A PLACE TO SERVE
If you have an interest in one or more of the following or you have other interest, click here to let Pastor Mike know
ADULT TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE: A very important part of our Christian education ministry is the adult Sunday School classes that meet each week. Adult classes represent the "congregation life" of our church family, whereby smaller groups of people meet each week for teaching and fellowship. Adult teachers and substitutes have the responsibility of preparing and teaching a weekly lesson and encouraging people in their walk with the Lord.
BUS/VAN DRIVER: Involves driving the bus and van to various places for the edification of the body of Christ. The need is for drivers 25 years of age or older, who have the ability and are available to drive our vehicles.
CARING & OUTREACH: A ministry of support in time of need to members of FCC. The support ranges from counseling on financial matters, to financial assistance for gasoline, food, clothing, etc. This ministry also includes sending flowers and cards to members in the hospital, and finding other ways to care for and encourage members of the church.
CHILDREN'S SUBSTITUTE: (Early childhood, 2-5 years, children grades 1-6): This person will be "on call" to substitute for one of our regular Sunday School teachers during a time of illness, emergency or vacation. We will try to give as much advance notice as possible for the substitute to adequately prepare for teaching the class.
CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER/HELPER: (Early childhood, 2-5 years, children grades 1-6): Teaching and encouraging children to have a committed life to Jesus Christ. The teachers do the lessons and assist the children in doing a craft from materials provided. The helpers assist the teachers with their duties.
CHURCH USHER MINISTRY: As John the Baptist was a forerunner for the ministry of Jesus Christ, the church usher is a forerunner for the ministry for all the other ministries in the congregation. An attitude the usher demonstrates in the foyer and back of the church is a forerunner of the ministry to be experienced in the sanctuary. At FCC there are certain characteristics that we look for in a good usher. First, they must be filled with the Holy Spirit, loving, joyful, peaceful, patient, gentle, full of humor, goodness, faithful each week, resourceful, prompt, and be an ambassador of kindness.
DRAMA: A ministry that supports the music department and tells the Gospel message through skits, plays and many other creative ways in order to present the Good News.
FLOWER/LANSCAPING MINISTRY: Provides flower arrangements in the sanctuary and foyer each Sunday for the worship services and other special times of the year. Also provides support with outdoor landscaping needs.
GREETERS MINISTRY: To provide a warm, caring welcome to those who are visitors to FCC or who need information regarding specific ministries at our church. This is accomplished by providing official greeters in the Worship Center during worship services. Also greeters will be available to escort and direct guests to various locations on the church campus.
HANDYMAN MINISTRY
A ministry for those interested in keeping our campus running. From general maintenance, electrical, and painting to building upkeep, light fixture repair and powerwashing buildings and sidewalks. HOME REPAIRS MINISTRY: Another support ministry for the needy provided by FCC. We provide help to widows and widowers of our congregation with simple household repairs.
HOMELESS MINSTRY: Help the homeless by serving a meal in Bellingham the second Tuesday of every month.
HOSPITALITY & SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE: Provides nutritional and wholesome meals to our church body. The responsibilities range from setting tables, serving meals, washing dishes, ordering supplies, food preparation, and recruiting others to help in this ministry.
JR. HIGH YOUTH TEAM: A ministry designed to meet the special needs of young adolescents. We seek to help the junior higher to discover their own self-worth that comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. The ministry team plans and gives leadership to the junior high youth programs. The need is for adults who love God and desire to minister to the young teen.
LIBRARY: Providing materials on a variety of topics, primarily through books, tapes and videos on Christian living, growth, devotions, and Bible study. The need is for people to serve by checking materials in, processing and preparing catalog cards, keeping track of materials and various other jobs involved with running a library.
LIFE GROUP LEADER: A ministry of outreach to the church in homes with 8 - 10 individuals. Life group leaders are responsible for facilitating sermon based or book based lessons.
MEAL IN TIME OF NEED: A ministry to assist people with meals following an extended hospital stay, loss of loved-one, or food for a dinner for family and guests following a funeral service.
MEALS/LODGING: (Out-of-town church guests) Throughout the year the church may have special guests (musicians, missionaries, national/international speakers, evangelists, etc.) who will need to have a place to stay and meals provided. The people who serve in this ministry will assist with this important area of hospitality from our church family.
MEN'S MINISTRIES: A vital ministry to men for the purpose of instruction, fellowship and activities. The men plan activities and retreats, service projects, and follow-up with new men coming into the church. The need is for men to become involved in telephoning, food preparation, devotionals, singing, outreach and discipleship.
MISSIONS COMMITTEE: Provides opportunities for people to become directly involved in foreign missions, and potential Missions Work Teams.
MISSIONS WORK TEAM: Provides opportunity for members of FCC to participate in short-term missionary work. Mission’s Work Teams provide encouragement and support to our missionaries in the field. Medical, clerical, teaching, evangelism, technical and construction are some of the ways that team members help.
