Streams Church Worship Assignments

Update 12.2.22

Team members:

As we prepare to kick off the Streams of Worship Weekend, please review your assignments once again and communicate to Pastor Sharon if there has been a change in your availability (see her contact info below).

A few minor changes:

1. The T-shirts have not yet arrived, so everyone should plan accordingly with attire. The attire for the weekend is “business casual”.

2. Lakisha, you should continue to assist at the registration table with Mom Bragg & Dr Tate for anyone wishing to pre-order a T-shirt. Lucille will be collecting any cash or checks for registration fees or T-shirts. We expect the shirts to arrive by Dec 10th, and plan to wear them at our New Years Eve celebration.

3. Host & Hostesses: If you have not been contacted yet for a specific assignment this weekend, please contact Pastor Sharon so that we can get you connected. She will communicate with Mom Crowe & Patty Barnes for specific needs for the weekend.

4. Pastor Yvette is hosting our guest. Check with her if you have any questions pertaining to guest needs.

5. Ian is handling all technical issues in the sanctuary - Vincent Brown assisting.

6. Praise Team (vocals and band) must be in place (front of sanctuary) at 5:45p to meet and rehearse briefly with our guest.

7. All team members must arrive and be in place by 5:45pm. Again, Sharon is the contact for extenuating circumstances.

Lastly, I want to thank each of you for your excellence in serving well - this is truly a prerequisite for “finishing strong!” The setup team showed up last night and worked well with Patty in preparation for this weekend. We’re off to a great start and anticipate a strong finish!

I, along with the Praise Team have a funeral at noon today, with another important meeting to follow prior to tonight’s service. Your cooperation and participation will give me the peace of mind that all is well behind the scenes. You’re a “Finisher”, so there’s nothing to worry about!

See you tonight!

Pastor Hill

“God calls us to be faithful, first and foremost, to Him. God wants us to be devoted to Him, loyal to Him, committed to Him.”

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV)

As we prepare to Finish Strong in 2022, and Enter Stronger in 2023, Pastor hill has compiled a chart of assignments (as shared on the 11.26.22 Zoom Call) with individuals as listed (see updated chart below). The chart represents those whom Pastor Hill feels confident can serve well to accomplish the tasks at hand. It is understood that work schedules and other extenuating circumstances may prohibit some from performing some activities as listed. Please complete short form below before signing out.

Note: Specific area job descriptions are listed below.

We are asking everyone serving to arrive one hour prior to the service/event start time. For Sunday service, that would be 9:15 am. The Lord requires a tithe of first fruits in not only our finances but also in our time and our talents. Consider the one-hour pre-service arrival as a tithe of time that is acceptable in the eyes of the Lord. When we put it in perspective, all week we commit time to our secular jobs to prepare for work and school arriving much earlier than on the Lord’s Day. Let’s not choose to give the Lord any less than what we commit to the world. I am confident He will honor your faithfulness with blessings to follow. Thank you in advance for your faithfulness in serving well as we prepare to FINISH STRONG! You’re the Best!

This chart will be updated periodically. Please check it often for changes. Each area will receive a job description detailing how they will serve in their assigned areas.

PLEASE COMPLETE FORM BELOW:

Streams Job Descriptions

Host & Hostesses

We are changing the name “Usher” to “Host & Hostesses”.  They will serve in various capacities.

Sunday & Special Services

1. Two host/hostesses will be posted outside the double doors leading into our sanctuary to greet members and visitors upon arrival and answer any questions they may have.  Determine if someone is a “first time visitor”.  If so, direct them to the “gift table” in the lobby.  Be on post by 9:30am.  Retire post and return to sanctuary at 10:45am. Check in with lead hostess for other duties if needed.

2. One host or hostesses posted at the “first time visitor gift table” in front of the wall banner.  Have them complete a visitor card and exchange with gift.  See that Pastor Hill receives the visitor card to appropriately welcome them from the pulpit.  Be on post by 9:30am. Retire post and return to sanctuary at 11:00am.

3. Two host/hostesses posted inside sanctuary by doors to direct them to the seating or escort to available seating when sanctuary filling up.  Have offering envelopes on hand at all times to present to those who desire one (especially visitors). Available to hand out offering envelopes during offiering for those needing one.  Be on post by 9:15am.  Remain until benediction.

4. All hostesses will assist lead hostess (Mom Crowe) with setup prior to service start (9:15am)

5. Always check in with lead hostess upon arrival and before retiring from duties.

Streams of Worship Weekend

1. Follow number 1 and 3 above.

2. Additional host/hostesses (not serving in 1 or 3 above) will assist Patty Barnes for setup and serving of breakfast and lunch in the fellowship hall Saturday (12/3).  All host/hostesses should also make themselves available to assist with any pre setup needs Friday evening in preparation for Saturday.  Patty Barnes and Mom Crowe will be assigning you accordingly.

3. All host/hostesses should be sensitive to assisting registered participants and answering any questions they may have.  “Hospitality” is the word.

Registration Table

1. Mom Bragg & Dr. Tate will be overseeing registration

2. A printout of registrants will be provided (see Pastor Sharon)

3. Name badges and a syllabus given to each registrant

4. Check registration printout for payments received.  Be prepared to collect monies at the door.

5. LaKisha Muse will also be at table with TShirts (preorders and new purchases).  A printout of preorders will be provided.

Setup/Teardown (Streams of Worship Weekend)

1. Patty Barnes will provide details of what is needed to setup for and teardown after the Saturday Breakfast and Lunch time.  She will be in contact with you.

Sanctuary Prep

Responsible for arrive one hour prior to service/event start to ensure the sanctuary or meeting area is presentable.  There are others who use our worship space and isn’t always left in the best shape.  Pastor Sharon can direct you to any janitorial supplies or equipment if needed.  

Pre-Service Prayer

Min. Gladys Tandy (lead) along with others assigned to prayer walk throughout sanctuary prior to start of service.  Remain prayerful in their seats throughout service.

Flag Ministry

Neiko & Heather waving flags during praise/worship time.  Feel free to include others as desired.

Member Calls

This select group will be given a list of members and attenders who are not consistently coming for in-person service. They may be regular viewers of livestream, however, our goal is to encourage them to return to the sanctuary. As we prepare for “Back to Church Sunday”, December 4th, we will send a special invite to each of them.

Pastor’s Assist/Logistics (Pastor Sharon)

1. Ensure that all working areas are in place and operating effectively. 

2. She is the “go to” for volunteers that may have questions concerning their responsibilities.

3. Responsible for seeing the program flow of service is running as Pastor Hill has designed; which includes making sure those assigned to function in the program flow are present and ready to go.

Pastor’s Assistant (Garry Thomas)

1. Work closely with Pastor Hill during service and special events.

2. Seated behind Pastor in sanctuary to attend to immediate needs 

3. Work closely alongside Pastor Sharon in event of extenuating circumstances requiring quick resolve.

4. Other duties as assigned

Music/Audio/Visual

• Pastor Hill to communicate directly with this group.

• In need of backup for sound board/lighting/Propresenter (see Ian Dunlop)

Admin

• Pastor to communicate directly with this group

Altar Workers

1. Come down front after sermon, during call to discipleship

2. Be prepared to pray and minister

3. Have membership cards on hand / familiarize with online form

4. All completed cards given to Pastor Hill 

Offering

1. Will be returning soon to walking to give offering

2. Two host/hostesses will be positioned upfront with baskets 

3. Until then, we will continue to have host/hostess positioned with basket at entrance/exit to collect offering envelopes.

4. Lead Hostess to package offering and deliver to Ernie Duncan (Pastor Sharon in his absence).