Altar Counselors.  Our altar counselors assist during the invitation and response part of our worship service by praying with and counseling with those who request prayer or are ready to make a decision.  Training is necessary and is provided a few times each year.  Contact Pastor Jack Marslender for more info.

Basketball Coaches.  Our growing sports ministries require coaches who are knowledgeable of the game and who can work with children.  (A background check is done after the required volunteer form is turned in.)  We conduct our own training.  We need coaches for Upward Basketball (Kindergarten - Sixth Grade) and in our Teen Division.  For information in working with children, contact Amy Zimmerle.  For information in working with teens, contact Holly Kilfoyle.

Basketball Referees.  We have a growing sports ministry.  We conduct our own referee training and certification process for those who are already familiar with the game of basketball.  Referees are needed in four different divisions--from Kindergarten to High School.  (A background check is required and is done after a volunteer form is turned in.)  Games can be anytime on Saturday, with the next series of games beginning in September of 2010.  Placements are made after training and certification.  Contact Pastor Jack Marslender for more information.

Basketball Scorekeepers.  We need scorekeepers to operate our scoreboard during basketball games.  Some familiarity with basketball rules is required, training is offered, and the scoreboard is easy to learn.  Games resume in September of 2010 and last for one hour on Saturdays.  Scorekeepers usually do 2-4 games on selected Saturdays.  Contact Pastor Jack Marslender for more information. 

Building & Ground Team.  We maintain a list of work that needs to be done on our buildings and property.  We also have a team that plans and oversees all of the work.  The current list of work to be done can be accessed online.  At any given time, we have jobs requiring plumbing, electrical, painting, and yardwork skills.  Contact the church office for more information. 

Children's Check-in/Out Nursery Clerks. Individuals will help families locate and check in to preschool classrooms for Extended Teaching Care at 8:15 or 10:45 am and for Bible Study 9:30 am. Tasks include assigning pagers, maintaining pagers, labeling children’s belongings, and copying sign in sheets.  Contact Amy Zimmerle for more info.

Children's Clean & Tidy Team Members. We need volunteers to organize clean andsanitize the toys and classroom furniture on a weekly basis. Tasks include wiping down chairs and tables and washing/rinsing toys, removing/changing crib sheets, and removing broken or unsafe toys from classrooms.   Contact Amy Zimmerle for more info.

Children's Creative/Artistic Team Members. Team members will create, update, post publicity materials for events and ministries on bulletin boards in classrooms and other approved and designated locations. Team members will work closely with and under direction of Children’s Ministries Director. Contact Amy Zimmerle for more info.  

Children's Resource/Supply Maintenance Team Members. Team members will keep an inventory, organize, distribute, and manage supplies needed for classrooms on a weekly basis. Team members will insure classrooms are stocked with necessary art supplies, first aid equipment, diapers, wipes, and other special resources as activities require from week to week and month to month.  Contact Amy Zimmerle for more info.

Choir Member.  We have a large and active adult worship leading choir which leads in our Sunday morning worship services as well as at special services and events throughout the year.  The choir meets in Building C on Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.  Contact Mary Kaye Wonner for more information.

Concessions Workers.  We sell a variety of concessions during Upward basketball and Teen Basketball.  The funds help us offset the costs of our children's and teen ministries.  Contact Amy Zimmerle (children) or Holly Kilfoyle for more information.

Extended Teaching Care Workers:  Our ETC workers provide loving care and supervision for children birth to pre-kindergarten during both of our services on Sunday morning (8:15 and 10:45 am), during discipleship Sunday evenings (5:45 pm), during choir/prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings (6:45 pm), and other special events and services.  Weekly and monthly rotations are available in all areas. A volunteer form, background check, and annual supervision training are required prior to serving in a classroom.  Contact Amy Zimmerle for more info.

Fall Festival Workers. On October 31 we will need volunteers to help set-up event (tables, booths, etc…), run booths/events, distribute and cook food and drinks, pick up trash, provide security, and clean up for one of our largest outreach events of the year.   Contact Amy Zimmerle for more info.

Hospital Team.  Our hospital team visits members in the hospital, brings them a Bible, and prays with them.  Occasional training sessions and meetings are held.  You can choose to visit on certain days or times, or be available as needed.  Contact Bobbie Huffman for more information.

Office Volunteer.  Office volunteers work the front desk during office hours.  They answer the phone, interact with guests, and perform office duties such as filing, copying, and entering computer data.  Most work 1 or more 4 hour shifts (8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm) per week.  Periodic training is offered.  Contact Naomi Hutchison for more information.

Playground Maintenance Team:  We want to keep our playground safe and clean for our members, visitors, and community.  Team members pick up trash and debris, rake the sand, cut grass, and pull weeds on a weekly basis. They also remove graffiti and inspect equipment for damage or repairs quarterly.  Contact Amy Zimmerle for more information.

Playground Monitors:  We want to keep our playground safe and make sure that children are well supervised in our playing areas.  We need volunteers to monitor both playgrounds 15-20 minutes before and after our services on Sunday morning, evening, and Wednesday nights.  Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer form, complete a background check, and receive supervision training annually.  Contact Amy Zimmerle for more information.

Prayer team:  Members can be anyone of any age who will set aside an hour per week to pray for others. Prayer requests will be sent out via email or a paper copy can be picked up in the church office by Wednesday of each week. If you are interested please contact Naomi Hutchison, Office Manger at 623-932-2723.

Security Team.  Our security team patrols the parking lot during worship services and class times, making sure that our people and possessions are secure.  Security team members wear an orange safety vest to be recognized.  They also direct cars and people as needed, welcoming people to our church.  Contact Harvey Quackenbush for more information.

VBS Workers.  There are many places to volunteer during VBS week, June 7-11 starting at 6:00 pm. We will need classroom leaders, recreation leaders, people to help prepare and distribute snacks, people to decorate/make props, people to help with registration, and even help with follow up with families following VBS.  Some positions may require a volunteer form and background check be completed.  For more information please contact Amy Zimmerle.

Welcome Team.  We have a team of greeters who welcome people to our church, hand out bulletins, and direct guests and members to classes, the nursery, and the worship center.  Periodic training is offered.  Contact Phil Johnson for more information.