We come to church to grow in our love, knowledge, and relationship with Jesus Christ. We gather together, worship, pray, and learn. In this, it can be easy to overlook that Jesus came to serve us. “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” Mark 10:45 NIV.

This scripture is not a call to serve Jesus, but a call to be served by Jesus. This is the radical call to Christian discipleship—that we are being “served” by Jesus as we serve others.

As you look at these opportunities in front of you to serve, remember that as we serve, it not only reflects who Jesus is, but it gives Jesus the opportunity to serve us and make Himself better known.

Do you want to get to know Jesus better? Then here’s a great way…serve.

• What is it? Host a small group of people in your home, works with a Group Leader
• Why does it matter? Home groups help keep us connected in community with one another, providing us opportunities to grow spiritually.
• How long will it take? Home groups run for 8 weeks to 9 months. 2 hours per week, most groups meet each week.
• Am I qualified? Ability to welcome a small group of people into your house or apartment
• Will you help me? Yes, we'll train you. Attend quarterly Home Group Leader Training Lunches.
• Take the next step: Contact Anthony Guynes, Pastor of Assimilation, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 229

• What is it? Help a small group of people grow spiritually
• Why does it matter? Home groups help keep us connected in community with one another, providing us opportunities to grow spiritually.
• How long will it take? Home groups run for 8 weeks to 9 months. 2 hours per week, most groups meet each week.
• Am I qualified? Are you a Christian and want to help others grow spiritually?
• Will you help me? Yes, we'll train you. Attend quarterly Home Group Leader Training Lunches
• Take the next step: Contact Anthony Guynes, Pastor of Assimilation, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 229

• What is it? Say “hello” to people as they enter the church campus for weekend services.
• Why does it matter? We have new people visiting our church for the first time each week. For many of these people, it might be the first time they have ever stepped foot on a church campus. We want people to know they are welcome here.
  
• How long will it take? 15 minutes before the church service you attend
• Am I qualified? Can you be nice to people and greet them?
• Will you help me? Sure, and we'll give you a fancy name tag!
• Take the next step: Contact Anthony Guynes, Pastor of Assimilation, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 229

• What is it? Be friendly face at the weekend services to welcome people and hand out bulletins.
  
• How long will it take? Approximately one hour at one of the four weekend services.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you outgoing, friendly, and willing to be trained?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Jason Gaudy, Usher Director

• What is it? Setting up chairs in our worship center
• Why does it matter? We tear down the chairs each week to use our multi-purpose facility for other ministry opportunities throughout the week. This requires us to set up chairs again in preparation for our weekend services.
• How long will it take? 1 hour each week, Saturdays @ 7 a.m. (some weeks the chairs are already set up for the weekend). Many people who help out do so just once a month.
• Am I qualified? Yes, you are!
  
• Will you help me? We do use lasers…seriously. You will need some training and we provide that
  
• Take the next step: Contact Russ Parker, Business Administrator, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 226

• What is it? Making coffee and coffee-related drinks along with other coffee house roles.
• Why does it matter? It's just easier to talk to people over a cup of coffee. The coffee house helps create a warm and welcoming environment where people can connect and build friendships. There's just something about coffee that brings people together.
  
• How long will it take? 1-2 hours on Saturday Nights or Sunday Mornings. We can schedule you as little as once a month.
• Am I qualified? Are you warm, friendly, and service oriented.
• Will you help me? We provide training on the fine art of coffee making
• Take the next step: Contact Julie Irvin, Coffee House Manager
  

• What is it? Helping in the church office answering phones and general reception of those visiting the office
• Why does it matter? Because if someone's calling, they could really need some help. And if someone's visiting the office, it is helpful to be greeted by a friendly and helpful person.
  
• How long will it take? 2-4 hour time blocks between 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday
• Am I qualified? A pleasant phone voice, friendly and hospitable. Able to maintain confidentiality. Able to multitask and be a team player
• Will you help me? We will train you on our phone system
• Take the next step: Contact Debbie Hutton, Office Manager, @ (909) 981-4848
  

• What is it? Folding, stuffing, labeling...preparing our monthly newsletter for mailing. We have a group of 4-10 people each month who help us prepare this mailing.
  
