Yesterday, I sent out an email to the folks on the NCCm email list about volunteering for our preview services, the first of which is September 12th.  Emails can sometimes get lost in the midst of a busy day.  Therefore, I'm going to put the information that I included in the email here on the blog.

NCCm folks, please let me know about your desired area(s) of service either by sending me an email (ryan@newcitymilledgeville.org), sending me a message via Facebook, commenting on this post, or contacing me in some other way.  We will also have opportunities for sign up at our MC gatherings on Wednesday nights.  Thanks!  Below is the email that I sent out yesterday.

Our first preview service is just a few weeks away and it's time to begin nailing down how our volunteer force will be organized. Below I have listed the 6 primary areas for which we need volunteers. Some of you have already told me of areas in which you want to serve, but please still respond to this email so I can have a copy of it. Also, if you don't have a preference and are willing to serve anywhere, let me know and I will plug you in where we most need it.

1) Set up/Break Down – This will include everybody on some level. But we need people to plan to arrive early on the morning's of our preview services to set everything up and to get to work immediately after the services end in order to break everything down. This can be done in addition to serving in the areas listed below.

2) Children - Jesus loved children, and at NCCm we want to do so too! So, while this might not seem like the sexiest job out there, it's radically important. We want to honor Jesus by offering quality care and gospel-instruction to the children God allows us to minister to during our Sunday morning gatherings. So don't be shy about volunteering in this area. That goes for you dudes, too.

3) Technology - We need guys to run PowerPoint or whatever software we choose to utilize. If you are familiar with how to operate a computer and can keep up with what's happening during the course of a worship gathering, this might be a good spot for you.

4) Sound - Michael Fields has already volunteered to oversee the sound for our preview services, but we need others who can join him in knowing the system at Buffington's and can step in and run things if necessary.

5) Greeters - We want to be as welcoming as possible to those who attend the preview services. Our greeters will help ensure that this is the case. Greeters will also be in charge of taking attendance, serving coffee, handing out worship guides (bulletins), and more.

6) Security - We want to make sure that our worship gatherings are a safe environment. We also want to be sure that we take good care of the spaces that we are renting (Buffington's and Asian Bistro). Those doing security will keep their eyes on things, making sure that the spaces are taken care of and helping ensure that our services are a safe, worshipful environment.

Some may serve in a combination of areas. For example, some folks may sometimes run sound or do technology and, at other times, serve in the children's ministry. That's great! Also, if we have too many people sign up under one area, we might have to move things around a little bit and ask some to serve in areas that they might not have signed up for.

To all you NCCm folks, I want you all to know that I really appreciate your willing service and desire to see Milledgeville transformed by the gospel. I am so thankful that God has called you to join NCCm on the mission and I look forward to being a part of what God plans to do in the weeks, months, and years ahead!

Feel free to email or call me (502-609-0343) if you have any questions or concerns.

Blessings,

Ryan