2. Traffic Directors needed! Training is provided and no experience is required. To help with the traffic flow, please use your turn signal when entering the parking lot. Any suggestions and ideas for traffic control are greatly appreciated and always welcome. Have questions or want to volunteer? Email traffic@LOPC.org.

1. Barnabas Visits – In the Bible, we learn that the name Barnabas means “Son of Encouragement.” We have named our visitation ministry “Barnabas” as it is a ministry of Care and Encouragement. Barnabas visitors are assigned a member of the church who may be unable to come to service or church activities. The Barnabas visitor visits about once a month in their home.

2. Cookie Bakers – Our Memorial Reception team serves cookies at every memorial reception. Every few months, they are in need in cookies. If you’d like to bake, we would love to have your name on our “Cookie bakers” list. When there is a need for cookies, you will contacted by a Deacon.

3. Helping Hands – The Deacons prepare meals every few months and keep them in a freezer here on campus. When church families are facing a transition of some kind and could use ready-made food, we deliver these meals. If you like to cook, we will keep your name on a list and when there is a need for more food, one of our deacons will contact you.

4. Monday Morning Prayer Team – The prayer team meets every Monday morning in the Conference Room in the main office building at 9:30am. The team prays for every request that is received from the Sunday morning worship services. You are welcome to join them!

5. All Together Prayer Team – This prayer team was formed from the All Together Campaign. The team members receive prayer requests via email each week.

Please contact ashlee@lopc.org to learn more about Care Ministry volunteer opportunities.

1. Sunday Morning Volunteers (9am-10am or 11am-12pm) – Volunteers to assist a group leader in small groups of children, grades PreK-4th. The volunteer’s role is to support the group leader and to build relationships with the children in the group. Time commitment: 1-2 times per month.

2. Wednesday Afternoons (3pm-5:30pm) – Volunteers to assist a group leader in small groups of children (grades 1st-4th). The volunteer assistant will travel with a dedicated small group of kids from activity to activity, providing support for the primary group leader. Time commitment: 2.5 hours a week for a 5-week session.

3. Children’s Choir –  Opportunities including weekly classroom set up, managing choir robes, greeting children, helping directors during rehearsal, answering parent questions, and providing snacks. Opportunities are available on Friday mornings and Sunday mornings.

4. The Garden – Opportunities include: Storyteller, Doorperson, Group Leaders, and Hospitality.

5. Vacation Bible Camp – Opportunities range from leading activities with children to behind-the-scenes work. Youth volunteers must have completed 5th grade.

Please contact Lori Robinson if you are interested in serving – lori@lopc.org, or at 925-283-8722, or ryan@lopc.org to learn more about Children’s Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Have you ever wanted to help out with one of the Children or Youth events but did not have the time to commit to an ongoing program? We could use your help! Family Ministry would like to develop a list of individuals who would be willing to lend a hand for a one-time event. For more details, or to add your name to our list, please email dave@LOPC.org.

At LOPC we strive to be a reflection of Christ’s light in the world through service.

 Annual Service Opportunities

• ONE Sunday– A day of service where participants volunteer throughout Contra Costa County with LOPC partners and other non-profits.
• Warm Winter Nights – A two week on-site homeless shelter at LOPC with opportunities to prepare a meal, tutor a child, act as an overnight host and more.
• Christmas Opportunities– LOPC partners with several agencies to fulfill the need that exists annually to help people celebrate in spite of any challenges they may be experiencing.

Please contact robin@lopc.org to learn more about Mission Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Please contact bobbi@lopc.org to learn more about Seedlings Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Please contact dave@lopc.org to learn more about Special Needs Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Please contact ashlee@lopc.org to learn more about Spiritual Formation Ministry volunteer opportunities.

Please contact hiroko@lopc.org to learn more about Worship and Music Ministry volunteer opportunities.