• Why does it matter? Many hands make for quick work! The church has a lot to communicate and our newsletter helps encourage church members while keeping them in the loop.
  
• How long will it take? About 4 hours beginning at 8 a.m., usually the last Thursday of the Month.
• Am I qualified? Yes, you are.
  
• Will you help me? Actually, you will be alongside others...all of who are helping to prepare the newsletter for mailing.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Debbie Hutton, Office Manager, @ (909) 981-4848
  

• What is it? A time of prayer for our church family, missionaries, community, and nation
  
• Why does it matter? We are called to pray and prayer is powerful.
  
• How long will it take? We meet at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday mornings and prayer for about an hour
  
• Am I qualified? Yes, you are. A desire to pray and agree with the prayers of others in the group.
  
• Will you help me? An appointment can be set as is needed to talk about our group.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Edna Myers, Pastor of Family Life Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 230
  

• What is it? A way to provide prayer for the various needs of our church family in response to God's command to "pray without ceasing."
  
• Why does it matter? We are called to pray and prayer is powerful.
  
• How long will it take? You can be on the day chain or the night chain. Actual time varies.
  
• Am I qualified? Receive phone calls with prayer requests, pray and call the person following you on the chain. Able to keep prayers confidential.
  
• Will you help me? We meet once a year to review our procedures.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Elsie Fittante @ (909) 985-6524

• What is it? A volunteer position to help coordinate the various aspects of the annual women's retreat.
  
• Why does it matter? The women's retreat is a vital aspect of our women's ministry. It provides a way for women to get away, hear a special speaker, and be challenged by God's word. Women's retreat provides an atmosphere that encourages friendship, community, fun, and spiritual growth.
  
• How long will it take? The retreat is once a year, over a weekend. We begin planning for the retreat a few months before hand. There will be a number of planning meetings during this time.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a desire to help using your gifts and talents? Do you like working on a team?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, you will be working alongside others as we partner to plan our annual retreat.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Gayle Jensen @ (909) 981-5567 or Edna Myers, Pastor of Family Life Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 230
  

• What is it? A volunteer position to help coordinate times for women to come together for fun and relationship building. Most events are opportunities to reach out to friends or acquaintances in the community.
  
• Why does it matter? Building strong relationships and community is important for spiritual growth. God created us to be in relationship with him and others. Your service on this team will help create, plan, and see out activities and events that provide reaching out opportunities.
  
• How long will it take? We usually have three or four events each year. We get together in meetings to help plan these.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a desire to help using your gifts and talents? Do you like working on a team?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, you will be working alongside others as we partner to plan these activities and events.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Julie Fachner @ (909) 476-0245 or Edna Myers, Pastor of Family Life Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 230

• What is it? An opportunity to bless LBF families in need by bringing a meal.
  
• Why does it matter? When families experience a hardship - such as a surgery, major illness, or baby's birth, the Lord's Ladies coordinate to bring meals. This helps take one thing off thier todo list and reduces the stress of the situation.
  
• How long will it take? Varies depending on the situation and the number of people who are helping out. Usually a person only provides a meal a few times a year.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a desire to help people in a time of need. Do you like to cook?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we have coordinators who work out the schedule and identify the needs.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Julie DeLoach @ (909) 944-5949 or Krista Gaudy @ (909) 989-4688

• What is it? Keep the bulletin boards in the hallways interesting and timely for both kids and parents.
• Why does it matter? The bulletin boards are a way to communicate information to parents as well as make the hallways fun and welcoming for children.
  
• How long will it take? 2-4 hours, at least once a quarter to change three different bulletin boards. Hours spent is dependent upon the intricacy of the board.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a flair for design, crafts, even scrapbooking skills? Use what we have on hand in the resource room.
  
• Will you help me? We have books with ideas in the resource room. You will work with Children's Ministry Service Directors, Ellie Levesque and/or Monisa Shipcott.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Help in recruiting/staffing needs.
  
• How long will it take? 6 hours per month. Recruiting takes place twice a year, for a summer team and a fall through spring team. This position can be year-round, so that recruiting is done behind-the-scenes in time for each team to be in place.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you able to work with adults and not afraid to seek after and ask for commitments from people? Can you keep track of team needs so that each age group is covered with adults to minister to His Kids? Do you have good organizational skills?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Welcome new kids and their families as they arrive and direct/take them to their appropriate age group. Help the family get settled by showing them where to go and how to register their family.
  
