A Servants Guide

Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them Romans 12:

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ONE
Thats all it takes!
ONE smile ONE hug ONE hour ONE day ONE prayer ONE card ONE witness ONE handshake ONE teacher ONE meal ONE hour JUST ONE

In this busy world in which we li e! we dont think we ha e time to make a di""erence because we only think in terms o" great #uantity$ It "eels o erwhelming! and in the end we do nothing$ Still! we yearn to make a di""erence$ YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ONE ACT AT A TIME JUST ONE. Thank you to e ery one o" you who share in the ministry o" %ender U&' as you use your time! talents and spiritual gi"ts so that (ods kingdom will mo e "orward) One humble act at a time$

Experience the power of ONE

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A Servants Guide
*is the tool we use at %ender United &ethodist 'hurch "or dedicating oursel es in ministry as we +now (od! Share (od! (row in (od! and ,o e (od$ -./E 0OU E/E1 2ON3E1E3 -O2 0OU '.N USE 0OU1 (I4TS .N3 T.,ENTS TO 3O &INIST105 Inside 6. Ser ants (uide7 you will "ind descriptions o" ministries$ 4ind one that e8cites you and matches up with your spiritual gi"ts and talents$ Send an e9mail to church.office@penderumc.org to indicate where you would like to ser e$ The ministry leader will then contact you$ NOT SU1E 2-.T TO SI(N U% 4O15 E8plore ministry possibilities based on your gi"ts! passions! personality and e8perience with a pastor at the %ender 'onnection 'lass! a basic introduction class to the people! belie"s! and ministries o" %ender$ E ery new member is encouraged to take this class as it pro ides a solid "oundation to grow with others in "aith and "amily$ It takes place o er a :9week span o" time! usually on Sunday a"ternoons$ %ast groups lo e the ability to get to know other newer people to %ender and the pastors on a more personal basis$
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'ision Statement
!en"er Unite" Metho"i#t Ch$rch wi%% &e ' tree of %ife in the co(($nit) roote" in *o"+# %i,in- .or" with &r'nche# -rowin- 'n" (o,in- &) the Spirit 'n" #pre'"in- the %o,e of Je#$# for '%%.

(ission Statement
To ('/e "i#cip%e# for Je#$# Chri#t

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Janet &c'onaghie! 'luster ,eader BC: ?DD9;CB> &eredith +inerney! .ssistant 'luster ,eader BC: A;;9C;;: (usic (inistr$ Supporting and strengthening the worship e8perience through the integration o" music is the purpose o" this ministry$ There are many ways to participate in this ital ministry! and only a lo e "or (ods music is re#uired$ Spiritual (i"ts) $ 'reati e 'ommunicatio n $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership $ .dministration $ 'ra"tsmanship $ -elps Thursdays! B):C pm in the Sanctuary Tuesday e enings in the Sanctuary 'all "or rehearsal

Adult (usic Grou3s Sanctuar$ *hoir: ,eads worship primarily at the ==)CCam Sunday ser ice$ +nowledge o" reading music is not re#uired$ Hand#ell *hoirs: Our groups co er all ages and e8perience le els$ 0ou do not need to know how to read music to ring handbells$ 4nstrumentalists: 2e welcome instrumentalists o" all types who would like the
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opportunity to play during worship$ *ommon Ground (usic: Our "amily praise and worship ser ice is looking "or musicians and ocalists to assist with the music at A):C$ In addition! we utiliEe those with computer skills to help design and present our ideos and song graphics each week$ The commitment "or any o" these positions is "le8ible! so please consider this contemporary worship ser ice as a means o" using your gi"ts and talents$ 5outh (usic Grou3s Students in Bth through =?th grade are in ited to participate$ 1e"er to the %ender web site "or group details and contact in"ormation$ Yo$th Choir) This group sings appro8imately once each month on Sunday mornings$ They celebrate the end o" the school year with a mission trip! Yo$th 0'n"&e%%#) There are two groups "or Bth9=?th graders$ 1ingers are assigned based on e8perience$ In#tr$(ent'% En#e(&%e) This group consists o" strings! woodwinds! and brass players$ They play about @9> times a year$ *hildrens (usic Grou3s %re9school through the Dth grade are in ited to participate$ 1e"er to the %ender web site "or
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times$ Spiritual (i"ts) $ 'reati e 'ommunicatio n $ E angelism

