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Worship and Music opportunities
Acolytes Ages: Grade 7-9Task: Serve as acolytes, crucifer and communion assistant for traditional worship services. Carry the processional cross or candles in and out of the sanctuary; gather communion cups; light and extinguish candles as needed for worship. Contact: Kay Elliasen (9 AM) 763-545-6547, kayelliasen@goldengate.net
Acolyte/Communion/Pastoral Robe Care Age: Adults
Task: Periodically check robes for acolytes and communion servers. Clean, wash, or repair tears or stains, as needed. Contact: Yvonne Thomas 952-938-6227, ymthomasmusic@aol.com
Art Ministry Age: Adults
Task: Receive and display pieces of quality art that proclaim God’s glory; create an attractive, neat and worshipful setting throughout building; inform the congregation about art in the building; annually review condition of the art. Contact: Sally Enstrom 952-546-3741, sjenst2524@aol.com
Assisting Ministers Ages: 16-Adult
Task: Sing liturgy, lead psalm singing as needed, and create Prayers of the People for 9 AM worship. Contact: Kris Langlois 952-767-5574, k.langlois@westwoodlutheran.org
Communion Preparers Ages: Confirmed-Adult
Task: Set up elements for communion, tidy up the sacristy after worship. Contact: Myron Kasch (scheduler) 763-544-7424, mlk7600@comcast.net, Gail Dahl (trainer) 952-546-5023
Communion Servers Ages: Confirmed-Adult
Task: Servers bring up the elements to the altar, distribute bread and wine during worship, pick up cups during communion. Contact: Myron Kasch (scheduler) 763-544-7424, mlk7600@comcast.net; Gail Dahl (trainer) 952-546-5023
Concert Greeters/Ushers Ages: Grade 7-Adult
Task: Welcome concert-goers for events at Westwood. Contact: Connie Aase 952-767-5573, c.aase@westwoodlutheran.org
Greeters Ages: Grades 1-6 (with parents)-Adults
Task: Make visitors feel welcome and important. Stationed at entrances and busy intersections to direct and/or escort people as needed, before worship services and concerts. May serve as hospitality for other events at Westwood. Contact: Betty Melander (9 AM) 763-544-1228, Susan Peterson (10:30 AM)
Lectors/Readers Ages: Grade 5-Adult
Task: Read 1-2 assigned biblical texts for (9 AM or 10:30 AM) worship; enter and exit worship as part of the processional/recessional; practice the readings in advance to provide optimal effectiveness, clarity, and understanding for worshipers. Contact: Mary Brindise (9 AM and special services) 952-474-5590; Connie Aase 952-767-5573, c.aase@westwoodlutheran.org
PowerPoint Operator Team Ages: Grade 10-Adult
Task: Run PowerPoint during worship services. Contact: Mark Carlson (9 AM) 952-935-1970, mcarlson77@msn.com; Dan Walker (10:30) 952-546-0370, walker_dan01@hotmail.com
Ushers Ages: Grades 1-6 (with parents), Grade 7-Adult
Task: Welcome all entering worship (9 AM or 10:30 AM) services, ensure worship bulletins are distributed, be alert for any special needs of worshipers, help with logistical worship needs as directed by the worship coordinator. Contact: Tom Seim (9 AM) 952-470-5023, tbandlseim@msn.com, Gene Dallmann (10:30 AM) 952-938-5659, gdallmann@msn.com
Worship Environment Team Age: Adults
Task: Change worship decorations and paraments to reflect seasonal changes in the church year (i.e., Christmas garland and poinsettias, Easter garden, Lent and Holy Week altar preparations, etc.). Contact: Carla Walgren 763-540-0662, carlawalgren@comcast.net, 763-544-1228
Worship Coordinators Age: Adults
Task: Ensure that scheduled worship leaders are present and understand their individual roles, anticipate and resolve logistical problems that may arise in preparing for worship; communicate with other volunteers. Contact: Kay Elliasen 763-545-6547, kayelliasen@goldengate.net, Dan Walker (10:30) 952-546-0370, walker_dan01@hotmail.com
