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Ministry |
Description |
| Acolytes |
The Acolytes bring the
light of Christ into the 8:30 am Worship Service and help with other
parts of worship. |
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Audio Duplication Ministry |
The Audio Duplication
Ministry involves duplication of CD's or VHS tapes of church services
or other special events. |
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Auxiliary Mission Team |
The Auxiliary Mission
Team helps the Mission Team with collections, packing and other
administrative duties. |
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| Blood Pressure Ministry |
Qualified individuals
give blood pressure readings to those attending church on Sunday
morning once a month. |
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Cable TV & Television Ministry |
Oversees the taping of
"Sharing With You", Oakland's TV show on the local cable station or
assists with any other television related ministries. |
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| Caring Meals |
Provide meals for those
returning home from the hospital or others with temporary health
problems. |
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Chancel Choir |
Sing special anthems
during the 8:30 am Sunday morning Worship Services and assist in
leading worship as well as provide music for other special events
during the year. |
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Child Care |
Interact and care for the
youngest of Oakland's church family (0-4 years) during Worship
Services, and occasionally for special events. |
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| Children's Church
/ Godly Play |
Teachers and Assistant
Teachers who instruct and lead children in worship downstairs during
the sermon time in the sanctuary. |
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Children's Ministry Team |
The Children's Ministry
Team have a passion for children and work with the Children's Coach in
planning and implementing ministries for children ages birth - 5th
grade. |
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| Communion Ministry
to Shut-Ins |
Take Communion to
shut-ins and hospital patients on the days where Oakland celebrates
Communion in the worship services. |
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Communion Stewards |
Prepare the Communion
elements for Worship Services. |
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Dance Ministry |
Oakland's
Liturgical Dance Team provides inspiration through the art of dance as
well as helping to lead worship for morning services and special
events. |
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| Drama Team |
Use the creative art of
Drama, either as actors or technical persons, to help visualize God's
Word and to enhance the Pastor's message. |
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Food Pantry |
Help pack groceries for
those in need. |
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| Funeral Dinners |
Prepare and serve dinners
at the church to bereaved families on the day of the funeral. |
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| Greeter Ministry |
Greet people, in an
inviting and friendly manner, as they enter the church for Worship
Services. |
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| Helping Hands |
Help out primarily with
office work such as mailings, stuffing bulletins, answering machines,
etc. |
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Hospitality Ministry |
Prepare light
refreshments and occasionally light meals for various church
functions. |
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| Igniting Ministry |
Help with program that
involves advertisement and promotion of OUMC in reaching those
un-churched in the community. |
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| Library Ministry |
Maintain the Church
Library and assist with various clerical and administrative duties. |
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| Men's Ministry |
The Men's Ministry do
various special events, classes, retreats and outreach activities
throughout the year. |
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| Missions Team |
Supports various mission,
individuals and outreach ministries locally and throughout the world. |
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| Nursery & Child Care |
Provide nursery and child
care during worship services and for other special events as needed. |
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Praise Band & Worship Teams |
Provide inspirational
music and lead worship at the 11 am Sunday morning service as well as
for other special events throughout the year. |
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| Prayer Chain |
The Prayer Chain members
pray daily for the needs of Oakland's church family, community, and
the world. |
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| Screen Ministry |
Operate the multi-media
screen and Power Point presentations, primarily for worship services. |
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| Secret Friend Ministry |
Support college students
and military personnel from Oakland through letters, care packages,
etc. so that they know their church family has not forgotten them. |
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Shut-In Visitation Servants |
Serve in a one-on-one
relationship with shut-ins or others needing help. |
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| Small Groups |
Small groups serve as a
way to connect and inter-act with others at OUMC in a caring and
intimate setting. |
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| Sound Ministry |
Operate the sound system
primarily for worship services, special events and weddings. |
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| Transportation Ministry |
Drive the church van to
provide transportation for congregation members and others who need a
ride to worship services and other church events. |
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| Ushers Ministry |
Help to keep the worship
services flowing smoothly and assist those with special needs or
concerns.. |
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| Women's Ministry |
The Women's Ministry do
various special events, classes, retreats and outreach activities
throughout the year. |
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| Youth Ministry |
The Youth Team have a
passion for youth and work with the Youth Pastor to implement
ministries and activities for youths in grades 6 through 12. |
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