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2 Welcome I would like to greet you on behalf of our entire church family. Since many of us have such varied spiritual backgrounds, we have put together this booklet in the hope of answering some questions you may have about Paso Robles Community Church (what we affectionately call PRCC ). Below I ve listed four primary goals that are the driving force behind our efforts as a church family. 1. Our goal for us as individuals is to emphasize a life of deepening intimacy with Jesus Christ. To know the love of Christ - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God, as the Apostle Paul prays in Ephesians 3: Our goal for activities is patterned after the simple program of the first Christians. In Acts 2:42 we were told they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 3. Our goal for activities outside our church family is centered upon Jesus commission that as a result of the empowering of the Holy Spirit, we will be witnesses (of Jesus) in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8). 4. Overarching these goals is a sincere desire in and by God s grace to do all because of love, knowing that whatever we do without love profits nothing (1 Corinthians 13:1-3). One other thing I would like you to know is that none of these things are being done perfectly. In a world where promises and words often outdistance reality, we have to admit we are moving forward but certainly have not arrived. My prayer is that if God places it within you to be a part of what He has called us to be as a church, you will be led to those areas where you can most effectively come to know Jesus and make him known. I trust and pray that God s grace and love through Jesus Christ will be your evergrowing experience. In His Grace, Pastor Shawn Penn Paso Robles Community Church

3 Becoming a Christian Your decision about Jesus Christ is the single most important decision that you will ever make. Wy do we say that? Well, consider the following statements from the Bible. Jesus says: I am the way, the truth, and the life. No man comes to the Father but by Me. 1 The Apostle John declares, God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 2 If it s true Jesus and what He did for us on the cross is the only way to the Heavenly Father and eternal life, it makes your response to Jesus Christ something that impacts your life for eternity. With that in mind, please consider the following key steps to receiving Jesus Christ and the eternal life He offers with the Heavenly Father: 1. Recognize that you, along with the whole human race, have sinned. The Bible says that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. 3 We have all missed the mark of God s intention for us as individuals. Through our own sins we have contributed to a world that has not truly loved God or loved our neighbors as ourselves Turn from sin to the Forgiver of all sin. In a message by the Apostle Paul speaking to the philosophers of Athens, he says, God is now commanding all people everywhere to repent. 5 To repent means to turn away from sin to Jesus Christ. We are called upon to turn to Jesus because He alone has the power to forgive all sins. He is able to forgive our sins first because He paid our penalty for sin for us when He died in our place upon the cross. Secondly, being declared to be God who became a man, He has the right to forgive sins committed against God. 3. By faith, receive Jesus Christ. When a person admits their need for a restored relationship with God and the forgiveness of their sins, the next logical step is to accept God s solution. By putting faith in what Jesus did for you on the cross, God applies complete forgiveness and restoration to your life. 6 Not only that, but Jesus, by His Spirit, causes you to be born again. 7 This refers to a new and eternal life that enters anyone who accepts Jesus. 4. Be filled with the Holy Spirit. This is a vital aspect of the Christian life. The empowering of the Holy Spirit enables a believer to effectively tell others about Jesus, receive spiritual gifts, and live a life that expresses the nature of God. Please take the time to review the following Scripture that will describe a Believer s relationship to the empowering Holy Spirit. After doing so, please be open to all God has for you. Review Acts 1:5-8, 2:4, 8:8-9, 9:17-18, 19:2-6; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Galatians 5: Begin to follow Jesus. Not only does Jesus Christ have a solution for your past, but also for your future. You will discover that future as you begin to follow in the path of the life that Jesus has left us in His Word, the Bible Be Baptized. If you have not yet accepted Jesus Christ and the forgiveness and eternal life He brings, we encourage you to do so today. If you make a decision for Christ, please follow that up by beginning to read the New Testament and seeking out a good Bible-believing church. If we can be of any help to you, please don t hesitate to contact us here at PRCC. We have some helpful material for new Christians that we are happy to make available to you. footnotes: 1. John 14:6. 2. John 3:16 3. Romans 3:23 4. Matthew 22:37-39; Mark 12:29-31; Luke 10: Acts 17: Corinthians 5: John 3: John 8:32; Matthew 16:24