• How long will it take? Weekends at the four services.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you a people-person who enjoys making newcomers feel welcome?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Operate the computer in Worship Island or Playce 2 B.
  
• How long will it take? 9:30 or 11 a.m. on Sundays, for as long as needed.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you computer literate? Do you know how to create PowerPoints, run DVDs, and run the soundboard? Sixth grade through adult.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Organize fun crafts that go along with the theme for the summer.
  
• How long will it take? Seasonal; usually for the summer.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you creative and organized? Do you like being with kids and do you give good directions?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train and direct you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Provide clean toys for our little ones (nursery through 4-year-olds) to play with.
  
• How long will it take? 2-4 hours per week; on your schedule.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a heart to serve? Are you self-motivated? Do you have organizational skills? Sometimes toys get put in the wrong rooms; can you discern what is appropriate for a 4-year-old versus a toddler? Can you take direction, as well as make decisions on whether something needs to be thrown out because it is broken?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train and direct you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Organize fun, non-competitive games for grades kindergarten through 6.
  
• How long will it take? Seasonal, usually for the summer.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you energetic, fun-loving, not afraid to get down with the kids? Do you command respect so kids will listen to direction? Do you have organizational skills?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train and direct you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Provide an opportunity for our kids to serve Jesus by using their creative talents in the use of puppetry.
  
• How long will it take? During the school year (September-June), practice once a week for an hour and a half, plus performances when scheduled, including a puppet festival.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you flexible and patient with kids? Do you have a sense of humor? Do you like to be with older kids (5th grade and up)? Are you willing to learn proper puppetry techniques and help the kids learn them as well?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will provide ongoing training.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Provide props for songs/skits to make the production really come alive.
  
• How long will it take? During the school year (September-June), when directed or needed.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you creative or have craft skills? Are you able to work with power tools, paint, etc. to create sets/props? Are you willing to be directed by the P.A.T.H. Puppet Team Director? Are you a problem-solver?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will provide ongoing training during the school year.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Help plan special events for kids that are fun, uplift Jesus, develop community with peers, and serve the church.
  
• How long will it take? Meet once a month with the director to plan, organize, and staff.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you fun, creative, not afraid to ask people to help, and willing to use kids' ideas for events? Do you love to be with kids, think outside the box, have strong organizational skills, and enjoy planning events?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Dale Palmer, Director of His Kids Children's Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 242

• What is it? Assist the Pastor of Jr. High Ministries in helping students develop and grow in a relationship with Christ that will demonstrate how intimate their relationship with God can be. Also help students understand that God has made them with an awesome purpose for their life, and the relationship that He wants to have with them.
  
• How long will it take? 2-3 hours per week; participating in the Exit 83 Jr. High youth group on Tuesday nights, 7-8:30 p.m. Also calling or emailing students throughout the week to build a relationship with them outside of youth group.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? Do you love students? Must be over 18 years old and pass a background check.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you through staff events and meetings.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Matt Sasso, Pastor of Jr. High Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 233

• What is it? Set up The Garage in between the Exit 83 youth service and the Overdrive service on Sunday mornings.
  
• How long will it take? One hour and 30 minutes per week, beginning with our relaunch in the fall.
  
• Am I qualified? Can you lift and move chairs? Do you have an eye for detail?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Matt Sasso, Overdrive Venue Manager, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 233

• What is it? Work the sound booth during the Overdrive service on Sunday mornings.
  
• How long will it take? One hour and 30 minutes per week on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m., beginning with our relaunch in the fall.
  
• Am I qualified? Can you run a sound board? Are you willing to take direction?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Matt Sasso, Pastor of Jr. High Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 233

• What is it? Lead people attending the Overdrive service in a time of worship, usually with music that is a little more edgy and a little louder.
  
• How long will it take? One hour and 30 minutes per week, beginning with our relaunch in the fall; Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. and practice once a week.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a heart for worship? Can you play an instrument or sing? Can you read music? Do you have leadership abilities, as well as take direction when needed? Can you work with a team?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will guide you and give you direction.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Matt Sasso, Pastor of Jr. High Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 233

• What is it? Greet and direct new people attending the Overdrive service.
  
