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Explains all those Mennonite acronyms...\n\nAAMA = African American Mennonite Association\nAIMM = Africa Inter Mennonite Mission\nAMBS = Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary\nAMIGA = Hispanic Mennonite Church Association\nCFL = Commission on Faith & Life\nCHM = Commission on Home Ministries\nCLC = Constituency Leaders Council\nCMBC = Canadian Mennonite Bible College\nCMC = Conference of Mennonites in Canada\nCOM = Commission on Overseas Mission\nCPT = Christian Peacemaker Teams\nEMM = Eastern Mennonite Missions\nEMS = Eastern Mennonite Seminary\nEMU = Eastern Mennonite University\nFLP = Faith and Life Press\nGC = Goshen College\nGCMC = General Conference Mennonite Church\nHMC = Hispanic Mennonite Convention\nHMONG = Hmong Ministries\nHP = Herald Press\nLIFE = Living in Faithful Evangelism\nMARP = Mennonite Association of Retired Persons\nMB = Mennonite Brethren\nMBCM = Mennonite Board of Congregational Ministries\nMBE = Mennonite Board of Education\nMBM = Mennonite Board of Missions\nMC = (Old) Mennonite Church\nMC USA = [[Mennonite Church USA]]\nMCA = Mennonite Camping Association\nMCC = [[Mennonite Central Committee]]\nMDS = [[Mennonite Disaster Service]]\nMCGA = Mennonite Church General Assembly\nMCGB = Mennonite Church General Board\nMDS = [[Mennonite Disaster Service]]\nMEA = Mennonite Education Agency\nMEDA = Mennonite Economic Development Associates\nMEEC = Mennonite Elementary Council\nMHS = Mennonite Health Services\nMILC = Mennonite Indian Leaders Council\nMMA = Mennonite Mutual Aid\nMMN = [[Mennonite Mission Network]]\nMPH = Mennonite Publishing House\nMPN = Mennonite Publishing Network\nMSEC = Mennonite Secondary Education Council\nMVS = Mennonite Voluntary Service\nMWC = Mennonite World Conference\nPNMC = [[Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference]]\nPSMC = Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference\nUNM = United Native Ministries\nUNMC = United Native Ministries Council\nVIET = North American Vietnamese Fellowship\nVMBM = Virginia Mennonite Board of Missions\nYES = Youth Evangelism Service

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Welcome to the Handbook of Prince of Peace Mennonite Church in Anchorage, Alaska. This is designed to be an ever-changing repository of information about our congregation, for those who are new to the church and those who aren't.\nc\nTo get started, open the [[Browse]] "tiddler" and select the item of your choice. Entries are often linked to one another, or you can navigate from the [[Browse]] menu.\n\n<<tabs txtFavourite\n\n"A to F" "A to F" [[A to F]]\n\n"G to L" "G to L" [[G to L]]\n\n"M to R" "M to R" [[M to R]]\n\n"S to Z" "S to Z" [[S to Z]]\n\n>>

The church budget is put together every fall by the [[Finance Committee]] and discussed and approved by the congregation at the November business meeting.

Congregational business meetings are held on the last Wednesday of every other month (beginning in January). Decisions are made by consensus of those members present. Anyone is welcome to attend and participate.

The [[Social Committee]] publishes a monthly calendar of church events. It is distributed by e-mail as a PDF file. Hardcopies are available on Sunday mornings.\n\nThe calendar is also available on the web [[here|http://www.popmc.org/calendar.htm]] and temporarily [[here|http://interfacethis.com/iwebcal/iwebcal.php?file=http://www.google.com/calendar/ical/rauv8p81gp5390r9hcg30t1soo@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic]].\n\nIf you use a digital calendar that allows you to subscribe to a remote calendar in the iCal format (Outlook, Google Calendar, etc.), you can now import the Prince of Peace calendar into your own calendar. The address is:\nhttp://www.google.com/calendar/ical/rauv8p81gp5390r9hcg30t1soo@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic

If you need to request a check from the church treasurer for reimbursement or for payment of an invoice, please use the [[Check Request Form|http://www.popmc.org/checkrequest.pdf]] and submit it along with receipts or a bill to the treasurer.

