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The FIVE PATHS

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. . . become New and Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus

SIGNUPSUNDAYS are how we grow, how we belong, and how we . . .

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KIDS & STUDENT SERVE Teams

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KIDS & STUDENT SERVE Teams KIDS SERVE Teams

Kids Registra'on Team

Nursery Teachers Team

Pre-K Teachers Team

K-5 Clubhouse Teachers Team

Kids Grow Group Teachers Team

STUDENT SERVE Teams

Welcome Team

Set-up/Cleaning Team

Program Team

Worship/AV Team

Adult Grow Group Leaders*

*this team serves for the en're school year

SERVE Teams begin the week of January 25 and end the week of May 3.

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KIDS SERVE Teams

Help to create an exciting, welcoming, and fun God-filled Orchard KIDS experience.

KIDS REGISTRATION TEAM

Help make sure that parents feel great about dropping their kids off for church. Volunteers will check kids in, welcome families, register new families, and offer volunteers support. We ask that you serve at least once a month.

Serves Sunday mornings on a rota3ng schedule.

NURSERY TEACHERS TEAM

Share God’s love with our glorious infants and curious 1- and 2-year-old toddlers. Volunteers will be helping to build founda'ons for strong Chris'an life by sharing a lesson geared toward infants and toddlers from the Orange Curriculum. We ask that you serve at least once a month.


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Come to laugh, smile, comfort, and shepherd a new generation toward God’s great love.

KIDS SERVE Teams

PRE-K TEACHERS TEAM

Don't miss the chance to be the difference in the lives of our awesome children who are 3-5 years old. Help these children to discover God and how to live their lives for Jesus. Volunteers will use a pre-planned lesson from the Orange Curriculum and ac'vi'es that can include singing, cra=s, stories, and much more. We ask that you serve at least once a month.


K-5 CLUBHOUSE TEACHERS TEAM

If you love hanging out with kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade, then you will be perfect in this group. We have fun, play games, go crazy, and learn some amazing things about Jesus using a pre-planned lesson from the Orange Curriculum. Volunteers can help with crowd control, A/V, lessons, cra=s, and more! We ask that you serve at least once a month.


KIDS GROW GROUP TEACHERS TEAM

Wednesday nights are addi'onal opportuni'es for our Orchard Kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade to learn the Bible and some amazing

things about Jesus. If you love hanging with the K-5 kids, this is the group for you. Volunteers facilitate groups, lead recrea'on ac'vi'es,

and/or supervise game/cra= ac'vi'es. Come be a part of the growth of God's Kingdom on Wednesday nights with Orchard Kids.

Serves Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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STUDENT SERVE Teams

We exist to connect students to Jesus wherever they are.

WELCOME TEAM

Making students feel welcome is essen'al, whether the student is a guest or regular aCender. The welcome team plays a cri'cal role in gree'ng students before the service and geDng them signed in. We have a need for adult, high school, and middle school welcome team members.

Serves weekly on Sunday nights at ONE and at special events throughout the school year.

SET-UP/CLEANING TEAM

This team creates a welcoming environment for students by preparing the mee'ng space for the night (cleaning, seDng up mee'ng rooms, and making sure trash cans are visible) and cleaning a=er the service. We have a need for adult, high school, and middle school team members.


PROGRAM TEAM

If you like being up front, having fun, and leading some games, the program team is for you! Whether it is delivering the announcements or leading games, the program team helps build rela'onships and prepares the way for the speaker. We have a need for adult, high school, and middle school program team members.


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Help us to create a fun, relevant, God-filled experience for our students.

STUDENT SERVE Teams

WORSHIP/AV TEAM

The Worship part of this team comes together to share their instrumental and/or vocal talents for various Orchard Ministries, including Sunday Worship. There is a two-part assessment process required, consisting of a private interview and an audition with the Worship Team.

The A/V part of this team works to provide excellent A/V support for student worship. No experience is needed for most areas, and training and supervision are provided to make it easy for you to join.

Prac3ces weekly on Sunday a>ernoons, and serves weekly at ONE on Sundays throughout the school year.

