Membership
HOW DO I BECOME A TEAM LIGHT MEMBER?
The discipleship, Christ calls us to, is costly. It takes time as well as commitment. Light of the World is dedicated to working as a local body to grow and develop together into the level of discipleship scriptures call us to.
So that you may know the mission and vision of Light of the World and have a clear understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ, we ask you to attend a class called Discovering Light of the World. Discovering Light of the World consists of one three-hour class that is very informal and offered on a Sunday after church and at other times when needed. This class teaches the meaning and purpose of church and what it means to walk with Christ. There's time for Q & A as well.
After completing this class, you will be given a covenant card to take home to prayerfully read and consider. If you decide you would like to become a Team Light member on the journey with Light of the World, we ask that you sign the covenant card and return it to the pastor. The covenant card clearly explains the expectations of what it means to become a Team Light member. Through signing the covenant card you are saying:
- With God as my helper, I will be a follower of Jesus Christ.
- I will support Light of the World with my prayers.
- I will be involved in a small group. This gives you an opportunity to connect with others AND grow in your spiritual journey.
- I will support Light of the World with my presence - I will regularly and faithfully be present on a weekly basis.
- I will financially support the ministries of Light of the World by contributing on a regular basis. I will indicate the amount I intend to begin giving, and aim to continue growing in the joy of giving.
- I will support Light of the World with my service - I will be a servant involved in one of the ministry areas of Light of the World. Just as important as giving is the need to become involved in a specific ministry where you can grow and give of yourself in some way.
Light of the World wants you to know that we understand that becoming a disciple is a process and a journey. We are all on the road to illumination in Christ with expectations of increasing in knowledge and wisdom as well as growing spiritually. Although we want to strive to reach our goal, the reality is we probably will not until meeting Christ in the eternal hereafter. No one at Light of the World claims to be perfect (or even close to it!) The journey, however, does take seriousness and commitment.
Light of the World's goal is to be with you for the journey whether or not you decide to join Team Light.
Sign up for the next "Pizza with the Pastor" or "Discovering Light of the World" class.
Volunteer Opportunities
Sign Up & Contact Us form to sign up for any of the areas below.
Get Connected: Opportunities to Be a Servant Leader
These are the purposes and responsibilities of specific ministries currently, or desired to be, offered through Light of the World Church. If you are interested in being a part of one or more of these, please let us know by going to the "contact us" page.
Missions/Outreach: To present Light of the World to the community and other areas and use that exposure to make a difference in their lives.
Missions Team – A team of people always on the lookout for opportunities to be in mission in our community and around the world and ready to share those opportunities with the church body for sponsorship or hands-on work.
Center of Hope - Serve at the Center of Hope feeding the hungry for lunch during three days of a week quarterly.
Marketing – Be part of a team that brainstorms, designs, and implements marketing ideas.
Web Site – Assist in the layout, design and maintenance of LOTW’s website.
Light Workers – Serve on a team of people who help homeowners out with needs they have such as yard work, building porches, and renovations once a month.
Community Outreach Events – Assist with special events that reach out to our community, such as seminars, carnivals, and festivals.
Membership/Fellowship: Provide an environment where everyone’s experience at Light of the World is thoroughly enjoyable and welcoming.
Light Refreshments – Setup and preparation of Sunday refreshments.
Guest Follow-up – Write letters to first-time guests. Help them get connected and make friends through calling them, inviting them to events…etc.
Sunday Morning Greeter Corps - Greets our guests and team members. Each person serves once a month or less depending on how many are serving in this area.
Information / Resource Center – Setup and staff the Information / Resource Center during the Sunday Worship Gathering.
Host and Hostess Corps - Serve as hosts (warming food, setting out utensils, preparing drinks) for special church functions (such as potlucks).
Photography – Take pictures on a regular basis of the ongoing life of LOTW (a digital camera is needed and a willingness to bring it each Sunday).
Congregational Gatherings – Serve on a team that plans and organizes church parties and fellowship opportunities.
Magnification/Worship: To provide a setting where hearts and minds are open to the love of Christ.
Praise Team/Choir – Leads music during Sunday Worship Gatherings (audition required for the Praise Team but not the choir).
Communion – Serve Communion to the congregation once a month or less depending on how many are serving in this area. Bring the bread and juice (elements) and set them up on those Sundays in which you serve.
Sound Technician – Assist with oversight of the audio needs during Sunday presentations (training provided).
Visual Media Production – Assist in the production of our PowerPoint or movie clip visuals (some knowledge of PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop or a movie maker software is a plus).
Worship Visuals Team – A team that creates artistic expressions helping bring a visual focus on glorifying God (i.e. stage and altar table displays, banners, etc.).
Worship Prayer Partners – A team of persons who arrive early Sunday mornings to pray (on your own or with others) for the Worship Gathering, pastor, praise team, teachers, kids, etc.
Usher – A group that takes up the offering on Sundays. Each person serves once a month or less depending on how many wish to serve.
Ministry/Nurture: To provide specific ministries that provide help and healing in times of need.
Care Corps – A team that visits in the hospital, sends encouragement to those in need, and finds help for people in crisis who are affiliated with LOTW.
Illumination Pray-ers – A group that prays for the prayer requests turned in via the internet or on prayer cards and sends notes of encouragement via e-mail and/ or snail mail.
Light Brigade – A team that is on the lookout for individuals or groups whose ministry makes a difference in the life of LOTW – recognizing them publicly and/or privately.
Maturity/Discipleship: To equip men, women, youth, and children with tools that will empower them to become effective followers of Jesus Christ.
Illumination Groups – Lead/ facilitate a LOTW small group (training available) or offer your home as a host home.
Youth Team – Assist in working with the LOTW youth ministry (6th – 12th grade).
Light Kids Team - Assist in working with the Light Kids ministry (ages 3 yrs. - 5th grade).
Nursery Team- Assist in working with the LOTW Nursery ministry (ages birth – 2 yrs.).
Men’s Ministry – Be a part of a team of men encouraging and fellowshipping with one another.
Ladies in the Light – Be a part of a team of women encouraging and fellowshipping with one another.
Fellowship Opportunities
Light of the World has many ways for you to get to know your friends and neighbors in a relaxed environment. Opportunities include:
- Wednesday Night-Light - Each Wednesday night at 6 pm the church gathers together for some scrumptious food and fun fellowship. Afterward there are Bible Studies for adults, the youth group meets, and the children enjoy fun and learning together.
- Potlucks - Every other month there is a potluck lunch where you can bring an item and stay after worship to eat and fellowship with the church.
- Parties - Every quarter the church gathers at someone's home for a fellowship time.
- Ladies in the Light (a fellowship and service group for all the women of the church) - This group of ladies meets from time to time for mission work and retreats. New people are welcome anytime.
- Men's Breakfast Group (a fellowship and service group for all the men of the church) - 1st Saturday morning each month at 7:30 am at R&K Cafe. Community Service usually follows. New people are welcome anytime. Contact Sean Wear for more information 817-907-9281.
