Serving the Church

Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.  --Romans 12:11

Scriptures call us to serve the church, as building up the church is not us serving ourselves but us serving the Lord. Below are Friendship Presbyterian Church’s current service needs. Please prayerfully consider using the gifts our Lord has given you to strengthen our church through your service. Consider serving as an…

USHER: Greet people as they enter the church, collect the offering during the service, and tidy up the sanctuary after the service. All regular attendees of the church may serve in this capacity. Contact Grace Brown or fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com if interested.

KINDI/PRIMARY/JUNIOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TA: Assist the teacher during the Sunday School kindi class- 2 TAs (2.5-5 year-olds), primary class- 1 TA (grade 1-3), junior class- 1 TA (grade 4-6) with helping children to learn, read, and assisting with arts/crafts, etc. All regular attendees of the church may serve in this capacity.  Assistants commit to Sundays from the time children are dismissed through the end of the service. Trainings will be provided. Contact Jack, Alison or fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com if interested in making an eternal difference to our children in Christ.

SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER: Teach children Sunday School classes using the provided course materials. All members of the church may serve in this capacity (pending approval based on experience and testimony). Teachers commit to 4 consecutive Sundays from the time children are dismissed through the end of the service. Additional time to review teaching materials and set up the classroom may be needed. Trainings will be provided. Contact Jack, Alison or fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com if interested in making an eternal difference to our children in Christ.

WORSHIP TEAM MEMBER: Sing or play an instrument during the church morning or afternoon service. All regular attendees of the church may serve in this capacity (pending approval based on experience and testimony. Audition required.). A time commitment of one Sunday service per month, including Saturday morning/afternoon rehearsal. Contact Simon or Joy for audition.

NURSERY: Assist with watching children 2.5 years old and younger in the nursery. All regular attendees of the church may serve in this capacity (pending approval based on experience and testimony).

AUDIO/VIDEO TEAM: Serve alongside our A/V team with your skills (or interest) in audio/video presentation during our Sunday service. Trainings will be provided. Contact fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com and we will get you connected.

AFTER-SERVICE FELLOWSHIP TEAM: Help is needed for the set-up and clean-up of our weekly snack and drink fellowship held after the morning service. Contact Deacon Joanna or Annabelle or fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com for details.

CREATIVE TEAM: Projects will include: Future sermon series, Retreat graphics and designs (tshirts, logos, graphics), Advent graphics, Christmas Eve service program and graphics, Any banners or graphics that you might think we need, Any changes in graphics for our website. Contact fpchurch@friendshiptaipei.com and we will get you connected.

If you are feeling called by God, are committed to serving, and are capable of fulfilling one or more of these roles, please email Deacons@friendshiptaipei.com.

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.       --1 Peter 4:10-11