Sundays >)@> pm in the Sanctuary Sundays >)CC pm in the Sanctuary Sundays @)=> pm in the Sanctuary

group details and contact in"ormation$ 1oc'% Choir#: 'herub 'hoir F%re9school9+G .sbury 'hoir F(rades =9?G 2esley 'hoir F(rades :9DG 0'n"&e%%# 'n" 0'n"chi(e#2 'herub Hells F%re9school9+G 1ainbow 'himers F(rades =9?G (enesis 1ingers F(rades :9@G Jubilation 1ingers F(rades >9DG (usic (inistr$ 6 Adult 'olunteer -33ortunities Accom3anists) I" you play piano! you can play "or a childrens or youth choir on a regular or substitute basis Second Adult Su33ort: 2e seek adult olunteers to assist directors during rehearsals J musical skills are not re#uired (usic (inistr$ 7 Spring Musical Telling 'hrists story through musical presentations brings the (ood News to both per"ormers and audiences$ /olunteers in this ministry area help with costumes! choreography! sets! music! and general logistics "or the musicals$

Thursdays I >)CC pm Thursdays I >):C pm >):C pm @)@> pm @)@> pm Spiritual (i"ts) $'reati e 'ommunicatio n $ Encouragemen t $E angelism $Shepherding $-elps $.dministration Spiritual (i"ts) $ Shepherding $ 'ra"tsmanship $ 'reati e 'ommunicatio n $ -elps $ E angelism

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.orshi3 Su33ort 2orship support pro ides an en ironment to enhance the congregations worship e8perience through preparation and maintenance o" the worship areas o" the 'hurch$ This ministry works to support! recruit and train olunteers "or those groups who assist with worship$ 1shers 2elcoming! ser ing! and assisting J that is the role o" ushers at %ender$ &embers o" this ministry sta"" the entrances to worship! escorting congregants and isitors to seats! gi ing out bulletins! and generally directing tra""ic "low during communion and special ser ices$ Acol$tes E en children and youth can play a part in worship ser ice$ %ender encourages our younger members to ser e as an acolyte during worship ser ices! taking responsibility "or the lighting and e8tinguishing o" altar candles at ser ices! handing ushers the o""ering plates and leading the pastors and congregation to the e8it a"ter ser ices are completed$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership

Spiritual (i"ts) $ E angelism $ -elps $ -ospitality

Spiritual (i"ts) $ -elps

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.edding *oordinators -ere comes the bride$ Hut not without a wedding coordinator at %ender$ /olunteers o" this ministry work with couples that are planning a wedding using %enders "acilities$ In support o" the pastors! these olunteers help ensure the smooth "low o" the wedding ser ice and pro ide o ersight o" church resources be"ore! during and a"ter the ceremony$ Sanctuar$ *are E er wonder who cares "or the Sanctuary prior to and a"ter ser ices5 /olunteers o" this ministry are the silent stewards o" our worship area$ They attend to the candles! police the pews! ensure the attendance rolls are ready "or use! and other housekeeping needs$ *ommunion Ste8ards These ser ants work to ensure that the communion elements are always ready "or use and in place when the pastors plan to ser e communion$ 'an you pour li#uids into tiny glasses5 2e need you here and we e en ha e "unnels! *ommunion Servers .re you a sacramental person5 3o you like holding things5 0ou can help us with communion by being a ser er! and o""ering the sacraments to our worshippers$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ Encouragemen t $ -elps

Spiritual (i"ts) $ -elps

Spiritual (i"ts) $ -elps

Spiritual (i"ts) $ -ospitality $ -elps

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Seasonal "lo8ers 'ongregants honor "amily and (od with "lower o""erings$ These are coordinated and placed in the Sanctuary by olunteers o" this ministry "or the appropriate ser ices$ This ministry coordinates and procures "lowers! plants and decorations "or special liturgical seasons such as Easter and 'hristmas$ Say yes to 64lower %ower!7 Audio 'isual 'an you hear me now5 Not without members o" this team$ This ministry ser es worship as well as special ser ices "or oral and isual support! electronics and recordings$ This ministry maintains the e#uipment and works to assure present and "uture needs "or e#uipment are monitored$ .orshi3 *ommittee (reat worship takes planning and lots o" work behind the scenes$ 2orking with the pastors and the music ministry! olunteers o" this ministry ensure %enders arious "orms o" worship honor our ,ord! spiritually "eed our congregation! and energiEe our isitors$ Sing 9n *ele#rate 2ould you like a rela8ed e ening praising our ,ord5 Sing Kn 'elebrate is a once a month e ening ser ice on the "irst Sunday o" the month$ It includes praise music! biblical
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Spiritual (i"ts) $ -elps

