VBS Recap

This past weekend we were able to have VBS in person this year and we are so glad we did! This year we dug into the Bible and discovered truth with the theme Destination Dig. Kids were able to hear Bible stories, make crafts, dance and sing, and play fun games. We were able to have about 20 kids (most due to Covid concerns). We would like to thank all our volunteers that helped make VBS happen!

Volunteers

If you are twelve and older we need you to Volunteer to help on Sunday mornings and at special events! If there is a volunteer position you would like to try out please let us know! We will have training opportunities for every position and if you try it out 4 times and that position isn’t the one for you we can help you find a new one! Sign up at: https://somajc.churchcenter.com/people/forms/241926

We are in need of the following and below the list you can find the description for that area.

Current Volunteer Needs:

Coffee (arrive at 8:40)

Hospitality( greeting at the Door)(arrive at 9)

Set up (arrive @7)

Tear down (after service)

Worship team (singers and instrumentalists)

sound board (running sound during service

Media team

Sunday Gatherings

• Connect Coffee – Our connect coffee station is a great space for our Connect team to meet with first-time guests and tell them more about what it is like to be a part of our family. If you are interested in serving by assisting with the set-up of the coffee station, replenishing supplies, or helping with tear down – we would love to have you.
• Hospitality – Making sure first-time guests, friends and family alike are hospitably invited to each service. The Hospitality + Connect team seeks those who want to ensure that we make a great impression. We are looking for individuals who love to meet new people and follow-up with our first-time guests.
• Media – Capturing and communicating the heart of Soma through visual art that moves people in compassion for others and devotion to God.
  We are looking for artists of all kinds–writers, graphic designers, video editors, and Sunday gathering camera operators.
• Vocals + Instruments – Excellently packaging biblical truths in music. We invite those who love to sing or play instruments to join our team.
• Prayer Team – The purpose of the team is to uphold the congregation and its ministries and also the community in prayer and to educate, empower and inspire the congregation in their prayer lives.

Youth

• SomaKids – Sharing Jesus Christ with our children is paramount at Soma. SomaKids desires to partner with parents to see the lives of our children transformed by God’s saving grace. We are seeking men and women who love children and are passionate about the gospel to partner with us in this amazing journey. We are small group leaders connect with families, provide safe spiritual leadership, and communicate the Gospel by preparing lessons ahead of time to maximize time on Sunday morning. Special Needs Buddies teach, build trust, and build bridges by helping children with special needs feel comfortable and safe while interacting in Soma Kids
• Youth – Youth has the immense privilege of partnering with parents to invest in the next generation of leaders. We are looking for college students and adults who are willing to commit to spending time each week with our students. If you love Jesus, love having fun, and love being on a team – then we would love to have you join us!

Rooted (College)

• Approximately 4,000 students live in the city of Jefferson. The college campuses fall directly inside the framework of our mission to unleash healthy disciples where life exists. We are currently in need of men and women who can disciple students who come into the doors of Soma seeking to be a part of our local church. We ask that those serving on the college team would display a healthy example of what it means to be a gospel-centered believer, responsible sibling, generous steward, and indigenous disciple-maker.

LU Move in Volunteers

Saturday August 7th the Incoming students will move into Lincoln and we need your help! We would like to be present on campus while students are moving in. If you are interested please fill out the form! More details will be coming! If you are not able to come help please be praying over these new students as they move in and start school. Sign up here to help!

https://people.planningcenteronline.com/forms/275936/fields

Youth!

If you have kids Grades 6th to 12th we want to invite them to our youth program! We are starting lessons on how to study your bible and how to prepare your heart and mind for School. We meet almost every Sunday night from 6 to 7:30.

Covid info

Please know that we are aware and concerned about the increase in COVID cases across the US and Cole County and we continue to monitor the situation. We highly encourage you to get vaccinated as soon as possible so we can continue to move forward in fully overcoming this pandemic, and we continue to ask those who are not vaccinated to wear a mask in order to limit the spread and protect the vulnerable, especially our children who are not yet eligible for vaccination. Our downstairs option also remains open for those who would like to social distance during our Sunday Gatherings. We will provide any future updates as necessary!