There are many ways that you can become involved here at Orange City UMC. As church members and followers of Christ, God calls us to become more like him. We must therefore seek out different ways that God has gifted us and stirred passions within us. Through the church we do this by reaching out and serving people in our community. What area (or areas!) of our church would you like to be a part of? Look at the ways you can serve through our church and respond to God’s call.
Discovering God’s call
Call to Ministry: Do you feel God’s called to ordained ministry? Contact our pastor and begin the process of exploring God’s call on your life.
Bible Study leader training: Would you like to lead a Bible study? Contact the front office to see when the next training will be held.
Ministry opportunities
Music: Serve God through God through song: choirs & bands
Children & Youth: Would you like to help teach our children and youth?
Liturgist: Please contact the front office if you would like to read scripture and other parts of the service on Sunday morning
Usher and Greeters: Do you love to greet people? we would love to connect you to our usher and greeter team on Sunday morning. Contact the front office for more details.
Committees
Staff Parrish Committee: This committee provides oversight and support to our staff and pastor.
- Current Members: Martha Hewett, Janet Kipp, Jonathan Best, Stephanie Parks, Rhonda Miller, Holly Ripperger
Trustees: This committee is to manage all resources of the church and “enable the vision and ministry of the congregation” with use of its physical properties.
- Current Members: Jack Graf, Donna Orsini, Bonnie Cary, Lynn Maylone, Sue Monti-Smith
Finance: This committee’s responsibility is to “nurture the financial vitality of the congregation.”
- Current Members: Dave Jones, Brian Woods, Linda Hull, June Lilvis
Other ways to serve
Outreach: We are always looking for volunteers to help us with our mission to serve our community. Click HERE to look at how we outreach to the community of Orange City and beyond. contact the front office if you would like to serve.
Office Receptionist: Our church office is open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 1:30pm. We would love assistance answering phones, greeting members and guests who visit our church office and other administrative tasks throughout the week. Please contact the front office if you would like to volunteer.
Handyman: Do you love to use your hands? Our property is always in need of care; lawn work, small repair projects, etc. Please let us know if you can help us keep our property and it’s building in good shape.
Computer and Sound Board: Can you click a computer mouse? Are you familiar with programs like PowerPoint? We could use your help on Sunday mornings. Contact the front office if you can help.
Click here to contact us through our online form: Serve
If you would like to E-mail us, contact us at office@ocumc.org.
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