• How long will it take? One hour and 30 minutes per week on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m., beginning with our relaunch in the fall.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you like to make people feel welcome?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Matt Sasso, Pastor of Jr. High Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 233

• What is it? Pray for the Overdrive service, its relaunch in the fall, its effectiveness in reaching the community, the people that attend, and the Overdrive staff that serve.
  
• Why does it matter? We are called to pray and prayer is powerful.
  
• How long will it take? One hour and 30 minutes per week; we will work with your schedule.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you believe in the power of prayer? Do you enjoy praying with a group? Do you want to see the Overdrive service be an effective way to reach the community?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will pray with you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Matt Sasso, Pastor of Jr. High Ministries, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 233

• What is it? Provide vocal support for the weekend services.
  
• How long will it take? When on the schedule, Saturday 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you able to sing at a level necessary to blend and stay on pitch with a small vocal group?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Gary Keith, Pastor of Worship/Teaching, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 225

• What is it? Provide vocal support for the weekend services.
  
• How long will it take? When on the schedule, Saturday 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings @ 7 p.m., beginning August 23, 2007.
  
• Am I qualified? Open to all who would like to sing as part of the weekend worship services. No audition necessary.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Come to the first night, August 23, for more info.

• What is it? Provide instrumental support for the weekend services.
  
• How long will it take? When on the schedule, Saturday 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  
• Am I qualified? Can you play an instrument in a variety of keys? Must pass an audition.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Gary Keith, Pastor of Worship/Teaching, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 225

• What is it? Provide monitor and front of house sound support for weekend services and other special events.
  
• How long will it take? When on the schedule, Saturday 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and other times during special events.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a beginning knowledge of sound systems and mixing techniques?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Gary Keith, Pastor of Worship/Teaching, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 225

• What is it? Provide support for the lighting needs for events and services scheduled in the Worship Center.
  
• How long will it take? When on the schedule, Saturday 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and other times during special events.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a beginning knowledge of lighting systems and computer operations?
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Gary Keith, Pastor of Worship/Teaching, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 225

• What is it? Provide support for the video projection needs for the events and services scheduled in the Worship Center.
  
• Why does it matter?
  
• How long will it take? When on the schedule, Saturday 4:30-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and other times during special events.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have a beginning knowledge of computer systems, and PowerPoint and video switching? Some worship music knowledge would be helpful.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Gary Keith, Pastor of Worship/Teaching, @ (909) 981-4848, ext. 225

• What is it? Provide the Saturday night dinner for the worship team.
  
• Why does it matter? The worship team spends a lot of time at LBF over the weekend, practicing and providing worship for the church. On Saturday, they don't have a chance to get dinner, so bringing dinner to them is a way to serve them and say thank you for serving us!
  
• How long will it take? Approximately once every 6-8 weeks on Saturday night.
  
• Am I qualified? Can you obtain or cook a dinner for 12-15 people and deliver it to the church? The cost of the meal will be reimbursed by LBF to the one providing the meal.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will train you.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Carolyn Pruitt @ (909) 981-4219

• What is it? Act in dramas, musicals, or other productions throughout the year.
  
• How long will it take? Depending on the production, time will be needed to learn the part and practice and perform for the planned event.
  
• Am I qualified? Are you a team player and able to follow direction? Can you memorize lines? Some acting experience is desired, though not necessary.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will give you direction.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Rick Armstrong, Drama Director

• What is it? Provide direction for any assigned drama production at LBF, including worship skits, the summer production, and the Christmas production.
  
• How long will it take? Depending on the production, time will be needed to direct all of the needs of the actors for the scheduled production.
  
• Am I qualified? Do you have leadership abilities? Experience in directing plays and drama requested.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will give you direction.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Rick Armstrong, Drama Director

• What is it? Provide support for the many different needs behind-the-scenes, such as make-up, costumes, props, etc.
  
• How long will it take? Time commitment is based on the scheduled production.
  
• Am I qualified? Experience in the specific area assigned is requested.
  
• Will you help me? Yes, we will give you direction.
  
• Take the next step: Contact Rick Armstrong, Drama Director