Our church structure is composed of six committees: [[Social Committee]], [[Education Committee]], [[Worship Committee]], [[Finance Committee]], [[Service Adventure Support Committee]] and [[Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee]]. Other decisions are made by consensus at bi-monthly meetings of the entire congregation. \n\nTerms are for one year and end and begin at the September business meeting. All those attending Prince of Peace are welcome to work on committees. Committee chairs should be members. The pastor is an ex officio member of all committees.\n

\n@@font-weight:bold;font-size:16pt;Ecclesiapedia@@\n\n\nBrowse or search the [[Ecclesiapedia]] to find information on church life and policy. Please e-mail the pastor with your suggestions for articles to include.\n\n<<search>>\n\n<<tabs txtFavourite\n\n"A to F" "A to F" [[A to F]]\n\n"G to L" "G to L" [[G to L]]\n\n"M to R" "M to R" [[M to R]]\n\n"S to Z" "S to Z" [[S to Z]]\n\n>>

The [[Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference]] has three Conference Ministers who assist congregations and provide some oversight. Our Confernce Minister is Sheldon Burkhalter. Sheldon visits about every nine months.\n\n

//[[Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/index.html]]// was adopted by the delegates of the General Conference Mennonite Church and the Mennonite Church in 1995 and subsequently adopted by Mennonite Church USA.\n\n<<gradient horiz #cfc #fff>>''Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective''>>\nArticles\n\n1. [[God|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-1.html]]\n2. [[Jesus Christ|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-2.html]]\n3. [[Holy Spirit|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-3.html]]\n4. [[Scripture|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-4.html]]\n5. [[Creation and Divine Providence|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-5.html]]\n6. [[The Creation and Calling of Human Beings|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-6.html]]\n7. [[Sin|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-7.html]]\n8. [[Salvation|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-8.html]]\n9. [[The Church of Jesus Christ|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-9.html]]\n10. [[The Church in Mission|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-10.html]]\n11. [[Baptism|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-11.html]]\n12. [[The Lord's Supper|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-12.html]]\n13. [[Foot Washing|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-13.html]]\n14. [[Discipline in the Church|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-14.html]]\n15. [[Ministry and Leadership|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-15.html]]\n16. [[Church Order and Unity|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-16.html]]\n17. [[Discipleship and the Christian Life|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-17.html]]\n18. [[Christian Sprituality|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-18.html]]\n19. [[Family, Singleness, and Marriage|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-19.html]]\n20. [[Truth and the Avoidance of Oaths|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-20.html]]\n21. [[Christian Stewardship|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-21.html]]\n22. [[Peace, Justice, and Nonresistance|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-22.html]]\n23. [[The Church's Relations to Government and Society|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-23.html]]\n24. [[The Reign of God|http://www.mcusa-archives.org/library/resolutions/1995/1995-24.html]]\n\n[[Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, Summary]]

