Gifts of God Mission Fair

Gifts of God Mission Fair

Throughout the Gifts of God program we have kept referring to 1 Peter 4:10 – thatwe should use the gifts of God that we have received to serve others as faithful stewards of God grace in its various forms.

We ask you to prayerfully look at the following different tasks, ideas and job below. These are task that need to be done to bring our church’s vision to life. Prayerfully read through the list and consider how you can use your gifts of time, passion, energy and skills in serving others in a way which is best for you. If anything jumps out, please email us (office@turramurrauniting.org.au) and tell us which ones, and we will have someone follow you up on how you can be involved!


Faith and Discipleship

9am Worship Roster:

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
MusicianBe available to play/sing at least once per month Please note what instrument or singing also in responses.Heather Koroknay
Prayer  Be prepared to be on the roster to prepare and deliver the prayerKevin Kim/ Phil Swain
Door welcomerBe on the roster to meet and welcome and hand out notices when necessarySue Whipp
Computer  Set up weekly playlist; Songs, Bible Reading and ad hoc PowerPoints. Training and notes supplied.Mark Whipp  
Livestream  Set up camera shots/angles, bring up online coverage and close down. Training supplied.Sue Whipp  
AudioSet up microphones, leads for instruments, operate sound desk.  Training suppliedSue Whipp/Ian Kitcher
Morning TeaProvide cakes/biscuits and milk. Setup and clean coffee machine post usage. Load dishwasher and tidy up.Sue Whipp
CollectionWalk collection pouches around the Congregation and return to the Minister leading. Place in envelope in safeSue Whipp
Flower arrangingSupply and arrange flowers in main Worship area, or place artificial flowers. 

9am Worship Planning Team:

The 9am worship support team meets monthly to plan the upcoming 9am worship services and to discern solutions for issues relating to the 9am worship.  Use your gifts to help shape our 9am worship services – both content, creativity and ideas.  This team currently exists but we are looking for an extra 2 or 3 people to join.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Team MemberMonthly meeting (4th Tuesday night 8-9:30pm).  Sometimes requires creative thinking or further planning or preparation stemming from an idea.Phil Swain

10:45am Worship Roster

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Organist/PianistPlay pre-set hymnsSue Whipp
ReadingAttend Service, read BibleSue Whipp
CommunionWalk Communion elements around Service. Clean upSue Whipp

Night Church Worship Team

Helping in one of the various roster roles.  Contribute to the running of Night Church and help broaden the roster

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
LeadershipFacilitator or Creative CoordinatorMax Day
WorshipBible Reading, Prayer, Welcome Acknowledgement of Country etc 
Tech TeamAudio, Computer etc 
HospitalityDinner, Supper etc 
Music TeamSingers, Musicians etc 

2022 Advent Planning Team

A Short Term worship team that will work with the ministry team plan the content and creative elements of the four advent services in 2022 Advent is a significant time of preparation for Christmas, and being part of this team would help our faith community engage deeply with this process.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Team MemberWill meet once (or twice at most) to look at the four services of Advent (in the lead up to Christmas) and how we can make them engaging, helpful, creative and worshipful.  This includes deciding on the content of the services and sermon as well as creative elements and visuals.Phil Swain

Prayer Support Team

Being part of a small prayer team who can respond to immediate personal prayer needs connected to our congregation sent via email. Uplifting people and situations in prayer … lots of benefits!

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Pray-erYou would need to be able to receive email and adhere to confidentiality requirementsPhil Swain

Growing Young

Kids Church

Sunday morning program for children aged 3 to 12 during 9am Worship Service  Positive engagement with families connected with the worshipping community.  Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required. Safe Church Training required             

RoleResponsibilityPerson to discuss with
CoordinatorResponsible for developing program of lessons, rostering, liaison with and support of team.Edwina Baily
TeacherOrganising and running Sunday morning program on a regular basis.Edwina Baily
AssistantAssisting with Sunday morning program on a regular basis.Edwina Baily

Turra Turtles Playgroup

Tuesday morning outreach playgroup for local families. Positive engagement with local families, creating pathways for families into the worshipping community.  Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required      

RoleResponsibilityPerson to discuss with
Team MemberWillingness to organise crafts, participate in music time, talk withEdwina Baily
Kitchen TeamHelp in the kitchen, serving morning tea and cleaning upEdwina Baily

Turratots Childcare

Being a member of the Turratots Management Team (Board) to help connect and shape this ministry to local families.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Managament Board MemberAttend monthly meetings (often on Zoom) and build connections with Turratots Families.Matt Smith
Treasurer  Attend monthly meetings Work alongside Turraots admin to give oversight to TT financials. (about 1 hour a weeks work)   

Friday Night Leader/Helper

Being part of the team that serves children, youth and families at BUGZ, Turrazone and SQ1.  Positive engagement with local families, creating pathways for families into the worshipping community.  Working With Children Check (WWCC) is required

