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Millbury Federated Church Ministry Teams In October 2003, Millbury Federated Church embarked on a new way of doing things. The old "committee system" with monthly meetings and membership approved at annual meetings was replaced with a "ministry team" concept. The various aspects of our church life were broken down into 12 areas with each area having a Team Leader who oversaw all activities under their area of responsibility. Team Leaders are responsible, among other things, for enlisting volunteers to carry out the various activities, notifying the church secretary of events to be put on the calendar, providing write-ups for the Messenger, and ensuring that all tasks under their responsibility are carried out. If you have an interest in any of these activities or if you would like to propose a new activity for the church, please speak to the appropriate Team Leader. Worship Life Facilitator Team Leader: Richard Hunt The Worship Life Facilitator will have general oversight in the area of worship. They will seek to understand the worship needs of MFC participants, to learn about trends and issues facing worshiping communities today and how they affect MFC. They will work to maintain the unique character of each worship service and keep them true to their style. The Worship Life Facilitator will resource the ushering team, providing training materials to help the ushers achieve and maintain a level of excellence in their ministry; be sure that communion is provided at those times it is deemed appropriate; be involved in the process of providing for leadership for the worship services in the pastor's absence; oversee the decorating of the Sanctuary for special seasons, holidays, etc.; procure and distribute devotional material to MFC participants who want them. Present worship activities include:
Fellowship Coordinator Team Leader: Pam Graves The Fellowship Coordinator will work to develop the family life of MFC by exploring the various levels of fellowship and how they apply to us. They will coordinate fellowship activities and encourage others to do so. They will work to ensure a regular, but not overbooked, schedule of fellowship events aimed at meeting the needs of the widest possible age spread of MFC participants. Present fellowship activities include:
Hospitality Ministry Coordinator Team Leader: Marge Gonya The Hospitality Ministry Coordinator will lead the congregation into a better understanding of the issues surrounding welcoming guests and walking people through the process of church membership. They will offer both formal and informal training to the congregation in welcoming philosophies and techniques. They will develop a team dedicated to meeting hospitality needs, paying particular attention to the needs of guests to MFC, whether they be attending a worship service, special function or just passing by. The team will also focus on providing childcare for all MFC functions. Present Hospitality activities include:
Spiritual Development Facilitator Team Leader: Rick Carlson The Spiritual Development Facilitator will research Christian disciplines that lead to healthy spiritual development, make available to MFC people those tools for spiritual development which are the best fit for our congregation, and challenge the MFC family to participate in those activities that promote Christ-centered spiritual growth. The Spiritual Development Facilitator will coordinate Bible Learning Groups, home study groups, support groups, covenant groups and other small groups designed to foster spiritual growth. The Spiritual Development Facilitator will work with the Sunday School staff in curriculum selection, program development and other Christian education needs to ensure a well-rounded Christian education experience for MFC Sunday School participants. Present Spiritual Development activities include:
Building and Property Manager Team Leader: Scott Cote The Building and Property Manager will be concerned with the question: How can we keep this great and beautiful ministry tool in the kind of shape that will strengthen our ministry to the congregation and the community? It will be the Building and Property Manager's responsibility to draw the congregation's attention to ways to maintain and improve our building and properties for greater effectiveness in ministry. They will ensure that all required building, property, and food permit inspections are conducted by the appropriate personnel and that all insurances are in order. They will serve as the overseer of all paid and volunteer custodial staff. They will serve as liaison between MFC and the tenants in the Forrest Hosue. Present Building and Property activities include:
Missions Overseer Team Leader: Bob Fischer The Missions Overseer will seek out opportunities for the MFC family to serve in community outreach and mission work in our area and around the world. They will encourage communication between MFC participants and missionaries, sponsored children, mission agencies, etc. Present Mission activities include:
Director of Care and Nurture of Church Participants Team Leader: Barbara Butler The Director of Care and Nurture of Church Participants will explore the various daily needs of the MFC family and oversee the coordinating of people to meet those needs. They will serve as the "Head Link" in the prayer chain, keep the list of prayer chain participants up to date, and encourage people to participate in the chain. The Director of Care and Nurture of Church Participants will develop a team which will research and tell the MFC story, focusing on the stories individuals have to tell about how their participation here has been a blessing in their lives. They will explore MFC history and share with the congregation those stories, facts, and insights which will serve to edify, encourage and inspire. They will explore ways to pass on to MFC children stories of our ric heritage so as to engender within them a vision for the specialness of this place and the people who have gone before. They will try to establish communication with participants who have left MFC and work toward the resolution of issues that are keeping them away, where such resolution is possible. Theirs will be the responsibility to hear any issues MFC participants may raise concerning the pastor. They will always encourage all MFC participants to maintain the Walking in the Way Covenant in their dealings with each other. They will establish a tool for conducting an annual evaluation of the total ministry program of MFC and publicize the results of said evaluations. The Director of Care and Nurture of Church Participants will keep a record of all donations to MFC and ensure that all donors are thanked and recognized and their donations celebrated in an appropriate way. Present Care and Nurture activities (and some that can be envisioned) are:
Personnel Liaison Team Leader: Unfilled The Personnel Liaison will be responsible to make sure the needs of our paid and volunteer staff are being met. They will ensure the accuracy of each job description and will represent the staff before the Ministry Team and, when necessary, the congregation. The Personnel Liaison will be the one responsible for finding replacements for regular staff people during times away and in emergencies. They will be expected to act as quickly as possible and always in concert with the Ministry Team. Under these guidelines they will have the authority to hire someone on a temporary basis. However, in case of a pastoral vacancy the procedure described in the bylaws will be followed. The Personnel Liaison will ensure that all Criminal Offender Registry Information ("CORI") checks and all other personnel credentials (bondings, ministerial standing, licenses for food handling, etc.) are legitimate and up to date. The Personnel Liaison will report to both the Ministry Team and the Board of Management. Present Personnel activities include:
Ambassador to the Church and Community Team Leader: Sherry Forleo The Ambassador to the Church and Community will promote healthy interaction between MFC, the other Christian churches in our area, both constituent denominations, and the community at large. They will work primarily in the area of communications, helping to keep the above-named groups aware of each other's programs, special prayer needs, etc. They will ensure that MFC is appropriately represented in ecumenical assemblies and community celebrations. They will seek out MFC participants to serve as delegates and in other representative capacities to the UCC and UMC. They will ensure that news about upcoming MFC events is publicized in as many ways as possible and appropriate. They will serve as the liaison between the congregation and the weekday Nursery Board, the Boy Scouts, AA, WIC and other groups which utilize MFC property for ongoing programs. Present Church/Community activities include:
Youth Needs Coordinator Team Leader: Paulla Kelley The Youth Needs Coordinator will seek out opportunities for MFC to minister to the particular needs of area youth. They will coordinate and oversee the MFC youth group(s) and recruit both adult and youth members on a youth advisory team to assist them in all aspects of our youth ministry program. Together, they will work to educate our youth about biblical principles of Christian living, seek to engage them in opportunities for spiritual growth, Christian service and recreation within and beyond the scope of MFC's immediate purview. The Youth Needs Coordinator will have oversight of the Youth Room. The Youth Needs Coordinator will seek to keep current on youth protection and safety issues and be sure these issues are taught to our youth. Present youth activities include:
Music Program Coordinator Team Leader: Karin Hunt The Music Program Coordinator will arrange for the music needs of both regular Sunday worship services to be met. They will research current trends in worship music and help the congregation apply any of those trends that will foster God-exalting worship and spiritual growth. They will oversee the care, maintenance and replacement of all MFC musical equipment. They will coordinate an all-around music program and recruit and encourage people to participate in that program. They will help music participants grow in understanding and skill by arranging for seminars, workshops, etc. The Music Program Coordinator will be involved in organizing other music events throughout the year, being sure to arrange for the recording of all major music programs. Present Music activities include:
Ministry Finances Overseer Team Leader: Pat Kupcinskas The Ministry Finances Overseer will oversee all MFC finances at every level, making sure all communications about money matters are straightforward, honest and clear. They will develop a team which will work to educate MFC participants and others about healthy stewardship practices on an ongoing basis; develop and use an annual stewardship campaign that will challenge MFC participants to grow in their understanding of biblical giving themes and walk toward a lifestyle which includes a regular tithe to their church; work together to ensure that all money matters are handled in such a way that the highest legal and ethical expectations are met. The Ministry Finances Oversee will report to both the Ministry Team and the Board of Management. Present Financial activities include:
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