A Cappella Choir Ages: Adults 18+
Task: This choir learns sacred choral repertoire, hymns, and liturgy as needed to lead worship at 9 AM; also prepares larger choral works with orchestra on occasion. Contact: Paula Holmberg 952-767-5573, p.holmberg@westwoodlutheran.org
Alleluia Choir Ages: Early childhood (age 2-Kindergarten)
Task: The Early Childhood Music program meets weekly and prepares anthems to sing in worship once a month. Its emphasis is on worship, singing, rhythm, and body movement. Parents are encouraged to participate. Contact: Jennifer Mohr, mrsjenmohr@yahoo.com
Cantemus Choir Ages: Grade 7-12
Task: This choir practices weekly in preparation for singing at all worship services, 1-2 times per month. They learn sacred choral repertoire, hymns, and liturgy as needed to lead worship; sing mixed 2-, 3-, and 4-part music in a variety of musical styles. Contact: Kris Langlois 952-767-5574, k.langlois@westwoodlutheran.org
Choristers Ages: Grade 4-6
Task: This choir sings at traditional worship services1-2 times per month. They learn sacred choral repertoire, hymns, and liturgy as needed to lead worship. 2-3 part singing is refined and good vocal techniques continue to be stressed. Contact: Kris Langlois 952-767-5574, k.langlois@westwoodlutheran.org
Hosanna Choir Ages: Grade 1-3
Task: This group learns rudimentary vocal skills and work toward 2-part singing as the year progresses; anthems, hymns, and liturgy as needed to help lead worship. Contact: Kris Langlois 952-767-5574, k.langlois@westwoodlutheran.org
Westwood Ringers Ages: Grade 9-Adult
Task: This hand bell choir meets weekly to prepare for worship once a month. They participate in both worship services as assigned; prepare hand bell anthems and occasional accompaniments for hymns. Music-reading skills recommended. Contact: Sharon Barton 763-537-7814, organist37@yahoo.com
Westwood Wind Ensemble Ages: Grade 8–Adult
Task: This ensemble plays and leads music for worship services 3-4 times a year. Contact: Em Stark 952-544-5601, charandems@centurylink.net
Worship Team Vocalists Ages: Grade 9-Adult
Task: The worship teams provide the primary musical leadership for the contemporary worship service at 10:30 AM. Contact: Kristin Husom, k.husom@westwoodlutheran.org
Worship Band Ages: Grade 9-Adult
Task: The praise band members provide the primary musical leadership for the contemporary worship service at 10:30 AM. Contact: Kristin Husom, k.husom@westwoodlutheran.org
Sanctuary Straightening Ages: Grade 1-Adult
Task: Straightening chairs and light dusting in sanctuary to provide basic care and maintenance of the sanctuary. Straighten and resupply hymnal rack materials once or twice a month
Contact: Clyde and Noreen Johnson 952-545-6923.
Seasonal Worship Planning Team Ages: Grade 10-Adult
Task: Need writers, artists, drama, musicians, etc. to bring creative elements into worship for the various seasons (Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter, Epiphany, Pentecost). Contact: Tania Haber 952-767-5565, t.haber@westwoodlutheran.org
Soundboard Operator Ages: Grade 7-Adult
Task: Operate soundboard to ensure proper volume levels and balance the mix among the audio sources during worship services. Contact: Craig Halverson (9 AM) 763-545-2931, craigdhalverson@comcast.net, Tim Dufault (10:30 AM)
952-931-9904, tdufault@cuningham.com, Jim Holmes 763-591-9722, holmesjames2@gmail.com
Video Outreach Ministry Ages: Grade 7-Adult
Task: This team create a video recording of one of the worship services each Sunday as well as specified other events. Operate cameras, video board, edit, and distribute recordings to cable companies. Training provided for tasks of interest. Contact: Dennis Skellenger 763-546-2967, dskellenger@msn.com; Doug Geston 763-512-1718, doug@westmarkproductions.com