Spiritual (i"ts) $ 'reati e 'ommunicatio n $ -elps

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .postleship $ 'reati e 'ommunicatio n $ 3iscernment $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership Spiritual (i"ts) $ .postleship $ 'reati e 'ommunicatio n

dramas and de otion either by a lay person or pastor$

$ 3iscernment $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership

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'arrie 'ahoon! 'luster ,eader BC: D?C9@@:B ,isa Hryda! .ssistant 'luster ,eader BC: D?D9C>@: 'isitation (inistr$ ;Smiles on .heels< . isit "rom a "riendly "ace can mean the world to a congregation member who is unable to lea e at will "rom the con"ines o" his or her home$ /olunteers can pro ide a lo ing touch to those who may "eel alone! out o" touch! or "orgotten$ =enders Senior *iti>en (em#ers To ensure that our senior members continue to be a part o" our church "amily! this group reaches out to identi"y and address those needs$ Spiritual (i"ts) $ (i ing $ -elps $ -ospitality $ &ercy Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragemen t $(i ing $-elps $&ercy

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=ra$er Grou3 This group is a collection o" indi iduals "ormed to participate in collecti e prayer$ %ender %rayer (roups e8ist "or arious needs and circumstances$ /olunteers o" this ministry help to organiEe persons interested in participating in a %rayer (roup$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragemen t $ 4aith $ (i ing $ -elps $ &ercy Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragemen t $4aith $(i ing $-elps $+nowledge $&ercy $'ra"tsmanship Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragemen t $ (i ing $ -elps $ -ospitality $ &ercy

*asting Gods 0ove . group with the lo e and de otion o" knit! crochet! and needlework cra"ts to create prayer shawls! baby blankets! crosses! hats and scar es! and other items as re#uested which help others heal and "eel lo ed$ 2e use our gi"ts to spread compassion and com"ort! "rom our hands to othersL hearts$ No e8perience necessary as we ha e on9going classes e ery Thursday$ (arthas )a#le This ministry pro ides meals to members who may be in short9term need due to surgery! deli ery o" a baby! or another li"e changing e ent$ Teams o" olunteers share the work re#uired o" this ministry area$

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"amil$ (inistries?2vents . "amily that plays together stays together$ Hy creating programs and enues within and outside o" %ender! olunteers o" this ministry make opportunities! such as mo ie night! a ailable "or "amilies to spend time in a 'hristian en ironment$ .elcoming )eam The welcome table in our narthe8 is sta""ed e ery Sunday with a olunteer to o""er a warm welcome to isitors! direct people to a Sunday School class or child care! answer #uestions about current olunteer sign9up opportunities! or put people in touch with other members who can pro ide more detailed in"ormation$ /olunteers are also present at the entrance o" the sanctuary be"ore each worship ser ice to share a 6good morning7 and handshake or hug$ He"ore! during! and a"ter the worship ser ices! re"reshments are pro ided in the 4ellowship room to pro ide an opportunity "or isitors and members to socialiEe$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragemen t $E angelism $-ospitality Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragemen t $E angelism $-elps $+nowledge $-ospitality

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+aren 'ross! 'luster ,eader BC: :B;9@??> &ary 2etEler! .ssistant 'luster ,eader BC: :B;9?ADB 2ducation of *hildren and 5outh Our children and youth are our priority$ (oals! e8periences! and programs are de eloped by this cluster to support children and youth in their daily discipleship o" growing in their relationship with (od within a caring and nurturing en ironment$ 2ducation of Adults 0ou are ne er too old to learn! right5 .cti ities and e8periences are de eloped to help indi iduals grow in their knowledge o" (od and in their "aith$ =ender 5outh )urning =oint 2here can teens learn and grow in their walk with 'hrist at their own pace and in a sa"e en ironment5 This group pro ides an opportunity "or Junior and Senior -igh youth to meet weekly to share and support each other! engaging in "un spiritual retreats! ski trips! meaning"ul worship! short9term mission trips! and ser ice acti ities$
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Spiritual (i"ts) $ E angelism $ (i ing $ -elps

