Service (Ministry) in the Church

As Christians we are all called to serve the body together as we worship the Lord Jesus. This can not only happen at an individual level but can be done together as a small group. Serving together makes for joy doubled and burdens halved. One way to get to know each other better in your small group is through an activity. Each opportunity has a contact person listed and a brief description. Why not have your small group prepare and serve an Alpha meal or help with the Alpha sprouts or work together serving coffee on a Sunday morning.

(1)Ministry	Description	Duties	Time Commitment	Contact Person	Training needed
Alpha Clean-up	Assist in getting the Fellowship Center ready for the next days activities	Remove table decorations and store, take down equipment,	7:30-8:30 PM each week during the Alpha course	Darcy Dvorak 294-0016	NO
Alpha- Cooks	Prepare the meal for the nights course	Using supplies and menu provided prepare the meal	3:00-5:30 PM each week during the Alpha course	Darcy Dvorak-294-0016	NO
Alpha- Decorators	Assist with creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for Alpha guests	Use your create skills to decorate tables for the Alpha meal	4:00-5:30 PM each week during the Alpha course	Darcy Dvorak-294-0016	NO
Alpha -Hospitality	Create an environment where the participants to feel welcome	Serve food, do last minute prep as needed for the meal, clean-up dishes	5:30-7:30 PM each week during the 10 week Alpha Course	Darcy Dvorak-294-0016	NO
Alpha- Sprouts	Provide child care for Alpha participants	Using resources provided interact the children	5:30-8:30 PM each week during the 10 week Alpha course	Janiese Karpa 365-1494	NO-Screening may be necessary
Altar Bread	Provide fresh baked bread for communion	Purchase ingredients and bake bread, recipe provided	Bake bread for one Sunday one time during the year, more bread needed for confirmation service, Christmas and Easter	Barb Hanson	NO
Book Processing Assistant	Assist the librarian prepare and maintain books and media for inclusion	Neat and careful workers helpful	One to Two hours	Linda Corey	No will work with a member of the library team
Book Reviewer	Responsible for reviewing book content, recommend new books for the library	Read and recommend books for the library, provide brief written reviews for new library books	Three hours	Linda Corey	Minimal, as neeeded

(2)Ministry	Description	Duties	Time Commitment	Contact Person	Training needed
Coffee Hosts	Provide hospitality to those who are worshipping with us,	Set up serving tables, transfer coffee into carafes, refill the supplies, clean up the pots, plates etc after serving	One month of service from 8:45-11:30	Barb Hanson for scheduling	On the job training
Communion Assistant	Glorify God by serving the communion elements	Facilitate the smooth distribution of communion elements during a church service	Serve at the same service for one entire month	Barb Hanson for scheduling	YES, with Jan Slaughter Training time about an hour
Communion Clean up	Wash the communion ware	Wash the communion glasses, trays and chalices, put the communion away	Serve after the same service for one entire month, no one needed for 11:00, Sat night we could use a team	Barb Hanson for scheduling	By a current minister or Altar Guild, will be done as you serve
Drama	Presenting the Gospel message through drama	To rehearse and perform in a drama used in a worship service or other event	Varies	Brian Middleswarth, Vicki Hughes	YES by the drama ministry team
Faith Chests	Build and finish wooden chest to be given to baptismal families	Cut and glue pieces of pre-cut wood together to create a faith chest, pattern provided, refinish the chest	At least four sessions to assemble and refinish the chests	As arranged, chests are needed for each baptism class	YES-by Doug Pauls
Greeters	Warmly welcome worshippers, and especially help visitors to connect with the congregation	Arrive at the service 15 minutes early, put on your name tag, stand by the outside doors to welcome people into the congregation	Serve before or after the same service for one entire month	Barb Hanson for scheduling	Written directions given

(3)Ministry	Description	Duties	Time Commitment	Contact Person	Training needed
Library Desk Clerk	Assist with book check in and returns, assist members	Check in and out books, shelve returned items, assist people in finding items	One hour a week	Linda Corey	Minimal
Nursery Care Giver	Care for the youngest members of our congregation	Receive the children as they come in, learn the childs needs, provide for the children’s needs while in your care, assist the attendant, send for the adult care givers in case of emergency, clean toys as needed	Arrive 15 minute before the service, Serve at the same service for one entire month	Schedule with Barb Hanson & Shannon Ingleby	YES-screening also needed before service
Prayer Shawls	To Knit or crochet a prayer shawl per directions given,	Pattern provided, you provide the yarn.	Varies as to how long it will take you to complete one	Directions from Nova Kolander	YES
Soul Food Ministry	Prepare meals to be delivered to parent of newborns and other families in crisis	Cook and freeze a number of meals to be delivered	One evening, one time	Recipies and supplies provided by Soul Food	Yes- a person will be there to help you get started
Tender Transfers	Assist people in need of help with relocating	Pack and move boxes, furniture etc	Varies, evening, day or weekend	Paul & Leanne Burdick	YES as you work
Welcome Center Banner	Create an eye pleasing and informative banner to be used to direct people to the Welcome Center	Make a banner in the size requested to be placed on the poles	One time	Karen Halvorson	Directions as to size and theme given
Welcome Center Host/Hostess	To welcome our guests with a gracious and friendly attitude	Shows guests the church facilities and answers questions regarding the facility	Serve before or after the same service for one entire month	Barb Hanson for scheduling	YES-on the job and as needed