4 About Our Church Q: How do people join PRCC? A: Our formal membership procedure is this: anyone who has accepted Jesus Christ is already a member of the Body of Christ and this union with Jesus will create a desire in an individual to connect and participate in the life of a local congregation (the local expression of the universal Body of Christ). If you desire to participate in the life of PRCC, we ask that you download and read our PRCC Servant Staff Covenant in which we outline our conviction that a participant in the local church is one who has given their life to Jesus Christ; who will attend PRCC consistently, who act upon the Word as it is taught, are sharing in the financial responsibility of the church through tithes and offerings, and who are sharing the spiritual gifts God has given them with others in the fellowship as and when God leads them by His Holy Spirit. If you are in agreement with this, we ask you meet with our Pastor and affirm your decision and formally join the PRCC family. Q: What is your Church Government? A: Simple. The Pastor is accountable to God to give himself to prayer and to the teaching of the Word (Acts 6:4), so as to lead the church toward a life that is pleasing to the Head Shepherd of the Sheep, Jesus Christ. The Pastor is also accountable to and meets regularly with our Governing Board of Trustees, to pray over and discuss those means that will best serve the goals of the church as stated in Acts 1:8, 2:42, and 2 Corinthians 3:18. A full copy of our Constitution and Bylaws is available in our Servant Staff Handbook or in the office. Q: How do new ministries get started at PRCC? A: We believe that Jesus is the Head of the Church and He is the one who builds the church. Consequently, we re always on the lookout to see who God is bringing into our family and listening for what God may be asking us to do. If you think God is asking you to participate in a ministry or even start a ministry, simply contact the church office and request a New Ministry Application Packet. This packet contains a simple and painless evaluation of the ministry you believe God is asking you to start; ensures the church isn t duplicating ministries; and walks you through a very strategic prayer-filled process that prepares all of us for the work God may be initiating through you What We Believe The whole Bible is our creed. Therefore, any effort to define what we believe necessitates a desire to emphasize the whole Word of God as the source of our core beliefs. Furthermore, it seems unwise to be owned by the labels of much of Christianity, whether it s Fundamentalism, Pentecostal, Calvinism, Arminianism, Charismatic, Dispensational, Reformed, etc. It s unrealistic to think that any individual, manmade system of beliefs is completely error free, or conversely, without merit at all. It is therefore our sincere desire to seek to teach the Bible; be true to its original languages; and be respectful to the historical context, the context of each passage, and the accepted normal use of language (i.e. being able to discern the difference between a parable and a

5 proverb, a prophecy and an historical account, etc.). We trust that this will enable us to understand the intended meaning and truth that is to be found in God s inspired word. Our nonnegotiable, core beliefs which transcend labels are: We believe in the inspiration of the Bible; in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; in the virgin birth of Jesus. We believe in Jesus Christ s blood atonement that provides forgiveness for sins and delivers us from the judgment for sin that awaits all humanity. We believe in His bodily resurrection and second return to establish His Kingdom upon the earth, followed by the millennial reign of Jesus Christ after which He will create a new heaven and a new earth. (A more complete expression of these beliefs can be found in our Servant Staff Handbook or under What We Believe on our website.) Teaching The Apostle Paul was able to say to the Ephesian Christians, For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God (Acts 20:27). That is what we seek to be able to say to those whom God has placed among us. Our primary teaching program aims to take our church through each book in the Bible. We do this during our Sunday morning service and online teaching. To cover certain subjects in more depth, we will offer topical Bible classes as well as home groups designed to explore God s word in a discussion formate. Most recently, we have partnered with RightNow Media to offer a Netflix-style of online video-teaching library free to our congregation. If you d like to receive access to this web-service, please contact the church office. We strongly believe in what Paul the Apostle declared to Timothy when he said: All Scripture is Godbreathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Fellowship Fellowship in Greek is koinonia and carries the idea of sharing or participating as companions in each other s lives. Many of the personal and social ills in our society today relate to the breakdown of healthy, meaningful relationships. Therefore, one of the goals in a church must be to help restore fellowship to its proper place in our lives. Of course, we hope that a certain level of fellowship occurs during our main worship gatherings, however, due to the size of those meetings, it s necessary to become involved in smaller groups to develop more intimate relationships with one another. The following opportunities are available: Small Groups - meeting in homes to study the Bible and share each other s understanding and personal application of the Bible. We also pray for one another and make ourselves available to serve each other as the Lord leads. Men s & Women s Groups - these meet to personally apply the scriptures to our lives and to assist each other in being accountable to the things that God is doing in them. One-on-One - these are opportunities woman-to-woman and man-to-man. The meetings provide discipleship through the scriptures and in areas of life that don t lend themselves to group discussions.