Gods =ositional S@uad ;G=S< I" you are a teen and want to help plan %enders youth group meetings and acti ities! this is the place to be$ 5outh Small Grou3 +now a teen that "eels more com"ortable talking and sharing in a small group5 2ant to help support teens like this5 Think about Moining as an adult olunteer o" this ministry$ 0outh Small (roups are comprised o" Junior and Senior -igh members who come together to connect! work on special outreach proMects! and talk about what it means to be a 'hristian in todays world 5outh Retreats -ow do you spell 6party75 R3E3T3R3E3A3T %enders youth are in ol ed in "un spiritual retreats to help them grow in their knowledge o" "aith$ This ministry is always looking "or adult olunteers to be a part o" the party!

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ 3iscernment $ +nowledge $ ,eadership Spiritual (i"ts) $ E angelism $ (i ing $ -elps $ -ospitality $ Teaching

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ E angelism $ (i ing $ -elps

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*hildrens (inistr$ 'hildrens laughter J there is no sweeter sound to us or to (od$ /olunteers o" this ministry plan acti ities during the year such as the Easter celebration! 'hurch %icnic! -ar est %arty! 'hristmas /HS! and other acti ities "or the children o" %ender and the community$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ 'reati e 'ommunication $ Encouragement $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ 'ra"tsmanship $ 'reati e 'ommunication $ Encouragement $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership $ Teaching Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ 'reati e 'ommunication $ Encouragement $ E angelism $ +nowledge $ ,eadership

'acation Ai#le School ;'AS< Imagine a week "illed with hundreds o" children! singing! dancing! playing! and learning o" (ods great lo e$ This is /acation Hible School$ /olunteers o" this ministry plan and coordinate the /HS program that is scheduled during the summer months "or one week "or pre9+ through Dth grade$

B01 ;Besus 0oves 5ou< Sometimes kids need a special reminder$ That is the role o" J,U$ This group o" @th through Dth graders bridges the gap between children and youth acti ities$ J,U meets monthly "or "un get togethers! e8periencing challenging ways to think about "aith in (od and creating proMects o" the heart$ .dult olunteers o" this ministry help support! lead and plan acti ities o" this ministry$
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5oung Adults (inistr$ Our young adult group meets on an ongoing basis "or support! hanging out! Hible study! and "un$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragement $E angelism $(i ing $-elps $+nowledge American Heritage Girls Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration (rowth$ Encouragement$ 'hristian responsibility$ .cceptance$ %ender sponsors $ 'reati e this 'hristian based organiEation "or girls "rom 'ommunication kindergarten through high school$ /olunteers $ Encouragement o" this ministry pro ide adult leadership and $ +nowledge guidance "or this organiEation$ $ ,eadership $ Teaching Sunda$ School Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration Sunday School is not Must "or kids$ . ariety $ 'reati e o" classes are pro ided "or all ages to 'ommunication encourage e ery person to learn more about $ the Hible! their "aith! and belie"s within the United &ethodist 'hurch$ 'lasses are held at Encouragement $ +nowledge A):C am until =C)@C am e ery Sunday$ $ -elps $ ,eadership $ Teaching

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Small Grou3s (inistr$ 2ant to "eel more connected with your "ellow 'hristians and to be a part o" the "amily o" (od! then look into one o" the many small groups o""ered at %ender$ 'hristian "ellowship! support! and growth in the knowledge o" scriptures are pro ided by the arious small groups at %ender along with commitment to one another and to li ing according to (ods 6instruction manual$7 .nd these small groups ha e "un! 0i#rar$ ,ooking "or 'hristian reading or other materials5 2elcome to %enders library! /olunteers o" this ministry ensure that materials are a ailable that are spiritually enriching in matters o" 'hristian growth and education$ )he 1nited (ethodist .omen 2ould you like to Moin a group o" "ellow 'hristian women and truly "eel connected to %ender! its programs! and its women5 This group o""ers many opportunities "or "ellowship through its circles! Hible studies! retreats! teas! and brunches$ They also support arious e ents throughout the year to help raise money "or mission trips such as the Houti#ue during the 4lea &arket$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ Encouragement $E angelism $(i ing $-elps $+nowledge

