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A Ministry of

GRACE CHURCH 2420 Cumberland Rd, Harborcreek, PA, 16421

whoisgrace.com

Grace Harborcreek

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Fall 2012

WORSHIP EXPERIENCE There are so many aspects to creating a worship experience at Grace. From arts to technical to creativity. Are you gifted in any of these areas?

Worship Contact:

Dustin Clark – [email protected]



Vocalists – solos & backup for worship, children’s programming and special events.



Instrumentalists –wide variety of musical styles during weekend services and special events.



Karis –mixed ensemble of high-quality vocal musicians.

Technical Support Contact:

Tom Frank Tim Hull – [email protected]



Equipment Operators and Assistants – run lighting, video and sound systems in main worship center. Run audio/video systems for youth, children, or off-campus events.



Service Director – Help to achieve distraction free worship environment by leading sound, light, and presentation teams during services.



Stage Design – Assist in creating a creative worship space. Opportunities include sewing, rigging, construction, woodwork, and metal fabrication.

Media Contact:

Dave Hartland - [email protected]



Video – film and edit creative videos, life stories and announcements.



Creative Media – produce compelling media and computer animations, create custom music tracks for media content, or provide weekend and event photography.

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CAMPUS SUPPORT/OPERATIONS Administration / Office Contact:

Bernie Farabaugh – [email protected]

*To help during week in office at McKean



Accounting – filing, process invoices, generate checks and financial reports. (membership required)



Administrative Support – provide regular administrative support to our pastors and office staff.

Contact:

Michelle Maier – [email protected]

*To help during week in office at McKean



Office Team – perform receptionist duties, complete data entry projects and basic copying.



Product Assembly – collate weekend service programs, newsletters, or mailings, assist with assembly of sermon packaging or guest bags for all campuses.



Database Administration - keep data clean, secure & accessible.

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CAMPUS SUPPORT/OPERATIONS

Communication Arts Contact:

Jess Burkell – [email protected]



Writing/Proofing – produce succinct, effective copy for articles, promotional pieces, Web pages, newsletters and other informational pieces. Check these for quality and accuracy.



Graphic Design – create graphic elements for series promotional pieces, special events and Web projects.



Web Development – maintain multimedia Web content, ensure consistency and maintain interactive Web pages.



Social Media Team – be part of a marketing team that dreams up and implements social media strategy at Grace (Facebook, Twitter, blogs, etc.).

Buildings and Grounds Contact:

Doug Doerr Mike Watson – [email protected]



Facility Maintenance – put your skills to work on projects requiring plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, general construction, carpentry, and light cleaning.



Grounds Maintenance – help with clearing and salting sidewalks prior to services, planting and landscape care, organizing and serving during special work days.



Facility Setup & Teardown – help set up/tear down chairs and tables for weekly classes and/or special events.



White Glove Facility Care – assist in keeping our facility clean throughout the week.



Decorating Team – find your niche in assisting in decorating different areas of the church for weekend services, season indoor and outdoor decorating, and special events.

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NEXT STEPS

LIVE IN COMMUNITY Contact:

John Tiernan – [email protected]



Small Group Leaders – Put your gift of shepherding to use by leading discussion groups in your home.



Small Group Hosts – Use your gift of hospitality to open your home for a small group.



Mentors – Provide Christian coaching and encouragement to peers or others who are newer in faith.

INVEST Contact: Miriam Crossman [email protected]

ServErie Saturdays – help address the needs of the Erie community. Reach out and supply care and support to needy individuals, groups, and organizations in our city.



Adopt-a-Neighborhood Team - monthly activities in a targeted inner-city neighborhood



Getting Ahead Team - Facilitate 14 week classes to help people in poverty become self-sufficient.

EQUIP YOURSELF Contact:

Mike Watson – [email protected]



Equip Teachers – Lead up to 20 people through a specific curriculum. Classes are generally 3-4 weeks.



2/7 Table Leaders – Table leaders encourage discussion for break-out groups of approx. 6-8 people following a large group presentation. Leaders demonstrate care for the people around the table while encouraging discussion.

