Passionate Worship
Sanctuary Worship
Sanctuary Choir
Useful Gifts: CC
Description: Join the choir in singing special anthems and leading hymn singing in
traditional worship.
Location: Basement and Choir Loft
Time(s) Needed: Wednesday rehearsals 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Randy Talley
Email: randy.talley@ectorcountyisd.org
Special Service Usher
Useful Gifts: HP, HO
Description: Welcome people to worship service, pass out bulletins, pass offering plates, seat
worshippers, assist worshippers as needed, and assist pastors as needed for special
services, such as Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Christmas Eve.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Time(s) Needed: Sunday 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Dick Sivalls
Email: crsivalls@sivalls.com
Serve Communion
Useful Gifts: HP
Description: Serve the communion elements as people come forward to receive communion.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Time(s) Needed: 1st Sundays of the month 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.; special services
Contact: Betsy Triplett-Hurt
Email: batttu@aol.com
Prepare Communion Elements
Useful Gifts: HP
Description: Buy the bread and juice, cut up bread, fill cups and place on altar.
Location: Church Parlor Kitchen
Time(s) Needed: 1st Sundays of the month; special services
Contact: Mike & Barbara Norris
Email: mdnorris@yahoo.com
Lay Reader
Useful Gifts: CC
Description: Help lead liturgy and read scriptures during worship service.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Time(s) Needed: Sunday worship services 8:45 – 10:00 a.m.
Contact: Hank Jones
Email: hank@eco-logical.com
Hanging of the Greens
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Prepare and decorate the sanctuary for the Advent season and Christmas.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Time(s) Needed: Late November – Specific dates to be announced
Contact: Connie Grewell
Email: grewelcd@ector-county.k12.tx.us
Sanctuary Preparations
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Prepare sanctuary for special services, themes and celebrations.
Location: Church Sanctuary
Time(s) Needed: Various times of the year – you will be
contacted with specific dates.
Contact: Betsy Triplett-Hurt
Email: batttu@aol.com
Make Banners
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Make banners for the sanctuary for special worship services.
Location: Home/Church
Time(s) Needed: As needed
Contact: Betsy Triplett-Hurt
Email: batttu@aol.com
Sound Board Operator
Useful Gifts: CC, HP
Description: Operate the sound board mixer during worship service. Training required.
Location: Church Sanctuary Balcony
Time(s) Needed: Sunday 8:50 – 10:00 a.m. Occasional weddings and funerals
Contact: Jody Wallin
Email: j.wallin@fumcodessa.org
Lighting Operator
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Operate the lighting during worship service.
Training required.
Location: Church Sanctuary Balcony
Time(s) Needed: Sunday 8:50 – 10:00 a.m. Occasional weddings and funerals
Contact: Jody Wallin
Email: j.wallin@fumcodessa.org
Contemporary Worship
Praise Team
Useful Gifts: CC
Description: Sing or play an instrument in the music praise team. Auditions required.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: Rehearsals Thursday evenings. Sunday mornings 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Contact: Jody Wallin
Email: j.wallin@fumcodessa.org
Sound Board Operator
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Operate the sound board mixer during worship service. Training required.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Contact: Jody Wallin
Email: j.wallin@fumcodessa.org
Lighting Team
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Operate the lighting mixer during worship service. Training required.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: 10:50 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Contact: Jody Wallin
Email: j.wallin@fumcodessa.org
Media Team
Useful Gifts: CC, HP
Description: Run the computer, video clips and Media Shout for worship. Training required.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: Sunday 11:00 worship service
Contact: Christy Lewis
Email: ChristyLewis@fumcodessa.org
Usher
Useful Gifts: HP, HO
Description: Welcome people to worship service, pass out bulletins, pass offering plates, seat
worshippers, assist worshippers as needed, and assist pastors as needed.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: Sunday 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact: Gary Sims
Email: simsguess@cableone.net
Serve Communion
Useful Gifts: HP,HO
Description: Serve the communion elements as people come forward to receive communion.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: 1st Sundays of the month; special Sundays -11:00 worship service
Contact: Gary and Nancy Sims
Email: simsguess@cableone.net or nsims1855@aol.com
Prepare Communion Elements
Useful Gifts: HP
Description: Buy the bread and juice, cut up bread, fill cups and place on altar.
Location: Church Kitchen
Time(s) Needed: 1st Sundays of the month as needed10:30 a.m.; special Sundays
Contact: Jody Wallin
Email: j.wallin@fumcodessa.org
Hanging of the Greens
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Prepare Fellowship Hall for the Advent season and Christmas.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: Late November – you will be notified of date
Contact: Connie Grewell
Email: grewelcd@ector-county.k12.tx.us
Hospitality Team
Useful Gifts: EN, HP, HO, M
Description: Prepare coffee, juice and donuts for Sunday School & worship services.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall
Time(s) Needed: Sunday mornings 7:30 a.m.
Contact: Gene Johnson
Creative Arts Team
Useful Gifts: C, CC
Description: Participate in and prepare dramas and other
creative arts performances for worship services.
Location: Church Fellowship Hall or Sanctuary
Time(s) Needed: Rehearsals arranged as needed; worship
services
Contact: Christy Lewis
Email: ChristyLewis@fumcodessa.org