This commission has many different facets and there are many areas where you can get involved.
Prayer Ministry
Praying for God to be glorified in our Church, our community, our country and around the world.
Duties
- Prayer Groups – meeting to pray before each service on a Sunday
- Praying for people in the congregation when a request comes through via sms
- Helping with prayer vigils.
Time commitment
- 8 am, 9:30 am and 6:30 pm before the services
- In own time
Skills and Talents
Those who want to see God magnified in, through and around them
Music Ministry
Using your vocal / instrumental ability to enhance the worship at the Sunday Services.
Duties
- Singing
- Playing an instrument
- Playing the Organ
Time commitment
- 8 am or 9:30 am or 6:30 pm according to a roster, at the church
- Thursday evening practices (7 – 9 pm) for 9:30 am service, 4 – 6 pm practice on Sunday afternoons for 6:30 pm service.
Skills and Talents
- Be able to sing or
- Be able to play an instrument or both
Sound & Data Ministry
Using the audio/visual equipment to enhance the worship during the Sunday Services.
Duties
Sound Duty: – To make sure that the band and all sound equipment is set up. To ensure the “audio” aspect of the service can be heard and is pleasant to the hearer.
Data Duty: – To put the right slide up on the screen at the right time, as well as any other visual presentation (video/DVD)
Time commitment
- 8 am or 9:30 am or 6:30 pm according to a roster, at the church
- Practice Time: 7 – 9 pm for the Sunday Morning Service on a Thursday at the Church. Sunday Evening Service 4 – 6 pm practice time
Skills and Talents
Sound Duty: Anyone who has an interest in sound and is willing to learn.
Data Duty: Anyone who is interested in helping out and is willing to learn.
Help Desk, Flower Arranging, Banners & Visual Display Ministry
Using acts of practical and creative service to enhance the worship of Durbanville Methodist Church.
Duties
Help Desk: Sitting at the front desk on a Sunday, taking notes and helping with queries.
Flower Arranging: To purchase and arrange the flowers in the front of the church on a Sunday.
Banners: The making of banners when needed.
Transport: To help with transport when needed.
Visual Displays: Organise and arrange visual displays in the church when needed
Time commitment
Help Desk Times: 08h00 or 09h30 or 18h30 on Sundays
Flower Arranging – Any time before the Sunday Service
Banners, Transport, Visual Displays – When needed
Skills and Talents
Help Desk: Welcome, openness, friendliness and helpfulness
Flowers: Ability to arrange flowers
Banners: Creative talent and artistic ability
Transport: Able to drive a car.
Visual Displays: Creative abilities to put together displays