Serve
In the Neighborhood | For the Neighborhood
There are a variety of ways we live out our call to love and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, both locally and internationally.
Check them out below, and see where God is calling you.
Check them out below, and see where God is calling you.
In the Community | For the Community
There are a variety of ways we live out our call to love and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, both locally and internationally.
Check them out below, and see where God is calling you.
Check them out below, and see where God is calling you.
In the World | For the World
There are a variety of ways we live out our call to love and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in the world, both locally and internationally.
Check them out below, and see where God is calling you.
Check them out below, and see where God is calling you.
Serving the Community

CarePortal
CarePortal equips churches to serve the immediate needs in their area. If anyone is interested in learning more about CarePortal, please contact Barbara at missions@deerlakechurch.org or Sara at shill9357@gmail.com. You can view and meet active needs in our community by clicking here.

Frenchtown Friends
Serve breakfast to the Frenchtown community on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Join us to prep (7am) and deliver to Trinity Missionary Baptist (9am). Email info@deerlakechurch.org to join.

Kearney Center
Volunteer to cook (8am) or serve lunch (11am) at the Kearney Center on the 4th Friday of each month. Interested in joining? Email Jim at jimmess252@yahoo.com.

Neighborhood Pantry
Every first Sunday of the month, we’ll celebrate communion AND invite our church family to serve our community by filling our Neighborhood Pantry with nonperishable food items!
"No one grows poorer by sharing half a loaf, but those who forget to share remain hungry their whole lives."
- Sharon Younker
"No one grows poorer by sharing half a loaf, but those who forget to share remain hungry their whole lives."
- Sharon Younker

Ramp Builds
We work with FL Cares to build ramps for the physically impaired, providing access to their homes. Email davehodges55@gmail.com to join our next build.

Residing Hope
Every 5th Sunday, we invite our church family to make a special gift designated to our friends at Residing Hope - a diverse ministry that serves children and youth in FL and includes therapeutic residential care, foster care, independent living assistance, Montessori education, and counseling services. Want to learn more about our partnership with Residing Hope? Email Susan Brown at smbrown16@comcast.net to ask any questions or get involved!
Serve at DLC - Ministry Teams
Altar Guild
Help us decorate the church for all of the different holidays and seasons. Our God is one of order and beauty - let’s reflect that truth to every guest that walks into our buildings.
Congregational Care
Join us as we serve and care for DLC in a personal, compassionate way in times of joy and sorrow. We send cards, organize meal trains, and much more!
Connections Team
Join us as an usher or greeter on Sunday mornings as we welcome and engage God's people in our church and the community.
Deer Lake Kids
Join us to help kids and families learn to trust and love Jesus through recurring (Sunday School; Wildlight Wednesdays) and non-recurring events.
Family Ministry Team
Looking to serve the next generation of the church? Help us plan and execute events where families of all ages can connect.
GroupLife
Join us as we organize and oversee the total program for nurturing faith through small groups, including Bible studies, small groups, and retreats, etc.
Hospitality
Help us organize and support all church-wide events in which food and/or beverages are a prominent component.
Missions
Help us serve the needs of the poor and marginalized in our community and throughout the world. We organize donation drives, ramp builds, and so much more!
Outreach
Join us as we create opportunities for the church to reach and bless our community such as Easter egg hunts, Trunk or Treat, and Christmas events.
Prayer
Join us as we help our church become a “praying church” for the glory of God and the sake of the world.
Tech Team
Help us manage the worship experience (music, lighting, AV, tech, worship materials) for all church services and special events as needed.
Worship
Interested in helping lead worship? If you have a heart for praising God through song or instrument, we would love to hear from you and help you get connected.
Young at Heart (60+)
Join our team of seniors serving seniors. We help seniors serve, develop friendships, have fun, learn, and worship together.
Youth
Come help us organize and supervise programs for nurturing faith by inviting, engaging, and discipling 5th through 12th graders.
