Responding As God’s People

Because Scripture is full of commands for all of us to worship the Lord with song (Ps. 100:1-2, Eph. 5:19, and Col. 3:16 are just a few), and because the Holy Spirit is at work in all of us when we sing about the gospel, the music of APC is intentionally centered around the singing of the whole congregation. By incorporating songs and hymns of varying generations, styles, traditions, languages, and instrumentations, we seek to give voice to the faithful, united response of all people whom God has redeemed and placed into His body at APC.

Continue reading below to learn about the different musical groups that help us accomplish this, and reach out to Ben Elliott, our Director of Music Ministries, at [email protected] to get involved!

Worship Team

The Worship Team is a contemporary but versatile band of musicians which takes primary responsibility for supporting, facilitating, and modeling the singing of APC’s congregation. Instrumentalists and vocalists are scheduled on a rotating basis, in most cases once or twice a month, playing at both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services. Music is predominantly read from chord charts to maximize flexibility, and instrumentalists typically use in-ear monitors. Some team members also contribute to choral accompaniment or instrumental portions of worship services.

Rehearsal times: Thursdays 7:30–9:00 p.m.; Sundays 7:15–8:20 a.m.

Adult Choir

The Choir (9th grade and older) leads and models corporate singing, and additionally presents gospel-proclaiming music for the congregation’s reflection and meditation during worship services. Approximately three times a month from September to June, they sing at the 9 a.m. service, and periodically also join the 11 a.m. service. The ability to read musical scores is especially helpful for this team, but it’s not required.

Rehearsal times: Wednesdays 7:00–8:30 p.m.; Sundays 8:00–8:40 a.m.

Seasonal Ensembles

The Youth Choir (1st-8th grade, unchanged voices) is an opportunity to teach our children how and why we worship God through singing, and to help them serve, lead, and encourage APC through doing so. As they learn to use their voices, memorize theologically rich songs, and enjoy the community element of music-making, we pray that we are equipping them to worship well for the rest of their lives! It currently operates seasonally in 5 to 6-week rehearsal cycles, each cycle preparing them to help lead worship on a Sunday.

Rehearsal times: Sundays 4:00–4:50 p.m. when active

Audio / Video Technology Team

The Tech Team is made up of rotating volunteers in three positions per Sunday— one each in the areas of audio, video, and projection— so that the congregation can hear and see the gospel being read, preached, prayed, and sung. Typically each team member serves at both 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services, averaging once every 4-6 weeks. Exact responsibilities vary by area, and no advanced technological skills are required, but it’s always helpful to have a general ear for music and basic familiarity with technology and technical instructions. APC’s equipment includes an Allen & Heath SQ-5 mixer, a Panasonic AV-HLC100 video switcher, and a Mac with ProPresenter presentation software.

Urgent Needs

Urgent Sunday Evening Covenant Kids

Teachers and Assistants: Please consider teaching the next generation the glorious deeds of the Lord! We need 1 teacher for our 2 year olds, 1 teachers for 2nd & 3rd grade girls, 1 adult male teacher for 4th-5th grade boys (needed in December). Substitutes always needed.

Contact: Erin Furgerson, Director of Children’s Ministries, at [email protected].

Urgent Key Equipping Videographer

Key Equipping Videographer: No skill needed; we will train you. A great way to serve and attend the class simultaneously.

Contact: Matt Coombs, Executive Director of Ministries, at [email protected].

Urgent PROTAS Teen Ministry

Wednesday evening discipleship: Jr. High Boys – 1 adult male, Jr. high girls – 1 adult female.

Contact: Matt Komar, Director of Youth Ministries, at [email protected].

Urgent Lead Ushers

Contact: Matt Coombs, Executive Director of Ministries, at [email protected]

Diaconate and Mercy

Car Donations

Seeking Donations of Cars: The Deacons and Deaconesses are assisting several individuals in the APC congregation who would greatly benefit from receiving a donated car for their use. If you have a used vehicle in good working condition with a few years of life left on it that you are willing to donate, please contact [email protected]. Your donation will be tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.

Transportation Ministry

Volunteer need for our transportation ministry: APC maintains a transportation ministry to help folks without a car or unable to drive get to church, doctor’s appointments, and other priority needs. We currently have a number of APC volunteers who have graciously given of their time to be part of this ministry, but we need more. Volunteers may be asked to complete the APC Congregational Care & Safety trainings for serving with children or with vulnerable adults.

Contact: Emily Kinch, Deaconess, at [email protected].

Outreach

Transportation Ministry

Volunteer need for our transportation ministry: APC maintains a transportation ministry to help folks without a car or unable to drive get to church, doctor’s appointments, and other priority needs. We currently have a number of APC volunteers who have graciously given of their time to be part of this ministry, but we need more. Volunteers may be asked to complete the APC Congregational Care & Safety trainings for serving with children or with vulnerable adults.

Contact: Emily Kinch, Deaconess, at [email protected].

Adults & Seniors

Urgent Lead Ushers

Contact: Matt Coombs, Executive Director of Ministries, at [email protected]

Transportation Ministry

Volunteer need for our transportation ministry: APC maintains a transportation ministry to help folks without a car or unable to drive get to church, doctor’s appointments, and other priority needs. We currently have a number of APC volunteers who have graciously given of their time to be part of this ministry, but we need more. Volunteers may be asked to complete the APC Congregational Care & Safety trainings for serving with children or with vulnerable adults.