6 Retreats - we currently offer two retreats per year (one for men, one for women) to share with others and target key needs in our individual walks with Christ. In addition, the women of the church typically offer a one-day Ladies Tea and in November the church hosts a Family Thanksgiving for the members of the church family. Breaking Bread Breaking bread was a term used by the early church to refer to the gathering together of believers to share a meal as well as to remember the Lord by taking communion. Over the centuries these two events have been culturally separated, but nonetheless, both are very important. Jesus said to take communion as often as you will (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). We have chosen to celebrate communion as a church family at the first Sunday Service of each month and during special services throughout the year (e.g. Good Friday). However, it is not uncommon for many of the small groups to share in communion as they feel led by the Lord. Who is allowed to take communion? Since the purpose is to remember what Jesus Christ s death has done for us, it seems anyone who has a sincere faith in Jesus Christ may partake (2 Corinthians 11:24-26). However, we are warned by Paul not to take communion in an unworthy manner. This refers to people who participate in communion as a ritual but live a life that contradicts the beliefs represented by communion. Prayer To be able through prayer to access the very presence of God is one of the great privileges that resulted from what Jesus did for us by His death and resurrection. One form of prayer is worship, which communicates our love and appreciation to God. Therefore, we often open our meetings with a time of singing. But we trust it is much more than just singing. Our desire is to offer up to God a sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15) and to worship him in spirit and truth (John 4:23). We know that various styles of worship exist within the Body of Christ. We trust that our style is an effective tool in bringing our expression of love to God. It is our desire that our music is a vehicle of our worship and not an end in itself. Our intention is to bring attention to God rather than the musicians or individuals in the congregation. No doubt our taste in music styles varies greatly, but we trust that our desire to express worship will be stronger than these varied tastes. You will find that various forms of prayer will undoubtedly be incorporated into just about everything we do. This is because we recognize our utter need for God s divine intervention in all areas of our lives. We set aside periodic weekends to provide an opportunity to participate in our 24 hours-a-day prayer ministry (e.g. Prayer vigil leading up to Easter). In addition, we collect prayer requests each Sunday and distribute those requests to our Prayer Team who prays for them throughout the week and a Prayer Team who meets Thursday mornings at the church to pray for those needs to. In addition, requests for prayer can be submitted via our website and those requests will be sent immediately to the Prayer Teams too.

7 Witnesses for Jesus Christ To be a witness for Christ is to make the wonder of Jesus and His gospel understood in a world that is under the sway of spiritual darkness. Jesus made it clear that this can only be accomplished by and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, we seek to emphasize a dependency upon the Holy Spirit rather than man s programs and techniques. It has been our experience that those who are healthy sheep, living by the nurturing of the scriptures and the power of the Holy Spirit, beget more sheep. The people in our lives will come under the life-changing influence of what God is doing in and through believers who are spiritually growing and are in love with Jesus. In addition to being witnesses of Jesus to those who we naturally come into contact with, God at times leads us to reach out beyond those relationships to people we normally would never meet. This may be through concerts, street evangelism, and service project in our community. God has also given us a desire to reach beyond our national borders. To date, we support missionaries in Uganda and Venezuela. Our hope is in the near future to begin sending short-term teams to support these missionaries in a broad range of activities.

