Volunteer Opportunities


The Bible teaches that each follower of Christ is bestowed with spiritual gifts, and that we honor God when we share those gifts with others. LSUMC offers many opportunities for you to share your gifts and passions. If you need assistance getting plugged in, contact Rachel Andrisevic at (816)524-4966.

Phone contact for all listings is 816-524-4966 unless otherwise noted.

Congregational Care
Student Ministries (7-12 Grade)
Serving God's Children
Technical
Creative
Music
Administrative
Guest Services
Missions & Outreach

Congregational Care

Prayer Team - Do you have the heart to be a prayer warrior? Prayer requests provided by email. Contact Pam Reilly.

Special Delivery Volunteers - Adults needed to prepare and deliver meals to the homebound, elderly, or families facing illness, a loss, or the joy of a new baby. Commitment is flexible and you set your own delivery time. Contact Kathy Campbell to be a part of this amazing team.

Student Ministries (7-12 Grade)

RAOK (Random Acts of Kindness) Leader - ROAK is weekly service activities in the local Kansas City area. Join our student team as an adult leader and make an impact in the community while teaching the students to serve others. Projects vary from yard work and painting, to relational ministry to children and seniors. Responsibilities include supervising students as they serve and providing occasional transportation. Contact Zion Student Ministries.

Livewire Leader -Wednesday night activity (6:30-8 pm) includes worship, a speaker, games and breakout small groups. Students bring their unchurched friends, as it aims to involve new faces. Adults participate in games alongside students, as well as lead small group discussions based on a simple set of thought-provoking questions. Contact Zion Student Ministries.

Sunday School Leader - Sunday mornings from 10:40 to noon. Students gather for donuts, coffee and announcements; then break out into small groups to discuss Christian lessons. Be a part of a teens' faith walk by leading a small group. Commitment is for the length of the school year. Contact Zion Student Ministries

Serving God's Children

Nursery Care - Seeking adults and mature high school students with experience in caring for toddlers and infants during Sunday services. Safe sanctuary training required. Contact Staci Allen.

Grandmother Brigade - Seeking adults with experience caring for infants and small children to provide childcare for weekday ministries or during special events. Must be physically able to lift small children. Safe sanctuary training required. Commitment 1-2 hrs/month. Contact Staci Allen.

Sunday School Leader (2 yrs to Kindergarten) - Seeking adult or mature high school students to lead children to Christ, curriculum provided, fun and rewarding atmosphere. Safe sanctuary training required. Contact Staci Allen.

LSE Mentor - Lee's Summit Elementary, our partner school, is looking for mentors to help students with schoolwork. Contact Kelly Carleton at 816-986-3340.

Children's Information Booth Team - Facilitate the check-in of children attending Sunday School. Greet and welcome new families, explain check-in process, walk them to the classrooms. Contact Stacy Guerrero.

Parent Helper - Welcomes children and their parents into the classroom, takes attendance, sign-up parents for special events, writes notes to first-time visitors.  Contact Stacy Guerrero.

Sunday School Teachers (up to 6th grade) - Build relationships and encourage children to know, love and follow Jesus Christ. Actively participate in preparation and implementation of weekly activities and lessons.  Two hours weekly, 1-4 times a month. Contact Stacy Guerrero.  

Sunday School Shepherd - Serves as an assistant and second person in the classroom with the Sunday School teacher. One hour weekly, 1-4 times a month. Contact Stacy Guerrero.  

Children's Worship Praise Leaders - Any age. Lead children in praise music during their worship time on Sunday mornings. Contact Stacy Guerrero.

Children's Curriculum Planning/Creative Team - Assist in putting together activities and crafts for children's curriculum. Contact Stacy Guerrero.

Technical

Powerpoint and Video - Operate projection equipment during worship services. Training provided. Contact Lori Webster.

CD Duplication Team - Duplicate worship services on CD for homebound ministry. Contact Lori Webster.

Video and Graphic Production - Create video presentations to enhance the worship experience. Contact Lori Webster.

Creative

Worship Planning/Creative Team - Brainstorm ways to use creative arts in worship. Contact Lori Webster.

Drama Team - Develop your drama skills to serve Christ in a creative way. Contact Lori Webster

Behind-the-Scenes Team - Create costumes, stage set and prop design, script writing and more. Contact Lori Webster

Banner Ministry - Design and display thematic banners for worship. Contact Lori Webster.

Music

Chancel Choir - Worship God through song during traditional Sunday services.

Honor & Praise - Join this contemporary women's choir in sharing faith and fellowship. Contact Lori Webster.

Adult Hand Bells - Two hand bell choirs rotate on the first Sundays. Rehearsal on Wednesdays. Contact Susie VanHole at 524-6884.

Praise Band and Vocalists - Contemporary Christian music during Contemporary Worship. Contact Lori Webster

Praise Choir - If you are Jr. high age and older, offer praise in song once a month at Contemporary Worship. Contact Lori Webster

Accompanists - Help needed during special events and Sunday services, vocal or instrumental. Contact Lori Webster.  

Administrative

Mailing Team - Looking for great fellowship while doing a task that requires minimal concentration? Prepare bulk mail by stuffing, sealing and counting the second Wed. of each month. Contact Pat Gore.

Office Assistant - Assist office staff and answer phones a few hours during the week. Contact Lisa.

Event Photographer - Share your photography talent by taking pictures at various church events. Contact Jill Teale.

Supply Closet Coordinators - Helps organize, re-stock supplies and maintain organization of Children's Ministries supply closet. 1/2-1 hour weekly, 1-4 times a month. Contact Stacy Guerrero.

Bulletin Board Coordinator - Seeking creative adults to decorate Children's Ministries bulletin board on monthly/seasonal basis. Contact Staci Allen.

Guest Services

Host Team - Welcome guests, assist with seating, distribute bulletins and collect offering. Contact Rachel Andrisevic.

Set Up Crew for 9:15 Service - Set up chairs before service one Sunday a month. Contact Rachel Andrisevic.

Missions & Outreach

Hurricane Relief - Join Volunteers In Mission (VIM) to rebuild, renovate and clean up damaged property. Contact Don Killion at 816-524-6097.


Lee's Summit United Methodist Church | 114 SE Douglas | Lee's Summit, MO 64015 | 816.524.4966

 

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