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STUDENT MINISTRIES |
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Responsibilities: |
One on one mentoring, homework club helpers and tutoring for West Ottawa middle school students. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | One hour a week, Monday - Thursday, either at school and/or the Anchor | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Encouragement, leadership, hospitality, service, mercy, teaching, and shepherding. | |
| Contact: | Mollie Osborn | |
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After school drop in ministry to 6th grade students and above. Recreation, games, activities and help trained staff to interact and build relationships with students. |
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| Estimated Time Commitment: | Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 - 9pm | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Encouragement, leadership, hospitality, service, mercy, teaching, and shepherding. | |
| Contact: | Nate Dewitt | |
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Monthly ministry to prepare 6th grade students for entry into UNDERTOW in 7th grade. Large group activities and experiences based on a biblical theme. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | 1st Wednesday each month from 6 - 8pm in the Anchor (September to March) | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Encouragement, leadership, hospitality, service, mercy, teaching, shepherding. | |
| Contact: | Ty Hogue | |
| UNDERTOW 7th and 8th Grade Ministry Leader | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Once a month LIFEgroups (small group discipleship), once a month activity or outing, once a month function (dance and more), twice a month large group lessons, we also have several service and spiritual growth trips throughout the year. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Each Monday from 6 - 9pm in the Anchor (September to April) | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Encouragement, leadership, hospitality, service, mercy, teaching, shepherding. | |
| Contact: | Ty Hogue | |
| 242 High School Ministry Leader | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Once a month LIFEgroup (small group discipleship), once a month dinner and group time, twice a month large group (either a teaching time or activity or service projects), we also have several service and spiritual growth trips through-out the year. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Each Sunday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM in the Anchor. (September to April) | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Encouragement, leadership, hospitality, service, mercy, teaching, shepherding. | |
| Contact: | Ty Hogue | |
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CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES |
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| Children’s Ministry Music Leadership | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Throughout the year, music is a key piece of various programs within children’s ministry (Wednesday nights, Vacation Bible School, Christmas Season, etc.). This ministry has opportunities for music lovers who can lead informal group singing with children, play piano or guitar, lead children to sing in a choir setting. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Varies | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Love singing with children, music skills, and obvious enthusiasm. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| Children’s Ministry Craft Leadership | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Throughout the year, crafts are a key piece of various programs within children’s ministry (Wednesday nights, Vacation Bible School, Christmas season, etc.) The ministry has opportunities for leaders who can develop craft ideas, prep craft materials, and/or assist children with craft activities. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Varies | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Creativity, interest in crafts, patience, love of hands-on projects, enjoy helping others create. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| 5M Kids! Wednesday Small Group | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Group leaders shepherd preschool age children through Wednesday club activities: story-time, music, and crafts. Group leaders also lead small group time with their group, talking about the story and sharing about the day. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Weekly commitment (Wednesday evenings), September through March | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Shepherding, love for preschool age children, patience, and flexibility. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| 5M Kids! Sunday AM Leaders | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Teach age level children’s classes with a partner, using curriculum provided; lead a variety of activities to teach children the biblical story and help them apply it to their lives. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Yearlong commitment, alternating weeks with other teachers | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Shepherding, teaching, creative communication, desire to share faith with children. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| 5M Kids! Club Counselors | ||
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Club counselors plan and lead 2-3 GEMS, GEMS, and Cadet club ministries. These leaders serve as Christian mentors and activity leaders for elementary age children through weekly club gatherings. This is a relational ministry in which counselors act as guides to children learning the Christian faith and life. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Weekly commitment (Wednesday evenings), September through March | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Shepherding, administration, craftsmanship, leadership, love for elementary age children. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| Children’s Ministry Supply Coordinator (Classrooms) | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Stock children’s ministry classrooms with basic supplies three times a year; submit order list for supplies needed. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | 1-2 day project, three times per year (January, June, August) | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | organization, helping others, and enjoy individual projects. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| Children’s Ministry Supply Coordinator (Curriculum) | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Review curriculum used in children’s ministry classes to develop master supply list. Submit order list for supplies needed. Put together weekly supply tubs containing necessary materials, working two to three months ahead of curriculum. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Yearlong commitment; 1-2 day project, three to four times during the year | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | organization, helping others, and enjoy individual projects. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| Children’s Ministry Age-Level Team Coordinator | ||
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With children’s ministry staff, recruit, coordinate and encourage a Sunday morning teaching team for either the elementary or preschool age-group. Participate in training for team members, coordinate teaching schedule for the team, provide support and encouragement to team members throughout the year (phone calls, notes, etc) | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Yearlong commitment; on average, 1 to 2 hours per month; day long leadership event in August | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | organization/administration, encouragement, hospitality, shepherding, leadership | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
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NURSERY |
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| Nursery Care-Giver | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Serve as care-giver for infants and toddlers in one of the Harderwyk nurseries (Brick Building or Anchor) on Sunday mornings. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Yearlong commitment; monthly rotation, working with other care-givers; 1 hour orientation prior to beginning service | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Love for babies and young children, desire to provide a safe welcoming environment for children | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
| Nursery Care-Giver (Special Events) | ||
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Responsibilities: |
Serve as care-giver for infants, toddlers and preschool children in one of the Harderwyk nurseries for special events or holiday worship services. | |
| Estimated Time Commitment: | Varies; some afternoon/evenings for 1-2 hours, some holiday weekends or actual holidays (e.g. Thanksgiving morning worship) | |
| Gifts and Passions valuable for this ministry: | Love for babies and young children, desire to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children. | |
| Contact: | Beth Jewett | |
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