ministry teams
There are lots of opportunies to get involved at Norwest. Here are just a few.
worship & teaching teams
Team Leader: Brad Scott
dance
This group shares in our worship by presenting dances.
drama
This team presents dramas during church services, to assist worship.
music and vocals
This team leads the singing and presents music items, to enhance the message of each service.
bible reading
Those involved in this area share in the Community service, by reading the scripture passage for the day.
communion leaders
Leading Communion involves leading the congregation as it spends time remembering the Lord Jesus, worshipping him and his Father, and sharing the Lord's supper. Appropriate songs and Bible passages are selected to stimulate both remembrance and worship. An opportunity is provided for the congregation to partake of the Lord's supper, and reflect on the way this act of obedience will have an influence on the coming week.
Qualifications: Love for the Lord Jesus, a Godly lifestyle, an understanding of the reason for celebrating Communion, and the ability to lead the congregation to do this.
kids church
Do you like kids? This is a ministry for you. We have the joy of spending time with kids from the church, teaching them about God's way to live life. We have a number of openings in all age groups for additional teachers. Currently teachers rotate, teaching for 4 Sundays and having 8 Sundays off.
powerpoint presentation
We could use a person with a good understanding of the Powerpoint programme to train speakers in the use of the programme as an aid to their teaching, and assist the Programming Team by preparing special creative presentations when required.
programming team
Are you task orientated? Do you have an artistic flair? The programming team is responsible for organizing and co-ordinating the church programme each Sunday. We are desperate to get some new people into this team to help keep our programmes fresh and appropriate.
small group leaders
This involves being responsible for preparing for, and leading a small group as it studies God's word which is so relevant to us.
Qualifications: A Godly lifestyle, a growing understanding and love for God's word, and a care for the spiritual and practical welfare of others.
speakers
Teachers will have a growing understanding of God's word and be able to teach life-related principles from selected passages in the Bible. They will have the desire and ability to encourage people to know and grow more like Jesus.
Qualifications: Bible College training, a Godly lifestyle that is an example to others, the ability to communicate clearly, and a desire to make disciples, teaching them God's way.
pastoral care team
Team Leader: Stephen Torrance
baby hampers
To provide baby hampers for newborns as a sign of encouragement and support from the church at this special time.
cards of encouragement
To be aware of people's needs and to send cards of encouragement to let people know that we as a church are praying for them. Also to send birthday cards to the children and adults on milestone occasions.
catering to people's needs
To be aware of people in need and co-ordinate casseroles, food hampers and supplies to meet this need. Co-ordination starts with activating the small group that the person in need is affiliated with, then involving a wider group to cover longer term needs.
discipleship/mentoring
Peer to peer mentoring within the church is encouraged. A heart for open and honest relationships is needed so that each person is encouraged in their Christian walk. It requires a person to keep groups accountable for each other and also provide resources to enhance spiritual maturity within the partnership.
discovery series
Teaching the "Discovering Church Community", the first in the Discovery series. The aim is to introduce NorWest Community Church's beliefs, history and values to newcomers so that each member has a clear understanding of where we have come from and where we are going as a church.
prayer chain
This requires someone to motivate people to pray for urgent matters that arise throughout the year. This is achieved by managing a prayer chain roster whereby people phone through specific church related prayer requests.
prayer coordinator
The Prayer Co-ordinator helps the church pray in unity. This is done by providing prayer points for the weekly newsletter. Also to promote prayer through the corporate prayer meetings. We also encourage people to pray in small prayer groups on a weekly basis for the church and personal matters.
social committee
Work with a team of people, planning and running social activities for the church. This ministry has a 2 pronged purpose, to build unity and fellowship with church members and to provide a low threshold activity for friends and contacts to join us.
special services
This person needs to facilitate, resource and be a consultant for special services that may arise from time to time, e.g. Marriages, Baptisms, Baby Dedications, Funerals.
visitation
A genuine caring nature is needed to visit and support people. This is a diverse activity which includes visiting people in hospital, their home and socially. Reasons for visiting include helping people through sickness, grief, crisis, difficulties etc. We would highly recommend training by participating in a "Learning to Care" course. This is a 6 week course that helps people care for others more effectively.
welcoming/ushering
A bright friendly personality is needed to greet people at the door to make visitors feel welcome. This also includes helping newcomers to their seats and directing them to morning tea or their children to Kids Church. Part of the welcoming process is to introduce newcomers to people of their own age or similar family dynamics, so as to start a friendship.
ministry team
Team Leaders: Graham Scott, Anne Elsworthy, Katrina Torrance
advertising and signs
This involves designing church flyers, advertisements, and signs as needed by the church.
audio tapes
This involves copying and distributing audio tapes of church services, as requested.
catering
This involves catering for church BBQs and other church functions as they arise.
cleaning
This involves cleaning the church premises on Eastern Rd.
creche
This involves being on a roster to care for the children, 2 and under, during the Community service.
equipment maintenance
This involves maintaining and fixing church equipment.
equipment operation
Operating the computer each Sunday morning for songs, announcements and powerpoint presentations. There is also the PA system, and videoing from time to time.
facilitator
This involves co-ordinating behind the scenes for Sunday morning services, making sure that the hall is set up and that everything is in working order.
lawns
This involves being part of a rostered team to mow the church lawns.
This requires, collecting and sorting the church mail and emailing relevant information to the newsletter editor. It also involves organizing the noticeboard at the back of the church.
maintenance
This involves maintaining and repairing the church premises on Eastern Rd.
morning teas
This involves purchasing, setting up and cleaning up for morning tea at church each Sunday.
newsletter
This involves editing, printing and folding the newsletter as well as being responsible for delivering it to church each week.
nominating committee
Part of a team to interview prospective elders and deacons.
prayer guides
This requires organising the collection of information, editing, printing and collating prayer guide.
rosters
This involves collecting information for, and organizing the church roster.
set up and pack up
This involves being on a roster to help set up and pack up the equipment needed for Sunday mornings. People on this roster arrive at Barnier school before church, to set up for our services and pack up after the services.
treasurer
This involves counting the collection each Sunday and fulfilling a range of treasurer responsibilities.
mission team
Team Leader: Brad Scott
kidzone
Working with Year 3 to 6 kids at Barnier Primary School. To work in this ministry you need to love kids. All leaders are required to prepare and lead a small group with up to 6 kids. The aim of this time is to share Christ and build relationships with the kids. We hope in time to bridge the gap to the parents and see families from the school accepting Christ as their Saviour and attending church.
playgroup
This involves being part of a team, providing a PlayGroup programme for church and non church families.
scripture
This involves teaching scripture in the local schools.
youth group (teenzone)
This involves working with the church and local youth, providing Bible studies and activities.
spanish church team
The Spanish speaking Church is involved in evangelism, teaching and discipleship of Spanish Christians, hospital and prison visitation of Spanish speaking people and some Spanish itinerant teaching.