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501 Gratiot • Alma (989) 463-4305 • Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
office@almaumc.com • pastorphil@almaumc.com

WORSHIP SERVICE
Worship service begins at 10:15
at the Alma United Methodist Church

501 Gratiot Ave., Alma MI. 48801
(989) 463-4305

SUMMER WORSHIP IN THE PARK
“Worship in the Park”
9:00 a.m.
Memorial Day Weekend (May 25)-

Labor Day Weekend (August 31)

Because of the coolness of the early morning, we are moving this service from its school-year starting time (8:00 a.m.) to 9:00 a.m.  This change will only be for the summer.  When we move back to the sanctuary after Labor Day Weekend, this service will return to the regular time.


GUIDELINES FOR
GREETERS / USHERS

(4 individuals for each worship service)

- Arrive at church by 10:00 AM. -- wear your name tag (name tags on located on the Name
Tag Board in the hallway to the Parlor).

- Greet those arriving for worship with a warm "Hello" and a handshake.

- Distribute the Worship Service Bulletin and Messenger for the service to those
attending (Bulletins are located in the plastic container in the window well of the
Narthex).

- Assist the acolytes with lighting their brass candle-lighter/extinguisher (if needed).

- Count the number of individuals attending the worship service and record the number on
the form provided in the plastic container with the weekly Bulletins (in the window well
of the Narthex)

- Distribute the “Pew Pads” during "Children's Time" or during the Sermon Message. Pew
pads, with pencils provided, are located on the shelf of the coat rack on the south side
of the Narthex.

- Assist in the collection of the offering during the offertory (and for communion on the
1st Sunday of each month). Collection plates are stored on the shelf of the coat rack on
the north side of the Narthex.

- Bring the offering plate forward during the Song of Thanksgiving.


Dr. Raymond W. Francis
812 W Center St.
Alma, MI 48801

Phone = 989-330-9135
E-mail = drrayfrancis@yahoo.com

GUIDELINES FOR HOSTESS
Please have the food items available by 9:30 AM. If you wish to bring the items in on
Saturday, please make arrangements by calling the office (463-4305). Also, place the ice
cylinders in the milk and juice dispensers, and fill the dispensers with milk and juice
from the refrigerator.

After the 10:15 AM Worship Service. Please wait for the congregation finish and then:
- Clear the table in the parlor and return the cream, sugar, etc. to the cupboards in the
Conference Room
- Load the dishwasher with the cups & glasses used. Then run the dishwasher (detergent is
under the sink).
- Drain the milk and juice dispensers back into their original containers and store the
containers in the refrigerator (funnel is in the cupboard). Then wash the mild and juice
dispensers in the sink (milk and juice dispensers should not be placed in the
dishwasher).
- Empty and wash the coffee pots -- and turn off the coffee burners.
- Wipe out and rinse the stainless steel containers used to collect the used glasses and
cups.
- Wipe off the counters and Conference Room table.
Take home the linen, washcloth, and drying towels to launder. Return to the Conference -
Room the following week.
- Leftover snacks may be placed in freezer bags (top cupboard) and left in the freezer
for staff to use with fellowship activities throughout the week.