Connecting in Service
See the opportunities below to find ways to match your interests with the church’s and the community’s needs, and enjoy connecting with others in service! Our church works most faithfully when our faithful members work!
Whether it is mowing the lawn, preparing food for the needy, teaching a Sunday School Class, or even buying a goat for an international family fighting poverty, there are many opportunities to serve for those who are part of the Bethel Lutheran Family.
See the opportunities below to find ways to match your interests with the church’s and the community’s needs, and enjoy connecting with others in service! Our church works most faithfully when our faithful members work!
Mowing – Teams of 2 mow and trim usually for 3-4 hours per week. Contact Ken Linn.
Flower Bed Upkeep and/or Mulching – Volunteers are needed in the spring and summer to keep our flower beds looking beautiful by mulching, planting, weeding, etc. Contact Pastor Wise .
Church Maintenance – If you are a handy person and would like to assist, contact Steve Black.
Pre-School – The staff and volunteers for Amazing Kids Academy are all accredited and have processed background checks, as well as are active members of the Grove City community. Contact Cathy Tallman.
Sunday School – We have Sunday School lessons every Sunday morning between services for ages 3-Adult. Contact Cathy Tallman or Amy Phipps.
Bible Studies – Women’s Bible study the first Monday of the month at 10:45 AM at church. Contact Susie Brown.
Confirmation – 7th and 8th graders meet every Sunday between services. Contact Pastor Ray at (614) 875-0510.
Please contact the church office at (614) 875-0510 or email Cathy Tallman to volunteer for any of the following needs:
Worship Greeters – Volunteers arrive 15 mins prior to service to greet guest and members.
Worship Ushers – Volunteers arrive 15 mins prior to service to hand out bulletins. Ushers also assist in finding seats for guests, support the Acolytes, hand out attendance sheets, collect the offering and assist with communion.
Worship Acolytes – 5th – 8th grade students will receive training on Acolyte duties.
Worship Lectors – Volunteers read the appointed lessons from the pulpit.
Worship Assistant Ministers – Volunteers assist the presiding minister with the liturgy.
Worship Communion Assistant – Members will serve communion wine/juice to all who commune.
Worship Nursery Assistance – Volunteers are always needed to help with young children in the nursery.
More opportunities to help others.
This is a free community meal on the second Saturday each month in Lockbourne or the third Saturday of the month at the church. You can help by donating food, setup, preparing/cooking, cleanup and/or serving. We encourage our members to talk with our guests. Contact Kathy Papic or Gail Morgan.
This is a homeless shelter where Bethel members can donate food, and/or serve food. The schedule is every first Monday in Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov from 5-8 PM. Contact Mark Papic.
Volunteers can donate canned and dry food items all year round in collection tubs at both entrances to church. Volunteers can also pick up the order of the participants and help participant with produce shopping. There are two Columbus locations. Sign up at www.lssfoodpantries.lssco.volunteerhub.com or Contact Gail Morgan.
Collect food and school supplies to send to our undergrad college students to let them know Bethel is thinking of them. This is once a year and usually in the Feb/Mar timeframe. Contact Mellissa Clawson.
Trained Stephen Ministers are paired with individuals going through a difficult time by listening, caring, praying, and embodying Christ’s presence. Contact Jeri Stimson or Pastor Wise.
A garden is planted at the back of Bethel’s property and produce is given to various hunger ministries such as Grove City Food Pantry and our community dinner. Volunteers can assist with tilling, planting, weeding, and harvesting. Contact Pastor Wise (614-875-0510)
Monetary donations collected during Lent help purchase animals such as a goat, sheep, or chickens to help families become self- sufficient. Contact Gail Morgan.
