Where Can I Serve?
Jesus told us, his disciples, to make disciples of all nations. One of the most important values of Journey of Hope Community is our mission to the world. It begins in our own community, and spreads overseas to every nation. Journey of Hope Community of Church members are involved in a variety of ministries from things as simple as washing the church vehicles, to preparing the church bulletins. There is always opportunity to begin or participate in Small Groups, Sunday Services, Wednesday Family Night, etc. Please call Dottie at the Church office and set up a meeting to talk about Ministry opportunities with one of our Staff Members.
Mission Outreach
Journey of Hope is thrilled to be part of the spread of God’s kingdom around the world. We are active in sending missionaries and supporting these missionaries with our money and with our prayers. One of our Missionaries is a member of our church and is serving in Honduras, his name is Scott Smith and we are very proud of Scott, We help to support other missionaries around the World and most of them visit our church when they have a vacation back here in the States. The Long family are missionaries in Greece, The Owsley family are missionaries to Brazil, the Mellinger family are our missionaries to Europe, The Allen Family is in Mexico, The Adams Family in the Phillipines, and the Webers are in the Middle East. We have a plan to go to Honduras in 2012. If you are interested in going please see Pastor Hank Sower. We encourage all of our people to respond to God’s call for laborers, whether it means that they move to a foreign country or live and minister right here in our own community.
Music
God-honoring worship is something we strive for at Journey of Hope Community Church. Many church members get involved in our music ministry. We have two styles of music that we normally have each Sunday Morning in Worship. A “classical style” with piano and church hymns and a “Modern Style” with a Band of instruments and vocals singing modern songs written in a contemporary way. We are always looking for people with musical ability either in voice or for those who play an instrument. Solos and ensembles are always a treat when they occur at Journey of Hope. If you are interested you can see one of our two worship leaders, Terry Haugh for the 8:30 am Sunday service or Matt Parks for the 11 am Sunday service.
Ushers, Greeters, and Facility Manager
The usher team at Journey of Hope fills an important role. They are involved in directing attendees to their seats, ensuring the safety of the building during services, guiding traffic, helping visitors, answering questions, providing direction, unlocking doors, locking doors, and generally ensuring that the service can proceed problem-free. The usher team is a servant-hearted group of men and women whose ministry is integral to church life. Our facility Manager is Ezio Panone. Ezio and his lovely wife Terri are very precious to this ministry. Ezio’s job is the care, safety, security, and beauty of our facility. We have a hospitality table with refreshments prior to the 11 am service and we have greeters that are eager to help anyone having a question.
Media & Technology
Journey of Hope Community has a fantastic team working on the sound, lights, video cameras, screen projection and all of the technology that we use to present a Sunday Worship Service. Our leader of our video ministry is Mr. Jim Byars married to his lovely wife Diana. The video production team is headed up by Sue Yandura married to her husband Ron. If you would like to get some videography and production experience please see Sue or Jim.
Journey of Hope All-4-Him Drama Team
Drama speaks to the heart of issues and people. Our award winning Drama Team performs in our church and in the community. They are invited often to perform at events where All-4-Him has an opportunity to touch hearts with a very powerful message. They are a dance team doing advanced choreography to music with a Christian Message. The groups is of various ages teens through adults. One of their most requested types of Choreography is the Dowel Rod Ministry often referred to as “The Sticks Ministry,” which is very emotionally and spiritually moving. Their performances range from short skits, to fast paced choreographed dance moves. All-4-Him is a wide range of ages from Teens through Adults and they are always welcoming to new members.
Journey of Hope Handfuls of Purpose Puppet Team
The Handfuls of Purpose award winning puppet team performs in our church, other churches, outreach events, parks, nursing home facilities and anywhere they are invited to go. They have won awards in puppet competitions including gold, silver and bronze medals plus more times than not have received the coveted award for best of theme. The Team ministers in three ways. 1. They minister to each other on the Team. 2. They minister in our church. 3. They minister in the community. It is exciting to be a part of this ministry and they are always open to new members willing to make a commitment to the team.
Beginning Journey (Birth-Out of Diapers) – (Nursery)
The Nursery has a beautiful mural on the wall and the kids literally begin their journey at Journey of Hope Community Church in the nursery. The director of Nursery Ministries at Journey of Hope is Lynnette Sobocinski. If you would like to serve in our nursery please contact the church office at 313-292-1660. All nursery workers are screened to provide maximum protection for our children.
Children’s Safari (out of Diapers through Kindergarten)
The preschool room is currently being renovated into a safari theme to go with our Preschool new name. “Children’s Safari.” It is exciting for preschoolers to be a part of Children’s Safari Ministry. Our Children’s Safari Preschool department is Directed by Sharon Cabanaw and the Safari room is open during the Sunday 11 am service. If you would like to be a volunteer in Children’s Safari please call the church office. All Children’s workers are screened for maximum protection of our children.
Expedition Travelers (1-5th Grade)
In order to give our children the best Bible teaching possible, Journey of Hope Community Church offers children’s services during the 11 am Sunday Worship Hour. Expedition Travelers are children in the 1st-5th grade. The ministry to these children is geared for their age level and attention span. Lynnette Snyder is the Director of the Expedition Travelers. If you would like to be a volunteer to work with Lynnette during the 11 am hour please call the church office at 313-292-1660. All Children’s workers are screened for maximum protection of our children.
Joyful Journey Midweek Club (K-5th Grade)
Midweek we have a Joyful Journey Club for young people (K-5) Part of the time is spent playing games, learning scripture and how to apply scripture to our lives. Our Bell Choir is run out of this club and we have snacks and sometimes a craft. It is fun to be in the Joyful Journey Club and we welcome helpers. If you are interested in helping with our midweek Joyful Journey Club call the church office at 313-292-1660 and speak to Pastor Bill. All Children’s workers are screened for maximum protection of our children.
Youth Ministry
We have a very active and well attended youth group at Journey of Hope. The group normally meets on Wednesday nights at 6:30 pm in the youth room. Youth Pastor Hank Sower leads this active group of teens. They go camping, take bike rides, attend concerts and have over-nighters. The Teen group is for anyone in the 6th grade through High School. We are always looking for volunteers with a passion to work with teens and help them on their Journey of Hope into the future. All Youth workers are screened for maximum protection of our youth at Journey of Hope Community Church.