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As Gatekeepers, we are here to protect our chruch and all who enter it on Sunday mornings and for other special evetns at the church. We help provide a safe environment not only from a security standpoint but through out training and knowledges in first aid and special responses as well. We are always aware of our surroundings and take what we do very seriously. We put a lot of time into trainings, certifcations, and meeting once a month to make sure we keep a tight bond as a group. It is important for us to maintain our trainings and communcation so we can continue to serve our church and make it a safe and comfortable environment for everyone who enters our doors not just on Sundays but for all events.

TEAM LEADER: Brent Shuler
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Ushers are vital part of each worship service, providing a means of information to both those attending services as well as the pastors and staff. Ushers are one of the most visible ministries in the church. Ushers provide assistance in worship through collecting the offering, guiding the congregation during communion, and answering questions about the church.

TEAM LEADERS:
Traditional Service – Gary McMillan EMAIL HIM
Modern Service – BJ Hoover EMAIL HIM

Our First Impressions Team members purposefully seek to interact and engage as many guests and church memebrs as possible each Sunday morning. Their goal is to convey that each person is valued by us because they are first valued by God. First Impressions Team members do this throufgh person-to-person engagement as they walk someone across the street, direct traffic for safe street crossing, greet and open doors for entry and guide guests to our various services and classes. This goal is accomplished with teams of members that minister to the specific needs of guests and members every Sunday morning. Each team is scheduled on a rotation that requires thier service once every 5 to 6 weeks.

TEAM LEADER: Linda Braden
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The Tech Teams assist the church by running media programs in each of the worship services on Sundays so that people can see and hear the message through videos, pastors, band(s), music and prayers. Through screens, lights and sound, Tech Teams help set the spiritual tone for worship services. Training is provided.

TEAM LEADERS:
Traditional Service – Anna Jones EMAIL HER
Modern Service – Paul Taggart EMAIL HIM

The focus of communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is the central part of a church service done in response to the Lord’s command: “Do this in remembrance of me.” (Luke 22:19) It is the sign of Christ’s presence among His people and of their unity in Him, and points to the salvation and healing provided by the shed blood and broken body of Christ. First Methodist Midland observes communion on the first Sundau of each month as well as other special worship services. The Communion Team sets up the communion elements before each communion worship service and cleans up after the 11:00 a.m. service. There is a rotation of team members which entails serving 6 to 8 times per year.

TEAM LEADER: Nancy Birkelbach
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One of the ways we minister to those who have been ill, hospitalized or who are no longer able to attend service in person is to rmeind them that they are loved and missed. Each week, the altar flowers from the Traditional Service are divided into smaller vases and delivered to 3 to 4 people from a list provided by the pastors. This is also a way to connect with out freinds and check in on them, sharing the love of God. There is a rotation of team members which entials serving 6 to 8 times per year.

TEAM LEADER:
Traditional Service – Patti Alexander EMAIL HER