Spiritual (i"ts) $ .dministration $ -elps

Spiritual (i"ts) $ A"(ini#tr'tion $E,'n-e%i#( $0e%p# $*i,in$Merc) $ Cr'ft#('n#hip $Shepher"in$.i#"o( $Te'chin-

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)he 1nited (ethodist (en 2ant to Moin other men in "un! "ellowship! and ser ice5 Then this is the group "or you! This group o" 'hristians has a heart "or ser ing our church and local and worldwide community$ 2e meet monthly "or dinner and weekly "or Hible study$ The &ulch Sale and 4lea &arket pro ide substantial "unding "or our ser ice proMects and "inancial support to %ender men going on short9term mission trips$ The men support our 'ub Scout %ack and Hoy Scout Troop as well as help organiEe and support the -ypothermia 'enter! Sweetheart Han#uet! Easter Sunrise break"ast! barbecues! and /espers Ser ice$ These are Must a "ew o" the e ents coordinated and accomplished by this group$ 2e welcome new ideas and members!

Spiritual (i"ts) $ A"(ini#tr'tion $E,'n-e%i#( $0e%p# $*i,in$Merc) $ Cr'ft#('n#hip $Shepher"in$.i#"o( $Te'chin-

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John .mos! 'luster ,eader BC: ?DD9?@?@ Sue < 'huck 1ussell! .ssistant 'luster ,eaders BC: :?B9=;:= -utreach *enter 3espite our countys great a""luence! many indi iduals and "amilies in our local area are in need o" a helping hand$ This ministry helps by pro iding clothing! "urniture! kitchen and household items to those in need$ /olunteers help organiEe donated items! sta"" the Outreach 'enter! that is open the second and "ourth Saturdays each month! and deli er "urniture$ "ood =antr$ . small bag o" groceries can mean the world to someone who has nothing$ This ministry helps those less "ortunate to "eed themsel es and their "amily by pro iding non9perishable "oods and personal hygiene items$ 4unded through donated items! olunteers o" this ministry sort and stock the %ender pantry to bless others who are in need$
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Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $E angelism $-elps $&ercy

Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $E angelism $-elps $&ercy

H$3othermia *enter Imagine no place warm to sleep in the winter! In 4air"a8 'ounty there are o er >CC homeless people who need shelter nightly during the winter months$ 2e are blessed to be able to o""er support as a -ypothermia 'enter se eral weeks during the winter$ /olunteers help support this ministry by gi ing o" their time to spend the night at church! planning meals! and o""ering spiritual support and "ellowship to those who come "or shelter and a warm bed$ Sanctit$ of 0ife ;S0(< Nowhere to turn$ This is how many women and men "eel who are dealing with an unplanned pregnancy$ This ministry pro ides support and help to indi iduals in this situation! emphasiEing the importance o" each and e ery (od9 breathed li"e$ %ender supports this ministry with prayer! "inancial support! donations o" baby items and by olunteering at the Sanctity o" ,i"e centers$

Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $E angelism $-elps $,eadership $&ercy

Spiritual (i"ts) $ E angelism $ -elps $ +nowledge $ &ercy

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Bail : =rison (inistr$ 6/isit those in prison$7 9 a direct command "rom Jesus$ This applies to a teen who may ha e made a mistake and is ser ing time in incarceration$ Imagine how scary that would be$ %ender conducts a monthly worship ser ice "or incarcerated youth at the 4air"a8 'ounty Ju enile 3etention 'enter$ 'ome share a time o" praise singing! worship and "ellowship$ It may be that your isit might make the di""erence in the li"e o" a teen$ 2S0 ;2nglish as a Second 0anguage< 6Necessito cambio para el autobus$7 I need change "or the bus$ . simple re#uest! but "rustrating and e en threatening "or someone who does not speak English$ /olunteers interested in teaching recei e training and are pro ided with course instruction! ideas! and support$ /isaster Relief *enter In time o" disaster nothing can be more critical than a plan$ This ministry area works with the pastor to help make preparations in coordinating relie" "or church members and the local community in the e ent o" a catastrophe$ /olunteers help ensure a plan o" action is in place! helping to "ollow through on the plan should a disaster happen$

