Midland Evangelical Church

Contact
Bev Steel
Children's Director
989-631-4411, Ext. 1034
bevsteel@mefchurch.org

Children's Ministries has opportunities for everyone who loves kids and wants to see them excited about coming to church. We not only want Sunday morning to be the best hour of a kid's week, but also to be the best hour for adult volunteers too!

We are a ministry where spiritual gifts are consistently employed and deployed. You will be guided by leaders and given responsibilities to fit your schedule, passions, and gifts. There is no meaningless job in Children's Ministries. Every role has a purpose and every volunteer function is worth your best effort and sacrifice.

A team member completes an "application to serve" as the first step to involvement with children.

Lead Teacher

Do you love children? Do you love to share the Word of God in creative ways? Are you comfortable leading a team of 1 or 2 others? This job is just for you! We need lead teachers in many areas of Children’s Ministries, from infant to 5th grade. Curriculum, training and support provided. Must be able to spend 2-4 hours per week preparing and teaching during one service class each week. Qualifications include a completion of a current Children’s Ministries Application and church membership (or working towards church membership). To apply, contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org. Benefits include rewards commensurate with service.

Co-Teacher

Does the above teaching position sound like you, but you do not have the time to plan every week? Would you like to learn teaching skills? Come and be a part of a Children’s Sunday School teaching team. Work one on one with another teacher, leading children to know and love the Lord. Curriculum, training and support provided. 1-3 hour commitment needed. Church membership preferred. To apply or for more information contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org.

Shepherds

Loving persons needed to be Shepherds as an active part of a teaching team, taking direction and instruction from the Lead Teacher and Co-Teacher; actively participating with students in both large and small groupings. Shepherding time commitment is 1 1/2  hours per week and shepherds are needed for all age levels.To apply, contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org.

Team Leader

Children’s Ministries has a few key positions available for willing leaders who wish to partner with teachers in a team setting, providing support and encouragement where needed, praying for other team members, parents and staff. Some positions include minimal Sunday morning responsibilities while others include more. We have positions available in Early Childhood and Elementary age levels. Must be able and willing to encourage team to meet regularly, as well as report needs to staff. Qualifications include church membership and hours will vary depending on the specific team you are leading (2-4 hours a week). To apply, contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org.

Bible Story Tellers for Children’s Worship

Be a part of the Children’s Worship Team as a creative Bible Story Teller to make Bible lessons come alive using such methods as dramas, skits, and puppetry with the provided curriculum. Preparation time is 2 hours or as needed with a teaching time of 20 minutes during one Children’s Worship service on Sunday mornings. For questions or to apply contact Deb Shonts at debshonts@mefchurch.org.

Diapering

Are you an adult female who loves babies, would like to be part of a very special team who diaper children on Sunday morning? If so, we have a great  opportunity for you between services or during the last 1/2 hour of second service. For questions or to apply contact Shelia Loomis at shelialoomis@mefchurch.org.

Diaper Station Team Leader

Short on time? Have commitments on Sunday mornings but would like to serve in Children’s Ministries during the week? We need someone to maintain a clean and organized diapering station along with leading a team of volunteers. One to two hours per month time commitment. For questions or to apply contact Shelia Loomis at shelialoomis@mefchurch.org.

Bible-Man

Are you faster than a speeding bullet? More powerful than a locomotive? Can you name all the books of the Bible and find a verse quicker than the speed of light? Then you must be Bible-Man (or woman) and we’ve been looking for you!!!! We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative individual to introduce new memory verses to our 2yr. old – Pre-K classrooms as “Bible-Man.” Must be able to communicate well with children and not take oneself too seriously. Will be needed to make an appearance in the Sunday morning classrooms about once each month or when new verses are being introduced. Costume and verses provided. To apply, contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org.  Benefits include loads of laughter, fun and the joy of  seeing God’s children excited to hide His Word in their hearts.    

Craft/Activity

Creative, fun-loving person to be part of an Early Childhood teaching team by working with Preschool/Pre Kindergarten teachers to provide an activity or craft to go along with their lesson. This creative person will enjoy serving early childhood children every week or every other week during one service.  Materials provided. Time commitment varies per week . For questions or to apply contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org.

Lion Greeter

Friendly, outgoing high school age - adult to serve each week before service to greet, welcome  and sign in the two year olds into the Lions class. Time commitment 20-30 minutes before services each Sunday morning. Smile required. For questions or to apply contact Shelia Loomis at shelialoomis@mefchurch.org.

Shadow

Are you patient, focused and love working with a child? Would you love to mentor one on one with the next generation?  We  could use you to shadow a child on Sunday mornings for one service. You may serve every week or on a monthly rotation. To apply, contact Bev Steel at bevsteel@mefchurch.org.

Monday Morning Walkers

Looking for people who love to walk or have some time on Monday mornings. Come walk the church halls and  before or after you walk help setup or tear down and put away the play equipment for the Romp & Stomp program. Set-up needs to be complete by 9:30 am and teardown begins at 11:30 am, each taking approximately 30 minutes. Romp & Stomp is our Early childhood community playtime offered on Monday mornings, October – May from 10:00 to 11:30am. To apply, contact Shelia Loomis at shelialoomis@mefchurch.org.

Willing Workers Wanted for Wild Wednesdays

We have a variety of positions for those who would like to serve children, but are not free on Sundays. Our Wednesday evening program has positions available, some include nursery care, Safety4Kids, and coaches (both sports and voice).  If you would like more information, please contact Bev Steel at 989.631.4411 or bevsteel@mefchurch.org.

Special Events Team

Children’s Ministries is putting together a Special Events Team and we want YOU! Would you like to serve but a weekly commitment doesn’t work for you? Are you creative, or just a “willing” set of hands? Children’s Ministries has several “special” events planned throughout the year and we need teams to help with each one.

• Fallapalooza—Sept 6th
• Harvest Party—October 31
• Winter Break Tailgate—January 23
• Volunteer Appreciation—June 7

If this could be YOU, contact Chelsea Topolewski at 989.631.4411 or chelseatopolewski@mefchurch.org.