Southpoint Community Christian Church
5699 Fort, Trenton MI, 48183
(734) 675-7575
"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms"
1 Peter 4:8

Opportunities to Serve
EVERY MEMBER IS A MINISTER!

      Ephesians 4:11-12 says that God has given pastors and teachers to prepare God's people for works of ministry, so that the church may be built up. God has called you, and every member of Christ's body, to ministry. Jesus said of himself that even he "...did not come to be served but to serve."

      This is a key teaching of the New Testament and a core value of Southpoint Church. In our Disciple Development Process, going to 3rd Bass is being Committed to Ministry.

      In 1 Corinthians 12, Paul says that all Christians have been given spiritual gifts by the Holy Spirit. Southpoint places a high priority on people serving in ministries where they can use their spiritual gifts. When you are truly serving in the capacity God intends for you, ministry will be a joy and a blessing!

      The following form briefly describes focused areas of ministry in and through this church. Please pray for God to lead you to the best place for you to serve. To learn more about how God has gifted you, take Class 301 - "Discovering My Ministry." But part of discovering how God can use your talents and gifts, is simply to experiment by getting involved for a period of time to see if that ministry is right for you. Realize your potential by getting involved each week.

      It is our prayer that every believer in Christ will find an area to serve. Some are weekly, others are rotational. If you are interested, check the box in the areas of service where you wish to be involved. Type your name in the blank, and click "SUBMIT MY MINISTRY AGREEMENT". You will be contacted. Each ministry has a short description of what's involved, but may not include every task--call the church office at (734) 675-7575 or e-mail us for a written job description.


Make a Difference


Service Station

Stop by the Service Station in the West Hall to sign up for a ministry as a "First Serve" experiment.

You are Invited
The Almighty God of the Universe
invites you to become a participating member
of the body of Christ and to join Him in
transforming the hearts and lives of thousands
of people in the Downriver area,
by committing to use your time and talents as a
ministry servant at
Southpoint Community Christian Church.

You may begin sharing in the joy of service by
signing up today.
The invitation to serve God is a lifetime opportunity,
lifetime opportunity, and open anytime.
I am not currently serving in a ministry at Southpoint.
I am signing up for a ministry in addition to my current commitment.

Benevolence and Care Ministries
Christ Crafters - Keep the homeless, elderly, and needy warm by knitting or crocheting scarves, hats or other similar items to hand out at different times during the year.
Congregational Care - Giving assistance, care and support to members and regular attenders in need though various projects and events.
Community Service - Reaching out to the Downriver Community and sharing the love of Christ through various community-oriented projects.
Fix-It Ministry - Providing minor repairs to widows and others in need in the church who are unable to perform maintenance or minor repairs on their homes.
1st and 3rd Ministry - Bringing a complete worship service (music, message, communion and prayer) with a team of others to seniors at a local assisted living home.
Hospital Visitation - Supporting those who are sick or hospitalized, with visits and prayer.
Meals Ministry - Show love for our family in Christ by preparing and delivering meals for members and regular attenders in the case of birth, death or hospitalization.
Open Arms Ministry - Share the love of Christ and bless those in need by working at a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, or other places of need. Providing food assistance to members of the congregation and those in the community in need.


Children and Youth
Children's Ministry - Providing an environment for children to understand and apply God's truths. Teachers and helpers are needed for all age groups from infants thru elementary.
Children's Welcome Center - Welcome new families and direct children into a safe environment for the Sunday School Program.
Special Needs Ministry - Assist special needs children during the Sunday School Program.
Vacation Bible School - Organize help or teach at our annual V.B.S. Activities include drama, music, crafts and food. Our goal is to share the Gospel with children throughout the community.
Youth Ministry - Help to offer a positive Christ Centered youth program for grades 6-12. Making disciples of teens and equipping them to live for Christ and share Him with others.


Communications
Communications Team - Making reminder calls to those that have signed up for classes, events, or who serve on a ministry during the weekend services.
Connectors Ministry - Connecting new Southpoint members to the church body by making contact, and by helping them get involved in activities, small groups and Bible studies.


Fellowship, Events and Hospitality
Baptism Host - With the understanding that the occasion of Baptism is one of the most important days in a person's life; our purpose is to make sure that the person's baptism is a memorable event that is not intimidating or confusing and that we make them feel as welcome and assured as we can.
Decorations Team - Use your creativity to decorate the church building on holidays and special occasions.
Fellowship Ministry/Special Events - Promote fellowship and care among church members, regular attenders and guests by planning and organizing food, events, and other opportunities to come together and share in the love of Christ with one another.
Hospitality/Refreshments - Help make our fellowship time inviting by providing food or setting up/cleaning up refreshments in the coffee Kiosk.
Memorial Preparation Ministry - Organizing preparations for Southpoint Members who have memorial services, funeral services or luncheons held at the church.
Wedding Coordination - Help to coordinate the use of the church building for weddings and showers, making it a special day for everyone involved.


