Getting Involved
God' greatest desire is to be intimate with
us. We as a church, and the worship ministry want to have that intimacy
with the Lord Jesus. We also want to help others develop that intimacy as
well.
If you desire an intimate relationship with Jesus
Christ and you like to sing, please consider our area of ministry.
Below we
have listed many areas of service and training within the Worship Ministry,
along with a brief description of each.
Worship Team - Vocalist. These individuals sing in teams of 3 or 4
during our main Sunday morning services and evening services. Their purpose is to
help lead the congregation in worship. Vocalists sing on a rotating basis. Vocalists must audition before
joining the team.
Worship Team - Band. Band members play in the main Sunday morning services as their schedule allows. They provide
instrumentation for all aspects of the worship services: preludes, worship,
special music, offertories, etc.
Special Music. Special music is another form of worship leading
which requires a high level of musical ability. We use both vocal and
instrumental specials. Most special music takes place in the main Sunday morning
services, although we occasionally use it in the 7:30 a.m. service.
Special music is by invitation/audition only.
Worship Leading. Although worship leaders must be skilled
musicians, they must above all be a worshipers who are seeking the Lord.
Worship leaders work with the band, vocalists and others involved in the service
to determine the elements of the service and how they will flow together.
Those seeking to lead worship should consult with the Worship Minister.
Adult Choir. Our Adult Choir rehearses weekly and sings frequently in our 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services. Using a blend of both old and
new songs, the choir also sings at special services and events throughout the
year (except for summer, when the choir does not meet). This is an ideal
group for those
who are new to music ministry or enjoy singing in a larger group setting.
Technical Ministry. The technical ministry oversees sound and
lighting production for all of our services. Those serving in this
ministry do so on a rotating basis, usually working together on teams of two.
Though it's not necessary to have experience in this area in order to serve, it
is helpful to have an interest in sound equipment in addition to a willingness
to learn.
Multimedia Ministry. We do our best to seek out and use technology
which enhances the worship experience and minimizes distraction during services. To
this end, our multimedia ministry uses computers and video to display song
lyrics, sermon notes and other material during our main Sunday morning and other
worship services.
Video Production. Our video
production ministry helps meet a growing demand for videotapes of special events.
We also film and display our main Sunday morning services on TVs in the
nursery and foyer.
Communion Preparation. Because we participate in the Lord's Supper
each week, our communion preparation ministry is a vital one. Volunteers
prepare communion for all services and classes (except the early service) on a
monthly basis.
Baptism Assistance. We hold to the New Testament teaching of
baptism by immersion, and our baptism assistance ministry is in place to assist
those who take this important step of faith. Volunteers may serve on a
weekly or monthly basis.
Ushers. Our ushers provide an important service to our congregation
each week by distributing bulletins, helping visitors to find a seat,
taking attendance at services and being available to those who need assistance.
Ushers serve on a weekly rotating schedule.
Servers. Our servers, along with our elders and deacons, assist
with the distribution of communion and the collection of offering at our morning
services. These individuals serve on a weekly rotating schedule.