Spiritual (i"ts) $ E angelism $ -elps $ &ercy

Spiritual (i"ts) $E angelism $-elps $+nowledge $Teaching

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"aith =romise (issions (inistr$ 62e are sa ed by "aith! and we are to walk in "aith$7 E ery year members o" %ender are asked to do Must that by making a 4aith %romise o""ering$ These o""erings "und missionary work and the spread o" the gospel locally and globally$ /olunteers coordinate and distribute these "unds as well as train other churches in starting their own missions ministry$ Servant?,eigh#orhood 2vangelism 6Small things done with lo e are changing the world$7 This ministry reaches out to people in our local community with a smile and a simple gi"t! "or no other reason but to remind them that (od lo es them$ Imagine a hot summer day out on the bike trail! and someone o""ers you in lo e an ice cold bottle o" water or a cold coke$ &embers also go out to the community to participate in neighborhood e ents and to learn o" e eryday issues being "aced$ %rograms to deal with those challenges can be de eloped$ /olunteers are needed to organiEe and participate in arious proMects throughout the year$

Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $4aith $+nowledge $,eadership $&ercy $2isdom $E angelism $-elps Spiritual (i"ts) $E angelism $-elps $&ercy

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(ilitar$ =ersonnel -utreach &inistering to military personnel and addressing speci"ic needs are ways this ministry keeps in touch with our ser ice personnel stationed o erseas and with their "amilies here at home$ ,ursing Home (inistr$ /olunteers pro ide a worship e8perience "or residents! "amilies! and sta"" once a month at two area nursing homes and add to their spiritual Mourney and growth$ /olunteers pro ide worship ser ices including a message and songs! backed up with a piano and guitar as instruments! at The (ardens and 4air"a8 Nursing -ome in 4air"a8! /irginia$

Spiritual (i"ts) $&ercy $-elps

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,eyla Hecker! 'o9'luster ,eader BC: B=D9C:DB .nn -ines! 'o9'luster ,eader BC: :B;9A?B= 1ichard Taddeo! .ssistant 'luster ,eader BC: >@?9>D:B Servant Recruitment ;(inistr$ "inder< 'ome Moin us! He a part o" a team! This ministry moti ates and organiEes olunteers to be ser ants in ministry in the 'hurch and in the community$ Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $'reati e 'ommunication $'ounseling $Encouragement $,eadership $2isdom Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $'reati e 'ommunication $Encouragement

Re8ard Servants .wesome Mob! 2ell done! good and "aith"ul ser ant! This ministry looks "or creati e ways to recogniEe and reward ser ants$

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0eadershi3 )raining ;-rgani>e Servants< -ow did you do that5 2here can I get help5 This ministry helps train ser ants and pro ides resources "or leadership de elopment and enrichment$ 2ncourage Servants ;,e8 (em#er Assimilation< 3o you like to people watch5 Join a team that watches o er our new members! encourages them! and helps them "ind their place in %ender 'hurch li"e$

Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $'reati e 'ommunication $3iscernment $Encouragement $,eadership Spiritual (i"ts) $Encouragement $-ospitality $'reati e 'ommunication $-elps

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*hurch *ouncil 2ant to be on the ground "loor o" all o" the e8citement and planning5 'ome be a part o" 'hurch 'ouncil which o ersees ministry and encourages new outreach and ideas$ &ust be nominated by ,ay Nominations and ,eadership 'ommittee$ F= year termG 0a$ ,ominations and 0eadershi3 *ommittee 3o you enMoy really knowing people and their gi"ts5 0ou can help our 'hurch ha e the right people in the right place at the right time$ Elected by 'harge 'on"erence$ F: year termG Spiritual (i"tsN $,eadership $E angelism $3iscernment $.dministration 'ontact) +T Tarro BC: ;:C9>D=?

