In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ – Acts 20:35
Scroll down this page to explore serve opportunities — which will be updated periodically — that you or your group can participate in. Some people are hesitant to serve because they aren't sure where God is calling them. By clicking HERE, you can take a free test to help discover your spiritual gifts and God's purpose in your life.
Live Nativity 2021: The Journey to Jesus
Learn about the Live Nativity planned for this Christmas season and how you can sign up to help! Click here for more info.
Community of Faith Mission
Sign-up to help provide housing, food, and conversation for our local homeless friends. Click here to see all the ways you can help.
Sunday Morning
Children's Ministry Programming
For infants through age 2, Sunday mornings; serving weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
Contact: Christine Thomas,
Coffee Team
Help us create a hospitable environment for all our in-person worshipers. (2 shifts: 8am before service, 10am in between services; 2 people per shift needed) *small group serve opportunity
Contact: Luke Kincaid,
Greeting Team
Welcome those coming to our worship services with a friendly "hello" (8 people needed at 9am service, 6-10 people needed at 11am service) *small group serve opportunity
Contact: Hunter Ruch,
Production Team
Audio (Mixing audio for indoor and/or outdoor services)
House Graphics (Running Pro Presenter for in-house screens)
Broadcast Graphics (Running Pro Presenter for broadcast)
Camera Operator (Operating camera as directed by the Broadcast Op)
Outdoor Setup/Breakdown (Assist with setup/breakdown for outdoor service, 2-3 people per service)
Training provided. Prior experience is advantageous but not necessary.
Contact: Cliff Roebuck,
Usher Team
Assist those in finding seats on Sunday mornings as well as directing folks to come forward during our services of communion (currently 8 people are needed for communion once a month) *small group serve opportunity
Contact: Hunter Ruch,
Worship Team
Scripture Readers (Prepares the prayer of illumination and reading to deliver God's Word, public speaking experience is beneficial)
Contact: Tommy Vereb,
Choir (Rehearse weekly on Thursday evenings)
Contact: Bill Price,
Band (Rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings)
Contact: Tommy Vereb,
Friday Men's Breakfast Team
Welcome men and help them connect on Fridays from 7-8 am, Revolution Golf & Grille
Contact: Hunter Ruch,
Small Group Leader
Contact: Dale South,
Student Ministry Small Group Leader
Lead a group of either middle or high school students at Student Ministry Night. Commitments include consistent attendance of SM Night, leader meeting before each SM Night, and helping at larger SM events.
Thursdays from 6-8:30 pm
Contact: Nick Mercer,
Weekly Childcare
For infants through pre-K, Tuesday mornings, 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings of the month, Wednesday mornings
Contact: Elizabeth Duncan,
2021 Serve Days
Each month, we have a dedicated serve project for you, your family, or your group to participate in within our community. If you would like to help organize a serve project in an open month, contact Elizabeth Duncan, Outreach Director, at . Click the links below for more information.
Now through December 24: Salvation Army Kettle Campaign (Ring the Bell) Click here to sign up for a shift
community of faith mission
Sign-up to help provide housing, food, and conversation for our local homeless friends. Click here to see all the ways you can help.
Churches Loving Schools
Our Chapel family partners with New Zion Baptist Church to come alongside and share God's love with James Blair Middle School's teachers and staff. People from both churches show support through individually written cards and prayers. Special gifts and cookouts are given throughout the school year as an extension of this encouragement. If you would like to "adopt" a member of the JBMS Spider Family, then please click on the button below to take you the Sign-Up Genius form.
adopt a member of the JBMS Spider Family
watch Rebecca Knowles' testimony
Adopt-a-Mission Partner
One great opportunity to serve in this season is to “adopt” one of our local or global missions partners. “Adoption” simply means coming alongside your partner in various ways, such as committing to pray for their specific needs. Other ways to engage with your adopted partner include building relationships, serving at their location, and donating your time, talents, or treasures. When you adopt a partner, your first step is to commit to prayer and then allow the Lord to direct next steps.
Local Organizations with On-Going Needs
Empowered Believers - Needs clothing donations (especially men's), volunteers, and monetary donations to buy food from VA Peninsula Food Bank
Contact: Empowered Believers, 314 Second Street, Williamsburg, 23185
www.ebclcwilliamsburg.com; 757-808-5572
Emergency contacts: Pastor Candice Harris (757-350-1255) or Bishop Curtis Harris (757-350-9333)
Summer Meals for Kids - Needs food supplies, volunteers, homemade baked goods, and financial donations. Click here for specifics.
Contact: Stephanie Slocum (
). For faith group members who are interested in participating, please contact Cathie Upton at Meals on Wheels at 757-229-9250.
Williamsburg House of Mercy - Needs volunteers (sign up on their website), brand new Housing Welcome Kit items (see the Target and Amazon wish lists on their website)
https://williamsburghouseofmercy.org; 757-229-3700
GWOM Family Meals - Needs one more group to make or purchase meals and deliver them on the third Wednesday of each month.
Contact: John Moravetz (
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GWOM CrockPot Meals - Need volunteers to buy meal ingredients and deliver to motels. There's a specific need for 3 meals on August 5.
Contact: Amy Harris (
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