How Can I Help?

If you would like to add a listing, please email Carolee Peterson.

WITHIN OUR CHURCH

Position Available at The Gathering - We are looking for a supervisor for the children's program at the Thursday morning Gathering (women's Bible studies). This ministry primarily involves coordination and oversight of childcare workers, as well as hands-on time with an absolutely adorable bunch of pre-K children. The Gathering begins this Fall and runs through May. Hours are 9am-12pm (hours with children are 9:30-11:30). If you are interested, or have questions, please contact Bonnie Fearer, bonnie@sbcommunity.org.

Childcare Workers Needed at The Gathering - We are always in need of more helping hands in caring for our wonderful children during The Gathering on Thursday mornings. If you enjoy playing with children and would like to serve in this way, please contact Bonnie Fearer at bonnie@sbcommunity.org.

Homegroup Leader - Have you ever considered becoming a homegroup leader? There is a need for additional homegroup leaders for Fall homegroups. Leadership teams will be assembled during the summer. For more information, please contact Susi Lamoutte at 967-5673 or homegroups@sbcommunity.org.

Homegroup Worship Leaders - New homegroup song leaders are always needed to join a homegroup currently lacking a worship leader and would be responsible for planning and leading worship time for the homegroup. Contact Susi Lamoutte, homegroups@sbcommunity.org or 967-5673.

Library Volunteers Needed - SBCC Library is looking for several more volunteers to be able to assist with checking books/visuals in and out and filling in some of the hours needed to remain open for all three services and some homeschooling hours during the week. Contact Betty at 683-7476 or bettysullins@juno.com.

Bibles - More Bibles are needed in the library to give out to people asking for them. Please survey your home bookshelves and consider bringing us some. Thanks!

Compassion Ministry Needs: Freezer Meals - We have ongoing needs for meals to provide for those who are dealing with illness or other family needs. If you are able to provide a freezable meal, it is a huge blessing. We would like all meals to be in “cookable” containers (that don’t need to be returned), labeled with the date and cooking instructions. Main dishes only please. Meals can be placed in the freezer in the church kitchen (the back part of the Sanctuary building). Thank you!!

ProPresenter Technicians - We often have need of few more ProPresenter operators to help run our projected Sunday worship sets. No previous experience necessary for this job; we will be glad to train anyone interested. Contact Deana Gilman, 687-7797 x11 or deana@sbcommunity.org if you are interested.

Gardening - Are you looking to serve in a tangible, practical way? Work any day/time that is best for you to help maintain the grounds and gardens of our church campus. No experience needed, only a servant’s heart. Contact Deana Gilman, deana@sbcommunity.org or 687-7797, for more information.

All Church BBQs and Breakfasts - Do you enjoy helping set up events, barbequing for large crowds, flipping pancakes or lending a hand at clean-up time? Do you like to help coordinate get-togethers? From time to time our church body gathers for a meal and would love your help! Contact Bonnie Fearer to get involved! Our next All-Church BBQ will be on May 16th, 2010.

IN THE COMMUNITY

A Rocha Five Loaves: Food For Those In Need project -
Join A Rocha for one hour or more between 9:00am-1:00pm on the first and/or the third Saturday of each month for our monthly work party to help raise food for those in need in our community as we steward God’s creation together. Volunteer opportunities include planting, soil preparation, weeding and irrigation work. The farm entrance is located at the end of Calle Caridad, just west of the church campus. No prior experience is needed and children are welcome to participate. Sign up by visiting http://tiny.cc/fiveloaves or call (805) 613-SBAR. To learn more about A Rocha and the Five Loaves project visit arochasb.org.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) - Anyone interested in joining MOPS? MOPS stands for Mother's Of Pre-Schoolers and invites women of all faiths and places in life to come and be supported by other mom's. Pick up a registration form in the back at church and mail it in as soon as possible! If you have any questions, please contact Krista Knoles 683-1833 or Jenn Clark 967-3070. Also, if anyone is interested in helping Goleta MOPS, we are in need of "Aunties" to come and hold babies or teach pre-schoolers every other Friday! This is a great opportunity to serve mothers during busy times in their lives AND to be with cute kids!

Life Network - Life Network (dba Network Medical) is a local non-profit medical clinic and the only faith-based ministry of its kind in the south county. Their mission is to erase the need for abortion by transforming a woman’s fear into confidence to the honor of Jesus Christ. Volunteers are always needed and welcomed. For a list of the new opportunities visit ‘How to Help’ on the donor site, or to learn more visit: www.friendsoflifenetwork.com. Our patient site is: networkmedical.org

Goleta Homework Club - We serve Old Town Goleta children through homework help and mentorship. Volunteer leaders are needed! Please contact Krista Beard at 683-6805 if you are interested in becoming a mentor and/or for more information.

Westside Kids Club - We need leaders who love kids and can volunteer two or three times a month. We need people who can lead games, design crafts, organize snacks, lead worship and small groups, teach a bible story and pray for the ministry. If you're interested please contact Michelle Acker at (909) 938-1021.