[[Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective]], 1995\n\n<<gradient horiz #cfc #fff>>''Summary Statement''>>\n1. We believe that God exists and is pleased with all who draw near by faith. We worship the one holy and loving God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit eternally. God has created all things visible and invisible, has brought salvation and new life to humanity through Jesus Christ, and continues to sustain the church and all things until the end of the age.\n\n2. We believe in Jesus Christ , the Word of God become flesh. He is the Savior of the world, who has delivered us from the dominion of sin and reconciled us to God by his death on a cross. He was declared to be Son of God by his resurrection from the dead. He is the head of the church, the exalted Lord, the Lamb who was slain, coming again to reign with God in glory.\n\n3. We believe in the Holy Spirit , the eternal Spirit of God, who dwelled in Jesus Christ, who empowers the church, who is the source of our life in Christ, and who is poured out on those who believe as the guarantee of redemption.\n\n4. We believe that all Scripture is inspired by God through the Holy Spirit for instruction in salvation and training in righteousness. We accept the Scriptures as the Word of God and as the fully reliable and trustworthy standard for Christian faith and life. Led by the Holy Spirit in the church, we interpret Scripture in harmony with Jesus Christ.\n\n5. We believe that God has created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them, and that God preserves and renews what has been made. All creation has its source outside itself and belongs to the Creator. The world has been created good because God is good and provides all that is needed for life.\n\n6. We believe that God has created human beings in the divine image. God formed them from the dust of the earth and gave them a special dignity among all the works of creation. Human beings have been made for relationship with God, to live in peace with each other, and to take care of the rest of creation.\n\n7. We confess that, beginning with Adam and Eve, humanity has disobeyed God, given way to the tempter, and chosen to sin . All have fallen short of the Creator's intent, marred the image of God in which they were created, disrupted order in the world, and limited their love for others. Because of sin, humanity has been given over to the enslaving powers of evil and death.\n\n8. We believe that, through Jesus Christ, God offers salvation from sin and a new way of life. We receive God's salvation when we repent and accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. In Christ, we are reconciled with God and brought into the reconciling community. We place our faith in God that, by the same power that raised Christ from the dead, we may be saved from sin to follow Christ and to know the fullness of salvation.\n\n9. We believe that the church is the assembly of those who have accepted God's offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. It is the new community of disciples sent into the world to proclaim the reign of God and to provide a foretaste of the church's glorious hope. It is the new society established and sustained by the Holy Spirit.\n\n10. We believe that the mission of the church is to proclaim and to be a sign of the kingdom of God. Christ has commissioned the church to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them, and teaching them to observe all things he has commanded.\n\n11. We believe that the baptism of believers with water is a sign of their cleansing from sin. Baptism is also a pledge before the church of their covenant with God to walk in the way of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Believers are baptized into Christ and his body by the Spirit, water, and blood.\n\n12. We believe that the Lord's Supper is a sign by which the church thankfully remembers the new covenant which Jesus established by his death. In this communion meal, the church renews its covenant with God and with each other and participates in the life and death of Jesus Christ, until he comes.\n\n13. We believe that in washing the feet of his disciples, Jesus calls us to serve one another in love as he did. Thus we acknowledge our frequent need of cleansing, renew our willingness to let go of pride and worldly power, and offer our lives in humble service and sacrificial love.\n\n14. We practice discipline in the church as a sign of God's offer of transforming grace. Discipline is intended to liberate erring brothers and sisters from sin, and to restore them to a right relationship with God and to fellowship in the church. The practice of discipline gives integrity to the church's witness in the world.\n\n15. We believe that ministry is a continuation of the work of Christ, who gives gifts through the Holy Spirit to all believers and empowers them for service in the church and in the world. We also believe that God calls particular persons in the church to specific leadership ministries and offices. All who minister are accountable to God and to the community of faith.\n\n16. We believe that the church of Jesus Christ is one body with many members, ordered in such a way that, through the one Spirit, believers may be built together spiritually into a dwelling place for God.\n\n17. We believe that Jesus Christ calls us to discipleship , to take up our cross and follow him. Through the gift of God's saving grace, we are empowered to be disciples of Jesus, filled with his Spirit, following his teachings and his path through suffering to new life. As we are faithful to his way, we become conformed to Christ and separated from the evil in the world.\n\n18. We believe that to be a disciple of Jesus is to know life in the Spirit . As the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ takes shape in us, we grow in the image of Christ and in our relationship with God. The Holy Spirit is active in individual and in communal worship, leading us deeper into the experience of God.\n\n19. We believe that God intends human life to begin in families and to be blessed through families. Even more, God desires all people to become part of the church, God's family. As single and married members of the church family give and receive nurture and healing, families can grow toward the wholeness that God intends. We are called to chastity and to loving faithfulness in marriage.\n\n20. We commit ourselves to tell the truth , to give a simple yes or no, and to avoid the swearing of oaths.\n\n21. We believe that everything belongs to God, who calls the church to live in faithful stewardship of all that God has entrusted to us, and to participate now in the rest and justice which God has promised.\n\n22. We believe that peace is the will of God. God created the world in peace, and God's peace is most fully revealed in Jesus Christ, who is our peace and the peace of the whole world. Led by the Holy Spirit, we follow Christ in the way of peace, doing justice, bringing reconciliation, and practicing nonresistance, even in the face of violence and warfare.\n\n23. We believe that the church is God's holy nation, called to give full allegiance to Christ its head and to witness to every nation, government, and society about God's saving love.\n\n24. We place our hope in the reign of God and its fulfillment in the day when Christ will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. He will gather his church, which is already living under the reign of God. We await God's final victory, the end of this present age of struggle, the resurrection of the dead, and a new heaven and a new earth. There the people of God will reign with Christ in justice, righteousness, and peace for ever and ever.

Prince of Peace sends two delegates to the annual meeting of the [[Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference]]. One is the pastor, the other is a member chosen by the congregation. We can send one delegate to the bi-annual [[General Assembly]] of [[Mennonite Church USA]], held the first week of July in odd numbered years.

The church has an e-mail list that is used to e-mail announcements, prayer requests, etc. to everyone in the church. Only those who have subscribed to the list can send or receive the e-mails. To subscribe, or to change your subscription options, including unsubscribing, visit the [[Everyone Info Page| http://princeofpeace.ak.us.mennonite.net/mailman/listinfo/everyone.princeofpeace.ak.us]].

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This committee is responsible for planning children's Sunday school, adult Sunday school, and midweek Bible studies. This does not mean the committee members have to teach or lead all these classes. They are responsible for choosing curricula or study topics, finding teachers, buying books or other educational materials for the library, and connecting the congregation to educational resources.