8 Getting Involved Opportunities to Serve

9 THE PRCC SERVING EXPERIENCE 99% of the PRCC experience is a result of Servant efforts. From the smiles you see as you enter the building to the note sheets you use during the message on Sunday...PRCC Servants make it all happen. They sing and dance with your children, help you find a seat in the auditorium, and even take out your trash. As a PRCC Servant, you are no longer simply experiencing ministry...you are creating ministry experiences. So, what are you waiting for? Take some time to read over the various volunteer opportunities. Most all of these opportunities are in need of Servants and several are not currently in existence but we d love to help create them. So please, take a few minutes to prayerfully review the opportunities and then contact us to become part of the Experience. WHY SERVE? To express your love for God. Serving at PRCC is not about working for free. It s about discovering your Calling and becoming a part of what God s doing here. When you discover that you were created on purpose, with a purpose, for a purpose...something in you just has to find a significant expression of that purpose...to show the world you love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. To make friends. Serving at PRCC is one of the best ways to get involved and feel connected. Whether you are interested in working with children, greeting guests, cleaning windows, or designing creative sets, there are a variety of teams that will help you connect here at PRCC. To change lives. Serving at PRCC impacts our guests and the Paso Robles community in immeasurable ways. When you smile at a visitor, pray for a sick loved one, or build a wheelchair ramp, you are taking Jesus to the world. Each Servant plays a vital role in creating opportunities for lives to be changed, many for eternity. READY TO GET STARTED? Get involved in ministry is as easy as Simply browse the different Servant Ministry areas listed alphabetically in this booklet to see all the opportunities available to serve (or need to be started - these will be italicized and marked with an asterisk *) at PRCC. 2. Find a team that interests you and then either complete the Servant Ministry Request Form in this booklet or fill out a blue Connection Card and 3. Turn it in at the church office so we can contact you with more information. All of our teams offer First Serve opportunities places you can try out serving without making a team commitment up front. If, after trying a particular team, you love it and feel energized about serving in that capacity...we will gladly sign you up But if you decide that area is just not right for you, then we will do whatever we can to help you find the team that gets you excited about serving or perhaps even work with you to launch a new ministry. If you are already serving Jesus Christ through volunteer opportunities within the community, wonderful Please take a moment and let us know with whom and how frequently you serve. Serving Jesus isn t limited to inside PRCC. Maybe, just maybe, your current involvement could be yet another partnership to which God may be calling PRCC Whatever your background, skills and abilities, or availability...there is a place at PRCC for you to express who you are Contact us for more details:prccoffice@gmail.com or

10 CAMPUS SUPPORT *Facility Maintenance Crew The appearance of PRCC s facility can be attributed to the efforts of this team. The Facility Care Team maintains the clean and excellent appearance of our facilities as guests make their way through the building on any given Sunday. The responsibilities of this team include maintaining the cleanliness and order of the Kitchen; repairing broken fixtures as needed (e.g. chairs, doors, etc.) and making recommendations for improving the facility. *Ground Cleaning Crew This team is responsible for the curb-appeal of PRCC by maintaining plants and flowers around the building; removing trash and weeds; and keep the parking lot clean of trash. CARE AND SUPPORT Sunday/Weekday Prayer Teams Each week at PRCC, people hear the message of Jesus Christ. We realize that bathing PRCC in prayer each week is one of the most important things we do as a church. Our Weekday Prayer Team specifically prays for the prayer requests received on Sunday throughout the rest of the week, with a group meeting at the church building every Thursday morning between 7-8a.m. to pray over the requests which have come in to the church through the Connection Card, , or website. In addition, we would love to have a team of servants praying over every aspect of the service and for the effective communication of the message of Jesus and power of the Holy Spirit while the service is going. * Weekday Care Team If you enjoy caring for the needs of others, the Weekday Care Team is the perfect place for you. The members of this team reach out to others in a variety of ways taking meals to families who have lost loved ones or who have members experiencing illness and talking with people who have requested to speak with someone. From listening to problems and providing advice to preparing meals and praying for others, this team meets the needs of those who attend PRCC. These servants serve as an important link between PRCC staff/leaders and the church family. This team also sends encouragement cards, call and check on attendees who ve been missed, and generally just love on the PRCC family. * Handyman Team The Handyman Team extends the love of Christ to the community of Paso. They do so in various ways adding ramps to homes of wheelchair-bound individuals, painting and cleaning up houses, helping widows and single moms with repair projects as needed, providing small automotive maintenance, and working on other projects as they arise.