GENERAL Contact: 

John Tiernan– [email protected]

Second Date Hosts – These volunteers share the next steps opportunities at Grace with new attenders. They are gracious and caring as well as knowledgeable. Training provided.

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GUEST EXPEREINCE/RETAIL Do you believe that first impressions can make a huge impact? That creating an accepting, inviting – and safe – environment is a must? Great! So do we.

Guest Experience Contact: Aj Zuber – [email protected]

Guest Experience Team – greet guests, provide programs and assist with seating. Serve once a month



Parking – direct traffic flow and assist guests with parking.



Valet Parking: Parking & retrieving cars for those who have physical limitations.

Contact: John Tiernan – [email protected]

Next Steps Center– assist guests & attenders by directing them to appropriate resource to connect through next steps on their faith journey. Serve once a month.



Guest Center Hosts – meet the newest guests at Grace and provide conversation and an invitation to come back.

Retail Services Contact: Patti Rogerson – [email protected]

Grace Café Coffee Bar– serve guests by assisting with purchases of light snacks and drinks.

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CARE AND SUPPORT Are you wired up to care for and help others in practical and hands-on ways? Your strengths, skills, and compassion may make you the perfect addition to one of these crucial teams, serving in the capacity that fits your time and interests. Contact: 

Mike Watson – [email protected] Al Detter – [email protected]

Financial Care - assist individuals and families in situations of financial stress.

 Budget Coaching (membership required) 

Practical Assistance - coordinate hands-on assistance to persons or ministries requesting/needing help.

 Transportation  Moving Assistance  Auto Repair 

 Home Repair  Meals/ Funeral Dinners  Communion Preparation

Counseling – provide support for people during life challenges as well as people with spiritual questions and heartaches.

 After Service Prayer  Pre-Marriage Mentors 

 Marriage Mentors  Professional Counseling

Visitation - provide hope and support for people by reaching out and spending spiritually enriching time with them.

 Home Bound  Hospital

 Pre-Surgery  Phone Ministry



Support Groups – leading a group in which individuals who are experiencing the same life struggle can gather for discussion, healing, and community. (membership required)



Prayer – provide intercessory prayer support for individuals at Grace and in the community, as well as for the church.

 Wednesday night prayer group  Prayer during worship services  Prayer for Pastors, staff

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GRACEKIDS Are you up for the excitement - and the challenges - of helping children discover they matter to God? (Or maybe you're just a kid at heart - and you know you'll have fun in our amazing kid’s ministry, too!) Contact: Sarah Gossage – [email protected] Erin Mesanko- [email protected]

Welcome and Support-- Be a warm and friendly face that helps visitors register, check in and find classrooms for their children.



Nursery [infants through toddlers] – interact, cuddle, feed, rock to sleep - and yes, change diapers.



2-3 year olds – prepare the ever-popular snacks (and clean up afterwards!), do simple crafts (ditto cleanup), read, teach, play.



Preschool-Kindergarten [includes 4-5 year-olds] – use curriculum to teach, sing songs, read, serve snacks and just enjoy this fun age group.



Elementary [1st-5th grade] – use curriculum to teach, lead small groups, supervise activities.



Behind the Scenes-- Help children and families make permanent connections to the church. Enter information into database. Restock supplies and snacks.

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GRACEYOUTH Are you an adult who comprehends the pressures and challenges of young people today? Are you a student who wants to serve your peers? Want them to know how much they matter to God – no matter what?

Contact: Kristin Hesch – [email protected]

Small Group Mentor – develop relationships with students and oversee a weekly small group focused on prayer, fellowship, and Bible study (Sunday nights, 4:30-6:30 for senior highs and Thursday nights, 6:30-8:30 for junior highs).



Sunday School Mentor – develop relationships with students for 4 week periods at a time and guide them through a lesson set based on the 7 Checkpoints of Youth Ministry philosophy (Sunday AM at 9:15).



Ministry Leader – lead a team of students in a hands-on ministry effort like, worship team, prayer team, hospitality team, drama team, local mission’s team, or a team of parents for a parent ministry team etc.



Set up – assist leaders with set up before and after Thursday night, Sunday morning, or Sunday afternoon programs.



Café Host – Prepare, set out & clean up snacks on Thursday nights or dinner on Sunday nights.

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