MUSIC: FCC includes larger ensembles for people of all ages. Smaller ensembles and soloists are also used extensively, and seasonal programs allow others talented in drama and production to use their craft in presenting the message. The needs vary depending on the area of music one is able to participate in. Those gifted as singers and instrumentalists are involved weekly in our corporate worship settings.
NURSERY: This is unquestionably one of the most important ministries within the church. The loving care and safety of our "little ones" is a high priority, as they are our future! You can make a great contribution to Lord's work by helping with the infants and toddlers.
NURSING HOME: This ministry has the vision to reach out to the nursing homes within the Lynden area. They have need for people to coordinate services, visitation, and recruiting others to help in this ministry.
ORDINANCES COMMITTEE: This ministry involves the preparation of bread and grape juice for communion services, assisting with Baptismal candidates during the baptismal service, and the preparation for child dedications.
PRAYER CHAIN: As the church is made aware of special needs for prayer, these needs are telephoned or e-mailed to people on the prayer chain to pray for. This prayer group enables many people in the church body to be praying together within a short time.
SENIOR ADULT MINISTRIES: Today in America, there are more people over age 60 than under the age 18. And these senior adults are some of the most receptive people in any community. Senior Adult Ministries provides many opportunities of Christian service and meet periodically for special events. Service, ministry activities and special trips are planned throughout the year.
SOUND/LIGHTING: Providing proper lighting and sound mix for our Sunday services, weddings, funerals and special events.
SR. HIGH YOUTH TEAM: Designed to provide an atmosphere for positive Christian fellowship, worship, and encouragement, to disciple and evangelize according to the Great commission, and to encourage the development of a serving attitude to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The ministry need is for adults who will attend high school functions and be available for a particular ministry field such as drama, counselor, transportation, food preparation, etc.
STUFFERS CLUB: Provides ministry in areas that assist the office; such as folding, labeling, stuffing bulletins, sorting and much more.
VBS WORKER/TEACHER: One of our most important children's programs each year is our Vacation Bible School. This is normally held during the summer months and requires a large staff of workers and teachers for a period of one week. The VBS staff person can fill a wide range of responsibilities including; teaching, assistant teacher, crafts, recreational activities, etc.
VISITATION & OUTREACH: Visits are made to hospitals, nursing homes, and to members of our church who need encouragement.
WEB RECORDING/CD MINISTRY: Actively assists FCC in spreading the Gospel to the Whatcom County area and beyond. Ministry service includes recording Sunday services, CD duplication, distribution, and meeting the recording needs of the music department and other areas of the church. Ministry service also includes downloading Sunday services and other special events to the internet on our website.
WEDDING HOSTS/RECEPTIONISTS: These people are responsible for the Weddings in the church. The wedding host is responsible for interviewing couples, answering questions, giving guidance, scheduling facilities, planning the rehearsal, and doing many other things in the pre-wedding weeks that save our pastors many hours of work. The wedding receptionists are responsible for the serving of refreshments, clean-up of the reception area and the kitchen.
WELCOME CENTER/GREETER: A ministry of support to the whole church by greeting visitors and directing them to the appropriate areas on the FCC campus. They also answer questions and tend to any other tasks that are needed.
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES: A ministry to women, consisting of retreats and seminars and special Bible studies and classes. There are many areas of ministry including leadership and planning, hostessing, preparing snacks, name tags, decorations, promotion and follow-up. There are a few committees which include: Bible Study; Outreach/Evangelism; Special Events; Social Fellowship; and Mentoring.
YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES: The goal for this group of people is to make them disciples by equipping, loving and challenging them to a deeper commitment and spiritual reproduction. This is accomplished through potential Sunday school class and activities specifically focusing on their needs and interests. The need is for mature Christians to help with teaching and providing ideas for different ministries.
YOUTH CAMP/RETREAT COUNSELOR: Camping experiences are a priority with our church in reaching children and youth with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The main advantage of "getting away" for a Christian retreat is spending quality time alone with God in a Christian atmosphere. Life -time decisions for Jesus Christ are often made at these retreats. The ministries are in the areas of counselor, nurse, music, activities, bus driver, sports, etc.
YOUTH TEACHER/SUBSTITUTE: The teaching ministry for our young people is a vital part of their Christian development. Youth classes meet on Sunday mornings and the need is for adults with the ability to communicate to young people the gospel of Jesus Christ.
If you have an interest in one or more of the following or you have other interest, click here to let Pastor Mike know
Love, Instruction, Fellowship and Encouragement
Upcoming events
- AWANA and youth group begins!!!!(2 hours)
- Women's AND Men's Ministry FALL KICK OFF(1 day)
- Round Up Sunday - Fall Kick Off(4 days)
- Beth Moore Simulcast(10 days)
- Life Chain - Sponsored by Lynden Human Life(25 days)