11 CHILDREN S MINISTRY Nursery (Birth to 2 years old), Preschool (3-5 years). These teams lead PRCC children in relevant, age-appropriate activities and lessons on Sunday mornings. From songs, to skits, to small groups...these teams do a little bit of everything. If you love interacting with kids, one of these teams could be the one for you Children s Ministry Large Group Team The Large Group Team is comprised of individuals who are passionate about creatively communicating to children. They make the excellent age-appropriate dramas and lesson happen each Sunday. From running lights and sound to acting on the large group stage, these team members are as varied as the kids they are reaching. Children s Greeting Team This team welcomes and directs first time and returning parents to the Children s area. The Children s Greeters need to be able to communicate clearly and boldly the vision of Children s Ministry. If you love interacting with people and families, then we d love to have you on the Children s Greeting Team Children s Check-in Team The Check-In Team s faces are the first that families will see as they enter Children s Ministry. Therefore, check-in team members need to have a positive and energetic personality as they greet and check-in families on our computer system. Members of this team also escort new parents and children to their appropriate rooms. If you get excited about interacting with people and families, then this is the team for you. *Set Design Team The members of this team enjoy designing, creating, or building new sets and props for the children s areas. With each new series, the Children s Ministry hallways and rooms are transformed. If you get excited about painting, building, or even gluing and cutting, this team could be a perfect fit for you. Children s Ministry Snack Team Are you passionate about nutrition and helping kids? The Snack Team makes or purchases healthy snacks for the Children s Ministry on Sunday morning. Children s Ministry Cleaning Crew This team is responsible for cleaning the toys and equipment in Children s Ministry monthly to ensure a sanitary and safe environment for the Children of PRCC. *Great Expectations Ministry (Expectant Parents) Great Expectations Servants support and encourage first time expectant mothers. They are available to answer questions from soon-to-be moms, for prayer, and just provide love and advice during this exciting time. In addition, this ministry partners with the Pastor in providing biblical training for first-time parents which culminates in a Dedication Service during the adult Sunday Worship Service.

12 DISCIPLESHIP *Message Prep This is an individual or a team of individuals who love the Word of God, who love to study and do research, and who are willing to work with the Pastor in preparing the Weekend Message. This Team will assist the preparation of the Weekend Message through the study and research of a topic or biblical text provided by the Pastor. This Team will meet during the Message Series planning session to receive topic/text and will supply the Pastor with material and suggestions before and/or during the Message Series. *Message Study/Small Group Discussion Guide This is an individual or a team of individuals who love the Word of God and have the ability to ask insightful and leading questions of biblical texts to guide disciples in reaching practical, relevant, and biblical conclusions. This Team will craft small group discussion guides which flow from and complement the Weekend Messages. Small Group Leader This group of dedicated Servants loves to lead other people. They spend one night of their week leading a small group of people in fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They will also meet Quarterly for Small Group Leader Training and receive periodic online training modules. *Small Group Coach If you evidence spiritual maturity and value the small group experience, then you just might be our next Small Group Coach. This individual is responsible for working with all our Small Group Leaders, providing consistent and regular training and on-going shepherding. Resource Librarian This individual has to be passionate about maturing in Christ, loves books and study aids, and is wellorganized. In our attempt to be lifelong disciples of Jesus, we desire to provide relevant and current resources to assist our PRCC family in their spiritual walk. This person will be responsible for working with the Pastor in the ordering, organizing, and maintenance of our Resource Library in the Fireside Room. Team Leader: Bri Fowler *Spiritual Life Mentors The old saying is you can t take someone someplace you ve never been. These individuals evidence a heightened sense of spiritual maturity and willingly offer themselves for the growth of others. PRCC is in need of Mentors in the areas of: (a) One-on-One Discipling: for individuals who desire to meet with a mature believer and grow in their relationship with the Lord through the study of God s Word, the power of prayer, accountability and fellowship. (b) Marriage & Family Discipling: married couples or parents who desire to grow in their marriage and/or parenting and deal with issues that hinder companionship with their spouse or the development of their children. Couples/Parents meet with a mature married couple or parent to seek practical solutions through the application of God s Word. EVENTS If you enjoy partying and are gifted for hospitality and organized enough to create a memorable experience, then this team may be just for you From Thanksgiving Dinners and Valentine s Spectaculars to Harvest Parties or Baptism Bashes the Events Team is responsible for crafting those special occasions you look forward to experiencing with your PRCC family and to which you can t wait to invite your non- Christian friend. * Currently, the Events Team is in need of a Leader capable of leading a team and creating memorable experiences.

