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Worship Volunteer Opportunities
Below is a listing of the numerous opportunities members have to be involved in Berea's worship services.
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Acolytes
Lead: Pastor Kevin Tiaden
Council Support: Elders
Acolytes are young people of the congregation who light the candles for Sunday worship services and other special services as deemed appropriate. All those in grades 6, 7 and 8 are expected to serve as Acolytes. Training is provided at the appropriate time.
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Altar Guild
Lead: Linda Boyd
Council Support: Elders
The Alter Guild supports our worship by preparing for communion, changing and maintaining paraments, and stocking supplies. They meet four to six times per year.
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Audio/Visual Team
Lead: Kevin Zook
Council Support: Elders
Several volunteers help to support the A/V elements of our services. These include projectionists who run the slide shows and record the services, and reviewers who proof-read the slide shows.
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Berea Extended Altar Ministry (BEAM)
Lead: Lynn Schuster
Council Support: Elders
Taking the consecrated elements from the altar following communion services, BEAM volunteers extend our worship by bringing communion, readings, prayer, and conversation to our shut-in members.
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Communion Distribution Assistant
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Council Support: Elders
These volunteers assist the pastor in distributing the elements of communion to worshippers.
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Greeters
Lead: Bobbie Zelinsky
Council Support: Deacons
Greeters meet people entering the church for worship and assist visitors.
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Money Counters
Lead: Warren Sonday
Council Support: Stewards
Offerings are counted and recorded for deposit by these volunteers.
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Readers
Lead: Gayle Hafner
Council Support: Elders
Readers (or "lectors") read the Bible lessons for the day during worship services.
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Ushers
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Council Support: Elders
Ushers distribute bulletins, control the lights, take the collection, direct traffic during communion, and generally assist worshippers as needed.
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Worship Assistants
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Council Support: Elders
For each worship service, a Worship Assistant serves as the Pastor's on-the-spot assistant. The Worship Assistant meets with the pastor before the service, coordinates other volunteers, assists with communion, and handles various post-service activities.
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