Click one of the links below to read the
2024 Messiah’s Way Letter from
Fr. Tom Rutherford
Click the image below to view the
Messiah’s Way Ministry Catalog
Contact the office for a copy of the printed booklet version.
Opportunities to Serve
Click the headers below to view the types of opportunities available, the age requirements (opportunities open to youth are green and those open to children are pink) , and the opportunity number Ministry Catalog.
Worship Opportunities
1. Acolyte/Altar Server Open to EVERYONE age 6+
2. Altar Guild Youth and children may serve as part of a parent or grandparent family team
3. Usher/Greeter Youth opportunity; children may serve as part of a parent or grandparent family team
4. Lector (LEC) Open to everyone 12+
5. Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM) Open to everyone 12+
6. Lay Eucharistic Visitor (LEV) Open to everyone 12+
7. Music Ministry Open to everyone 12+
8. Prayer Intercessor Open to everyone 12+
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view items 1-8.
Facility Ministry Opportunities
9. Building Maintenance & Repairs Open to everyone age 12+
10. Lay Weeder Open to everyone age 12+
11. Kitchen Crew Open to everyone age 12+
12. Rummage Sale Open to everyone age 12+
13. Office Angel Open to everyone age 12+
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view items 9-13.
Outreach Opportunities
14. Ongoing Ministry Volunteers (includes serving on the Outreach Committee) Youth opportunity; children may serve as part of a parent or grandparent family team
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view item 14.
Communication Ministry Opportunities
15. Change Signs Must be able to lift and open the 20lb plexiglass doors
16. Tech Minister Team (includes Sound) Open to everyone age 12+
17. Church Historical Ministry Open to everyone age 12+
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view items 15-17.
Children & Youth Volunteer Opportunities
18. Nursery Ministry Open to everyone age 12+
19. Children’s Ministry Open to everyone age 12+
20. Youth Ministry Adults over 18 only; will need to be fingerprinted and certified through “Safeguarding God’s Children”
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view items 18-20.
Fellowship Opportunities
21. Fun & Fellowship Committee Open to all ages! Help plan and execute our parish fun & fellowship!
22. Coffee Hour Open to everyone age 12+
23. Hospitality Open to everyone age 12+
24. Panera Bread Pick-up
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view items 21-24.
Pastoral Care Opportunities
25. Casserole Patrol Open to everyone age 12+
26. Funeral Receptions Open to everyone age 12+
27. Prayer Chain Open to everyone age 12+
28. Praying for Yellow Card Requests Open to everyone age 12+
29. D.A.R.T (Disaster Action Readiness Team) Open to everyone age 12+
30. Provide Transportation
31. COTM Library Ministry
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and view items 25-31.
Ongoing Small Group Opportunities
Messiah offers LOTS of ongoing opportunities for small group participation, ranging from year-round, once per week bible studies to periodic class opportunities, to once a month bookclub or supper with biblical discussion opportunities.
For more information about any of these ministries, download the Ministry Catalog and scroll to the section after the volunteer opportunities (begins after volunteer opportunity 31).
Once Per Month Opportunities
Men’s Supper & Ladies’ Dinner 1st Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm. Men meet in the Youth Hall and ladies meet in the Parish Hall.
Daughter’s of the King 2nd Monday of every month at 5pm for fellowship and 5:30pm for chapter business meeting.
Supper & Sharing 3rd Wednesday of every month, 5:15pm-7pm in the Parish Hall.
Book Club 4th Thursday of every month, 5:15pm in the Library.
Classes
Please see the catalog for additional information, including contact information:
Through the Valley Grief Group Spring and fall 6-week sessions
Boundaries Offered periodically, uses materials as developed by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Weekly Opportunities
Diving Deeper with Father Andrew Sundays at 5pm in the Library
Simple Supper Dinner and fellowship, Sundays at 6pm in the Parish Hall
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study Mondays at 5:30pm in the Library
Monday Evening Men’s Bible Study Mondays from 5:15pm to 6:45pm in the Parish Hall
Tuesday Night Bible Study 6:30pm in the Library EXCEPT the 1st Tuesday of each month, to allow participation in the Men’s Supper and Ladies’ Dinner.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study with Fr. Tom 11am in the Library
Thursday Morning Bible Study 7am – 9am in the Library
Thursday Night Haitian Bible Study 7:30pm via Zoom