In-Church Serving

God’s plan for this world requires active churches, and St. Andrew is a very active church. With thriving Children’s and Students ministries, alongside our many choirs, greeters, and ushers, there is a place for you to serve and still worship with your friends and family. In fact, we believe that it is by serving that you get the most out of being a part of St. Andrew. Don’t miss out! Get involved.

Service opportunities



Welcome & Worship | contact here

GREETERS

Greet those as they enter the doors and halls of St. Andrew with a positive attitude, a friendly smile, and a warm welcome! Greeters are often one of the first people someone new to our church may meet. Greeters arrive at least 20 minutes before the worship service and typically stay at their post until about 5-10 minutes after worship begins to greet latecomers. We encourage children/students to volunteer with an adult as a greeter.

USHERS

Ushers provide hospitality to everyone coming to worship. Volunteers should come with a positive attitude, providing a smile and warm welcome to all. Ushers should arrive at least 20 minutes before the worship service and typically stay until about 10 minutes after worship begins to greet latecomers, distribute bulletins, and assist them with finding seats if needed. Ushers will work as a team to pass the offering, as well as dismiss by rows on Communion days. We encourage children/students to volunteer with an adult as an usher.

GOLF CART DRIVERS

Drivers are the first to welcome guests and members to our church with a warm and friendly greeting. Drivers provide easy access from the parking lot to the church building. Drivers are required to attend an easy 10 minute training on operation and safety of the golf carts. Drivers will arrive 20 minutes before the worship service and stay about 10 minutes after worship begins to greet latecomers.

SERVERS FOR COMMUNION SUNDAYS

Communion Sundays are typically the first Sunday of every month.

SUNDAY MORNING COFFEE

Coffee servers will provide a welcoming, warm hospitable ambiance for guests to enjoy a time of fellowship over a hot cup of coffee. Servers will arrive 30 minutes prior to a worship service to set up, make coffee, and replenish coffee as needed on Sunday mornings. Easy training is provided.

CREATIVE/MEDIA

Individuals will help in a variety of tasks ranging from bulletin preparation, media production, photography, copywriting, design/art, or assisting the tech team.

PEW CARD REFILLS

Join a small group responsible for restocking the pews with cards. Time commitment: 1 hour.

NORTH ENTRY WELCOME DESK VOLUNTEER | WEEKDAYS

Individuals serving here will be a warm, hospitable welcome for guests at our primary weekday entrance. With either a morning or afternoon shift, volunteers will be greeting, directing guests to locations within the building, and assisting with administrative duties for Welcome Ministries.

Children | contact here

SMALL GROUP LEADERS

Serve on a weekly basis with Sunday morning small groups for ages Preschool through 5th grade. Their primary role is in shepherding a group and building relationships.

ASSISTANT SMALL GROUP LEADERS

Serve on a once a month basis with Sunday morning small groups for ages Preschool through 5th grade. Their primary role is to assist the Small Group Leader with building relationships and logistics with the activities and crafts.

GREETER TEAM

Our greeters serve once or twice a month. They give directions to visitors and provide a friendly, smiling face for anyone that comes their way!

ACOLYTES

Children serve as acolytes in our Saturday evening worship and the Sunday morning traditional service on a rotation basis. Training is provided for children and their parent(s). Email Kathryn McFearin.

GARY’S ANGELS SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY

Serve on a once a month or bi-monthly basis to provide a loving environment for children with special needs and help facilitate their weekly lesson.

Students | Contact here

SUNDAY SMALL GROUPS | SUNDAY MORNINGS, 9:30-10:30 A.M.

After hearing a message from a large group leader, students break into smaller groups. Our small group leaders help guide discussions and offer support. Required to have background checks and view a short safety training video.

LUNCH BUNCH | ONE WEDNESDAY PER MONTH, 10:00A.M.- 1:45 P.M.

Parent groups meet at church to prepare and serve our 11th and 12th grade students during Plano West’s off-campus lunches. Each group meets once a month and prepares the same menu each time. It’s a fun way to connect with our high school students and other parents.

OFFICE VOLUNTEER | WEDNESDAYS, MIDDAY OR AS AVAILABLE

We could use your help for a steady stream of administrative tasks and phone duty.

TRIP VOLUNTEERS | AS NEEDED

Help us with check-in and loading as we leave, or come with us and lead a small group. If you have a CDL or notary public certification, we can also use those skills. Required to have background checks and view a short safety training video.

Music | Contact here

WEEKLY WORSHIP BULLETIN STUFFERS

The bulletin stuffers meet on Friday mornings at 9:30 a.m., to stuff all worship bulletins with the weekly inserts.

SEASONAL DECORATING | FLOWER MAINTENANCE

Volunteers are needed seasonally to decorate the church for Advent/Lent/Memorial Day, and to water/maintain poinsettias during Advent/Christmas and Lilies during Lent/Easter.