One of the best ways to be connected at Candlelight is to volunteer by using your gifts and talents. You’ll meet people and join in the work that God is doing through the church. We have opportunities for everyone! See below for all the ways you can serve with us.
Children
Children's Ministry
During Sunday and Wednesday Services: Children are taught God’s Word from the Bible as well as through stories, games and crafts. Security is in place for all children during Sunday and Wednesday services to ensure that each child is safe and secure from all outside distractions.
Please Note: Membership is required to serve in the Children’s Ministry
If under the age of 18, please see Jennifer Peterson, Children’s Ministry Director, for approval to serve.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
One week of fun every year in the month of June!
VBS gives children a chance to experience God’s Word in many fun and unforgettable ways! Each year Candlelight is transformed into a magical land where they come to understand God’s love for them through the Word, fun and fellowship, and the care shown to them by volunteers. Entire families were changed as many of them came to saving faith in Jesus.
Before signing up to volunteer, please read our Philosophy of Ministry
AWANA
AWANA is designed to provide physical, social, mental, and spiritual activities for children. It’s a great way to develop new friends and learn how the Bible relates to today’s needs. The goal is to introduce boys and girls to Jesus Christ and reinforce the life principles found in the Bible. Programs begin at age 3 all the way up to high school. AWANA trains adults & high school teens as volunteers to work in all the programs.
Trail Life Leaders
At Candlelight, we’re raising boys to become Godly young men with grit and resilience—and Trail Life is a vital part of that mission. But to keep this ministry strong, we need leaders who are willing to guide and grow alongside these boys.
Trail Life goes beyond outdoor skills. It offers boys challenges that build resilience and faith, whether they’re crafting a shelter under the stars or sharing stories around a campfire. Through structured, achievable struggles, boys experience a true sense of accomplishment that prepares them to tackle life’s tests with confidence. These experiences shape not only the boys but also the men who guide them, creating deeper, often unspoken bonds, especially for fathers walking alongside their sons.
We’ve seen powerful transformations: father-son relationships healed, marriages strengthened, and young boys becoming leaders who walk in faith. And it all starts with leaders who will guide them with wisdom and encouragement.
If you’re passionate about building up the next generation, or if you’re looking for a place to serve that impacts not just boys but families, consider becoming a Trail Life leader. Click on the sign up to volunteer button below.
More information regarding Trail Life: http://www.traillifetroop412.com/About.aspx
Youth
Youth Group (7th thru 12th Grade)
The Mission of Candlelight Youth Group is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and strengh and encourage others to do likewise. We know that a personal relationship with the Lord is just that, personal. Our goal is to walk with students on their journey from childhood to adulthood and inspire youth to not only trust Jesus but love Him with all they have. We do this through:
verse by verse bible teaching
studies in apologetics
sincere worship
small groups
Christian mentoring
fellowship
Please Note: Membership is required to serve in the Youth Group
Juvenile Justice Outreach
The deteriorating mental and behavioral health of our children is largely caused by a lack of close connections to others, as well as a lack of deep connections to moral and spiritual meaning. We offer to nurture relationships as a core principle for each child’s positive development.
Vision: To be available and accessible to provide encouragement, support, and spiritual guidance to youth, their families, and the communities which serve them through Idaho’s Juvenile Justice System.
More information can be found on https://juvenilejusticeoutreach.com/
Arts
Worship Team
Candlelight is always looking to expand its worship team to use the musical talents of its congregation. If you play an instrument and would be interested in participating, our worship leader would like to schedule a personal interview.
Please Note: Membership is required to serve on the Worship Team
Sound/Video/Multimedia
Volunteers are needed for A/V technology, video and/or digital audio mixing consoles. This volunteer position will be responsible for providing quality media audio/visual support during our services and special events.
Hospitality
Greeting Ministry on Sundays
Greeters are the hearts, eyes, and hands of Candlelight. The purpose of the Greeting Ministry is to extend a personal welcome to as many people as possible who enter the church and answer any questions. A smile can go a long way! Greeters are the first person a member or visitor comes in contact with when attending a worship service at Candlelight. Also, if needed, greeters will assist an unstable walker from the parking lot to the Sanctuary, help others overloaded with packages, and assist anyone in need of a wheelchair.
Hospitality Bar on Sundays
Whether brewing coffee or maintaining small talk or a warm welcome, our volunteers have smiles on their faces and love making our facilities a little more inviting. Our hospitality team set-up, replenish, and serve delicious coffee and donuts. It’s a pleasant surprise for those new to Candlelight and a refreshing break for the regulars.
Schedule: There are 3 two-hour shifts: 6:30 am, 8:30 am & 10:30 am. Alternate volunteers are scheduled for all shifts and 5th Sundays.
Memorial and Funeral Reception Team
The Memorial and Funeral Reception Team helps set up, serve the food, and clean up following a memorial or funeral service for the family and any attendees wishing to stay afterward. The team is not responsible for bringing the food. The food is pre-ordered and delivered by our team leader.
Location & Time Commitment
Candlelight Church GYM. Most of our memorials and funerals are during a weekday anywhere from 10 am to 2 pm.
This is an invaluable ministry that reduces the burden of arrangements that members and their families need to make when they have lost a loved one. If you have a heart to serve in this way, we would love to have you on our team.
Usher’s Team on Sundays
The Usher Team is available during our Sunday services to greet and escort our guests and members to open seats. This includes directing those with disabilities. Entering a crowded large space can feel overwhelming. A friendly usher can turn a potentially stressful situation into a positive experience.
