Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. - 1 Peter 4:10-11 (NIV)

Jesus served God the Father, His disciples, the poor, the sick, and the marginalized. His life is the ultimate example of selfless service. Serving is a command and a reflection of love. Serve wholeheartedly and sacrificially with the gifts God has gifted you. Please see below for the many ways to serve.

Adult Ministry

Teaching: Adult Sunday School Class – Growth Groups.
Serving & Planning Events: Young Couples – 50+ Food & Fellowship Night – Fellowship Lunch – Couples –
Fellowship Coffee – A Men’s Quad Retreat (takes place occasionally) – Ladies only events (take place occasionally) –

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Children are an important part of life at SEC and we praise God for each one! Prayerfully consider serving in this area and connect with our children.

Teaching Sunday School: From September to June we offer Sunday School classes at 9:30 a.m. for all ages.
Teaching Children’s Church: Takes place during the sermon portion of our worship service on Sunday mornings (September – June). Children ages 3-7 welcome.
Children’s Feature: Occasionally during our worship service.
Teaching Club DJ: Club DJ is a bi-weekly event (September – June) for children aged 4-12. 
Teaching DVBS: One week in summer.

Anyone serving in any children or youth programs will have to go through the Plan to Protect program. See here what Plan to Protect is all about.

Hospitality ministry

Serve Sunday Morning Coffee: There is coffee ready by 9 am each Sunday. Grab a cup on your way to Sunday School!
Meals: If you have just had a baby or are sick or have had surgery, we want to serve and bless you with a meal or two, delivered to your home.
Potlucks and Banquets: Our Food Coordinator works with various departments of our church to facilitate occasional potlucks and our annual Christmas Banquet. Come help our Food Coordinator serve.
Showers: Bridal showers and baby showers are wonderful reasons to get together to celebrate and offer encouragement.
Ushers and Greeters: Come and greet our church family and guests as they walk through our doors. This is an important aspect of SEC hospitality as these individuals offer that first welcome to our church each Sunday.
Decorations: Our Decorating Committee is committed to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all who enter.
Each June, we celebrate together with a Church Family Picnic. Fellowship, food and fun.
Dramas, Garage Sales, Caroling, Christmas Baking Giveaways, Craft Sales and Clothing Giveaways are all examples of events that SEC has offered to encourage community involvement and fellowship.

LIBRARY Ministry

Our Librarian does a great job of keeping the shelves full of Christian books to appeal to every interest and every age. We have adult fiction and non fiction; children and youth books. In addition to books, there is a good selection of DVDs and puzzles.

Missions Ministry

Supporting missions around the world is a big part of what SEC is about! Missionaries are welcomed on a regular basis to report and share about what God is doing. Regular Mission Sundays have replaced the annual Missionary Conference.

MUSIC & DRAMA Ministry

Music – If you have the gift of music please consider serving in praising our Lord in this way. At present we have two worship teams who are dedicated to serving during our morning worship as well as worship leaders.
Dramas – If you enjoy acting here is a way to serve. SEC has, in the past, enjoyed putting together full-length dramas and presented them either as an outreach tool or as a fundraiser. These dramas have always been well accepted and appreciated. Short skits have been included in the occasional morning worship service. There is a spot for anyone wishing to be involved in this ministry.
PowerPoint, sound, and livestream are other ways to serve.

Prayer Ministry

Sunday morning prayer time at 9 am, open to any who wish to join.
Weekly Prayer Meeting, Tuesday’s 12:00 p.m.
Prayer chain for urgent prayer requests sent via telephone and/or email.
Each Growth Group meeting has a dedicated time of prayer.
Prayer requests can be phoned or emailed into the office for placement on the bulletin prayer list.

Youth/College & Career

Please consider helping Adam in this area by providing snacks, your time and talents to help our youth and young adults grow in God’s Word.

Anyone serving in any children or youth programs will have to go through the Plan to Protect program. See here what Plan to Protect is all about