God has called Praise to use the gifts He has given us to encourage one another for the glory of God. Find your gift and let’s get it going together!
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(1 Peter 4:10-11 ESV)
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Welcoming:
Be the welcoming face of the church as you greet and assist people on Sunday Service. Serve by being a greeter or assist with offertory collections or with attendance tracking. Also assist in planning special activities to build community at Praise. Serve on rotation basis for 1 year.
Contact Soo Kim (sookim28@gmail.com) or Dan Lee (thedanlee@gmail.com)
Transportation:
Drive the church van to transport Rutgers college students to and from Sunday service. Serve on a Sunday rotation basis for 1 year. Must have a valid driver’s license and be 21 years or older. Be on time and dependable.
Chan Sohn (sohn.cy@gmail.com)
Scripture Reading:
Read scripture during Sunday service prior to Pastor David’s Sermon. Serve by reading the scripture text approximately once a quarter. Must be able to come to church by 10:10 am on the day you are assigned to read for sound check.
Contact Yoonha Kim (yoonhakim@gmail.com)
Communion:
Work in a team to prepare and cleanup the bread, wine and juice for communion services. Serve on a rotation basis for 1 year.
Contact Soo Lee (akawoo1@aol.com)
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Fellowship Groups (FG):
Meet in small groups to encourage one another in our lives with God and each other. Serve by becoming a leader or co-leader to facilitate weekly FG gatherings. Must be an active member and commit for 1 year.
Contact Heeki Park (heekipark@gmail.com).
Sports Ministry:
Foster fellowship and community through the love of sports (i.e. Women’s Flag Football, Software Tournament, Bowling Tournament, Golf Tournament, etc). Serve by participating in various activities or by helping to organize. Have a desire to connect with others through athletic activities.
Contact Danny Lee (danielhyunwoolee@gmail.com) or Billy Kim (billy.m.kim@gmail.com)
Mom’s Ministries:
Meet, connect and support the mothers at Praise. Serve by attending periodic gatherings, participate in activities or help lead the ministry.
Contact Jeanie Kim (writejeanie@gmail.com)
College Ministries:
Journey with college students as they transition towards a new phase of their lives. Serve by assisting with college FG’s, mentoring and/or various special activities. Have a desire to interact and relate with college students.
Contact Pastor Esther Liu (estaloo@gmail.com) or Chan Sohn (sohn.cy@gmail.com)
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Stewardship:
Work to provide faithful and accurate accounting of church finances.
Contact Francis Ryu (francis@ppcec.org)
Program Management:
Coordinate major events such as the general and family retreats. Serve in multiple capacities assisting on a project basis. Planned events include the general and family retreat, Operation Christmas Child, annual picnic, etc.
Contact Heeki Park (heekipark@gmail.com)
Project Ecclesia (Building Project):
Be part of the team who is looking for our next rental and permanent home. Serve with finances, planning, communications and property search and assessment.
Contact Pastor David (pastordavid@ppcec.org)
Worship Coordinator:
Plan and manage the Sunday service flow and logistics. Serve on a rotation basis with the multiple facets of Sunday service.
Contact Ben Son (benjamin.i.son@gmail.com) or Jake Nahm (jnahm86@gmail.com).
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Sprouts (Infant Ministries):
Help care for the youngest ones at Praise during Sunday service so that parents can join the worship service. Serve by caring for infants and toddlers during service on a rotation basis. Must be a church member.
Contact Dave Pak (dpak73@gmail.com) or Grace Nang (amazngrace@gmail.com)
Praise Land (Children’s Ministries):
Nurture the children of praise as they grow in their faith. Serve as Sunday school teachers, teacher’s assistant or parent volunteers to plant the seeds of faith in the kids of praise. Teachers must be active members and serve on a 3 month rotation.
Contact Pastor Eunice (pastoreunice@ppcec.org)
God’s Grapes (Youth Group):
Nurture the faith of pre-teens and teens by assisting in teaching, facilitating discussions and leading prayer during Sunday school and partake in various events. Serve on a rotation basis for 1 year assisting with Sunday school or monthly Friday night meetings.
Contact Pastor Esther (estaloo@gmail.com)
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Nola Missions Trip:
Tentative dates are May 14-20. Travel to the New Orleans area to serve the local people through reconstruction of homes. Serve by committing to the preparation and work of the trip.
Contact Dan Lee (thedanlee@gmail.com)
Dominican Republic Missions Trip:
On 7/25 – 8/3, travel to the Dominican Republic to serve the local people through building construction and outreach to the local community. Serve by diligently preparing for the trip and by committing to helping the people of DR during the trip.
Contact David Lee (davidlee714@yahoo.com)
Kenya Missions Trip:
In July, run the Bible study program at various schools at Kenya and encourage the local people. Serve by committing to the preparation for the trip and be willing to work as a team in doing God’s work at Kenya. Must be a church member.
Contact Harry Lee (haroldslee@gmail.com)
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Choir:
As part of choir, sing your heart out during Sunday worship. Each Sunday, the choir sings the hymn and the choral benediction. Serve by singing for Sunday service and attending practices. Have a basic understanding of musical notation. In search of a leader for this ministry.
Contact Francis Ryu (francis@ppcec.org)
Praise Team:
Lead the congregation in Sunday worship through praise. Serve on a rotation basis for 1 year. Must be a church member. Currently looking for keyboardist, bassist, electric guitarist and potential lead worshipper.
Contact Sam Kim (samuelkim@gmail.com) or James Kang (kg1128@gmail.com)
Ensemble:
Accompany others or perform special offertory pieces as part of the ensemble team. Serve by attending practice sessions and participate in planned Sunday service performances. Must be proficient with an instrument.
Contact Juno Suk (junowhoim@yahoo.com )
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Multimedia:
Operate the media presentations during Sunday service to enrich the worship experience for everyone. Serve on a rotation basis for 1 year. Must be familiar with or willing to learn the usage of basic audio/video equipment.
Contact Chris Hsu (christopherkhsu@gmail.com)
Communications:
Manage various communication mediums such as Vox Corpi (newsletter), Wed Word emails, facebook, reddit and PPCEC website. Serve by assisting with maintaining/contributing content or maintaining corresponding technologies.
Contact Jason Kim (dmachine@gmail.com)
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If you have a desire to start a new ministry, contact Francis Ryu (francis@ppcec.org). Here are some ideas:
- Men’s Ministry
- Women’s Ministry
- Single’s Ministry
- Local Outreach Programs