The Finance Commitee has the following duties.\n* Create budget proposal.\n* Assist and support the Treasurer.\n* Make long term financial plans.\n\nThe Treasurer is the chair of the Finance Committee and has additional responsibilities. The length of term for the Treasurer is two years. Duties include:\n\n* Collect and deposit weekly the church offerings.\n* Record, using accounting program, individual contributions of weekly tithes. This information is confidential and is used for budget purposes and for providing receipts. Receipts must be written for any gift over $250.\n* Pay church bills promptly.\n* Pay salaries and health insurance. File tax forms (W-2 and W-3 forms.)\n* Present regular financial reports at church business meetings.\n* Balance and reconcile accounts.\n* Retain financial records for 7 years.\n\nDownload the [[Check Request Form]] [[here|http://www.popmc.org/checkrequest.pdf]].

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God calls us to care for the widow and the orphan--to do justice to friend and stranger. Often this takes the form of speaking on behalf of those who have little power and resources of their own. Advocating with our government on behalf of the poor and vulnerable can be a way of living out our prophetic calling as Christians. Although the workings of government can seem incomprehensible sometimes, we have help.\n\nThe Mennonite Central Committee [[Washington Office|http://www.mcc.org/us/washington/index.html]] is a valuable resource. They provide [[policy guides|http://www.mcc.org/us/washington/resources.html]], [[action alerts|http://www.mcc.org/us/washington/alert_form.html]], a newsletter, //[[Washington Memo|http://www.mcc.org/respub/washmemo/index.html]]//, and a personal presence on Capitol Hill.\n\nFor advice on contacting your legislator, read the [[MCC Advocacy Handbook|http://www.mcc.org/us/washington/advocacy.html]]. Faxes are the most efficient way to contact congresspeople. The Alaskan Delegation can be faxed at these numbers:\n\n[[Senator Ted Stevens|http://stevens.senate.gov/]]: 202-224-2354\n[[Senator Lisa Murkowski|http://murkowski.senate.gov/]]: 202-224-5301\n[[Representative Don Young|http://donyoung.house.gov/]]: 202-225-0425\n\nInclude your full name and mailing address so they know you are a constituent. If you do fax a letter, fax a copy to the MCC Washington Office as well at 202-544-2820.\n\nWe are fortunate that all three of our representatives have offices in Anchorage. Although they spend most of their time in Washington, DC, this makes it possible for us to visit their staff and advocate in person. If an issue is important to many in the congregation, consider organizing a delegation to visit the offices of our representatives in Congress.

A weekly activity in the [[Service Adventure]] Unit. Participants lead, or arrange for someone else to lead, a short educational activity. Church members are anxious to share their varied skills and knowledge with the unit and a list of these is available.\n\nexamples: changing oil, making fireweed jelly, crafting exquisite moose poop jewelry, beekeeping, Inupiaq culture and food, knot tying\n\nsee [[Worship Component]]

The church library is in the pastor's living room. This makes it somewhat inaccessible unless you are the pastor. Fortunately, you can browse the [[library catalog|http://www.popmc.org/library.htm]] online. Not every item in the library is listed in the catalog, including study guides and videos. If you see something you would like to check out, request it from the pastor.\n\n[[Browse the library catalog|http://www.popmc.org/library.htm]]

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MCC is an inter-Mennonite relief and development agency. Their volunteers do great work around the world in the areas of health care, peacemaking, relief, agriculture, etc. \n\nGo to: [[Mennonite Central Committee|http://www.mcc.org]]

Mennonite Church USA (and its sister church Mennonite Church Canada) were created in 2001 by the merger of the two largest [[Mennonite]] denominations: the General Conference Mennonite Church and the Mennonite Church. Prince of Peace Mennonite Church is a member of the [[Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference]], which is a member of Mennonite Church USA.

MDS is an inter-Mennonite organization that helps communities in North America rebuild following a natural disaster. MDS helped Alaskans rebuild following the Miller's Reach fire in 1996.\n\nGo to: [[Mennonite Disaster Service|http://www.mds.mennonite.net/]]

Mennonite Mission Network is the mission agency of [[Mennonite Church USA]]. MMN sends voluntary workers around the globe and around the country, even to Anchorage, Alaska!\n\nMMN has two programs in Anchorage: [[Service Adventure]], and [[SOOP]]: Service Opportunities for Older People.

