Our Ministry Teams In Action!

New Song has a multitude of active ministry teams in our church and community. Get connected to God and others — join our

ministry teams and help us make disciples and make a difference!

“Centered in Worship, We Reach, Teach, Tend & Send”

UPDATED June 6, 2011 by KEM

Worship & Music:

Altar Design Team — designs and maintains altar displays, candles, other worship decorations. Contact Ann Haggerty.

     Communion Stewards — prepare and serve communion to the congregation during worship.
           9:00am — Ann & Dennis Haggery
         10:30am — Shaundi Carmack Dotto
     Drama Ministry Team — presents short skits and dramas during worship or at special times. Contact (Volunteer needed)

Liturgist Ministry Team (Readers) — Assist in leading worship, read scriptures at worship services. Contact Carolyn Garbacz.

      Music Ministry — Choir sings at the traditional services.
      Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings, 7:00pm—8:30pm from
      October thru mid-April. An informal Summer Choir sings the rest of the year. All singers are welcome. Contact David Norris.
      Special music for traditional service, contact Diane Christoffersen.

Praise Team — sings/plays at the Contemporary Service. Rehearsals are Thursday at 6:30pm.

Refreshments Ministry Team — provides coffee and other refreshments after worship. Contact Katy Oliver.

Audio/Video — Volunteers operate the sound board and computer during worship services. Contact Donn Nelson or Joanne Cox.

     Usher Team — Ushers serve at all weekend services.
          9:00am Head Ushers — Reta Rabe
         10:30am Head Ushers — Charla Keene, Lila Dell’Aringa

     Wedding Ministry Team — helps plan and coordinate weddings in the church facility. Contact Church office staff.

Worship Planning Team — meets monthly to help plan special worship services and other events. Contact Joanne Cox or Ann Haggerty.

Church Growth & Guest Relations: (Needs volunteer).

Church Growth Team — responsible for church advertising, publicity and general church outreach. (Need volunteers)

Connectors Team—makes welcoming phone calls to first time
visitors. (Volunteer needed).

    Hospitality Teams: greet members and visitors as they arrive for worship.
          9:00am — Varies
          10:30am — (Volunteer needed)

   Christian Education & Spiritual Growth:

Adult Sunday School Class — meets Sunday mornings at 9:30am year-round. Need Volunteer.

Children’s Sunday School Teaching Team — teach pre-K thru junior high age level classes on Sunday mornings from 11:15am—Noon. One month commitment. Contact
Jan Hicks.

Library Ministry Team — maintains church library, purchases new books and videos. Contact Katy Oliver.

Marriage Encounter (& Engaged Encounter)—national organization providing week-end retreats designed to strengthen marriages. Volunteer needed.

Nursery Ministry Team — provides childcare for all worship services and many church activities. Contact Carolyn Garbacz.

Vacation Bible School—An opportunity for youth from pre-school through 5th grade to learn more about Jesus, to sing, do crafts, play games and have refreshments for 3-4 days in June. Contact Carol Fritz

Walk to Emmaus — national organization that sponsors week-end spiritual retreats. Contact Jan Hicks.

Fellowship: Need Volunteers
      All God’s Children—Is all about having fun with church mem-
      bers of all ages. Always different events. Contact Barb Fahy.

      Camp New Song Committee—Meets once a month, on Sunday at noon. Contact Jan Hicks.
      Brown Bag Bookies—Women’s book discussion group. Meets 4th Monday at 11:30am. Contact Joyce Murdock.

Church wide Events— Contact Nancy Campbell or Carol Fritz.

Dinner for Eight Ministry Team — organizes dinner groups that meet monthly for fellowship. Contact Carole Wheeler.

Family Ministry Team—plans activities for families with younger children. Contact Church Office.

Forever Friends — designed for those 55+ who gather monthly for fellowship and activities. Contact Jim & Myrna Bishop.

Kitchen Ministry— volunteers to keep kitchen, equipment, supplies neat and orderly. Contact Ila Thayer.

New Song Youth — meet 2nd & 4th Sundays of every month @12:00pm. Additional activities are scheduled at other times.
Contact Jan Hicks.

New Song Red Hat Society — meet monthly; “Happy Hatters” meet the second Monday for lunch, the “Glad Hatters” meet the second Tuesday for lunch. Contact Arline Slocumb and
Kay McGarry.

Mature Singles — meet on the third Tuesday of the month at
11:00am. Contact Elton Tietz and Carol Gove.

