Directory of Ministries

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
Contact:  Kevin Swan
The Administrative Council is the governing body of the church and is made up of the team leaders of the various Committees.

TRUSTEES
Contact:  Ken Mosteiro
Trustees are charged with the challenge of looking after the physical well being of the buildings and property.  Trustees are the officers of the church.

FINANCE
Contact:  Keith Heart
This committee is entrusted with the business of the church.  They prepare the annual budget and make decisions that affect the maintenance, upkeep, payroll, purchases, etc.

PRESCHOOL
Contact:  School Board Chairperson:  Joy McCurdy  
Contact:  School Director:  Jessica Velez
The preschool is open year round and offers childcare and education to children from three months to age four in preparation for Kidergarten.  Aftercare and camp programs are available for elementary school aged children.  Pick-ups are available from Hollywood Hills Elementary and Sheridan Hills Elementary schools.

SCHOLARSHIP
Contact:  Susan Turk
The Scholarship Committee makes decisions on distributions of funds from the Harriet Kaebnik Endowment to students planning to further their education.  Applications are available April 15th and are reviewed annually.

COMMUNION
Contact:  Muriel Savery
Communion Stewards are needed the first Sunday of every month and on special holidays throughout the year.  Volunteers are always needed.

LAY LEADERS
Contact:  Jacki Haack, Joy McCurdy, Mary Mizel
This ministry is dedicated to keeping the 'big picture' before the congregation

SNOWFEST
Contact:  Cindy Petryszak  
30 Tons of free snow highlight our annual church carnival.  Held annually from 9:00 - 4:00 on the first Saturday in December.  Games, rides, arts & crafts, model train displays, and much more.

PUMPKIN PATCH
Contact:  Ginger Denise  
This annual event runs during the month of October to sell pumpkins to the community.  Children from other schools are invited for games, stories, crafts, refreshments and pumpkins throughout the month.

CONFIRMATION
Contact:  Nancy Kelley  
Confirmation class is a nine-month study for children in 6th grade or older.  Its special curriculum gives an overview of the United Methodist Church and their personal relationship with Jesus in preparation for membership.  They are confirmed on Pentecost Sunday.  During this study, the children do skits, have a lock-in, take a faith walk and have prayer.  These children also make a commitment to the Acolyte program.

PRAYER
Contacts:  JoNell Duda  
A prayer chain is maintained to help persons with sudden or unexpected emergencies or events in their lives.

DISCIPLESHIP
Contact:  John Petryszk  
An intense Bible study program requiring a commitment from the participants.  There are four levels of learning, each level lasting nine months.  Classes generally begin in September.

MEDIA
Contact: Website:   Chris Mosteiro        christomo@comcast.net
Notices of any special events in the life of the church.  Also the care and maintenance of the church website.                                                                                                                            Contact: Sunday Powerpoint:   Christie Deminico   
Builds and runs powerpoint on the screens for Sunday morning services and special events.

SPIRITUAL INFORMATION & NURTURING
Contact:  Church Office  954-989-8304

WORSHIP
Contact:   Christie Deminico     
We invite you to worship with us any Sunday morning at any of these services:
Traditional Service:        8:15 and 11:00 am
Contemporary Service:  9:30 am

MEMBERSHIP
Contact:  Michele Swan  
We welcome all who wish to be a part of the fellowship of our church.  Our members are committed to supporting Christ's ministry in this congregation by their prayers, their presence, their gifts, and their service.  Information classes are scheduled several times a year.

OUTREACH
Contact:  Helping Souls:  Lamia Lee
The Helping Souls pantry is available to anyone in need of food.  It is open on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon.

SENIOR MINISTRIES
Contact:  Mary Kate Corbyons
This ministry is open to all who are looking to enrich their lives through spiritual, physical, and social events of fellowship, fun and service.  Daytime and evening activities are planned throughout every month.  Monthly activities are open to all and information is in the newsletter and weekly announcements in the church bulletin.

MUSIC
Contact:  Chancel Choir:  Mark Henschel      
The Chancel Choir is open to all adult singers.  Rehearsals are Thursday evening at 7:00 PM in the Choir Room (224), second floor above the church office.
Contact:  Praise and Worship:  Christie DeMinico  
This group is open to singers and instrumentalists who wish to lead the congregation at the Contemporary Worship Service.  Rehearsals are Saturday mornings, 10:00 am - Noon in the Sanctuary.
Contact:  Handbell Choir:    Christie DeMinico  
The Wesley Ringers are a dedicated group who participate in worship several times throughout the year.  Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 in the Choir Room (224).

WORSHIP HELPERS
Contact:  Greeters:  Hospitality Team
Volunteers are always appreciated for this most important part of our image on Sunday mornings.
Contact:  Ushers:  Janice Ostrander
Volunteers are always in demand for participants at all worship services and all events held in the sanctuary.
Contact:  Acolytes:  Janice Ostrander and Krista Birri
These children are an integral and important part of worship.

WORSHIP ARTS
Contact:  Christie Deminico  
Worship Arts includes Chancel Choir, Children's Church, Puppet Ministry, Drama, Contemporary Praise and Worship, Sound and Media, Bells and Spiritual Dance.  This is a new ministry designed to enhance worship by including and combining the various activities and developing cohesive teams to work together to achieve excellence.

CHILDREN
Contact:  Ginger Denise 
A fully staffed nursery is provided from 9:30 am to Noon on Sundays for infants through age 2.  Children's Church and Sunday School classes are from 9:30 to 11:00.  Vacation Bible School is every summer at the close of the regular school year.

YOUTH
Contact:  Mary Kate Corbyons  
This program provides fellowship, fun, music, and recreation.  Opportunities to explore relevant concerns. Activities and service projects designed to help participants in their walk with Christ in today's world.  Activities include and overnight trip to Orlando, concerts, camps, lock-ins, mission projects, field trips and summer recreation.

ADULTS
Contact:  Mary Kate Corbyons 
There are four Sunday morning adult classes at 9:45 am that provide a variety of study and discussion for anyone seeking a closer walk with God through discussion, Bible study, and timely topics.