Spiritual (i"ts) $3iscernment $.dministration

'ontact) %astor +enny BC: ?B;9;C?:

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Hang )ogether )eam /olunteers o" this ministry work to support a cohesi e and integrated ision! mission! and strategy "or %ender through acti ities such as monitoring church9wide initiati es! recommending processes to track progress! and de eloping related communications "or %ender$

Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $'reati e 'ommunication $3iscernment $ Encouragemen t $,eadership $Shepherding $2isdom Staff =arish Relations *ommittee Spiritual (i"tsN $2isdom 2ould you like to encourage our $+nowledge pastors and sta""5 He a part o" $3iscernment the team that "inds! hires! and supports employed sta""$ &ust be nominated by ,ay Nominations and ,eadership 'ommittee$ F: year termG Aoard of )rustees Spiritual (i"tsN $2isdom 3o you like to help care "or our $3iscernment property5 2e need you to help $-elps maintain our property and "acilities$ Trustees also authoriEe $.dministration contracts and legal documents$ &ust be nominated by ,ay Nominations and ,eadership 'ommittee$ F: year termG

'ontact) Heth 3ougherty BC: :>A9?;>D

'ontact) Tony -ines BC: :B;9A?B=

'ontact) &ike 3ingman BC: :B;9?C=B

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"inance *ommittee 3o you like money5 Or "iguring out where it comes "rom and where it goes5 2e need your help in planning "or! screening and o erseeing the "inances o" the 'hurch$ &ust be nominated by the ,ay Nominations and ,eadership 'ommittee$ F: year termG Ste8ardshi3 )eam 3o you know you are blessed5 This team helps our 'hurch be good stewards o" all that (od has blessed us with$ This team also conducts the annual stewardship campaign and works with the 4inance 'ommittee$ *ounters ,ike to count money and operate a spreadsheet5 2e can use your help on Sunday mornings counting our worship o""ering and making sure it gets securely deposited in the bank$

Spiritual (i"tsN $(i ing $,eadership $.dministration

'ontact) Hecky Hryan BC: ?B:9>>>C

Spiritual (i"tsN $(i ing $Teaching $ Encouragemen t Spiritual (i"ts) $.dministration $(i ing $-elps

'ontact) %astor +enny BC: ?B;9;C?: ,loyd 1ollins BC: ?@;9C=D=

'ontact) Sue %ierce BC: :B;9:BAC

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-ffice Hel3ers 3o you ha e a warm! welcoming spirit5 'an you answer the phone! per"orm clerical o""ice tasks! or use a computer5 2e can use you in our 'hurch O""ice as a olunteer "or support to our regular sta""$ 2Cternal -utreach and *ommunications 3o we publiciEe Jesus lo e5 0ou bet$ .nd we start by letting people outside o" %enders congregation know about the lo e we e "ound here and the "act that our doors are open to all looking "or a place o" "riendship! "ellowship and worship$ This ministry implements campaigns and outreach e""orts across multiple communications plat"orms including %enders website! printed materials! ad ertising! social media! and a host o" other ehicles$

Spiritual (i"ts) $-ospitality $-elps

'ontact) 3ebbie &c+amey BC: ?B;9;C?:

Spiritual (i"ts) 'ontact) $'reati e Hutch +inerney 'ommunication BC: A;;9C;;: $E angelism $-elps

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.e#site -ow many hits did we get5 No! were not talking about baseball$ %enders website o""ers a ariety o" in"ormation "or members such as a list o" daily and upcoming e ents! sermon topics! and opportunities "or in ol ement$ Our web pages also reach out to those looking "or a new church home$ The pastors! church o""ice! and other ministries pro ide the content "or %enders website! while this ministry is responsible "or maintaining it$ )his .eeD at =ender 6.ll the news thats "it to print$7 This ministry gathers and publishes church news! in"ormation! current e ents! and articles o" interest which is issued electronically ia e9mail e ery Thursday$

Spiritual (i"ts) 'ontact) $.dministration &ary O'onnor $'reati e BC: :B;9D;C> 'ommunication $E angelism $+nowledge $-elps

Spiritual (i"ts) 'ontact) $.dministration 3ebbie $'reati e &c+amey 'ommunication BC: ?B;9;C?: $3iscernment $E angelism $+nowledge

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4nternal *ommunication The church has many parts! all making up the body! Hut Must how do these parts communicate5 2e ha e many ministries within %ender and so we need good communication to keep them all up and running$ This ministry "acilitates the "low o" in"ormation! ensuring that our ministries will ha e the right in"ormation at the right time in order to "ul"ill their ministries purposes$

Spiritual (i"ts) 'ontact) $.dministration Hutch +inerney $'reati e BC: A;;9C;;: 'ommunication $3iscernment $+nowledge