Small grants up to $200 are available to church members who want to put into action a creative idea for service and mission. The best ideas will invite others into service together. If you have an idea and would like some funds to get it off the ground, speak with the [[Missions Committee]].\n\nPast grants have funded:\n* a quilt for the [[Mennonite Central Committee]] Relief Sale\n* a women's retreat\n* school kits for [[MCC|Mennonite Central Committee]]

Prince of Peace is a member of the Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference, a conference of about 35 congregations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska. We are the only Mennonite congregation in Alaska.\n\nThe PNMC has an office in Portland, Ore. and has an annual meeting in June. We send two [[delegates|Delegates]] to the meeting, the pastor and another delegate chosen by the congregation. The annual meeting is also a time for others to attend seminars and worhsip and get to know other Mennonites in the Pacific Northwest. \n\nThe PNMC also provides a [[Conference Minister]] who is a resource to the congregation, especially during times of pastoral transitions.

The primary task of this committee is to care for the relationship between the pastor and the congregation. Responsibilities would include:\n\n* Review salary, benefits and sabbatical leave.\n* Conduct pastoral reviews.\n* Provide a resource and source of feedback for the pastor.\n* Initiate and oversee mediation between the congregation and pastor in times of conflict.\n* Give leadership to pastoral search processes when needed.\n

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SOOP: Service Opportunities for Older People, is a voluntary service program of [[Mennonite Mission Network]]. Anchorage, Alaska is a SOOP site, and Prince of Peace is the host. SOOP participants are 55 and older. They generally serve for two to four weeks at a location. They provide their own transportation and expenses. Prince of Peace arranges the work assignments and can help with some housing.\n\nPast participants have worked at the Alaska Food Bank and Bean's Cafe.

Service Adventure is a voluntary service program of [[Mennonite Mission Network]]. Prince of Peace has sponsored the Anchorage Unit since 1997. SA brings three to five young people (ages 18-21) to Anchorage from February to December each year to live in community and volunteer at non-profit agencies in the city. Some of our service placements have included Habitat for Humanity, Challenge Alaska, Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC), Alaska Food Bank, St. Francis House, American Red Cross Alaska, and Homeward Bound.

The [[Service Adventure]] Support Committee is a support group for the SA leaders. Committee members meet monthly to:\n* pray\n* brainstorm ideas\n* address concerns, needs, and questions brought by leaders\n* provide support to leaders\n* provide mediation if an outside neutral person is needed\n* back up leaders on enforcing rules and regulations \n

Prince of Peace Mennonite Church and the [[PNMC|Pacific Northwest Mennonite Conference]] have adopted the //Ministerial Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedure// and its companion piece, //Justice Making: The Church Responds to Clergy Misconduct//. Copies are available in the church files and from the chair of the [[Pastor-Congregation Relations Committee]].

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The Social Committee plans social events for the benefit of the community life of the congregation (potlucks, hiking trips, game nights). It organizes meals, flowers, etc. when needed. It prints the church calendar every month and finds people to volunteer as nursery attendants, snack makers, and greeters.

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The summer campout is an informal weekend of fellowship, usually at a public campground. It has been held the fourth weekend of June, but can vary. The Social Committee is responsible for planning the event.

//Vision: Healing and Hope// was a mission statement adopted by the delegates of the General Conference Mennonite Church and the Mennonite Church, July 28, 1995, and subsequently adopted by Mennonite Church USA.\n\n<<gradient horiz #cfc #fff>>''Vision: Healing and Hope''>>\nGod calls us to be followers of Jesus Christ and, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, so that God's healing and hope flow through us to the world.\n\nTo follow Jesus Christ more faithfully, we are called to: enrich our prayer, worship, and study of the Scriptures; offer all that we are and have to God.\n\nTo grow as communities of grace, joy and peace, we want to: call and nurture congregational leaders for ministry in a changing environment; practice love, forgiveness, and hospitality that affirm our diversity and heal our brokenness.\n\nTo live as people of healing and hope we are committed to: invite others to faith in Jesus Christ; seek God's peace in our homes, work, neighborhoods, and the world.\n\n

Our annual winter retreat is held the last weekend of February at North Star Bible Camp. It begins Friday evening and runs through Sunday afternoon. The camp provides the meals, and we provide the entertainment: skiing, sledding, games and the annual Prince of Peace Mennonite Talent Show! The church pays for the weekend, so all can attend.\n\nNorth Star Bible Camp is located on Willow Fishhook Road (Hatcher Pass), 12 miles east of Willow.

Members of the worship committee are responsible for planning worship. They assign people to be worship leaders for a month. Worship leaders are responsible to:\n* meet with the preacher(s) to plan services\n* recruit people to assist in worship\n* lead worship\n\nThe worship committee may also provide training, develop gifts and maintain a list of people willing to help with worship.\n\nThe chair of the committee coordinates the actions of the committee. This may include sending reminders, facilitating meetings, sending minutes, etc.\n

A weekly activity in the [[Service Adventure]] Unit. Participants lead, or arrange for someone else to lead, a short worship activity. \n\nsee [[Learning Component]]

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