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
BUGZ LeaderHelp from 3:30-5pm on a Friday afternoon (oversee some running around, eat afternoon tea, lead the kids through a story, make craft, and a quick pack-up). Commit to majority of weeks per term.  Receive leadership training Max Day  
Turrazone LeaderHelp from 5:15-7:15pm on a Friday evening (running games, eating dinner with the kids, and a quick pack-up). Commit to majority of weeks per term Receive leadership training and help with planningMax Day
Square One LeaderHelp from 7-9:30pm on a Friday night (running activities, preparing talks + supper as per roster, and a quick pack-up) Commit to majority of weeks per term Receive leadership training and help with planningMax Day  
BUGZ HelperHelp from 3:30-5pm on a Friday afternoon (participate in the program and assist the core leaders) Commit to as many weeks as you’d like (eg. Once a fortnight, once every 3 weeks, once a month, etc.)Max Day  
Turrazone HelperHelp from 5:15-7:15pm on a Friday evening (participate in the program and assist the core leaders) Commit to as many weeks as you’d like (eg. Once a fortnight, once every 3 weeks, once a month, etc.)Max Day
Square One HelperHelp from 7-9:30pm on a Friday night (participate in the program and assist the core leaders) Commit to as many weeks as you’d like (eg. Once a fortnight, once every 3 weeks, once a month, etc.)Max Day  
Turrazone CookCooking dinner for Turrazone kids and leaders (and sometimes a few parents too) – can be cooked at the church on Friday Night or beforehand and dropped off Once a term for Term 4 2022Max Day
SQ1 Devotion LeaderPrepare and lead a short devotion to be discussed at Square One (usually some form of input followed by discussion questions) Once a term for Term 4 2022 Friday Night of your choice, 8:30-9:30 at the ChurchMax Day  

Parent Café Helper

Welcoming and chatting to any Turrazone parents who decide to stay during the program.  Introducing parents to

members of the congregation, and making them feel connected and welcome.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Welcomer    Welcome, chat and have some tea/coffee with Turrazone parents from 5:20-6:20ish on a Friday arvoMax Day

Christmas Eve Workshop

Join the team of leaders helping lead the Christmas Eve program, across all 4 days.  Helping facilitate a fun and nurturing program to help kids get the most out of Christmas

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Program LeadersAttending all (or majority) of the Christmas Eve program. Leading a group of kids through various activities, as part of the  Christmas Eve team. Attending training sessions prior to the program (4th and 11th of December)Max Day
Admin HelperBeing on site from 1-2pm on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of December Checking registrations and getting parents to sign their kids in to the programMax Day
Afternoon Tea HelperPreparing afternoon tea for the kids/team. Be at the church from 2:30-3:30 on one of the program days  (21st, 22nd or 23rd of December)Max Day  
Dinner HelperPreparing dinner for the kids/team Serving dinner at 6pm on one of the program days (21st, 22nd or 23rd of December)Max Day  
Pizza Buyer/sPaying/contributing towards pizza for the kids/team, as their dinner for one night of the program Max Day  
Clean Up HelperAssorted cleaning/tidying roles (eg. Vacuuming, moving stage pieces, putting equipment away, etc.) Helping from 8:15-9pm on Christmas Eve (after the service)Max Day

Youth Mentor Program

Becoming part of a program that connects young adults with older members of our congregation.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Young Adult Mentor/ MenteeMeeting with your mentor/mentee on a regular basis (or as often as necessary) for catch-upsWill Giacometti

Pastoral Care

Church Wide Spring Picnic

Sunday picnic in local park in October. Opportunity for getting to know others in an outdoor environment. Build new connections.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Co ordinatorPlan event (set date, promote)Wayne P Heather K  

Lent Suppers

Multiple small groups suppers (up to 8) on a weekend in March (pre Easter) to involve cross generations.  Meet new people and build new connections. Sow seed for reciprocal invitations . Build new friendships

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Co ordinatorPlan event (set dates, promote)Wayne P Heather K  
HostsHost a supper (dessert and coffee) or dinner in home for 6 guestsWayne P Heather K  

Winter Warmer Lunch

Sunday lunch @ TUC  (after AGM).  Opportunity for getting to know others following AGM Build new connections

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Co ordinatorPlan event (set date in co operation with Church Council)Wayne P Heather K  

Pastoral Care Volunteer

Visit, call or provide transport to church for members in a caring way.  Build new connections, Helps everyone feel connected and loved.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Phone callersBe prepared to contact a couple  of people on a semi regular basis and report back to the PCWGWayne P Heather K  
VisitorsBe prepared to visit a couple of people on a semi regular basis and report back to the PCWG 
DriversProvide Transport

ENews Editor

To be on a roster to help collate, edit and send weekly eNews (with Phil, Kevin & Lara)

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Fortnightly or monthly editorTo work with Kevin and Phil on weekly email, check, edit and sendLara F