United Methodist Men — meet monthly on the second Saturday at 8:00am at various locations for breakfast and program.

United Methodist Women — meet occasionally during the year for activities and programs. Contact Marge Heer.

Women’s Bible Study—Study and Christian fellowship every Wednesday at 9:30am. Contact Laura Holloman.

Young Adults — designed for singles and couples (graduated from High School through mid 20’s who meet periodically for
occasionally for events, fellowship and activities. Contact Rev. Mason.

Care & Prayer: Need Volunteers

Cancer Support Group — for those who have cancer or who provide care for a cancer patient. (Needs volunteer).

Card Ministry — provides birthday, anniversary, get well cards and sympathy cards to church members. Contact Jan Mills.

Care Callers — provide host of services including emergency meals, transportation, hospital visits, etc. Contact Judie Watanbe.

Knit Wits—knits prayer shawls for shut-ins, those hurting from illness or bereavement, as well as for joyous occasions.
Contact Marge Heer.

Parish Nurse Ministry—Trained and licensed nurses offer blood pressure checks the first Sunday of each month prior to and after 9:00 services; offers seminars on occasion. Contact Nancy Crabtree .

Prayer Chain — volunteers are contacted by e-mail at least weekly with prayer requests. Contact Kathy Norris.

     Prayer Force Ministry Team — coordinates prayer studies and activities. (Needs volunteer).
     Shepherd Ministries — increase communications within the church. (Needs volunteer).
     Stephen Ministry — trained lay people who provide confidential one-on-one care to persons in crisis. Contact Kim Riddlesworth.

Missions: Need Volunteers
Eve’s Place—Saturday morning food preparation for women and children’s shelter—contact Judi Brawner.

Habitat for Humanity Team — volunteers help build homes for underprivileged families. Volunteer needed.

Holiday Food Box Team— organizes food boxes and gifts for needy families with children at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Volunteer needed.

Katrina Mission—helps with the rebuilding of the devastated area through our financial efforts and work teams . Contact Jerry and Judi Brawner.

Local Family in Need Ministry — provides food, clothing, medicine and other essentials to a family in need. Contact Myrna Bishop.

New Song Needlers — meets monthly to make quilts and blankets for infants and children in crisis. Contact Betty Richardson.

Nomad Ministry—persons with recreational vehicles share their time and skills to help those in need. Contact Gary and Phyllis Prichard.

UMOM (United Methodist Outreach Ministries) — provides clothing and other donated items to homeless families. Volunteer needed.

Westside Food Bank Ministry Team — coordinates volunteer work at the St. Mary's / Westside Food Bank. Contact Jerry Brawner.

Building & Grounds:

General Repairs Team — meets periodically for general painting and repair work around the church. Contact Board of Trustees.

Grounds Maintenance Team — does landscaping, yard work and other outdoor property maintenance. Contact Rich Richardson or Donn Nelson.

Movers & Shakers Ministry Team — sets up and takes down chairs, tables, and other items for groups using the church building. Contact Board of Trustees.

Administrative:

Church Council — meets monthly to set church policy, review finances and direct ministries. Members are elected or serve as result of leadership position in church. Contact Carol Fritz.

Board of Trustees — members are elected, meet monthly to oversee church property maintenance. Contact Dick Mayfield.

Leadership Ministry Team — provides leadership training and assistance to ministry team leaders to help them be successful in their ministries. (Need volunteer).

Money Counters — counts offerings every Monday morning and makes bank deposit. Contact Peggy Pepper.

New Song Notes — monthly church newsletter. Peggy Pepper, editor. Barb Smith, newsletter assembly.

Office Ministry Team — do variety of office tasks including answering phones, copying and folding weekly worship bulletins, monthly newsletter, etc. Contact Debra Osmussen

Staff/Parish Relations Team — members are elected, meets periodically to oversee staff issues. Contact Carolyn Garbacz.

Directors of Ministry: Need volunteer

Director of Program Ministries: (Need volunteer) responsible for all the ministry teams in the church.

Director of Worship & Music: Joanne Cox & Ann Haggerty resources and coordinates all the ministry teams in this area.

Director of Evangelism & Church Growth: (Need volunteer) resources and coordinates all the ministry teams involved in evangelism ministries.

Director of Christian Education: Jan Hicks resources and coordinates all the Christian Education ministries for children and youth.

Director of Nurture & Prayer: Kathy Norris resources and coordinates all the prayer and care ministries of our church.

