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WHO'S WHO IN OUR CHURCH
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Position
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Job
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Superintendent Minister:
Rev David Godfrey
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Overall responsibility for the York North circuit.
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Minister:
Rev Ann Vaughan
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In charge of the churches in the section, including Huntington, Strensall, Sheriff
Hutton, Thornton-le-Clay, plus pastoral responsibility for Stockton
on the Forest, and a hospital chaplaincy.
Responsibilities also include worship, sacrament, baptisms, weddings, funerals, pastoral care
of the members of the church, also responsible for the business meetings of the church.
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Lay Worker:
William Swires
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William works alongside Ann at Huntington and Thornton-le-clay, involved with training, working
with young people, leading the cell groups, etc.
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Stewards:
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The stewards are responsible for opening the church and getting it ready for worship and
looking after the preacher. They also provide a link between the church congregation
and the minister.
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Treasurer:
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As the job suggests they are responsible for all aspects of finance within the church.
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Property stewards:
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Their job is to look after the building, ensuring it is kept in good repair and doing jobs as required.
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Home and World Mission secretaries:
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Work to highlight the work of the missions through special services each year, and circulating
publicity about missions. Also handle the money collected by members week by week.
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Sunday School Superintendent and staff:
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Look after the young people in our church with Sunday School each week. They also arrange
outings and participate in circuit youth events.
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Church Council secretary:
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Responsible for the minutes of the business meetings of the church, including Church
Councils and General Church meetings. Also deals with correspondence, etc
arising from these meetings.
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Pastoral visitors:
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A team of about 10, who each have a number of members and others who come to church, whom they
visit. Visits are made especially if they are ill or unable to attend worship, etc.
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Communion stewards:
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These people are responsible for preparing the bread and wine for communion and ensuring everything is
set out as the Minister requires. They also ensure the communion part of the service runs smoothly.
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