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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
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: Alexis Gartland
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
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) /
Friendly Visitors
Lead: Lynn Schuster
BEAM volunteers and Friendly Visitors assist the pastor in bringing personal contact from the congregation to our shut-in members - essentially doubling our visitation ministry. BEAM "extends" our communion services by bringing the consecrated elements from the altar, along with readings, prayer, and conversation, to shut-ins.
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Communion Distribution Assistant
Lead: Pastor Tiaden
These volunteers assist the pastor in distributing the elements of communion to worshippers.
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Greeters
Lead: Diane O'Donnell
Greeters meet people entering the church for worship and assist visitors.
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Money Counters
Lead: Warren Sonday
Offerings are counted and recorded for deposit by these volunteers.
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Readers
Lead: Gayle Hafner
Readers (or "lectors") read the Bible lessons for the day during worship services.
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Ushers
Lead: Kevin O'Donnell
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
Lead: Pastor Tiaden
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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