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2ow what a list o" opportunities 99 but you still were unable to "ind a particular place to ser e "rom this list5 %lease let us know where you would like to help$ I" you ha e a passion "or a ministry that we are not currently addressing at our church! we would like to hear about it$ %lease contact the church o""ice$

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A/(4,4S)RA)4-,: The gi"t o" .dministration is the di ine enablement to understand what makes an organiEation "unction! and the special ability to plan and e8ecute procedures that accomplish the goals o" the ministry$ A=-S)02SH4=: The gi"t o" .postleship is the di ine ability to start and o ersee the de elopment o" new churches or ministry structures$ *RA")(A,SH4=: The gi"t o" 'ra"tsmanship is the di ine enablement to creati ely design andOor construct items to be used "or ministry$ *R2A)4'2 *-((1,4*A)4-,: The gi"t o" 'reati e 'ommunication is the di ine enablement to communicate (ods truth through a ariety o" art "orms$ /4S*2R,(2,): The gi"t o" 3iscernment Fo" spiritsG is the di ine enablement to distinguish between truth and error$ It is able to discern the spirits! di""erentiating between good and e il! right and wrong$ 2,*-1RAG2(2,):
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The gi"t o" Encouragement is the di ine enablement to present truth so as to strengthen! com"ort! or urge to action those who are discouraged or wa ering in their "aith$ 2'A,G204S(: The gi"t o" E angelism is the di ine enablement to e""ecti ely communicate the gospel to unbelie ers so they respond in "aith and mo e toward discipleship$ "A4)H: The gi"t o" 4aith is the di ine enablement to act on (ods promises with con"idence and unwa ering belie" in (ods ability to "ul"ill his purposes$ G4'4,G: The gi"t o" (i ing is the di ine enablement to contribute money and resources to the work o" the ,ord with cheer"ulness and liberality$ %eople with this gi"t do not ask! 6-ow much money do I need to gi e to (od57 but 6-ow much money do I need to li e on57 H2A04,G: The gi"t o" -ealingFsG is the di ine enablement to be (ods means "or restoring people to wholeness$ H20=S: The gi"t o" -elps is the di ine enablement to accomplish practical and necessary tasks which "ree up! support! and meet the needs o" others$ H-S=4)A04)5: The gi"t o" -ospitality is the di ine enablement to care "or people by pro iding "ellowship! "ood! and shelter$
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4,)2R*2SS4-,: The gi"t o" Intercession is the di ine enablement to consistently pray on behal" o" and "or others! seeing "re#uent and speci"ic results$ .-R/ -" +,-.02/G2: The gi"t o" the 2ord o" +nowledge is the di ine enablement to bring truth to the body through a re elation or biblical insight$ 02A/2RSH4=: The gi"t o" ,eadership is the di ine enablement to cast ision! moti ate! and direct people to harmoniously accomplish the purposes o" (od$ (2R*5: The gi"t o" &ercy is the di ine enablement to cheer"ully and practically help those who are su""ering or in need! ha ing compassion that is mo ed to action$ (4RA*02S: The gi"t o" &iracles is the di ine enablement to authenticate the ministry and message o" (od through supernatural inter entions which glori"y him$ SH2=H2R/4,G: The gi"t o" Shepherding is the di ine enablement to nurture! care "or! and guide people toward ongoing spiritual maturity and becoming like 'hrist$
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)2A*H4,G: The gi"t o" Teaching is the di ine enablement to understand! clearly e8plain! and apply the 2ord o" (od! causing greater 'hristlikeness in the li es o" listeners$ .4S/-(: The gi"t o" 2isdom is the di ine enablement to e""ecti ely apply spiritual truth to meet a need in a speci"ic situation$

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4 reall$ 8ant to maDe a difference, #ut 4m not sure ho8 to do it! =lease give me the 8isdom to Dno8 8ho $ou 8ant me to #e and 8here 4 can #est maDe a contri#ution! =lease reveal to me m$ s3iritual gifts, m$ 3ersonal st$le, and m$ 3assion! (ost of all, give me a servants heart! Hel3 me to seeD $our 8ill and authorit$, )o have 3eace 8ith m$ 3ast, and )o have confidence a#out m$ future! 4 8ant to follo8 the eCam3le $ouve set for me Hel3 me fulfill the s3ecial 3ur3ose $ouve designed me for! 4n Besus name, A(2,
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