ADULT GROW GROUP LEADERS

As an adult grow group leader you will support and mentor students during Sunday night student services and Wednesday night grow groups. Du'es include gree'ng students to help them feel welcomed, aCending big events, leading grow groups, and building personal rela'onships that invest in the lives of the students.


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ADULT SERVE Teams

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ADULT SERVE Teams

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Sign Team

Hospitality Team

Welcome Team

Worship Hosts

WORSHIP MINISTRIES

Audio/Visual Team

Worship Design Team

Worship Team

Drama Team (C.A.S.T.)

BEHIND THE SCENES

Cleaning Team

Landscape Team

Photography Team

Toolbox Team

OUTREACH

Local Mission &

Outreach Coordinators

SERVE Teams begin the week of January 25 and end the week of May 3.

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Help to create a welcoming, accepting, God-filled Orchard experience.

SIGN TEAM

We place signs or other marke'ng materials at predetermined major intersec'ons every week. Each member of the team is assigned a

couple intersec'ons. We place the signs on Friday a=ernoon and pick them back up on Sunday a=ernoon. It's not just about signs; it's about

the fact that somebody out there will see our work and possibly find a home at The Orchard and change their lives for the beCer.

Serves Fridays and Sundays.

HOSPITALITY TEAM

The Hospitality Team serves our guests each Sunday by preparing the Worship center, lobby, and restrooms before Worship. This team also

prepares and graciously serves coffee and seasonal drinks or treats Sunday mornings.


WELCOME TEAM

The Welcome Team works together to prepare a top-notch welcoming environment for Worship each Sunday. Together they work to meet

the needs of each person who aCends Worship, with special aCen'on to welcoming those who are new to The Orchard. As a welcome

greeter, you have the opportunity to greet guests cheerfully as they enter the main worship space and the children’s building.


WORSHIP HOSTS

The Worship Hosts Team works together each Sunday to serve communion, pass the giving baskets, and aCend to other needs of our guests

during Worship. This team prepares the bread and juice for communion each week, sets up the sacrament tables and the bap'smal pool,

and helps with membership Sundays.


FIRST IMPRESSIONS

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WORSHIP MINISTRIES

Help to create an engaging and excellent God-led Worship experience.

AUDIO/VISUAL TEAM

The Audio/Visual Team works to provide excellent A/V support for our Sunday Worship experiences and other church and community

events. No experience is needed for most areas, and training and supervision are provided to make it easy for you to join.

Serves Sunday mornings before, during and a>er Worship on a rota3ng schedule and occasionally for events.

WORSHIP DESIGN TEAM

Design, set up, maintain, and take down sets that coincide with a message series or seasonal event. Worker bees and crea've geniuses both

welcomed. Help create an atmosphere that is relevant, inten'onal, and crea've.

Serves on a scheduled basis coinciding with new message series.

WORSHIP TEAM

The Worship Team comes together to share their instrumental and/or vocal talents for various Orchard Ministries, including Sunday

Worship. There is a two-part assessment process required, consis'ng of a private interview and an audi'on with the Worship Team.

Serves Sunday mornings before, during, and a>er Worship on a rota3ng schedule and occasionally for events.

DRAMA TEAM (Chris3an Ar3st Serve Team)

Our purpose is to enhance the worship experience through the use of live drama, video, and mul'media. C.A.S.T. members can expect to

develop and grow their crea've talents including producing, wri'ng, direc'ng, and/or ac'ng, all for the glory for God!

Serves Sunday mornings on an as-needed basis.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

Help prepare The Orchard to share God’s love with every person who visits our campus.

CLEANING TEAM

The Cleaning Team keeps our buildings and facili'es clean for all who enter. The Orchard does not have paid janitorial help, so the Cleaning Team is vital to making The Orchard a place that is invi'ng and welcoming.

Serves on a rota3ng basis with a flexible schedule that fits your availability.

LANDSCAPE TEAM

This team keeps our grounds in 'p-top shape. Its members get to ride tractors and a zero turn mower, plant flowers, trim bushes, trim trees mulch, water plants, and more.

Serves on a monthly rota3ng basis and on special project days.

PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM

The Photography Team helps to capture The Orchard ministries in mo'on by aCending events and capturing photos. A digital camera is necessary to serve.

Serves weekly on a rota3ng schedule.

TOOLBOX TEAM

The Toolbox Team works to help keep The Orchard campus in excellent condi'on. They work together on special projects, campus maintenance, and Orchard work days. Specific trade skills are helpful but not required.

Serves monthly on a rota3ng schedule and on special project days.

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OUTREACH

Be a part of sharing God’s love with those around us.

Local Mission and Outreach Coordinators Team

The Outreach coordinators team leads our local mission projects and servant evangelism events in the Loganville and surrounding

communi'es. The goal of the Outreach team is to illustrate God's love to others through acts of kindness and to build rela'onships in the

community that will develop into opportuni'es for sharing the Gospel of Jesus. Each of us are called to be disciples beyond the walls of The

Orchard, beginning in our local community. We ac'vely seek opportuni'es of need where both individuals and groups can serve and help

others. Examples of projects include dealing with quality of life issues in the local community, suppor'ng foster families, volunteering at

local food pantries and nursing homes, sharing acts of kindness to local teachers and service personnel, and hos'ng large campus outreach

events open to the community, such as Love Loganville.

Meets monthly and serves 5 hours or more per week leading up to each big event.

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GROW Groups

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GROW Groups

GROW Groups begin the week of January 25 and end the week of May 3.

GROW Groups are appropriate for anyone at any stage of spiritual growth, and the topics vary each

semester. All adult Grow Groups offer free childcare.

GROW Group offerings this semester

Mixed Adults Women Half Truths Nehemiah: A heart that breaks Real Life, Real Talk Too busy not to pray

GriefShare

Oops, I did it again

Orchard 101

Men Young Adults Survival Boot Camp The Bible: Truth or Myth Students Orange Curriculum Discipleship Kids Orange Curriculum

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MIXED ADULT Groups Half Truths

They are simple phrases. They sound Chris'an—like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve

said them. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. Join us as we search for the whole truth by

comparing common Chris'an clichés with the wisdom found in scripture. There is a $13 materials cost for this group.

Sundays, 8:45-10:00 a.m.

Leader: Marian Newcomer

@ The Orchard Lodge

Real Life, Real Talk We all have life issues that come up in our daily lives that we don't quite know how to deal with. As Chris'ans we think we should

always have it together, but the honest truth is we don't. Join us as we tackle some of life's most challenging issues as we face them

with "Real Talk" and scripture to help us when life happens. There is no cost for this group.

Sundays, 12:30-2:00 p.m.

Leader: Tim Burleson

@ The Orchard Lodge

GriefShare GriefShare is a biblical, Christ-centered grief support group ministry. It may be hard for you to feel op'mis'c about the future right

now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member, or friend, you’ve probably found there are not many people who understand the

deep hurt you feel. GriefShare groups meet weekly to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life. There is a $15 materials cost for this group.

Thursdays, 6:45-8:30 p.m.

Leader: Melissa Trickey

@ The Orchard Lodge

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MIXED ADULT Groups

January 15, 22, and 29 May 10, 17, and 24 August 6, 13, and 20

Sundays, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Sundays, 8:45-10:00 a.m.

Leader: Wendy Cordova Leader: Wendy Cordova Leader: Wendy Cordova

Children’s Building: The Lounge Children’s Building: The Lounge Children’s Building: The Lounge

Oops, I did it again: Sin Sin: it’s the human condi'on that plagues us all! Thankfully, God has provided forgiveness for us in Christ, but sin s'll influences our

thinking, living, and loving. And no maCer how hard we try we o=en find ourselves struggling with the same sin over and over and over

again. Join us for an honest in-depth conversa'on and study on the seven deadly sins. This grow group will meet during Lent and will

coordinate with the Sunday morning preaching series. There is no cost for this group.

Orchard 101 Interested in learning more about The Orchard and how you can become more involved in what God is doing in our midst? Orchard 101

is a three-week, interac've course led by Wendy Cordova that will help you beCer understand who we are, why we do what we do,

what it means that we are a United Methodist Church, and how we engage members in a life of being a fully devoted follower of Jesus.

