Adult Sunday School Teacher - Willing to teach an adult Sunday School class on a one-time or full-time basis. Materials and curriculum are provided.

Coordinate Educational Resources - Catalog new materials and keep adult curriculum up-to-date and ready for use. A great task for those with difficult schedules and work can be completed as time permits.

Children’s Church Leader - 8:45 or 11:15 AM  Responsible for teaching a lesson (materials provided) to children ages 3-4 or K-1st grade. Commitment is once each month, September thru August.

God Squad Leader - Assist with crafts, games, food, field trips, lessons, special speakers, etc., for 5th grade fellowship. Each Sunday from 4:30-6:00 PM; September thru May.

Nursery Committee - Willing to serve as a member of the Nursery Committee for a minimum of one year. The Committee serves as the advisory, planning and implementing groups with the Director of Nursery Ministries.

Nursery Sunday School Team - Work one Sunday each month in either the Infant, Crawler, Toddler I or Toddler II Nurseries with Nursery Staff during the Sunday School hour. Age-appropriate material (music, stories, crafts, etc.) designed to introduce God’s love to our youngest church members.

Special Events Leader for Holiday Events – A one-time commitment to plan, recruit and implement special children’s activities such as Pretzel Saturday, Advent Workshop or Vacation Bible School.

Sunday School Team Teacher – Responsible for planning and teaching a Sunday School class (curriculum provided). Responsibilities may be divided or rotated as determined by team. Commitment is from September thru August.

Vacation Bible School Teacher - A one-week commitment to work with a group of 2-3 other volunteers in leading a class. All teachers are expected to attend a VBS General Orientation held in early May. Advance class planning sessions of leadership teams are also necessary.

Maintain Contact with College Students - Assist with sending letters several times a year and with keeping addresses current.

KFC (Kids For Christ) Leader – Assist with crafts, games, food, field trips, lessons, special speakers, etc., for 6th-8th grade fellowship. Each Sunday, year round, 4:30-6:00 PM.

Youth Small Group Facilitator – Meet weekly with small groups of youth during summer for Bible study and fellowship. Separate leaders needed for boys and girls of various age groups. Would require 1½ hours each week. Day or night meetings possible.

Substitute Sunday School Teacher – Be available to support classes by presenting lessons when regular teachers are absent.

UMYF Leader - Provide adult leadership with youth on Sunday nights (5:30-7:00 PM) and at youth functions. A leadership team provides unconditional love and support for all youth at all ages.

UMYF Food Preparation - Assist church kitchen staff in providing a healthy meal for our youth served at 5:30 PM on Sunday afternoons. Rotating serving schedule.

Youth Sunday School Teacher - Communicate scripture and varied curriculum to youth. Share personal experience of God’s love. Team teachers are placed to support each other. Staff support and resources provided.

Small Group Facilitator - Meet weekly with small groups of adults for short term Bible study and fellowship. Study materials are provided. Day or night meetings possible.

United Methodist Men - Monthly breakfast fellowship at 7:00 AM on the last Tuesday of each month. United Methodist Men seek to reach men in the community with an offer of the gospel to equip them as spiritual leaders for their families, church work and community. UMM hosts an annual golf tournament as a fundraising event for youth summer mission project.

United Methodist Women - Participate in circles of small group spiritual fellowship which support missions. Each of 6 circle groups meets once a month. There are morning and evening circle meetings.

For more information, please contact Meg Procopio, Minister of Christian Education at 912.355.8527 or at mprocopio@iohumc.com