First Impressions Ministries
Door Greeter - Greeting the congregation as they enter the building and auditorium so that every person who comes to Southpoint feels welcomed and can experience the love and joy of Christ.
Parking Lot Greeter - Make Southpoint an inviting place to worship by controlling the flow and organization of parking and traffic.
Welcome Center Greeter - Provide information, direction and first impressions to those attending the church.
Ushers Ministry - Keeping the worship service running smoothly by directing people to open seats, passing out communion and collecting the offering.


Gender and Age Specific Ministries
Men's Ministry - Help to plan events that will encourage Southpoint men to get involved and mature in their spiritual walk through fellowship, ministry and study.
Merge - (Young Adults) If you are married, single, in college or working hard, this group is for you. Wednesday nights from 7pm-8pm and special events each month. No pressure, no requirements, just life together.
Seniors Ministry - Planning fellowship and activities for seniors and retirees in our congregation. Includes Program Crew - Group that meets weekly to fold and stuff the weekly programs.
Singles Ministry - Creating times of fellowship and fun for those in the church who are single.
Women's Ministry - Help to plan events that will encourage Southpoint women to get involved and take the next step in their spiritual walk through fellowship, ministry and study.


Hearing Ministries
Deaf Ministry - (Must be proficient in sign language) Communicate the weekly message to the hearing impaired through sign language.


Maintenance Ministries
Events Set up - Prepare the building for special events and services by arranging furniture and equipment as needed.
Facilities Maintenance - Help to present a clean, well maintained facility that is inviting to guests, demonstrates a caring attitude, and is a pleasant place to worship.
Grounds Maintenance - Help us to present a clean, well maintained exterior facility surrounding our building that is inviting to guests, demonstrates a caring attitude, and is a pleasant place to worship.


Other Southpoint Ministries
Compass Christian Resources - Providing Bibles, books and other published resources to members and guests.
Connexion Groups Team - Connecting the congregation to one another as they grow closer to Christ through Bible Study and fellowship.
Homeward Bound Ministry - Sharing God's love through blessings of friendship, outreach and the weekly service via DVD to those who are unable to come to church due to illness or circumstance.
Laundry Ministry - Responsible to launder the baptismal clothing and towels as to always be prepared for those who come forward to dedicate their lives to Christ.
Medical Response Team - Provide first responder techniques to individuals in emergency situations during the services.
Southpoint Security Team - Keeping the masses safe at various events and outreach opportunities for members and regular attendees of Southpoint.
Southpoint Shuttle - Transport Southpoint members and guests to and from their vehicles before and after services.
Sports Ministry - Organize sports-based fellowship events and outreach opportunities for members and regular attenders of Southpoint.
Office Administration - Help the church staff to function efficiently and effectively by lending a hand with various administrative tasks or answering phones.
Tech support - (Computers) Troubleshooting and resolving PC hardware/software and networking issues at the client and server level on Southpoint CCC premises. The ministry also analyzes technical needs and recommends solutions. Members of this ministry should have at least 2 years PC hardware/software servicing and/or Windows networking experience. Certifications at the MCP level preferred.


Outreach
Missions - Coordinate and promote Southpoint supported missions that are spreading the Gospel here, at home, and around the world.
Outreach Events - Organizing the representation of Southpoint at various community events throughout the year, distributing good will and free merchandise such as bottles of water and promotional materials.
Southpoint Military Family Ministry - Providing emotional, spiritual, moral support and services to Vets, Military personal and their families.


Production and Worship Arts
Dance Ministry - Assisting the congregation in worshipping God through the expression of dance.
Drama Ministry - Deliver God's message in a memorable way through the use of skits and performing to support the message and worship.
Lighting/Video - To provide effective, quality lighting and image magnification during regular and special services via trained, competent, godly men and women.
Multi-Media Ministry - Overseeing the music software, power point, video clips and other media that supports the worship service each week.
Photography Ministry - Help provide church memories by taking photos of Baptisms and other church events.
Speakers Ministry - Deliver inspirational words prior to the communion portion of our service.
Sound Ministry - Creating the perfect audio environment for worshipping during services and special events.
Southpoint Choir - Glorifying God through song and music.
Stage Managing and Production Assistant - Work behind the scenes directing the flow of services for concerts and events.
Worship Team - Support the weekly worship service by playing an instrument, singing or performing a solo..


OTHER MINISTRIES
I have the following interests/skills/gifts that could be used in ministry


SOUTHPOINT MINISTRY AGREEMENT

I, , with the help of God, agree to participate in the above ministries for
First Serve: one-time no-strings experiment
6 Months
1 Year
Other
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