Ministering through smiles and coffee. Our teams continue offering excellent service and a friendly welcome to all who attend on Sunday, from the front door to the doors of the Worship Centre to the hubs and social spaces. Donna Serr leads our Hospitality Teams at Entrances 1 & 5. Ivan Karsten gives leadership to our Coffee Teams. We are also blessed to have three sets of Usher Teams who rotate monthly, led by Doug McDowell, Brad Dillman and Ed Jollymore.
All of our teams are coordinated through my office with the capable assistance of Linda Freimark. In 2023 our ministry included 52 volunteers (Coffee – 15, Greeting – 16, Ushers – 21). This year we hosted an Appreciation Brunch at the end of June and will be making this an annual event. We are thankful for those who can serve in one or more services, recognizing that many on our team members serve at all three.
In 2023 we began working to develop an Info Hub Team that would direct newcomers and those with questions to that location on Sunday mornings. My part included drawing up the vision, goals and ministry guidelines, while Linda went about recruiting and scheduling volunteers to serve in this area.
We pray for our Guest Services ministry to flourish, to help foster the friendly and welcoming environment of Hillcrest, and to bless those who are being served.
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