Small Groups

Small Group Review Team

Review current small groups with a view to revitalising and re-energising small groups.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Small Group Review Committee      Review the current small group situation and determine where (or how) revitalisation might happen best.  This team would meet 3 or 4 times – 2 times in 2022 and 2 times early 2023 and report back to CC.Phil Swain/ Kevin Kim  

Small Group Coordination

Overseeing small groups, who is participating and connecting new people into a group.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
DemographicsMaintain a spreadsheet that can be referred to by Church CouncilNigel Clarke
ProfilesProduce a “ready to publish” profile of each Small GroupNigel Clarke
Sign-upLooking out for new members to encourage participation in a Small GroupNigel Clarke
PromotionsUsing various Church communications including Sunday Services, weekly emails to promote participation in a Small GroupNigel Clarke

Small Group Resourcing

Promotion of Church-wide Small Group teaching program and provide ready to use materials for Small Group leaders

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
LiasonMeeting with Church leadership and small group leaders to ensure teaching programs are alignedPhil Swain
PreparationWriting materials to be used by Small GroupsPhil Swain

Better Neighbours

Christmas Carols

Turramurra Community Carols and family entertainment in Cameron Park (Dec 18, 2022)

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
BBQ cooksSetup the BBQ, cook sausages and onions and clean up and pack BBQ awayWayne Prowse
BBQ serversServing sausages and onions in bread and answer any questionsWayne Prowse
BBQ cashiersCalculate amount to be paid and collect the monies either by cash or Electronic meansWayne Prowse
WelcomingGreet people as they come, hand out song sheets and candles. Direct people as required to BBQ, First Aid gazebo, Church ToiIets etc.Rob Day
SetupMove stage and band equipment to site and back. Also move Bouncy Castle to site and back and generators.Mark Whipp
EntertainmentSupervise Bouncy Castle, perform Face Painting and supervise games such as a Bocce tournament etc.Judy Giacometti

Social Justice Team

Supporting & advocating social justice issues & matters in our community

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Committee members

Regular meetings to discuss the matters relating to social justiceKevin Kim 0414 746 735

Mission Support Team

Contact with the TUC missionaries and sharing updates with the congregations.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Committee
members
Regualr meetings to discuss the matters relating to supporting our missinariesKevin Kim 0414 746 735

Revisioning Church Spaces

Revisioning Church Entrance, lounge and foyers.  Includes TV monitors to promote church activities

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Committee         MemberMeeting once a month to consider how best to re-vision these areas. Anticipated to start October and have plans to present to Church Council in April 2023.Judy Giacometti
Robin Ruys
Mark Whipp

Sunday Arvo Seminars

Sunday arvo seminars on “life topics” or local issues for the community to get together/attend.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Committee         MemberMeeting once a month to consider how best to re-vision these areas. Anticipated to start meeting in February 2023 and have 1 to 2 events for 2023.Judy Giacometti
Robin Ruys
Mark Whipp

The Dish

Soup Kitchen – TUC serves on first Friday of alternate (odd) months

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Service CoordinatorCooridinate / Assisst coordinate the TUC team rosters, smooth running of the evening, liaise with The Dish CoordinatorLara Fowler
Service VolunteerAttend on the evening to set up, serve meals, tea & coffee, engage in conversation with attendeesLara Fowler
CookingVolunteer to cook soup,  main course, dessertLara Fowler
Pick up SausagesPick up sausages from wahroonga butcher, cook & deliver to HornsbyLara Fowler
Collect & Heat Knox FoodCollect meals cooked by year 3 Knox students (9-10am), refrigerate during the day and deliver heated to Fusion at 5pmLara Fowler

KCEA

Ku-ring-gai Christian Education Association (KCEA) Representing TUC on the committee of 8 local Churches who fund and support an SRE teacher at Ku-ring-gai High School

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
Committee RepParticipate in Quarterly meetings & Prayer BreakfastsJon Fowler

Flea Market

Community event to facilitate the ‘recycling’ of items, deep connections and visitors from near & far.

RoleRequirements of RoleWho to Discuss Questions with
FM Coordinator/ ChairpersonBe the point of contact for upcoming Flea Market, chair meetings, be available on Wednesday evening prior, Thursday evening & all day Friday & Saturday Flea Market Committee (Jenni Prowse)
Coordinate disposal of unsold itemsUsing contact lists complied over past flea markets – liaise between other charities & facilities willing to pick up unsold items. Eg, books, trash & treasure, clothes, toys & games etc.Flea Market Committee (Jenni Prowse)
Plant StallCoordinate May 2023 Plant StallChristine Andrews
Electronic payment cashiersReceive payments via ‘Square’ eftposLara Fowler
Setting upWednesday evening prior from 6.30pm – bring up tables etc from under hall – setting up 2pm – 3.30pm 
Packing up    Saturday afternoon from 2pm – 3.30pmFlea Market Committee (Jenni Prowse)