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Communion Prep Team
People on this team help prepare the communion emblems for services that we have communion.
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Host Captain
The host captain(s) leads the Host Team on the Sunday they are scheduled
First Impressions Host
One of the most one-to-one ministries is that of hosts and ushers. The foyer/entrance to the sanctuary is our place of ministry. We meet people face to face, hand to hand and heart to heart. The church’s first impressions team are the first people guests meet. Friendship is at the heart of our ministry!
Usher (9:00am service)
NOTE: This position is for people who are available to serve for the 9:00am Sunday Service.
One of the most one-to-one ministries is that of hosts and ushers. The foyer/entrance to the sanctuary is our place of ministry. We meet people face to face, hand to hand and heart to heart. The church’s First Impressions team ministry are the first people guests meet. Friendship is at the heart of our ministry!
Usher (10:45am Service)
NOTE: This position is for people who are available to serve for the 10:45am Sunday Service.
One of the most one-to-one ministries is that of hosts and ushers. The foyer/entrance to the sanctuary is our place of ministry. We meet people face to face, hand to hand and heart to heart. The church’s First Impressions team ministry are the first people guests meet. Friendship is at the heart of our ministry!
Usher (6pm Service)
NOTE: This position is for people who are available to serve for the 6pm Sunday Service.
One of the most one-to-one ministries is that of hosts and ushers. The foyer/entrance to the sanctuary is our place of ministry. We meet people face to face, hand to hand and heart to heart. The church’s First Impressions team ministry are the first people guests meet. Friendship is at the heart of our ministry!
Head Usher
The Head Usher leads all the ushers and oversees what they do at WPA.
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Happy Kitchen Gang
This team helps prepare and serve the food for the Achievers Lunches held once a month on Thursdays.
Achievers Music/Program Team
The people on this team help with leading in the singing, playing instruments and required sound tech parts of the Achiever's Lunch program. Some people on this team also help with lining up special music/speakers for the lunch.
Achievers Lunch Chairperson
The Achiever's Lunch Chairperson oversees all the necessary work that needs to be done with the monthly lunch for the 50+ group.
Achiever's Lunch Welcome Team
The "Welcome Team" welcomes people to the achiever's luncheon.
Achiever's Lunch Assistant Chairperson
The assistant chairperson assists the Chairperson for the Achiever's Lunch Team
Adhere to, promote, and respect Policy #3 related to Health & Safety, creating a safe environment without risk to health
Community Connection Prep
The Community Prep team helps setup, prepare, and cleanup for our Community Connection dinners at WPA. Our community connection dinners are a occasional event where we gather a smaller group of people who attend WPA and hold a potluck dinner.
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Hall Monitors
To supervise the halls during Service times and to assist program volunteers taking kids to the restrooms
PowerSouce Leader
To lead the program by using the curriculum provided to teach kids to Know Christ, Grow in Christ and Serve Christ
To develop new methods of communicating the Gospel for a large-group setting, keeping it relevant and interactive; To teach and instruct on Biblical principles
To mentor other team members helping in the program by involving them in activities.
To model Christ to the children and to other volunteers in the program.
PowerSource Helper
To assist in the program to see kids know Christ, grow in Christ and serve Christ in their everyday.
PowerSource Band
To lead or participate as a band member using an instrument or vocal abilities
To lead kids in Praise & Worship during Dream Star Services
To model worship to kids
To mentor other team members by example
Sparkle Ministry Attendance/Greeter
To serve as a 'first contact' for families on Sunday mornings and to facilitate Attendance check-in For Dream Stars (Gr.1-6 Kids Service) and to connect people with one another
Resource Room Administration
To maintain adequate supplies in an organized fashion in the Resource Room for ministry use
To facilitate teaching teams supplies for craft, suggestions, etc. that classes may run smoothly and without interruption due to lack of items
Sparkle Kids Ministry Pre-School Teacher
To lead the program by using the curriculum provided to teach kids to Know Christ, Grow in Christ and Serve Christ in ways relevant to their world; and to mentor other team members helping in the program by involving them in the activities.
To model Christ to families of the children and to other volunteers in the program.
Sparkle Kids Ministry Pre-School Helper
To assist in the program by helping and supporting the Lead Teacher with the curriculum provided. To interact with the kids in 'educational' play in centres and to help in craft and snack times. To be a role model in the class, teaching kids to Know Christ, Grow in Christ and Serve Christ in ways relevant to their world. To model Christ to families of the children and to other volunteers in the program.
Sparkle Kids Ministry Elementary Teacher
To lead the program by using the curriculum provided to teach kids to Know Christ, Grow in Christ and Serve Christ in ways relevant to their world; and to mentor other team members helping in the program by involving them in the activities.
To model Christ to families of the children and to other volunteers in the program.
Sparkle Kids Ministry Elementary Helper
To assist in the program by helping and supporting the Lead Teacher with the curriculum provided and various other needs. To interact with the kids in small groups and to help in craft and snack times. To be a role model in the class, teaching kids to Know Christ, Grow in Christ and Serve Christ in ways relevant to their world. To model Christ to families of the children and to other volunteers in the program.
