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GRACE CHURCH 7300 Grubb Road, McKean, PA, 16426

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Grace McKean

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: Brian Lusky – [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: 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]

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



Offering Count Team –count and record offerings received during weekend services and midweek. (membership required)



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

Contact: Michelle Maier – [email protected]

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.



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: Mindy Marshall – [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: Jim Scarpitti – [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: Sarah Burtt – [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: Doris Conley– [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: Diane Wright – [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: Bryan Boleratz – [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: Mindy Marshall– [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: Al Detter – [email protected]  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)

Contact: Bernie Farabaugh – [email protected]  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

Contact: Jill Mintsiveris – [email protected]  Financial Care - assist individuals and families in situations of financial stress.

 Budget Coaching (membership required)

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



Preschool [includes 3-5 year-olds] – use curriculum to teach, play, read, serve snacks, do simple crafts, and just enjoy this fun age group.



Elementary [Kindergarten-4th grade] – use curriculum to teach, lead small groups, supervise activities, lead games and simple crafts.



Follow Up Team-- Help children and families make permanent connections to the church. Enter information into database. Send postcards to absent kids or welcome letters to new families. Flexible hours, some database skills needed.

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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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