Serve – Morningstar Christian Chapel

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God has given unto us a definite pattern for the Church as detailed in the below Scripture. He starts with sending individuals to pastor and give oversight for the Body of Christ. Moreover, we are told that the pastor’s responsibility is to equip the saints for doing the work of the ministry. Here at Morningstar, we place a great emphasis on teaching the entire Bible and it is through this teaching that God equips His people for ministry.

Ephesians 4:11-12

“And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ,”

2 Timothy 3:16-17

“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.”

Believers who made Jesus Lord

Believers who have made Jesus Christ their Lord and continue to grow in their relationship with Him will ultimately become fruitful Christians. Jesus said, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5). With this ongoing work in our lives, it eventually becomes incumbent upon us to seek ways to serve Him by serving others. Paul, writing to the Corinthians, taught that God has given to each member of the Body of Christ, gifts or abilities to be used to minister to the needs of individuals within the Church (1 Corinthians 12:7-11).

Opportunities to Serve

Here at Morningstar, God has provided many opportunities where believers can exercise their God-given spiritual gifts to minister to one another. These opportunities are varied and diverse such as ushering, teaching a Sunday school class, using the gift of music in the worship ministry, ministering in convalescent homes and prisons, serving the needs of the body through the helps ministry, and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ through the many outreach ministries. See below for more details on many of the ministry opportunities available at Morningstar Christian Chapel.

Get Involved

If God is leading you to get involved to serve in a particular ministry, then click the button below to get started. See below for detailed descriptions of the Morningstar Christian Chapel ministries.

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Ministry Descriptions

NURSERY MINISTRY

This ministry serves in either the Infant (non-walking) or Toddler nurseries. Those serving will be expected to take care of babies from newborn through 2 years old. All serving in this ministry are subject to background checks and are expected to maintain a safe and fun environment for the babies.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Provide Biblical instruction to children from 2 years old through 6th grade. Those serving will either be teachers or aides in the classroom. All serving in this ministry are subject to background checks and are expected to maintain a safe and fun learning environment for the children.

MORNINGSTAR YOUTH

Minister to Jr. High and High School teens of Morningstar through Bible study, fellowship, and discipleship. Opportunities to serve include teaching, serving as an aide, event supervision, and worship leading (Ecclesiastes 12:1).

SPECIAL NEEDS

This ministry serves people of all ages who have learning disabilities, including, but not limited to, autism and cerebral palsy. All serving in this ministry are subject to background checks. Experience in serving Special Needs is helpful but not required.

SOUND AND MEDIA MINISTRY

Sound: Amplify the teaching from the pulpit, mix live music, and project song lyrics. Media: take photos of church events and contribute to church social media. Sound Ministry personnel provide technical assistance for various outreaches throughout the year.

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

The purpose of these ministries is to take the Gospel to jails and prisons, the community and local neighborhoods, homeless shelters, U-Turn for Christ, and convalescent facilities. Those who participate minister one one-on-one, teach Bible Studies, and lead worship. The Jail Ministry requires a security clearance.

HOW MUCH MORE FOOD MINISTRY

Assist in the distribution of food to attendees. This outreach takes place every Tuesday morning. Those serving in the ministry prepare for the outreach at 8:30 AM, setting up tables and bagging food. Speaking Spanish is not required but is a plus.

WORSHIP

For those with a heart for worship and the gift of singing and/or playing an instrument. Opportunities to help in leading worship include kids Sunday School and other weekly ministries, special events, and regular weekly worship in the sanctuary. Both musicians and singers are encouraged to apply.

DEAF MINISTRY

This ministry is designated for those who are fluent in American Sign Language and have a heart to share that gift with the body of Christ through interpreting Bible studies and worship time for the Deaf who attend our church.

WOMEN’S PRAYER PARTNER

Pray with other women over the phone when needed, and be available to pray for immediate prayer requests that come through the church by phone or by email. Jeremiah 33:3 invites us to “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”

USHERS MINISTRY

The usher’s ministry is to watch over and take care of the needs of the people as they come to the church to attend services. During regular services, ushers are assigned various duties in the sanctuary: seating people, greeting and handing out bulletins, and helping parents find the appropriate classroom for their children. Other duties include preparing the sanctuary before and after the services, patrolling the parking lot, and watching for distractions during the service. Ushers also have the opportunity to serve at other church events such as Baptisms, Block Party, and Easter and Christmas services.

CHAPEL STORE

The Chapel Store is a ministry of Morningstar Christian Chapel serving both our church body and the surrounding community. There are opportunities for volunteers who want to serve a few hours or larger amounts of time. Some Chapel Store volunteers help customers, some work with merchandise, and some help with the Growing Thru Grace Radio Ministry and eStore – processing and shipping orders. Everyone who volunteers has the opportunity to let God use them and see Him at work in the lives of those who use the resources of these ministries.

THRIFT STORE

This outreach serves both our church body and the surrounding community. There are opportunities for volunteers who want to serve a few hours or larger amounts of time. Duties can include sorting and preparing merchandise for sale and helping customers. Everyone who volunteers has the opportunity to let God use them and see Him at work in the lives of those who use the resources of this ministry.

ARISE CAFE

The Arise Café is a Morningstar ministry that primarily serves the church body on Sundays and Wednesdays before and after each service. There are opportunities for volunteers who want to serve a few hours or larger amounts of time. Café volunteers help customers, prepare food and beverage items, and are there to minister in a variety of ways. Everyone who volunteers has the opportunity to let God use them and see Him at work in the lives of those who use the resources of this ministry.