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Mentor Task List
Summer 2006

Mentor

Team Name

Responsibilities

Team Leader

Other Team Members

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Sanctuary Preparation Team

Prepare sanctuary for the Sunday services, including unlocking doors, turning on lights, water glass for pulpit, removal of silver communion cloths, lighting candles, preparing fellowship refreshments for after-service and clean-up afterwards.

Penny Smith
(342-5909)

Janet and Keith Schuman
Marv and Jo Bailey
Frank and Heidi White.

Substitutes: Susan Hermann
Ruth Rusie
Ruth Matney
Penny Smith

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Communion Preparation Team

Prepare elements for communion and clean-up kitchen and sanctuary (remove cups and elements) afterwards.

Tessa Blackketter
(342-7663)

Frank and Heidi White
Dave and Susan Hermann
Janet Tileston

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Worship Services

To prepare for weekly worship services, including changing and placement of banners and liturgical scarves; placing informational pamphlets and envelopes in pews; pew clean-up after church; scheduling weekly offering as well as special offerings during worship; and to prepare and decorate the sanctuary for special services (Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Christmas Eve) including ordering floral materials and seasonal plants as needed

Kathy Kosinski
(342-3828)

Jeannie Tedrow
Paul and Krista Quigley

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Greeters Team

To see that the entrances to the sanctuary have greeters to welcome worshipers and to hand out order of service programs

Jeannie Tedrow
(342-8526)

Chris Wilson

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Sound Team

To maintain quality sound during worship and special services

John Trimpe
(317-831-6764)

John Lowe
Chad Nunley
Randy Steuer
Thierry Liberge
Dylan Sickles

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Children's Sermon Team

To deliver a simple, inspirational message to the children during worship

Dave Kochanczyk
(317-996-3885)

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Music Team

To provide people an opportunity to glorify God through music and to enhance the worship service by providing inspiration to the congregation through song and musical celebration (Choir, Women's Chorus, Men's Chorus, Bell Choir)

Jan Harrington

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Nursery

To coordinate staffing of the nursery (providing care of children ages 0-2 during church services
and for children ages 0-12 during choir rehearsal and other events), including the hiring of staff to do so.

Alysha Sickles
(352-9716)

Gwen Brack
Jill Coffey
Jeannie Tedrow
Lynette Liberge

Ruth Rusie - Worship
(342-3266)

Natural Church Development Team

To provide opportunities to enrich the spiritual lives of church members.

Rebecca Nunley
(342-9651)

Keith Schuman
Lee Bridges
Lynette Liberge

Janet Lowe - Education
(342-8161)

Adult Programs

To develop programming for adults which may include:

providing scriptural study with options from basic to in-depth study
providing experiential opportunities for putting faith into practice
providing fellowship opportunities (including support, faith building, recreational, social, get acquainted and prospective member groups)
developing life skills courses
studying fundamental Christian doctrines, theology and history
developing Christian leadership skills programs
and developing programs on ethics and moral values and how they apply to daily life.

Sub Groups:
Adult Sunday School - To provide an opportunity for members to grow in their faith by studying and discussing the Bible and how they can relate it's teachings to their lives.

Keith Schuman
(342-2725)

Paul Quigley
(342-0835)

Janet Lowe - Education
(342-8161)

Children's Sunday School

To provide Christian education and worship for the children in our congregation .

Sub-Group Opportunities:
Youth Sunday - To provide an opportunity for the youth of the church to present a worship and music service, one Sunday per year.

Children's Worship - To provide a worship experience, including the elements of music, crafts, Bible verses and activities, for children to share.

Vacation Bible School - To provide a fun and Christian learning experience for children during the summer.

Susie Russell
(349-0384)

Pre-K - Angie Dunn
Susan Hermann
Alysha Sickles

K-1-2 - Susie Russell

3-4-5 - Marjorie Lake
Lynette Liberge
Ruth Rusie

6-7-8th -

Janet Lowe - Education
(342-8161)

Just Believers

To provide spiritual encouragement and fellowship for older adults. Members meet weekly for prayer, hymn singing, lunch and Bible study.

Ruth Rusie
(342-3266)

Janet Lowe - Education
(342-8161)

High School Youth Group

To provide an opportunity for high school young adults to get together for fellowship and to explore issues of relevance to them. We will seek out ways to incorporate spirituality as a foundation to guide our decision-making processes. Outings and mission work are incorporated into our activities.

Frank and Heidi White
(349-0461)

Janet Lowe - Education
(342-8161)

Small Groups

To provide opportunities for small groups to gather and discuss faith issues on a variety of subjects in an atmosphere of welcoming acceptance (Men's Group
Bible Reading Group
and others TBD).

Keith Schuman
(342-2725)

Margie Porter
Bob Wilson
Marge Lake
Lynette Liberge
Christy Wareham
Rebecca Nunley

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Pastor/Parish Relations Team

To provide a non-partisan sounding board for the pastor and congregation to work through issues

Rebecca Nunley
(342-9651)

Christy Wareham
Bob Wilson
Angie Dunn

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Outreach and Mission Team

To provide the congregation with opportunities to serve each other and the extended community in need through service and financial support.

