Great Hospitality is an Important Part of St. Andrew
It all starts with a smiling face and telling people “we’re glad you’re here!” Feeling welcome from the moment anyone walks through the door is essential—especially now.
Below are ways in which we are inviting you to be a part of our hospitality ministry.
Christmas Volunteers Needed!
Christmas is just around the corner with lots of opportunities to volunteer!
Ushers and greeters are needed for our Monday, Dec 18 for “I Won’t Be Home for Christmas,” Sunday, December 24 for Christmas Eve and Monday, Dec 25 for Christmas Day services.
It will take a village of volunteers and families to help usher and greet during our five Christmas Eve worship services on Sunday, Dec 24th as we welcome our many members, friends, and visitors.
Please take a look and see where you might be able to help out. We are so appreciative of your time!
Thank you in advance and Merry Christmas!
Contact Kari Shellenbarger with any questions at 952-697-7118, or email at kshellenbarger@standrewlu.org
Hospitality Volunteers
Age Range: Adults and Confirmation Age Youth
Days/Times: Sunday Mornings after 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM Service
Description: If you have participated in Sunday morning fellowship and enjoyed one of our rolls or coffee, you know how important this ministry is and how much people enjoy it. We have a friendly team of leaders who coordinate this effort every week and they would love your help. If you would like to help serve rolls or coffee—maybe once a month—maybe once a year—click here and you will be directed to sign-up Genius where you can pick your day and time. Thank you so much for sharing your time with others on Sunday morning!
Contact: Kari Shellenbarger
Wednesday Night Dinner Support
Age Range: Adults and Confirmation Age Youth
Days/Times: Wednesday Evenings in two shifts 4:45-6 and 6:00-7:15 PM
Description: Our Wednesday Night Dinner is an opportunity for fellowship of the greater St. Andrew family for those participating in the Wednesday Night programming as well as those simply looking for an opportunity of fellowship over a meal. Volunteering as the Wednesday Dinner Support is a vital role creating an atmosphere welcoming all to the table. The role starts with greeting all with a smile while serving food, wiping down tables, serving up beverages, and assisting with cleaning as needed.
Contact: Kari Shellenbarger
Communion Assistants
Age Range: Youth–Adult
Days/Times: Sign up to serve when available
Description: Assist the pastors with distribution of the wine and bread for communion on the first and third Sundays mornings of the month. Training is available.
Contact: Kari Shellenbarger
Greeters
Age Range: All Ages
Days/Times: Sunday Mornings for the 9:00 AM or 10:30 AM Service
Description: Be the first face of St. Andrew as people walk in the building for worship on a Sunday morning. A simple wave to each person or family says, “Welcome! We’re Glad You’re Here!
Contact: Kari Shellenbarger
Ushers
Age Range: Adult or High School Youth
Days/Times: Usher teams serve for a month at a time every 3 months at either 9:00 or 10:30 AM services.
Description: As worshippers enter the sanctuary, having one or two ushers available each week for assistance in knowing where to sit, where to place their offerings, or to simply be that person to go to with questions or concerns makes everyone feel welcome!
Contact: Kari Shellenbarger
Worship Arts Team
Age Range: Adult
Days/Times: Varies
Description: The Worship Arts Team exists to support the vision and mission of St. Andrew. They will transform our worship space for each season working with fabric, plants and flowers, banners, and more to bring worship visually to life. If you’re interested in learning more about this ministry, contact Karen or Joy.
Contact: Karen Bachman-Thull or Joy Lillejord
Worship Quiet Bags Teams
Age Range: 5th–12th Grade and adult leaders
Days/Times: Flexible, refresh Quiet Bags once or twice a month
Description: Prepare and refresh the worship quiet bags for young children (6 months–5 years old). Bags are offered to families to use for these young children during the worship services. Periodically, we meet to make new items for the bags.
Contact: Shawna Berg
Funeral Reception Committee
Age Range: Adults and Teens
Days/Times: When there is a funeral at St. Andrew, you will be emailed and invited to donate food and/or to help set up, serve or clean up the reception. Usually during day time hours. May be weekdays or weekends. Frequency varies. Help when you are available.
Description: We invite you to be a part of our Funeral Reception Team, a rewarding and vital ministry at St. Andrew. Following a funeral, surround grieving families and friends with love and support by providing a comforting meal and warm hospitality. Men and women of all ages are needed for food donations, reception set up, serving/clearing, and clean up. Most events are midday on weekdays and require as little as 1.5 hours of your time. Volunteers are notified via email when needs arise; help when you are able. To learn more or to join the team contact Kim Callahan at kcallahan@standrewlu.org.
We have two teams. One team donates food for funeral receptions. The second team sets up the dining room, serves, and cleans up following a funeral reception. We invite you to join one or both teams.
Contact: Funeral Reception Leaders