Service Times: 9:00 am, 10:30 am 
Let Eastwind help put your faith in practice! We invite each person to serve in a ministry. Eastwind offers a class (201 in the Eastwind series) and a pastoral staff to help guide you through a process to plug you into the place of service that fits you best. Attending the 201 class or meeting with a member of the pastoral staff provides the best opportunity for you to find the right ministry fit.
Start by completing the Discover Your Ministry personal strengths survey. This is a survey that will help us match you to a ministry position. You can complete it online by clicking here or download a blank survey and then either attend the next 201 class or call the church office at 387-0818 to arrange an appointment with someone who can help you process your survey and guide you in selecting a place of service that used your unique gifts.
New Ministry Opportunity – Serve in our lobby information booth! If you like meeting new people and assisting in directing and answering visitor questions about our church, we have a ministry that might be just for you. The Eastwind Community Communications Team is looking for people interested in serving at the Information Booth in the lobby on a rotation basis. It’s an enjoyable ministry that serves an important outreach function to newcomers and members. To learn more, please stop by the information Booth in the lobby after church today.
Care
Givers Team Are you looking for a fun way to get involved at Eastwind,
make a difference in people’s lives and meet others? Join the Care
Givers Team! This team offers care in the form of visits,
card, meals, flowers, and practical assistance etc. for those who are in
hospital, sick or have lost a loved-one. Please contact Jennifer Peer (396-2450)
or Kristin Cobeaga (869-6323) if you have any questions.
Birthday
and Anniversary Greetings We started the new birthday and anniversary
list several weeks ago so that we can call people and wish them a happy
birthday or anniversary. If you get missed give us a call. We have gone
from about 100 to over 600 calls per year to make. Bruce Boyles is looking
for someone to take over the Birthday/Anniversary ministry. If you like
calling people on the phone and wishing them a happy birthday or wedding
Anniversary this ministry might be for you. For more information call Bruce
at 336-3035 or call the
Church office: 387-0818.
Meals
for moms Sign up Sign up in the Lobby if you would be willing to
help supply meals for mom’s and their families after the birth of
a new addition to the family.
Communion
Ministry On the first Sunday of each month we celebrate Communion
(The Lord’s Supper) here at Eastwind. Each time we have Communion
there are volunteers who come in and prepare the bread and the juice and
help serve them during each of the two worship services. Some of you were
created by God with a love for worship and to be of practical help to others.
You feel as if you are soaring when you get a chance to serve in some specific
way. We are looking for 5 people with your wiring to help with this very
important ministry. If you would like to help with this Communion Ministry
just write “Communion Ministry” on the back of the “Welcome”
card or contact Dick Green at 387-0818 or rgreenrichard@gmail.com.
Volunteer job descriptions are available for each of the areas of service listed below. If you feel led to volunteer in one or more of the teams listed below, contact the church office at 208.387.0818 for more information or fill out our "Yes! I Want To Get Involved" online form for more information.
COMMUNICATIONS TEAM
- Assisting with the church newsletter
- Assisting with the Sunday bulletins
- Maintaining the ECC web site
- Sending informational e-mail updates to congregation
- Assisting with the telephone and Internet "trees/chains"
- Preparing mailings to congregation
- Regularly publishing a church calendar, phone lists
MISSIONS TEAM
- Helping to coordinate our Mexico Mission
- Helping to develop a mission to Africa
- Helping to coordinate other local service projects
- Planning other church giving (special relief offerings)
- Helping plan the planting of a new church in Eagle
NEW MEMBERS TEAM
- Working with new members to help them feel welcome and informed
- Organizing events for new members
- Creating an informational brochure and DVD that tells about the church
- Providing follow up with prospective new members
VOLUNTEER COORDINATION
- Developing and maintaining systems to identify member's interests
- Counseling members who want to get involved in some area of service
- Schedule, staff, and coordinate "Spiritual Gifts" class
- Help staff the "How Do I Get Involved?" booth on Sunday mornings
- Nominate board and team members as needed
PASTORAL AND STAFF RELATIONS
- Serve as an official liaison between staff and congregation
- Participate in quarterly reviews for staff members
- Provide/suggest/schedule appropriate training and conferences
- Help to mediate conflicts between staff and church members
WORSHIP
- Singing in the worship services
- Performing dramas in the worship service
- Creating visual medial presentations
- Technical assistance with sound, media, and lighting
- Planning special services for Easter or Christmas
- Preparing and serving communion
- Participating in a prayer time before each service
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Assist in publishing and distributing accurate and timely financial information
- Assist with accounting management
- Assist with controlling expenditures within established budgets
- Ensure all pertinent tax and regulatory requirements are met
FACILITY TEAM
- Establishing policies and procedures for the use of our new building
- Ensuring that the building is properly maintained
- Working with outside groups who may wish to rent the facility
- Regularly reviewing status to suggest improvements on the building
- Developing plans for a future second and third phase of construction
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION TEAM
- Working in the Nursery
- Working with Children's ministry
- Working with Youth ministry
- Working with Adult studies/education
- Working with Vacation Bible School
OUTREACH TEAM
- Developing ongoing marketing and advertising programs
- Coordinating neighborhood outreach (flyers, special invitations, subdivision newsletter articles)
- Planning special event marketing: Christmas, Event, etc.
- Creating special outreach events (seminars, community services, etc.)
FELLOWSHIP TEAM
- Planning and promoting quarterly all-church events to promote fellowship and interaction among all members
- Organizing food and decorations for special events (Christmas, Easter, etc.)
- Developing a system to keep track and acknowledge birthdays, anniversaries, births, graduations, etc.
- Developing a system to keep track and communicate re: those who need help with moves, who is in the hospital, upcoming surgeries, homebound, sick etc. and organize visits and other services needed.
- Scheduling, staffing and supplying coffee hour after church
