Volunteer
We actively encourage our partners to join one or more of our ministry teams.
Getting involved means you'll experience the blessings of using your
God-given talents and spiritual gifts to help and encourage others.
There is no greater joy than to know you've made a difference in the lives of
people around you. Please prayerfully consider what you might do as you join
us in ministering to the Eastern Wake County area.
Current Ministry & Volunteer Opportunities
Bulletin Stuffers
The purpose of this team is to make information available to the people of
Northside Community through bulletins for weekend services and to support the
administrative staff. This group of men, women, and children collate all inserts
for the weekly bulletin and place them in the bulletin cover, and also fold and
place flyers on the chairs. We have a good time of fellowship with lots of fun
and laughter while performing this important job.
Greeters / Ushers
"
Warmly welcome each other into the church, just as Christ has welcomed you!"
Romans 15:7
Greeters
The friendly people of Northside Church who serve as Greeters play a vital role
in our Sunday services. A warm greeting – a welcoming smile, a
handshake, or a hug – helps prepare hearts of partners and guests with a
feeling of acceptance and belonging. Greeters, who welcome people outside before
they enter the building, give the first impression of Northside and contribute
in the process of bringing people to worship and receiving the Word of God. Our
greeters are outgoing, like to shake hands and give hugs, and love to talk to
people.
Ushers
Ushers serve at the worship service by helping with the following responsibilities:
- Assisting with any seating type problems
- Collecting the offering during the service
- Praying and helping partners and guests
- Provide a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere
Those serving as ushers enjoy fellowship with each other, our Northside family,
and all guests. They are available to provide any assistance necessary to make
worship during our weekend services meaningful.
Information Table
We provide visitors and partners with general information regarding Northside
Community Church. The information officer arranges the tables in a pleasing
layout so people can learn about NCC and our ministry opportunities. Sign up
sheets are also located on this central table.
Hospitality / Snack
This group helps set-up and provide refreshments, catering, and decorations for
weekend services, parties, luncheons, dinners, and other special events. The goal
is to create a warm and inviting atmosphere for fellowship and connecting.
Creative Arts
We have several ministries within the Creative Arts umbrella. Each team uniquely
serves Northside in a variety of ways, including participation in events and
services for all major holidays, weekend services, outreaches and missions, and
larger ministry activities. All members of this ministry are volunteers. Creative
Arts utilizes dance, drama, writing, art, signing and other creative aspects to
bring worship to God. Any NCC ministry or group within the church may request a
performance from the Creative Arts Coordinator to help supplement their event.
Once a year the Creative Arts teams host and participate in an annual
Night of
Worship Through the Arts program. This gives another venue of worship for our
church family as well as serves as an outreach to the greater community. This
ministry is comprised of visual artists, actors, and dancers who seek to use their
God-given talents to promote the Word of God in a unique, creative and inspiring
manner.
Men's Ministry / Retreat
The men's ministry is a group that meets monthly or bimonthly for fellowship, Bible
study, activities, etc. They also coordinate the annual church yard sale as well
as raising money for our young people to go to Camp Dixie.
This group takes an annual retreat together – a spiritual maturity weekend.
It is a chance for men to grow deeper in their walk with the Lord, and to connect
with other men who are growing in their faith. The once a year retreat takes place
in or around NC. The activities include worship, teaching, breakout sessions, small
group experience, recreation, and the enjoyment of spending time away with like-minded
men in a relaxed setting. Attending the annual Promise Keepers Convention is a
favorite for the men's group.
Women's Ministry / Retreat
The women's ministry is a group that meets monthly or bimonthly for fellowship, Bible
study, activities, etc. They also coordinate an annual community fundraiser as well as
raising money for local and foreign missions.
This group takes an annual retreat together – a spiritual maturity weekend. It
is a chance for women to grow deeper in their walk with the Lord, and to connect with
other women who are growing in their faith. The once a year retreat takes place in or
around NC. Activities include worship, teaching, breakout sessions, small group experience,
recreation, and the enjoyment of spending time away with like-minded women in a relaxed
setting. Outlet shopping is a national pastime for our women's group.
Children's Ministry
The purpose of the children's ministry is to provide an environment where children can
learn about God and apply biblical truths to their lives. We utilize the Pioneer Kids Club
Program which provides groups for all children. The groups are as follows:
- Scooter – Ages 4 – Kindergarten
- Voyager – Grades 1 – 2
- Pathfinder – Grades 3 – 4
- Trailblazer – Grades 5 – 6
The privilege to show and teach the love of God to children is a precious opportunity and
one our teachers and assistants hold with honor and appreciation.
Communications / Visuals Team Ministry
The communications and visuals ministry exists to provide creative and visual elements to
the worship services and outreach material that NCC produces. This group coordinates
announcements on the screen, Media Shout, video, and produces media that promotes and
enhances Northside's worship services and marketing.
Recreation Ministry
The Recreation Ministry exists: to reach out to our community and partners in a casual
setting to testify to the Gospel of God's grace, to encourage participation in recreation,
leisure, and sports activities which strengthen church and family ties as well as spiritual,
emotional, physical, and social well-being. Our recreation program is open to anyone at NCC
and community members we are reaching out to. Team sports such as softball, basketball, and
coed softball are favorites. We also have a coed volleyball team,
activities such as church paintball, skiing, white water rafting, & theme park outings,
as well as our annual BIG Weekend at Camp Dixie.