Kids Choir & Dramatic Arts Leader
To lead the program by using the curriculum provided to teach kids to Know Christ, Grow in Christ and Serve Christ in ways relevant to their world; and to mentor other team members helping in the program by involving them in the activities.
To develop musical and dramatic skills in children’s lives
To model Christ to families of the children and to other volunteers in the program.
Kids Choir & Dramatic Arts Helper
To assist with the program by coming alongside the lead teacher
To help develop musical and dramatic skills in children’s lives
To model Christ to families of the children and to other volunteers in the program.
Program Coordinator
To give leadership to a specific group or grouping, providing program administration, training, connection and follow-up with group participants
To model Christ to volunteers, kids in the program.
Drama Team
Purpose: To convey the Gospel message using 5 minute drama skits for kids in ways that are relevant and applicable to their lives
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Cafe volunteer
Greet new visitors, make fun coffee drinks & provide a comfortable atmosphere for people to connect & grow in their faith.
Feeding Frenzi Volunteer
Feeding Frenzi truly allows you to become the practical hands and feet of Jesus. We are looking for people willing to help prepare meals for & build relationships with university & college students.
Yak n Snak Host
We're looking for people to provide a comfortable setting where young adults can connect through food, friends and a good time.
Small group leader or assistant leader
We are looking for people to assist in the spiritual & social growth of WPA's young adults by leading or co-leading a small group bible study.
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Drama Team Member
To participate in dramas in services and full scale theatrical productions as required.
Set Construction
To help design and construct sets as required.
Costume Designer
To show, design and sew costumes particular to production as required.
Creative Team/Props
To create and shop for props for dramas and for new stage designs.
Bass Player
To worship passionately and joyfully using his/her instrument.
Drummer
To worship passionately and joyfully using his/her instrument.
Acoustic Guitar
To worship passionately and joyfully using his/her instrument.
Electric Guitar
To worship passionately and joyfully using his/her instrument.
Piano Player
To worship passionately and joyfully using his/her instrument
Choir Member
To worship passionately and joyfully.
Audio (sound)
Day Availability Desired: Sun
Adhere to, promote, and respect Policy #3 related to Health & Safety, creating a safe environment without risk to health
Lighting Technician
To operate lighting controls and create an atmosphere during services, special events and productions.
Computer/Video Projection
To operate the computer and video projection system during services, special events and productions
Sound Technician
To be committed to being part of the tech team to minimize distractions for church services, special events and productions
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Visitation Team Member
This ministry is extended to residents of Nursing Homes, Retired Living facilities, and the home shut-ins of WPA. After an initial interview, team members will be "assigned" to visit an individual on our list of people to visit. We encourage team members to build relationships with these individuals and just lavish the love of God on them. Often, visits just involve spending time with the individuals, or reading to them, or playing a game with them, or praying with them. We also will train team members to share communion and pray with those they visit.
Visitation Team Coordinator
The Visitation Team Coordinator oversees the Compassion Care Visitation Team at WPA
Funeral Lunches Coordinator
The Funeral Lunches coordinator is the "go to" person to ensure a funeral lunch/refreshments are taken care of when it is requested at WPA
Funeral Lunches Team Member
People serving on the funeral lunch team assist with the preparation and serving of food/refreshments when WPA is requested to assist with a funeral luncheon/reception.
Meal Co-ordinator (for new moms)
The meal coordinator arranges for meals to be taken to families where there is a new child who has been born.
Meals Coordinator
The meals coordinator assists in arranging for meals for those who are ill, hospitalized, grieving the loss of a loved one, or in crisis.
Emergency Prayer Team Coordinator
The Emergency Prayer team coordinator is the point of contact between the office receiving prayer requests and the prayer team captains.
Prayer Chain Captain
The Prayer Chain captain receives Emergency prayer request from the coordinator and passes them on to the next person on their prayer chain.
Prayer Chain captains may be asked to fill in for a coordinator when they are unavailable.
Prayer Chain member
The purpose of the prayer chain is to pray for any emergency prayer requests that come into the church (i.e. severe accidents requiring hospitalization, sudden death etc.)
Telecare Team Member
The telecare team goes through the church phone directory and makes calls to people to see how things are going and to offer prayer.
Prayer Wall Team
The Prayer Wall team helps to moderate and pray for requests that are posted on WPA's online Prayer Wall
Team members will need to have their own way of accessing the internet and be 18 or older.
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Street Ministry Leader
Organize and prepare for street ministry (Reclaim and Restore) in downtown Kitchener/Waterloo
Reclaim and Restore Team Member
Reclaim and Restore team members meet together every Tuesday night and do street ministry in downtown Kitchener. The team makes various stops at different places and meet people, build relationships and assist people in various ways. Depending on the season, hot or cold drinks are given out, along with granola bars. As well, many hygiene items are given out along with other articles.
R&R Prayer Team member
R&R Prayer Team members regularly pray for R&R team members as they go out on Tuesday nights and for people that are visited as well. They are a vital part of this ministry because we have seen doors open up and miracles happen that can only be attributed to the power of God at work because of the prayer lifted up. Prayer team members receive regular weekly reports of what's happened each Tuesday with up to date prayer requests as well.