Directors of Mission & Outreach:

Lay Leaders: Everett Heer and Tami Maas are the Lay Leaders of our church and are responsible for representing our congregation to the pastor(s) and on the major planning and administrative committees, and strengthening the lay involvement in the church.

Worship Planning Team — meets monthly to help plan special worship services and other events. Contact Joanne Cox.

Church Growth & Guest Relations: (Needs volunteer).

Church Growth Team — responsible for church advertising, publicity and general church outreach.

Connectors Team—makes welcoming phone calls to first time visitors. (Volunteer needed).

    Hospitality Teams: greet members and visitors as they arrive for worship.
          9:00am —   Varies
          10:30am — (Volunteer needed)

Christian Education & Spiritual Growth:

Adult Sunday School Class — meets Sunday mornings at 9:30am year-round. Contact Lynn Woosley.

Children’s Sunday School Teaching Team — teach pre-K thru junior high age level classes on Sunday mornings from 11:15am—Noon. One month commitment. Contact
Jan Hicks.

Library Ministry Team — maintains church library, purchases new books and videos. Contact Carol Blackston.

Marriage Encounter (& Engaged Encounter)—national organization providing week-end retreats designed to strengthen marriages. Contact George & Jan Caruso.

Nursery Ministry Team — provides childcare for all worship services and many church activities. Contact Carolyn Garbacz.

Pastor’s Bible Study — meets on Tuesday morning at 9:30am
& Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm at the church. Contact Rev. Mason.

Walk to Emmaus — national organization that sponsors week- end spiritual retreats. Contact Earl or Jan Hicks.

Fellowship: Need Volunteers
      All God’s Children—Is all about having fun with church members of all ages. Always different events. Contact Barb Fahy.

      Camp New Song Committee—Meets once a month, on Sunday at noon. Contact Sandy LeBlanc.
      Brown Bag Bookies—Women’s book discussion group. Meets 4th Monday at 11:30am. Contact Joyce Murdock.

Church wide Events—Nancy Campbell.

Dinner for Eight Ministry Team — organizes dinner groups that meet monthly for fellowship. Contact Carole Wheeler.

Family Ministry Team—plans activities for families with younger children. Contact Church Office.

Forever Friends — designed for those 55+ who gather monthly for fellowship and activities. Contact Jim & Myrna Bishop.

Kitchen Ministry— volunteers to keep kitchen, equipment, supplies neat and orderly. Contact Ila Thayer.

New Song Youth — meet 2nd & 4th Sundays of every month @ 12:00pm. Additional activities are scheduled at other times.

Mature Singles — meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:00am. Contact Elton Tietz and Carol Gove.

United Methodist Men — meet monthly on the second Saturday at 8:00am at various locations for breakfast and program.

United Methodist Women — meet occasionally during the year for activities and programs. Contact Marge Heer.

Women’s Bible Study—Study and Christian fellowship every Wednesday at 9:30am. Contact Laura Holloman.

Young Adults — designed for singles and couples (graduated from High School through mid 20’s) who meet periodically for occasionally for events, fellowship and activities. Contact Jan Hicks.

Care & Prayer: Need Volunteers

Cancer Support Group — for those who have cancer or who provide care for a cancer patient. (Needs volunteer).

Card Ministry — provides birthday, anniversary, get well cards and sympathy cards to church members. Contact Jan Mills.

Care Callers — provide host of services including emergency meals, transportation, hospital visits, etc. Contact Betty Richardson or Charla Keene.

Knit Wits—knits prayer shawls for shut-ins, those hurting from illness or bereavement, as well as for joyous occasions.
Contact Marge Heer.

Prayer Chain — volunteers are contacted by e-mail at least weekly with prayer requests. Contact Kathy Norris.

     Prayer Force Ministry Team — coordinates prayer studies and activities. (Needs volunteer).
       Shepherd Ministries — increase communications within the church. (Needs volunteer).
     Stephen Ministry — trained lay people who provide confidential one-on-one care to persons in crisis. Contact Edna Ellis or Sharon Wiley.

Missions: Need Volunteers
Eve’s Place—Saturday morning food preparation for women and children’s shelter—contact Judi Brawner.

Habitat for Humanity Team — volunteers help build homes for underprivileged families. Contact Dick Blackston.

Holiday Food Box Team— organizes food boxes and gifts for needy families with children at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Marge Heer (UMW) & Barb Fahy,
Carmen Lervold.