Contact: Emily Kinch, Deaconess, at [email protected].

Adult Choir

The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and sings in Sunday services, predominantly at 9 a.m. Their purpose is to magnify God’s greatness by leading gospel-motivated, Spirit-reliant congregational singing, and by crafting rich, gospel-proclaiming music for the church’s reflection and meditation. Please consider lending your heart and your voice to serve your church family! Having the ability to read musical scores is helpful but not required.

Contact: Ben Elliott, Director of Music Ministries, at [email protected]. 

Help Prepare Communion

We are in need of volunteers to help prepare communion on the second Sunday of each month. 

Contact: Andrea Romyn, Hospitality Coordinator, at [email protected].

Ushers

The Usher team needs your help!  As God continues to bring more people to APC the need for ushers continues to grow as well. Ushers are vital in APC’s mission of being a “welcoming community of believers,” through service of seating and collection of offerings.

Contact: Matt Coombs, Executive Director of Ministries, at [email protected].

Coffee Team

The coffee team is looking for volunteers: Helping with coffee is a great way to serve the church family and help welcome everyone to the fellowship time between the services. No experience is required. 

Contact: Andrea Romyn, Hospitality Coordinator, at [email protected].

Projection Team

By managing the projection of lyrics and scripture on our video screens, projection volunteers keep everyone aware of what’s happening in each service, help to facilitate the leadership of APC’s pastors and musicians, and literally place the words of the gospel in view of God’s people each week. You do not have to be savvy with technology or media design to serve in this capacity.

Contact: Bailey Rolland, Office Administrator, at [email protected].

Greeters

We value your help as we worship on Sunday mornings. We live out APC’s mission as greeters are often the first opportunity to warmly welcome members, regular attenders, and new visitors as part of a “welcoming community of believers.” Volunteers will arrive 30 minutes prior to each service. We desire to have a large enough team to serve once a month with 5-6 volunteers needed for each service weekly.

Contact: Matt Coombs, Executive Director of Ministries, at [email protected]. 

 

Children & Students

Urgent PROTAS Teen Ministry

Wednesday evening discipleship: Jr. High Boys – 1 adult male, Jr. high girls – 1 adult female.

Contact: Matt Komar, Director of Youth Ministries, at [email protected].

PROTAS Teen Ministry

Sunday evening Key Equipping Volunteers: Please consider coming alongside teenagers in just one of many different opportunities: PROTAS Sunday night ministry could use 2 adult males.

Contact: Matt Komar, Director of Youth Ministries, at [email protected].

Children’s Church Leaders

Children’s Church. Children’s Church is offered every Sunday (except the fifth Sunday). Our class is growing which is a wonderful blessing! Please consider teaching the next generation the glorious deeds of the Lord. Teachers are needed during worship for first and second services. Teacher teams lead the class 2 times per quarter during Sunday morning worship.

Contact: Erin Furgerson, Director of Children’s Ministries, at [email protected].

Nursery Volunteers

Nursery volunteers. Thanks to all who are faithfully volunteering for the nursery! This is a meaningful way for the entire APC body to invest in raising our children for the Lord. We need additional volunteers. Would you prayerfully consider serving in this  ministry? Volunteers serve 2 times per quarter.

Contact: Stephanie Olsen, Nursery Assistant, at stephanie.olsen@alexandriapres.org.

Hospitality

Help Prepare Communion

We are in need of volunteers to help prepare communion on the second Sunday of each month. 

Contact: Andrea Romyn, Hospitality Coordinator, at [email protected].

Coffee Team

The coffee team is looking for volunteers: Helping with coffee is a great way to serve the church family and help welcome everyone to the fellowship time between the services. No experience is required. 

Contact: Andrea Romyn, Hospitality Coordinator, at [email protected].

Arts & Technology

Volunteer Events Photographer

It’s helpful for communications and for general church life to have high quality images of our various gatherings. No skill or equipment needed!

Contact: Jen Szabo, Communications Manager, at [email protected].

Audio/Video/Projection

Audio and Video Teams at APC!

Our audio and video teams assist with worship in many ways – by making it possible to hear the services in person/online, by monitoring the livestream/simulcast, by recording the services for the podcast and more. Both of these teams need additional volunteers – at least 3 more volunteers for each team. Technical knowledge is not required – we will train you. If you are in high school or above and are interested in learning more, please reach out to Bailey Rolland at [email protected].

Adult Choir

The choir rehearses on Wednesday evenings and sings in Sunday services, predominantly at 9 a.m. Their purpose is to magnify God’s greatness by leading gospel-motivated, Spirit-reliant congregational singing, and by crafting rich, gospel-proclaiming music for the church’s reflection and meditation. Please consider lending your heart and your voice to serve your church family! Having the ability to read musical scores is helpful but not required.

Contact: Ben Elliott, Director of Music Ministries, at [email protected]. 

Projection Team

By managing the projection of lyrics and scripture on our video screens, projection volunteers keep everyone aware of what’s happening in each service, help to facilitate the leadership of APC’s pastors and musicians, and literally place the words of the gospel in view of God’s people each week. You do not have to be savvy with technology or media design to serve in this capacity.

Contact: Bailey Rolland, Office Administrator, at [email protected].