13 MISSIONS Local Mission/Outreach Team This Team identifies, develops, and promotes local outreach opportunities in the Paso community for PRCC. * We are in need of a Team Leader for this in order to oversee the leadership for the following Local Mission Opportunities we re involved with: 1) ServePaso An annual, 1/2 day long, city-wide serving opportunity. This Team Leader will need to work with the Serve Paso Team and enlist volunteers and promote this opportunity within PRCC as well as vision-cast and help identify new areas of serving and partnership. Team Leader: still needed 2) H20 (Heart to Others). Quarterly serving opportunity in which H20 provides seasonal clothing, basic household items, school items and toy-give-away. Team Leader: Julie Harris 3) People s Kitchen. Quarterly serving opportunity at Paso s food kitchen for homeless or underresourced located at 2nd Baptist Church on Riverside Dr. This opportunity is serviced by our small groups but is in need of a schedule coordinator. Team Leader: still needed 4) Blessing Bags. A monthly outreach to the community by providing a bag of basic necessities (personal hygiene items, nutritional snacks, and an easy to use book of Bible Promises). This team collects and bags the items for the congregation to distribute to people they see in need. Team Leader: Teckie Awad 5) Sandwiches on Sunday Outreach. This team serves the poor and the hungry in Pioneer Park every fourth Sunday. Food is prepared the Saturday before and transported to the park on Sunday morning where it is served fresh to the poor, homeless and hungry who are there and followed by a time of listening, sharing and prayer. Team Leader: Roxanne Paris 6) Festival of the Arts. This team coordinates PRCC s efforts to serve the City of Paso Robles in their Annual Festival of the Arts in the city park over Memorial Day weekend. Areas we have served in the past include: set-up, tear-down, and the rose-petal station for children. Team Leader: Cindy Penn 7) Vine Street Victorian Showcase. This is an annual community extravaganza and our opportunity to re-present the Christmas Story to the entire community. This Team Leader will be responsible for securing our Vine Street location, enlisting a Vine Street Team, and oversee PRCC s Vine Street exhibit. Team Leader: still needed

14 *Supported Mission & Missionary Promotion Team This Team s sole purpose is to promote PRCC s supported missions and missionaries by providing ministry updates, scheduling platform announcements within worship services, and providing care to our missionaries as needed. *Short-Term Missions Team This Team identifies, develops, equips and promotes short-term mission opportunities (local and/or global) within the PRCC family. STUDENT MINISTRIES High School Servant Leader These Servants serve as leaders for our High School students. Our student ministry servant team is energetic, passionate, and crazy about serving the youth of PRCC and Paso area. Middle School Leader Take a moment to remember your time in Middle School. Middle School is a great time to impact the lives of students Come and join our student ministry servant team that is energetic and crazy about serving the Middle School students of PRCC and Paso area. Reckless4Jesus Tuesday night gathering to equip, serve, and exhort the youth of our community through worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Summer Camp One week camp experience organized to exhort the youth toward a healthy relationship with Jesus Christ. Winter Camp A retreat for the youth away from Paso in the winter to challenge the youth to evaluate their relationship with Jesus through worship, group sessions and the study of God s Word.

15 WELCOME TEAM Welcome Team Coordinator Do you enjoy caring for others and making them feel loved and appreciated? If so, you may be ideally gifted to serve as a Welcome Team Coordinator. This volunteer serves as an important link between PRCC Pastor and the Welcome Team. This Team Leader schedules the Welcome Team s service opportunities, meets with them weekly for ministry briefings and prayer, and sends encouragement cards and/or calls to check on volunteers who ve been missed, and generally just loves on the Welcome Team because he/ she realizes the Welcome Team is many people s first impression of PRCC and that impression is essential in preparing people s heart to encounter God in worship. Greeting Team If you ve never met a stranger, this team is for you. Greeters are energetic, talkative, and friendly. The Greeting Team actively demonstrates God s love with every smile and hello they give on Sundays. Team Leader: Bill Geiwitz Information Team This team is known for their well organized, outgoing, quick-thinking personalities. The purpose of the Information Team is to provide details about PRCC to the guests at each service. From overseeing signups to answering questions about Groups and volunteer teams, the Information Team is a multifaceted area of service. Hospitality Team Hospitality Team members make the PRCC volunteer experience incredible for all. They set up, replenish, and keep various food and beverage choices looking delicious. Whether brewing coffee or cutting donuts, these volunteers have smiles on their faces and love making our facilities a little more inviting. Team Leader: Genesis Newsom Usher Team The Usher Team exists to make sure that everyone present experiences a distraction-free service. The ushers guide people to the nearest available seat in a quick and orderly fashion. It is their goal to express the love of Christ through their willingness to help our guests find the perfect seat. The ushers then take up the offering at the end of the service. Team Leader: Tim Bowlin *Security Team At PRCC, we place high priority on the safety of every guest who attends our church. The members of our Security Team are entrusted with the task of providing a distraction-free environment for worship. These volunteers secure our children s areas, oversee general meeting places, monitor the Parking Lot during services, and are on hand for any situations that may arise. Members of this Team are also on the Security & Fire Call List in case an alarm at church is sounded during the week. *Campus Prep Team The Campus Prep Team is responsible for both Unlocking (by 7:15 am) & Locking the church campus and parking gates Sunday mornings.