John Lowe
(342-8161)
and
Thierry Liberge
(349-6394)

Relay for Life - April Gourley
Habitat - John Lowe
High School Mission Trip - Frank and Heidi White
Meals on Wheels - Ruth Rusie
Salvation Army Bell Ringers - Janet Tileston
Jelly Making - Donna Trimpe
Desert Rose Needs Drive - Janet Schuman
WellSpring Needs Drive - Janet Schuman
Canned Food Drive -
Special Offerings -

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Fellowship Team

To provide a variety of opportunities for our congregational family to socialize by participating in fun, wholesome activities (Men's Banquet
Women's Banquet, Outings, Movie Nights, Game Nights, Golf Outing, Caroling, Theater Nights, Dinners-for-Eight and others TBD).

Heidi White
(349-0461)
and
Bob Wilson
(342-4189)

Chris Wilson
Bill Martin

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Baptism Banner Team

To prepare baptism banners as a keepsake to celebrate the arrival of infants into our congregation.

Janet Lowe
(342-8161)

Kathy Kosinski
Jill Coffey

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Keller Hall Kitchen Management Team

To manage the Keller Hall Kitchen, including ordering supplies, scheduling clean-up and work days, scheduling repairs and maintenance, keeping equipment manuals, and working with caterers.

Donna Trimpe
(1-317-831-6764)

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Health Cabinet

To raise the level of awareness of our congregation about the importance of maintaining a healthy body. The Health Cabinet will provide information, training information and advice on ways to improve our health. The Health Cabinet will also stress preventative healthcare measures.

Margie Porter
(349-9645)

Keith Schuman
Molly Fenneman
Doug Johnstone
Sandra Coffey

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Membership Team

To sustain current membership and promote increased membership at 1st Presbyterian Church through visitation and other to be determined and coordinated methods.

Sub-Group:
Assimilation Team - Ruth Rusie
Keith Schuman
Penny Smith

Marv Bailey
(342-3333)
Christy Wareham

Jeannie Tedrow
Susan Hermann
Bill Martin
Christy Wareham

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Events Team

To coordinate and facilitate the use of 1st Presbyterian Church and Keller Fellowship Hall by church members and others in the community (including weddings and outside events).

Opening and Closing Teams - Janet and Keith Schuman
Janet and John Lowe
Kathy Kosinski
Mike and Linda Stiver

Linda Stiver
(342-7780)

Donna Trimpe

Janet Schuman - Fellowship and Nurture, Outreach and Mission
(342-2725)

Communications and Public Relations Team

To promote the mission, work and activities of the church on a regular basis to the community at large as well as members of the congregation (including the coordination and facilitation of written and electronic (phone, e-mail) communications between the Pastor, Church Members, Visitors, and the community as a whole).

Jeannie Ted row
(342-8526)
and
Marv Bailey
(342-3333)

Lynette Liberge
Cyndi (office secretary)

Janet Schuman - Administration
(342-2725)

Corporation Team

To oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the church building, facilities and grounds, including improvements and cleaning ( to maintain a neat and welcoming appearance).

John Lowe
(342-8161)

Chad Nunley
Linda Stiver
Lee Bridges
Theirry Liberge
Randy Steuer

Janet Schuman - Administration
(342-2725)

Stewardship Team

To organize and inspire the congregation to prayerfully consider their gifts of time, talent and financial resources to the church through the Annual Stewardship Campaign each Fall.

Marge Lake
(342-5991)

Janet Schuman - Administration
(342-2725)

Accountability Team

To lead and facilitate on-going evaluations of all ministries in the life of the church through systematic feedback and revision. The evaluative process extends to the congregation, leadership, minister, and administrative staff.

Sub-group:
Personnel Team - To formulate job descriptions and conduct regular job performance evaluations.

Marge Lake
(342-5991)

Marv Bailey
Mike Stiver

Janet Schuman - Administration
(342-2725)

Counting Team

To provide an accurate totaling of the weekly offering and depositing those monies in the bank.

Heidi White
(349-0461)

John and Janet Lowe
Krista Quigley
Linda Stiver
Kathy Kosinski
John Trimpe
Randy Steuer
Susan Hermann
Jim Brack

Session

Leadership Development Team

To provide training to those who will be in team leadership roles

Christy Wareham
(349-0565)

Marv Bailey

Session

Nominating Team

To seek out and propose a slate of Elders and Deacons to the Session.

Bob Wilson
(342-4189)

Dale Coffey (Elder)
Kathy Kosinski
Frank White
Glendyn Curtis (Just Believers)
Eric Hooker (Choir)

Session

Financial Management Team

Reviews and evaluates the financial status of the church and makes recommendations to Session. Compiles the monthly financial statements. Assists in the development of the church budget.

Marv Bailey
(342-3333)

Janet Lowe
Heidi White

Session

Personnel Team

To formulate job descriptions and conduct regular job performance evaluations.

Jeannie Tedrow
(342-8526)

Marv Bailey
Bob Wilson
Lee Bridges

Moderator

Board of Deacons

To serve the congregation by providing care and support through team effort: Joy (births, graduation, celebrations)
Caring (bereavement, deaths, meals, transportation)
Prayer (prayer chain)
and Visitation (shut-ins)

Dave Hermann
(349-6198)

Joy - Chris Wilson
Caring - Marge Lake
Prayer - Ruth Rusie
Mildred Baughman and Rebecca Nunley
Visitation - April Gourley


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