Name
Home Phone   Business Phone
City   State   Zip
E-Mail Address
Current or Retired Occupation
Areas of Special Education or Training

My best times for Volunteer Ministry are:
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A.  My gifts/interests are: (check all that apply)

B.  When it comes to my gifts, my three greatest areas of experience are:

C.  When it comes to my gifts, my three greatest areas of interest are:

D.  The skills I would most like to develop further - or the knowledge I would most like to gain from using my gifts at Ankeny Presbyterian Church are::

E. I feel ________ about using my gifts for ministry at Ankeny Presbyterian Church.
afraid
burned out
complimented
curious
eager to grow and learn
excited/enthusiastic
glad to use gifts
reasonably comfortable
reluctant
unsure of role
other

F. Don't be limited to what is on this form.  If you feel God is calling you to some particular ministry or need that you feel your church could support you in, what would it be?

Church Involvement Opportunities

 G. Please check the areas where you might enjoy being involved.

Building & Grounds Ministry
Nursery maintenance
Lawn & Garden work
General repairs and maintenance
Painting
Plumbing
Carpentry work
Electrical work
General cleaning

Celebration
Choir (voice )
Pianist
Organist
Play other instrument ()
Special Music
Monthly Head Usher (month )
Lay Worship Leader
Pulpit Speaker
Children's Message
Sound Technician
Contribute artistic, craft, or sewing talents
Provide worship service within community
Worship Design Team

Members are assigned to Ministry of Hospitality
Indicate month(s) not available:
Mark if you DO NOT wish to serve at all as:
Usher  Greeter Nursery Care 

Christian Education Ministry
Help in church library
Plan for future educational programs
Help to select CE curriculum
Adult helper for youth programs
Counselor for Presbyterian camps
Chaperone for youth trips
Confirmand mentor
Team-teach in Sunday School (age )
Substitute teach in Sunday School (age )
Attend a Bible study
Women's Study Group
Women's Bible/Book Study
Participate in Logos Program

Vacation Bible School Director or Co-Director

Christmas Program Director or Co-Director

Congregational Life
Christians in Action Chairperson
Provide transportation
Provide cookies/bars/brownies
Server at weddings or funerals
Church Historian
Small Informal Groups (S.I.G.)
Provide child care for:
    Sunday mornings
    Wednesday evenings
    Special church meetings
    "families in need"
Men's Support Group
Help in church kitchen
Help with fellowship/church events (setup, serving, etc.)
Participate in recreation

Long Range Planning & Communication Support
Research information & formulate recommendation for future needs of our congregation
Leadership mentor
Creative Communication Ideas

Membership & Outreach
Prayer Chain member
Prayer Chain Coordinator
Interest in member care or visitation
Help with projects to welcome and assimilate newcomers
Outreach through communications & advertising
New Member Sponsor

Mission & Social Ministries
Promote special offerings
Present minute for mission
Help with homeless project
Server meals at local mission sites
Help refugee or "adopted" families
Transport donations
Serve as representative to DMARC (Des Moines Area Religious Council)

Personnel
Help evaluate, review and support employees of our church.

Stewardship & Finance
Stewardship campaign
Memorial & Endowment Committee
Budget Committee
Financial Secretary

Other Activities
Provide floral arrangements for sanctuary
Serve as volunteer receptionist in church office
Provide housing for visiting groups
Help with newsletter mailing
Stuff/fold bulletins
Telephone for meetings/special events
Take pictures or videos of church events
Editing skills
Computer skills

From time to time people are needed to serve on various committees in our church.  If you are interested in any of the following, please check.  Some of the tasks overseen by the committees are listed on the inside page.

Church Committees:
Building & Grounds
Celebration
Christian Education
Congregational Life
Long Range Planning
Membership & Outreach
Mission & Social Ministries
Personnel
Stewardship & Finance

Clerk of Session
Nominating Committee
Presbytery Commissioner

Church Officers
Serve as Elder (previously ordained? )
Serve as Deacon (previously ordained? )