16 WORSHIP ARTS: CREATIVE AND TECHNICAL Communion Preparation & Clean Up These individuals will prepare the communion elements when communion is to be observed in any of PRCC worship services/experiences. The preparation consists of ensuring enough supplies are available (juice, wafer, cup, trays) for the service along with assembling the elements for distribution. The clean-up includes the throwing away of unused elements, wiping down the trays, and returning them to storage. Preparation & Clean Up Team needs 1-2 individuals willing to serve on a monthly basis. *Communion Serving These individuals will distribute the communion elements during the communion portion of the worship service/ experience. We only ask that interested participants be active followers of Jesus Christ as evidenced by their testimony and reputation before the church family. Musicians & Vocalists These individuals are key in leading the PRCC into worship each Sunday. If you can play an instrument or sing and would like to use your skill for the glory of God, this team is for you. *Drama The members of this team complement the Sunday messages and special services by identifying and performing timely and relevant sketches which speak to the topic at hand. If you enjoy acting, this team is for you *Stage Designer Team Stage designers will work with the worship pastor to design visually appealing stage fixtures and props that support the various services and events in the main auditorium. These folks have an artistic talent, with an eye for special design and layout, and knowledge of using various materials and fixtures to support stage design. Web Media Responsible for incorporating new web-based media in existing webpages and create new web pages as needed to keep our web-presence updated and accurate. Designed to speak to nonbelievers while assisting believers in their walk, our website needs weekly maintenance for accuracy of ministry information, event information, small group application study guides, resources to provide helpful insight for spiritual growth and much more. *Tech for Web and Network Troubleshoot and fix problems on website/webpages. *Photography Capture/create images appropriate for specific ministries as needed that help tell the ongoing story of God s activity in PRCC. *Videographers Videographers work with Pastors in shooting various video footage to support a wide variety of needs for the church, particularly to support the weekly services. These people will have knowledge and experience with video cameras and an eye for capturing the right elements to support the message being communicated through video.

17 *Video Editors Video editors (who may also be our videographers) will use editing software, incorporating music tracks, narration, computer graphics and video to: 1.) Create video segments to deliver a variety of communications about church-life during our Sunday services and 2.) Edit weekly video footage of the Sunday morning services in order to make them available to the church family as needed. Some training is available. *Computer Graphics Designers CG designers use images and text to create presentations that support each week s singing, announcements and messages. CG designers have a talent for layout and are able to match the content, emphasis and mood of the message or song with color and images. Training is available. *Lighting Designers Lighting designers will work with the Pastor/Teaching Team & Worship Pastor to use stage lighting to create ambience and add appropriate lighting to support each week s worship service, as well as other special events and services. Training is available. *Audio Engineer Enhance the worship experience by providing sound reinforcement to the worship and teaching elements of the Sunday services by operating the sound board. *Service Videographers Actively film the worship music and teaching elements of the Sunday services for live streaming and web-casting (and eventual online service experience). Worship Service Slide Engineer What do they do? Simply watch the projection screen during Sunday services? Absolutely not. This individual is a detail-oriented person who can think quickly on their feet, is a good troubleshooter, and is a team-player. The slides are the medium by which worshipers are able to actively participate in worship. The slide engineer s responsibility is to ensure that all the slides needed for the worship songs are present and in the correct order; that the message is supported by the correct bible text and graphic in the correct order; and that the announcements and/or presentations are supported with appropriate slides.

18 YES, I would like more information about: New to PRCC (add me to your mailing list) I want to serve in the following areas: Please contact me regarding the following Area of Ministry (indicate as many as you d like): I m already serving Jesus Christ in the community by (please indicate volunteer position and frequency of service): Questions: Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone (cell/home):