If you feel the Lord leading you to this ministry, simply fill out a volunteer form below. We would love to have you on our Usher’s Team!
Wednesday Night Kitchen Ministry
The Wednesday Night Kitchen Ministry purpose is to make every visitor, member, or guest feel they are special and belong at Candlelight. Our team creates a positive attitude about the church with visitors and members.
Spiritual gifts, skills and traits desired for people considering serving in this ministry:
Passion for serving and catering to others
Willingness to learn
Ability to work well with others
Ability to follow directions
Set-up or clean-up, assistant cooks & line servers
Men & Women Ministries
Men’s Ministry
The Men’s Ministry provides opportunities for spiritual growth, for recreational activities to promote fellowship with other Christian men and to utilize individual skills to support other men and serve within our church body.
Women’s Ministry
Women’s Ministries seeks to assist the church in equipping women to meet the spiritual, relational, and short-term emergency needs of women and their families who are part of Candlelight Christian Fellowship.
Leaders in the Women’s Ministries team recognize that it is impossible to meet all the needs of women within the body through this ministry alone, but believe that they are an essential part in effectively assisting the church to minister to areas of need that may be unique to women. They have chosen to target the spiritual needs of women because they believe that if this need is met, relational, social, emotional, and physical needs will be met as well.
Safety Team
Security Team
Our Security Team is trained to assist when necessary during the services to ensure that each individual who enters is safe and secure from all outside distractions and every possible threat. Special security measures are in place each time children are under the responsibility of Candlelight until they are transferred back to the parent, in all children & youth ministry events.
Our security team must be physically and mentally capable of serving on the team. Qualifications are required to serve on the team.
Please Note: Membership is required to serve on the Security Team
Questions or interested in serving on the Security Team: Email Mike Towan, Safety Director at: mike@candlelight.org
Medical Emergency Team
Our Medical Emergency Team is a group of designated volunteers who are ready to respond to medical emergencies that may occur during our services or events, providing immediate assistance until professional medical help arrives; essentially acting as first responders.
We are looking for volunteers from the congregation with medical backgrounds like doctors, nurses or paramedics/EMTs and mental health professionals.
Please Note: Membership is required to serve on the Medical Emergency Team
Questions or interested in serving on the Medical Emergency Team: Email Mike Towan, Safety Director at: mike@candlelight.org
Other
Communion Ministry
The Mission of the Communion Ministry is to serve the body of Christ through serving Communion with the joy of the Lord, providing an atmosphere for the congregation to focus on Jesus Christ – the Lamb of God, and His ultimate sacrifice.
Today, many churches, including ours, use crackers and grape juice. The bread symbolizes Christ’s body, which was beaten and broken for us as He died for the sins of humanity. The cup of wine symbolizes His blood, which was shed for us as He paid for our sins.
If you have a heart to help serve, please fill out the volunteer form below and we will get back to you with available shifts. We would love to have you serve with us!
Local, State, & National Issues
Receive periodic e-mail updates on specific issues of interest as believers, with an emphasis on how we might have an impact in our local communities and around the nation!
Meals of Love
The Meals of Love Ministry blesses the families of our church by providing hot meals during their time of need (hospitalization, illness, surgery, other life difficulties, etc.) You’re not making a meal…You’re making a difference!
Silver Angels
Silver Angels is focused on putting God’s love into action by giving hope, joy, and fellowship to isolated residents at 2 local rehabilitation centers. We hope you too, will want to help share this love with lonely elderly residents who have given so much to their families, friends and community. Some of the ways we share God’s love are:
By being an “Angel Buddy” - be matched with a resident who would love to have you visit at your convenience, to share life stories.
By providing a birthday present to a resident who may not receive one otherwise and presenting it to them on their special day.
By helping plan ways to celebrate holidays with the residents with other "Angels". We provide cards, gifts, cake, and entertainment for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Veteran’s Day and Christmas.
Our ability to provide lonely and isolated elderly residents with positive, social interactions and experiences is dependent on our volunteers and community of supporters who graciously donate their time, talents, and financial assistance to our cause.
Thank you for your interest and we hope you can join us in bringing more meaningful connections and smiles to lonely seniors.
Candlelight on C.A.L.L.
Critical Assistance of Labor & Love
Candlelight On C.A.L.L. connects members of our church family who are ready to help those who need support. Whether the need is big or small, this ministry empowers the Body of Christ to care for one another, demonstrating Christ’s love in action.
Together we can answer the call to serve – the Body serving the Body. While we can’t promise to meet every need, we are committed to creating opportunities for our church family to step in and make a difference.
Sign up to volunteer in the following categories: Handyman, labor-intensive needs, personal needs, yard work, IT, and special events at Candlelight.
To Sign up and get more details of each category, click HERE
Prayer Chain
An e-mail based system to alert those who want to pray for the Candlelight body. We encourage the submission of prayer requests and needs in a variety of ways - from our website, phone calls, email and through our blue prayer request cards. We get all the requests out to the prayer chain in a timely manner and have a program setup periodically to send updates and answers to prayer.
Cell Phones for Soldiers
Candlelight has partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers by providing FREE prepaid calling cards to each branch of the United States Military. Please show your support for the brave active duty military members, who have made sacrifices to keep America safe, by donating a gently used cell phone. Cell phone drop off is at the Information Desk.
