Welcome Ministry 2008 Meeting Dates
Tuesday January 8 5:30PM
Tuesday February 5 5:30PM
Tuesday March 4 5:30PM
Tuesday April 1 5:30PM
Tuesday May 6 5:30PM
Tuesday June 3 5:30PM
Tuesday July 1 5:30PM
Tuesday August 5 5:30PM
Tuesday September 2 5:30PM
Tuesday October 7 5:30PM
Tuesday November 11 5:30PM
Tuesday December 2 5:30PM
* Meeting to be held on the second Tuesday of November due to Election Day.
Welcome Center Job Description
Mission:
To create a welcoming environment that is conducive to connecting our guest with Jesus, as well as St. John’s Lutheran Church.
Purpose:
1) Welcome guests as they enter for worship on Sunday morning with genuine care and concern.
2) Help guests feel comfortable in the physical facility and at the worship service by providing information about St. John’s and applicable ministries, directions, map and introductions, as needed.
3) Gather information from guests for follow-up and present them with a welcome gift.
4) Provide post-service care and attention, with an invitation to return, attend Welcome 101, 102 or special event.
5) Give the people of St. John’s the opportunity to use their spiritual gifts and talents to serve the body of Christ and to “connect people with Jesus”.
Qualifications and spiritual gifts:
1) The gift of hospitality – helping someone feel “at home”
2) The willingness to serve faithfully and responsibly
3) A cheerful spirit and demeanor
Requirements:
1) Attend a training session (preferable) and/or study training notes.
2) Follow Welcome Center procedures.
3) Make a commitment to staff the Welcome Center for 2-1/2 hours every 6 – 8 weeks.
4) Be reliable; arrange for a replacement (from contact list) if you cannot serve at the scheduled time.
5) Attend the monthly Welcome Ministry meeting the first Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM (optional, but encouraged).
Greeter
Job Description
Mission:
To provide a welcoming environment at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Sunday mornings that will help connect people with Jesus.
Purpose:
1) Welcome all (members and guests) who come to worship
2) Introduce yourself to people you don’t know
3) Direct guests to the Welcome Center for more information
4) Direct requests for help or information to the appropriate source
Qualifications and spiritual gifts:
1) The gift of hospitality – helping someone feel “at home”
2) The willingness to serve faithfully and responsibly for 30 – 40 minutes each month
3) A cheerful spirit and demeanor
Requirements:
1) Be at your station at least 20 minutes before the service and stay until approximately 10 minutes after the start of the service.
2) Station for Greeters is at the Franklin Street entrance.
3) Coordinate Sunday AM activities with the Welcome Center hosts.
4) Be reliable; if you cannot serve, as scheduled, arrange for another Greeter to take your place.
