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Hospitality is one of the most important practices of Christian faith. Extending ourselves in hospitality to others is not a strategy to attract new members or keep them interested in church. It is an embodiment of the gospel. Hospitality ministry is an ongoing service to God and people. Meaningful connections with Central’s family begin with the first step into our church. Hospitality teams ensure that all who enter feel welcomed and accepted by showing Christ’s love and welcoming them in such a way that they will want to return. Hospitality Ministry is as simple as welcoming people as they enter the church. It's answering questions at the Welcome Center, a friendly handshake, a warm smile, and a sincere welcome but it goes beyond that. It's people sharing themselves with others. The most important part of this ministry is allowing Christ's hospitality to show through us. Contact: Alison Noble at 441-2363 or email at alison.noble@clcelkriver.org. |
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Greeters demonstrate the Odyssey team concept - a group of disciples and servants of the Lord bound together who are committed to reach a shared goal: to pass out love and friendship in the name and for the sake of Christ. Greeters have a “one-another” ministry: face-to-face, hand-to-hand, and heart-to-heart with the people they are called to serve. |
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Welcome Center Hosts staff the Welcome Center before and after services to answer questions, offer gracious assistance and provide helpful information for guests and members. They also handle SCRIP gift certificate sales. Hosts are part of a Greeter Team. |
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Invest your love of baking by baking small loaves of dessert or regular bread that are given to our first-time guests as a token of our hospitality and friendship. |
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Acknowledge our guests from home via telephone or e-mail after their second or third visit. First Contact is a significant opportunity to make a positive impression by utilizing your communication skills to welcome guests to our church and answer any questions. |
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Being a sponsor means that you serve as a companion and sometimes as a guide. You help assimilate new members into the life of our church by inviting them to join you at a special church event, a small group, or service role. When they are received into membership, you join them for worship and share a cup of coffee with them after. |
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Men and women who serve as hosts at all regular and special worship services. Ushers are scheduled monthly to welcome arriving members and guests, distribute bulletins, receive the offering, direct communion and perform other duties as needed. |
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Assist the Pastors in distributing communion elements at one worship service. |
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Read God’s word during worship services. Readers are needed year round at each service. The Scripture reading is available in advance. Requires good reading skills and feeling comfortable reading in front of a large group. |
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Drive the Central van or your own vehicle to pick up the homebound on Sunday mornings for the 9:30 worship service. Contact: Brenda Shirley in the church office. |
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