Hospitality

To find out who to talk with for more information on a service role. email Diane Hutchinson.

Discovering Grace Host/Hostess

• The host/hostess handles 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 Hospitality Hostess(s)

• This position arranges & 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; 9-11:30am
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender; Enjoys hospitality

Hospitality Team

• This team leads the Hanging (& Un-Hanging) of the Green, and plans all aspects of the Easter & Christmas concert receptions, & Congregational dinner.
• 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 dinner for Friday night, and continental breakfast for Saturday.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Membership Seminars occur approx. 4x/year (none in summer); Dinner includes purchase of some food, final food prep, serving & 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 Ministry (Brothers in Christ) 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 (Brothers in Christ) 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 (Brothers in Christ) 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 dinner and helps with final preparations, serving, and clean-up of the meal.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Serve as available, events are approx. 4x/year 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 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 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

Welcome Team Greeter(s)

• This team member greets and provides assistance to members and newcomers prior to Sunday morning services.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Serve Sunday AM for 35-40 minutes once per month
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member; A friendly adult who is comfortable greeting those who have come to worship

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 ‘Glimpses of Grace’ Breakfasts Committee Member

• This position works with the Serving Women committee on the Board of Women to plan and execute quarterly breakfasts.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Held quarterly each year
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender

Women’s Ministry Newcomers Dessert Committee Member(s)

• This position works with the Serving Women committee on the Board of Women to plan and execute three newcomers’ dessert events.
• Service Hours/Frequency - Held 3x/year
• Service Prerequisites - MPC Member or Regular Attender