carefully count, record, and deposit weekly financial offerings, and present an annual budget for board approval.
Licensed Lay Ministry
As a part of the path of training toward ordained pastoral ministry, locally licensed individuals are mentored by the pastor.
Nominating Committee
Elected by the Church Board, this team identifies and calls others to consider serving in various roles of ministry and leadership. Then the congregation votes.
Safety Team
This team is trained to carefully guard the safety of everyone who gathers with the Church.
Here’s a practical way
You can help
Did any of the teams above stand out to you? As contributors to the Church, we each have an essential job. Ask about trying out or joining a Serve Team today.
YOU’RE SMILE OPENS DOORS
Be a greeter
With just a little bit of training, you can welcome people to Sunday worship, help answer questions, and provide help to new guests. Check with the team leader, Kris, for details.
BE AN ADVOCATE
Invite a friend
You have connections with people at work, in your neighborhood, among friends, even in your family. Tell them what you love about Church and invite them to come with you.
A POWERFUL, EFFECTIVE MINISTRY
Pray
Our prayer team brings requests, thanks, and praise to God in prayer. Join the team to find out who and what to pray for. Mary Jo Ledyard leads our prayer team. And she’s happy to pray with and for you!
HELPING PEOPLE SEE AND HEAR FROM GOD
Join the Tech Team
We can teach you how to help with the audio, video, and live stream. Some of the work happens during the week. Other times it’s on Sunday mornings. Check with Matthew Seigneur to find out how to start.
You can help to
Fund the mission
We share the financial responsibility to move the mission forward through our generous giving.
THIS PLACE IS A MESS (SOMETIMES)
Clean the building
Our cleaning team could use your help with sweeping, emptying the trash, and keeping things tidy.
USE YOUR GREEN THUMB
Landscaping and yard work
Those flowers aren’t going to water themselves. You can demonstrate our love for God and for our community by the way we keep the Church property looking beautiful and inviting.
NOBODY LIKES TO FEEL ALONE
Visit people
Your time and attention can help a lonely person feel loved. Pay a visit. Make a phone call. Send a text. Mail a letter. It will mean more than you think!
YOUR CAR IS A TOOL FOR JESUS
Offer a ride
There are a few people who have asked for help with getting to and from worship and other church events. If you have a vehicle, license, and insurance, you could offer them a ride by joining the Transportation Team.
DO YOU ALREADY WATCH THE LIVE STREAM?
Help Online
With just a little bit of training, you can help our online guests as they view the weekly Live Stream. This involves welcoming people, answering questions, offering prayer, and providing help / referrals to new guests.
Join our mission. Growing together in grace and truth. Get Started Today.
Email: pastor@wauseoncommunity.com
Call: (419)-330-4249
Wauseon Community Church
A Church of the Nazarene
136 Cherry St
Wauseon, Ohio 43567
419-330-4249
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our weekly announcements are shared verbally and in print. You can read this week’s announcements here.