Serving

See more information about each ministry opportunity in the Ministry Descriptions section below.

Nursery & PreK Room
Be in the baby room by 10:10am to interact with our little ones (age 0-1) during the entire service or be in the PreK room (age 2 – PreK) ready to teach after Kingdom Kids are dismissed- sing songs, read books, engage in play. Leaders will teach simple lessons about Jesus. PreK Room teachers much be members.
Contact Kristi Fairchild (267-640-9936, baurkn1@gmail.com)

Children's Teacher
Be in the K-5 room after Kingdom Kids are dismissed ready to teach the lesson to K-5th grade children so they will experience a worshipful time of engaging music, Bible based lessons, and small group time. Teachers must be members.
Contact Chris Gross (814-823-1883, garychrisgross@gmail.com)

Teacher Assistant
Support the teacher in the PreK or K-5 classroom.

Children’s Team Lead
Be in the Education Center by 10am to help parents with registering their children, provide support to the teachers in any areas needed throughout the service, contact parents if their child needs them, aid parents in child pick up. Knowledge and use of technology is required.
Contact Carrie Shaffer (814-397-4058, carrie@harborcreekcc.org)

Landscaping
Maintaining landscaped areas and sidewalks by weeding and watering as needed.

Parking Lot Attendant
Assist people in finding parking spaces by 10:15am; guide people to alternative parking when all spots are filled.

Sidewalk Snow Removal
Snow blowing and shoveling sidewalks and wheel chair ramp before Sunday morning services.

Contact Gary Bliss (814-873-1570, gbliss52@hotmail.com)

Pew Ministry
After Sunday service once a month, refill pew pockets with Response Cards, pens, and offering envelopes; throw away any trash.
Contact Carrie Shaffer (814-397-4058, carrie@harborcreekcc.org)

Erie City Mission Team
HCC serves at the ECM the first Saturday of each month, 9:45am-1pm, helping to prepare and serve lunch to the homeless. The Leader would contact the team each month to check for availability to form a team of 8-10 people.
Contact Dave Hall (david.hall2514@gmail.com, 814-520-1087)

Fellowship & Outreach Events Helper
Work with Event Coordinators to plan and execute fellowship events such as church picnics, meals, etc.
Contact Rhonda Phillips (814-392-6065, dba_diva@yahoo.com) or Bobbi DeZarn (502-262-8855, dezarn@hotmail.com

Door Greeters
Greet and welcome new visitors, engaging them in conversation and getting their name, give them a visitor bag, answer any questions. Greet people and distribute worship guides.

Ushers
Assist the congregation, especially those who arrive late, in finding seating in the service.

Contact Carrie Shaffer (814-397-4058, carrie@harborcreekcc.org)

Coffee Attendant
Arrive by 9:30am to make coffee and set out donuts. Remain at the coffee area to oversee any needs and make more coffee. Clean up after the service.
Contact Rhonda Phillips (814-392-6065, dba_diva@yahoo.com) or Bobbi DeZarn (502-262-8855, dezarn@hotmail.com

Hospital Visitation
Visit the hospitalized or homebound.
Contact Josh Scherrer (814-602-0675, josh@harborcreekcc.org)

Barnabas Ministry
Send encouragement cards, then follow up with texts, emails, and phone calls to those who are not attending as shut-ins or recovering from an illness that has kept that person away from HCC for at least 2 Sundays.
Contact Cheri Bartlett (814-566-5080, cheri.create.cards@gmail.com)

Meal Replacement Ministry
Provide meals for new parents or those who have health issues who are not in a community group.
Contact Karen Washburn (814-434-1435, jandk4him@neo.rr.com)

You can learn about the international missions efforts we support at the missions display at the back of the auditorium. We are considering additional ways our church can be engaged in missions.
Contact Josh Scherrer (814-602-0675, josh@harborcreekcc.org)

Audio Visual Team
Help with the sound system and/or computer needs during Sunday Services. Training will be provided.

Photographer
Take pictures at special events, as notified.

Videographer/Editor
After services are recorded, edit the video to be uploaded to YouTube.

Sunday Video Operator
Running the TV/slide computer program during the service.
Contact Carrie Shaffer (814-397-4058 or carrie@harborcreekcc.org)

Praise Team
Vocalist or musician. All people interested will audition before becoming a member of the praise team.
Contact Angelo Phillips (814-392-6621 or penguinlvr57@yahoo.com)

Prayer Partner
Commit to praying as prayer requests that are communicated through the Prayer Message Group in the HCC App.
Contact Josh Scherrer (814-602-0675, josh@harborcreekcc.org)

Youth Leader Team
Youth Team – We are having regular conversations to craft a ministry that comes alongside families to help teens grow in their knowledge of God, his word, and his world. We pray that this becomes a way that teens can meet friends and mentors, ask honest questions, and mature in Christ. Please consider if you would like to invest in this developing ministry.
Contact Josh Scherrer (814-602-0675, josh@harborcreekcc.org)

We are a church that believes in not only serving within the body but serving outside the church walls. We will ask you to ALSO prayerfully consider serving in one of the ministries listed below this year. We will announce when sign-ups are needed. Please also consider having your Community Group get involved together in one of the ministry areas listed below:

• HCC is praying about opportunities for missionary service in state and out of country.
• HCC will serve in our city in the following ministries this year: Erie City Mission and Women’s Care Center.

Contact Josh Scherrer (814-602-0675, josh@harborcreekcc.org)