Set Up Responsibilities

Truck - This involves two people and the driver. It's simply unloading the truck before Sunday service and re-loading the truck at take down. We'll still have each team broken into two segments so two different helpers will cover this area for a.m./p.m.

Runners - These are two people who will transport carts to their respective locations. If they finish early, they will be free to relax or if needed - they can seek to fill in an area that lacks personnel. The take down runners would get signs and run carts back out to the truck.

Childrens' Rooms - This involves two people setting up the nursery and childrens' church areas. We want to be able to focus on these areas and have them done well. The Children's church area will need to have a few tables moved to prepare room for the carpet. This team will need to ensure that now distractions are out in the room (food, easy-to-reach snacks, dangerous items). If further set-up is needed such as the DVD/TV console, we are responsible for getting that up and also for making sure it is put away properly to avoid damage.

Sanctuary - This will be the most diverse set up area. Ideally we'll need around four people (However, two is more realistic at this point), in addition to the music set up team. This team will be responsible for setting up chairs, placing backdrops, setting up the pulpit area (Platform, Pulpit and Front table), and possibly placing the speakers for the music team on the large stage. Of course, the take down team would do the reverse.

Snack Responsibilities

Set-Up of Snacks - If you can be there for set up, I love to have help getting everything out by 9:00 or so for the workers and musicians. If you cannot be there that early, I understand. Come with your treats as early as you can and help us prep your treats. If you can send your treats with someone who is coming early to do set up of the room, we will try to get your stuff out and set up before you get there.

Clean-up of Snacks We try to do clean-up as we go along, clearing things as they become empty, and placing everything back in their boxes at the end of Sunday School. Feel free to help with that as you can. Help carrying boxes and coffee canisters to the curb downstairs is always appreciated if you are still around.

Notes

Starting with Broad Areas - These areas of responsibility are not set in stone, but will be altered to fit our situation the best. We may need to change things based on our situation and personnel.

Ongoing responsibilities in one area - We want to encourage you to fill a particular responsibility and become an expert at it. However, we do realize they may not be realistic because of absence or due to the fact you're the type of person who likes variety. We will have areas of sign up available each week to accomodate this - if you prefer to be put in an area all month, just indicate that and we'll get you slotted for that service.

Why the change? - If you know exactly what is expected of you, you'll do that job even better. Plus, if you finish your responsibility early, you can help in another area or you can leave (Yes, I said, "Leave". You don't have to stand around and wait for everyone to be done). We also have realized there is not much need for team leaders because Matt overseas each Sunday anyway. Having more defined responsibilities will hopefully help keep us in tune with each week's plan and draws in everyone on that set up rotation, not just the few who sign up for Team Leader each week. Finally, it plugs in new helpers better and fosters smoother acclimation to each role.