During our celebration of Stewardship, we often speak of sharing our Time, Talent and Treasure with the church. There are numerous ways for you to become involved and share your gifts with the church. We would love your help! An extensive list of one time, short or long-term opportunities follows. Contact Us or use email option at bottom of page.
TIME & TALENT – I CAN HELP AT DEER PARK!
I am interested in helping with the following areas of ministry:
TRUSTEES
Call on me as needed. I can help with:
- Keeping the Nursery clean/tidy (weekly)
- Straightening the Sanctuary after worship (weekly)
- General cleaning
- Painting
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Carpentry
- Lawn Mowing
- Snow Plowing
- Gopher Eradication
- Thistle Eradication
- Accounting
- Assist Treasurer
- Insurance Issues
- Safety/Preparedness
- I have a Fundraising idea that I’m willing to spearhead
- Annual Fire/Safety Inspection
- Archive Photos & Records
– I’m willing to help organize and properly store the church’s photos & records.
– Filing & purging old records. - Office Work – Bulletins/Newsletter/Misc.
I can help in the office as needed. - Church Website
I am familiar with Web Sites and would be willing to help with updating the site as needed (WordPress). - Facebook Page
I can help update the church Facebook page. - Photography/Videography
I would be willing to occasionally photograph church events. - Advertising
I’m willing to help generate press releases, promotions and ads for church worship & events, as requested.
WICHITA/SEPTEMBER WORK PROJECT DAYS (SEPTEMBER 22nd and 23rd, 2023)
In September, a work team visits DPUMC to help us out for several days from a UMC in Wichita, Kansas. We do needed work and repairs on our buildings and grounds together.
- Work Crew: I am willing to help with the church work days. I will be part of the church maintenance and repair crew in September.
- Host/Lodging for Wichita Workers: I would be willing to host & provide lodging for our Wichita guest workers.
- Kitchen Prep for Wichita Work Week: I will help with preparing meals, as needed.
- Wichita Work Week Barbecue: I will host a barbecue for all the workers on Saturday afternoon/evening (approx. 20-25 people).
OUTREACH
- Rhubarb Fest, Pine Grove – Saturday, June 9, 6:30 am-4:00 pm
I’d like to help with one or more of the following:
Booth Helpers:
-SETUP – 6:30-7:30 a.m.
-SHIFT ONE – 7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
-SHIFT TWO – 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
(Includes Take Down) - Pride Parade – Sunday, June 17, 9:30 a.m., Denver
I’ll help organize & advertise to our members. - Green Team
I will help with efforts to make the church more “green” and environmentally conscious – participating in occasional planning meetings and activities. - Mountain Resource Center
I will communicate with MRC about their needs and current projects & share with the congregation. - School Lunch
I will communicate with Deer Creek Elementary School to ensure we maintain a $200 balance. - Woodpile Workday (Fall & Winter, First Saturday)
I will commit to regular attendance at the Woodpile Workday (first Saturday morning of fall and winter months). - DPUMC Church Workday (Spring & Summer, First Saturday)
I will commit to regular attendance at the Spring/Summer Church Workdays – Mowing, trimming, repairs, maintenance, gardening, watering (first Saturday morning). - Home Repair Projects
I would work with a team of church members to help make repairs or do maintenance on the home of someone elderly or in need OR a church member’s home. - Outreach Project Contributor
I plan to contribute church projects (Soles for Souls, Coats, Backpacks, Adopt a Family, etc.)
INREACH/NURTURE
- Fun & Friendship Nights – Plan & Present a seasonal or other special interest Theme or assist with dinner.
– SEPTEMBER 14, 6:00-8:00 PM
Plan Theme & Present
Help with Food
– OCTOBER 12, 6:00-8:00 PM
Plan Theme & Present
Help with Food
– NOVEMBER 9, 6:00-8:00 PM
Plan Theme & Present
Help with Food
– DECEMBER 14, 6:00-8:00 PM
Plan Theme & Present
Help with Food - Sunday School (Kindergarten & older, Infant-preschool)
– INFANT-PRESCHOOL
Teach 1x or 2x per month
– KINDERGARTEN & OLDER
Teach 1x or 2x per month
– YOUTH ACTIVITIES (Grade 6 and older)
I will help to plan, organize & lead an activity this year (film, bowling, hike, etc.) - Halloween Party (October 28 or 31 – Date TBD)
– Serve on the planning & preparation team
– Volunteer to help at the party - Retreats & Church Events
I would be willing to share my home to host church events on occasion. - Worship Leadership
– Liturgist – I will sign up, in Fellowship Hall, to lead the Call to Worship, Unison Prayer and read Scripture
– Choir – I’d lead the choir or sing with the choir 1x per month
– Choir – I could accompany the choir on the piano
– Instrumental Music – I would be willing to share my musical skills playing an instrument. - Hospitality Host
– A hospitality host sets up, provides beverages and refreshments and cleans up after Fellowship Hour following church on Sunday. I will commit to hosting Hospitality occasionally during the coming months. - I have another expertise/talent/skill that I’d like to share with the church.
- I have a good idea I’d like to try at DPUMC.
COUNCIL/BOARDS/COMMITTEES
COUNCIL CHAIR: Mike Moore
TRUSTEES MEMBERS: Jim Schneider, Carie Dinnan
I am interested in serving as a Trustee.
OUTREACH CHAIR: Chris Dinnan, Outreach Members: Kim Moore, Mike Moore, Jenn Schneider, Doug Jenner
I am interested in serving on Outreach.
INREACH/NURTURE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Betty Crawford
Members: Kim Moore, Linda Zimmerman
I am interested in serving on InReach/Nurture (includes church events, parties, retreats, Adult Ed, Sunday School).
STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE
CHAIR: Doug Jenner
SPPRC Members: Kim Moore, Linda Zimmerman, Jenn Schneider
Helps ensure that staff are supported and get good feedback. I am interested in serving on SPPRC.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR: Jenn Schneider
Worship Members:
I am willing to help with the Worship Planning.
CONTACT US OR EMAIL US WITH YOUR AREA(S) OF INTEREST AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU!
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