This group is offered 3 'mes a year. There is no cost for this group.

Sundays, March 8-April 9

5:00-6:30 p.m.

Leader: Wendy Cordova

@ The Orchard Lodge

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Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

Women

Leader: Cherry PiJman

@ The Orchard

Nehemiah: A heart that breaks

Nehemiah's heart was so broken for those in need that he le= the comfort of his Persian palace to help them. We will discover authen'c

Bible teaching, recipes, a rela'onal approach, and real-life ways to put feet to your faith. Are you ready to let God break your heart for a

hur'ng, lost world and move you in compassion to be the hands and feet of Jesus?

There is a $13 materials cost for this group.

WOMENS Groups

The urgent need for prayer is clear, but busyness s'll keeps many of us from finding 'me to pray. Two truths haven't changed over the

years: God is the same powerful, just, holy God he's always been, and true prayer―prayer that changes us and allows us to par'cipate

in God's work in the world―can't happen on the fly. There is an $11 materials cost for this group.

Too Busy Not to Pray

Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Women

Leaders: Alexis Pelot and Hope Kaupe

Children’s Building: The Lounge

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YOUNG ADULTS Group

During this semester, we will spend 'me learning and exploring the Bible together. We will ask ques'ons such as: How authen'c is the

Bible? How and why are the books of the Bible ordered like they are? How do I use the Bible in everyday life? How do we talk to others

about it? How do the gospels and the story of Jesus’ life, death and resurrec'on fit into the bigger story of the Bible?

There is NO cost for this group.

Sundays, 2:00-3:30 p.m.

Leader: Cyndi Davis

Children’s Building: Upstairs


Men

Leader: John Winstanley

@ The Orchard Lodge

Survival Boot Camp

If you boil each men's Chris'an study down to its fundamental parts, some recurring themes emerge. These themes are common to all

men: repea'ng past mistakes, regreDng bad decisions, paralyzing fear of failure, or being exposed as who we really are. Using several

of the most popular men's studies by famous authors and/or pastors, I have compiled a boot camp experience for men of all ages, fo-

cused on helping them reconnect to the fire that rages in their hearts, the passion lost in today's Chris'an male, and the fuel that needs

to be reignited for this world to change. There is a $5 materials cost for this group.

MENS Group

The Bible: Truth or Myth

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STUDENT Groups Student Grow Groups are an essen'al part of your rela'onship with Jesus. They are a place where you can meet together on a bi-weekly

basis to connect to God and each other. There is NO cost for these groups.

WEDNESDAY GROW GROUPS


Children’s Building: Upstairs

Sundays, during Student worship

@ The Orchard

SUNDAY GROW GROUPS

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

Middle School Co-ed High School Co-ed

Student grow groups on Wednesday nights provide students with the opportunity to deepen their rela'onship with Jesus as they learn

about being his disciples.

MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

Middle School Girls High School Girls

Middle School Boys High School Boys

On Sunday evenings students will have the opportunity to experience worship and hear a relevant message. A=er worship, students will

be divided into smaller groups to discuss the message and how it applies to their daily lives.

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Grow Groups: Melanie Winstanley at [email protected] Serve Teams: Stephen Khodabakhsh at [email protected] Student Grow Groups and Serve Teams: Kayla Stanley at [email protected] Kids Grow Group and Serve Teams: Nicole Lark at [email protected] Outreach: Holly Wilson at [email protected]

Need more info? Contact the following leaders:

The Orchard exists to Grow New and Fully Devoted followers of Jesus.

KIDS Group


@ The Clubhouse

Wednesday night Orchard Kids Grow Group is a mid-week opportunity for Pre-K through 5th grade children to learn in a casual, fun

atmosphere. Music, stories, cra=s, ac'vi'es, and games will enable them to encounter a different Biblical Superhero every week.

There is NO cost for this group.

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Printed: 1.5.2017

Growing NEW and FULLY DEVOTED Followers of Jesus

SIGNUPSUNDAYS—Spring 2017 The Orchard Church

1950 Highway 81 South

Loganville, GA 30052

www.theorchardchurch.org

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