VBS Volunteer Roles:

Small Group Leader:

Lead a group of children to various stations, ensuring they stay engaged, safe, and excited.

Build relationships with your group by encouraging them and helping them process what they learn at each station.

Introduce each session’s theme during transitions and help reinforce the lessons learned at each station.

 

Small Group Assistant Leader:

Support the Small Group Leader by assisting with transitions, keeping children focused, and helping with activities.

 

Youth Volunteer:

Assist with various tasks, such as helping with groups, running activities, or providing general support wherever needed. Perfect for teens looking to make a difference.

 

Station Leader:

Oversee a specific station (e.g., Bible stories, crafts, games, snacks) and guide children through the activity while reinforcing the VBS theme.

 

Assistant Station Leader:

Help the Station Leader prepare and lead activities, ensuring all children are engaged and included.

Music Leader:

Teach and lead VBS songs and motions during opening and closing assemblies.

Introduce the session’s theme through music and connect the songs to the lessons of the day.

 

Assistant Music Leader:

Support the Music Leader by helping children learn songs and motions, and assisting during assemblies.

 

Floater:

Step in wherever help is needed, whether assisting with groups, stations, or other tasks. Be ready to fill in the gaps!

 

Prayer Team:

Commit to praying for the children, families, and volunteers throughout VBS week.

 

Donate Supplies:

Provide materials such as craft supplies, snacks, or decorations to support VBS. A list of needed items will be provided.

 

Decorating Team:

Help transform the church into an engaging and thematic space for VBS. Tasks include creating decorations, setting them up, and creating a fun atmosphere.

 

Set Up Team:

Assist with arranging furniture, setting up stations, and organizing materials before VBS begins.

Take Down Team:

Help clean up and restore the space to its original condition after VBS ends.

 

Registration Team:

Greet families, assist with check-in, and ensure all forms are complete on the first day of VBS.

 

Snack Supervisor:

Oversee the preparation and distribution of snacks.

Encourage conversations during snack time about the day’s lessons and themes.

 

Movement Leader:

Lead fun and active movement activities that align with the VBS theme.

Use physical engagement, such as breathing exercises and yoga poses, to connect minds, bodies, and spirits with God.

 

Assistant Movement Leader:

Support the Movement Leader by helping demonstrate activities and ensuring all children can participate.

 

Bible Story Reader:

Bring Bible stories to life with engaging and expressive storytelling.

Use child-friendly paraphrases and incorporate visual aids, coloring pages, and wondering questions to deepen understanding.

 

Create and Play Leader:

Lead creative, hands-on activities or free play sessions that reinforce the VBS message.

Focus on crafting and fun activities to help children practice compassion and creativity.

 

Create and Play Assistant:

Assist the Create and Play Leader by helping with materials and engaging children during activities.

 

Recreation Leader:

Organize and lead cooperative games that get participants moving and reinforce VBS themes.

Plan games that foster teamwork and connect to the session’s key messages.

 

Recreation Assistant:

Help the Recreation Leader with setup, cleanup, and assisting children during games.

 

Compassion in Action Leader:

Guide children in service or mission-based activities that demonstrate God’s love and compassion.

Plan small, simple, tangible acts of kindness that participants can share with others.

 

Compassion in Action Assistant:

Support the leader by helping with materials and ensuring children are actively participating.

 

Will Help Anywhere:

Flexible to assist wherever there is the greatest need during VBS week.

 

Photographer:

Capture photos of VBS activities and participants to document the week and create memories for families.

 

Publicity:

Help promote VBS through social media, flyers, and other communication channels to ensure strong participation.

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The Congregation Nominating Committee solicits recommendations of TPC members to be nominated to serve, subject to congregation election, as

(1)  Deacons

(2) Elders

(3) congregation representatives on the Nominating Committee

Please turn in forms by Monday, February 3.

Recommendation forms can be e-mailed to office@tuckahoepres.org, returned to the office or placed in the offering plate. Contact current Nominating Committee members (Chuck Shimer, John Flournoy, Barbara Maiden, Kathy Mahone or Ross DeBolt) with any questions.

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The Fellowship Committee is pleased to announce that the next kick-off session of the Gathering Groups is happening on Sunday, September 21.

As a reminder, the Gathering Groups will provide an opportunity for people to get together for dinner, lunch, attend a play or musical, visit a winery, etc.

We have made one change to the sign-up form; there will now be space to let us know if you would prefer getting together Mornings/Afternoons/ Evenings/Weekends/Anytime.  This will help the Committee better group people based on their availability.

SIGN-UP BELOW, then join us Sunday, September 21^st , in Duntreath from 5:00-6:00pm to meet your new group members and share Dessert and Coffee. Gathering groups are encouraged to meet once a month for 6 months, and then new groups will be formed.  Like the Group you are already in?  Feel free to join a 2^ndGroup!

Questions? Contact Jeanne Webster

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Advent Fair 2025 | Sunday, November 30

Date: Sunday, November 30
Time: During worship ~11am we’ll shift from the Sanctuary to Duntreath
Location: Starting in the Sanctuary we will make our way to Duntreath Hall

Continue worshipping with us as we engage in a family-friendly event with crafts, service projects, and fellowship for all ages.

Here’s what to look forward to:

Advent Wreath Craft: Create a simple wreath with candles, scripture cards, and weekly devotionals for your family.

New! Hot Drink Recipe Contest: Try our favorite hot drinks and join the new Recipe Contest. Bring your best ready-to-serve drink and a written recipe before worship begins at 1030am. All ages are welcome to participate in the contest. Taste, vote by noon, and find out who wins right after.

Outreach Projects:
Help us spread Christmas cheer through acts of service:

Write notes and Christmas cards to our homebound members.

Send messages and invitations to families who attended VBS this summer.

Help us put together care packages for college students with small gifts and encouraging notes.

If you can, please donate items like Tide-to-Go pens, laundry pods, tea bags, candles, candy, tissues, or handwritten notes. To ensure safety and appropriateness, please avoid any homemade food items and consider donating allergy-friendly items where possible. Bring your donations to the collection table by 10:30 AM. We welcome all supplies, and any extras will go into more packages.

Chrismon Ornament Table: Learn about Chrismons and make your own ornament to share with family.

Poinsettia and Devotional Table: Pick up an Advent devotional and purchase a poinsettia in honor or memory of a loved one.

We need your help to make the Advent Fair a success!
Christian Formation Committee members will staff some stations, but we need more volunteers for setup, crafts, refreshments, and hospitality.

Volunteer Opportunities for the Advent Fair

Time Slots:

9:00–1030 AM: Help with setup

11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Help oversee crafts (detailed instructions will be provided

12:00–12:30 AM: Help with Clean up

11:00 AM–12:00 PM: Help with Recipe Contest
11:00–12:00 AM: Help with care package donation
10:45 AM–12:00 PM: Refreshments

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050549A4AD22A6FC1-59826656-tuckahoe#/

Parents are welcome to bring their children to volunteer with them, and there will be a designated area where kids can engage in supervised activities if needed. This way, the whole family can participate and enjoy the event together.

To help, contact Jillian Gatewood or Liz Creasman to sign up for your preferred role and shift.

Let’s come together to find joy, reflect, and connect as we get ready for the coming of Christ. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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