Hospitality

Discovering Christ Host/Hostess

• The host/hostess handle the purchase and set-up process for refreshments, greets class participants, and a few administrative details at the start of class.
• Service Hours/Frequency - 4x/year for 6 weeks each; 1 hour 15 min. (class time) plus 30 min. set-up and 10 min. clean-up after each class; Approx. 2 hours for one lunch (order food, set-up)
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member

Driver(s)

• This position provides for the transportation needs of our senior saints who are no longer able to drive themselves to church. Drivers can provide one-way or roundtrip assistance.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Serve as desired (weekly or when available)
• Service Prerequisites - Open to anyone with an automobile, valid driver’s license, and proof of auto insurance

ESL Host(ess) Team Member

• This position helps to arrange & serves the snacks, which the students bring, for the social time of the meeting, and cleans up afterwards.
• Service Hours/Frequency - 1x/week on Wednesday from 9-11:30am or on Thursday from 7-9pm.
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Enjoys hospitality

Harvest Mentoring Couple(s)

• This position mentors singles, primarily in their 20’s, through relationship & hospitality.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Most Sunday nights 7-8:30PM
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member; Has a love for singles; Invite singles into your life and home

Harvest Socials Team

• Be a member of the team that plans the Harvest social calendar.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Monthly; Hours vary
• Service Prerequisites - Organizational gifts

Harvest Welcome Team

• Be a member of a team that greets newcomers to Harvest.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Weekly Sunday nights; Follow-up during the week
• Service Prerequisites - Friendly & outgoing personality

Hospitality Team

• This team decorates the church at Christmas, and plans all aspects of the Easter & Christmas Choir receptions, Congregational dinner, and other special events as necessary.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Hours vary depending on event
• Service Prerequisites - Skills in event planning, decorating, and budgeting helpful

Membership Seminar Host/Hostess

• These people work together to prepare the (partially catered) dinner for Friday night, and continental breakfast for Saturday.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Membership Seminars occur approx. 4x/year (none in summer); Dinner includes the purchase of some food, final food prep, serving and clean-up.
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member; Good organizational skills; Gift of hospitality

Memorial Service Reception Coordinator(s)

• This position arranges memorial service receptions for church members at the request of the pastoral staff.
• Service Hours/Frequency - As needed; Unable to plan for these sudden events; 2-3 hours prep & 2-3 hours for each reception
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Available on short notice; Sensitive to needs in a family transition; Able to organize this type of event quickly

Men’s Breakfast Coordinator(s)

• This position assembles a team of men to prepare & serve breakfast, and clean-up after the breakfast meeting.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Approx. 4 hours the first Saturday morning of each month; Approx. 1 hour/month to buy food ; Approx. 1 hour/month to assemble the team via phone
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member; Comfortable with preparing breakfast meals; Consistently attend ministry events

Men’s Ministry Coordinator

• This position organizes and heads the leadership team; identifies and schedules the speaker for each men’s breakfast; and creates and distributes the promotional flyers for each event.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Breakfasts occur the first Saturday of each month from 8-9:30am; Approx. 4-5 hours monthly for administrative details
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member (Elder preferred); Knowledgeable of speaker topics & speakers that are relevant to men; Good organizational skills; Consistently attend ministry events

Men’s Ministry Emcee

• This position will act as Emcee for each men’s gathering; participate as a leadership team member; assist in planning and preparation for scheduled events; and help identify speakers for events.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Breakfasts occur the first Saturday of each month from 8-9:30am; Approx. 2-3 hours monthly for administrative details
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member (Elder preferred); Knowledgeable of speaker topics & speakers that are relevant to men; Good communication skills; Consistently attend ministry events

Newcomer Ministry Assistant(s)

• This position attends the lunch/dinner and helps with final preparations, serving, and clean-up of the meal.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Serve as available, events are monthly for approx. 2 hours.
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; A friendly, helpful adult who likes to work in the kitchen.

Newcomer Ministry Cook(s)

• From a team of cooks, several offer their help for each newcomer lunch/dinner in cooking a part of the meal in their own home.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Several hours, depending on the recipe. Can sometimes prepare in advance of the meal.
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Skilled in the kitchen; Don’t have to commit to all lunches/dinners

Sanctuary Prep Coordinator(s)

• This position straightens & replenishes the pew racks (envelopes, pencils, etc.) in preparation for Sunday worship services.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Approx. 2-3 hours weekly; Done while church is open
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender

Special Events Hostess(es)

• This position works with the person responsible for a special event to help ensure they have the resources needed for their event and to ensure the policies/procedures of MPC are respected. This position does not support weddings/receptions or church-wide events.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Serve as desired, when a special event occurs; Hours will vary based on the need.
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Gifts in hospitality and organization helpful; Training will be provided

Welcome Team Greeter(s)

• This team member greets and provides assistance to guests as they enter the church for worship, or are looking for information at our Information Center.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Serve Sunday AM, every 3-4 weeks, on a rotating schedule
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member; A friendly, outgoing adult who is comfortable meeting strangers

Worship Special Events Coordinator

• This position assists in organizing details of special visiting choirs or other music events. It could also include planning for receptions and securing housing for the visiting choirs.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Varies, up to 10 hours per event; Work can be done at home
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Good organizational skills a plus

Women’s Ministry Conference Committee Member(s)

• This position assists the Conference Coordinator in one or more areas of planning for the Women’s fall & spring brunches.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Varies depending on assignment; Approx. 2-3 hours on day of brunch
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Skills in event planning helpful but not necessary