Welcome & Connect Ministries

> Staff Liaison: Terri Shrader [317.873.6503]

We hope that every person who comes through our doors or visits this website has a positive experience and will continue to view ZPC as a place to connect with God and develop friendships. For guests that can mean a friendly face or a warm cup of coffee. For those more familiar with ZPC that means finding a way to "plug in" to what we do here. See how you can help others connect with ZPC.

• Ambassadors
• Coffee and Donut Ministry
• Connection Hospitality Team
• Pie Ministry
• Volunteer Expo
• Welcome Center
• Welcome Shepherds (Greeters)
• Ushers

Ambassadors

> Pat Sheehan [317.873.4325]

Ambassadors mentor those who desire greater involvement at ZPC and would like help in that process. Responsibilities include an intial meeting with a guest/new member to begin the mentoring relationship that can last up to six months, or until the guest/new member is connected. Training is required.

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Coffee and Donut Ministry

>  Terri Shrader [317.873.6503]

The Coffee and Donut Ministry serves up tasty donuts each Sunday morning. In addition to donuts (and bagels), we make sure there is hot coffee and refreshing lemonade, too. Team members serve once or twice a month, before or after one of the two worship services. This team has the unique privilege of creating smiles for many who attend ZPC, plus we strive to create an environment that encourages the development or deepening of friendships. We’d love you to join our team! WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR A TEAM LEADER. PLEASE CONTACT TERRI SHRADER FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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Connection Hospitality Team

> Terri Shrader [317.873.6503]

One of the ways we spell hospitality is f-o-o-d! We help create a warm and welcoming atmosphere by hosting several Sunday All Church Brunches throughout the year (typically on 5th Sundays). The responsibilities include anything from preparing the food, to helping with the set-up and clean-up of the meal. The time commitment can vary to fit your schedule. We are currently in need of ministry team members.

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Pie Ministry

> Marilyn Anders [317.873.5152] 

Do you love to bake? Would you enjoy delivering mouth-watering, delicious, homemade apple pies to our first-time guests? If so, give the Pie Ministry a try. The time commitment is flexible and you will be blessed beyond measure by those who receive the pies. Be part of the team that creates a favorable impression among our first-time guests, sharing the love of Christ in a delicious way!

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Volunteer Expo

> Terri Shrader [317.873.6503]

If you are an event planner at heart, this just might be the ministry for you! The Volunteer Expo is an annual event  where invitations to serve are extended to every one in our congregation. Take a look at last year's Volunteer Expo brochure (pdf). In order for the event to be successful, a team of energetic, creative, and detail-oriented people is needed. New ideas are always welcome so that, together, we can encourage every one to serve in a way that is honoring to God. 

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Welcome Center

> Jill Robertson [317.873.1829]

The Welcome Center is ZPC's information desk on Sunday mornings. Volunteers extend a warm welcome, helping guests in a variety of ways, from providing information on ministries/programs to sharing Welcome Packets with first time guests. Team members don't have all the answers, but they do what they can to meet the needs at hand. We'd love to have you join our team.

Welcome Center Roster

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Welcome Shepherds (Greeters)

> Harry Milli [317.873.6086]

Loving others through acts of kindness and hospitality is what Jesus did during his earthly ministry. The Welcome Shepherds want to make sure ZPC does this every Sunday morning. There are many ministries in place to help this happen. This team is responsible for inviting and training all the greeters so that, from the parking lot to the cross, each guest knows (thru the actions and words of others) they have value.

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Ushers

> Karen Lankton Schmidt [317.733.1643] 

Ushers serve as the hosts for the Sanctuary, warmly welcoming and assisting guests as they enter the worship space and throughout the hour of worship. Ushers work as a team to provide a worship experience that is comfortable and free from distractions. Tasks include passing out bulletins, seating guests, and collecting the offering. We'd love to have you join our team. Visit the Usher Team Member Page.

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