Sunday Head Deacon Guide
Redeemer Church - Leading with Excellence
Darrell and Judy Brown
Your Preacher
Cody McMurray
Sunday Timeline
Arrive at YMCA
Connect with Olivia for facility setup
Preacher Arrives & Kids Setup Prep
Greet Cody McMurray, organize volunteers, check volunteer list
Kids Volunteer Meeting
Lesson run-through with volunteers
Service Begins
Lead worship service
Preacher Greeting (9:45 AM)
Today's Preacher
Cody McMurray
Action Checklist
What to Say
"Can I pray for you?"
Express gratitude for their ministry that day
Sunday Morning Checklist
Preparation Steps
10:15 AM Meeting
Lesson Run-through
- Walk through Psalm of the week
- Review object lesson
- Ensure volunteers feel equipped
Summer Schedule Reminder
- Tiny Town → straight to their room
- Older kids → dismissal after Song #2
Kids Sunday Schedule
Indoor Playground Time
Straight to the Indoor Playground time for older kids
Classroom Transition
Walk kids to classroom; begin the Psalm lesson and object lesson
Cleanup & Preparation
Clean up the room, gather belongings, and prepare for parent pick-up
Parent Pickup
Parents pick up children directly from their classrooms or Tiny Town
Service Leadership 10:30 am sharp!
Opening Welcome
"Welcome to Redeemer Church, where we are a gospel-centered, disciple-making family."
Then invite everyone to prayer
Read Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1–4
Service Flow
Closing Benediction (After Doxology)
Action: During closing doxology, grab the mic
Benediction - Romans 15:13 (ESV):
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
"Redeemer Church, you are sent to be a Gospel-Centered, Disciple-Making Family."
Church Vision (Service Bookends)
"Redeemer Church, you are a gospel-centered, disciple-making family."
Say this clearly at both the open and close of service
This is our vision, values, and hope
Leadership Reminders
Your Role as Head Deacon
Setting the Atmosphere: You create the welcome and worship environment for our family
Supporting the Structure: Anchor us in liturgy and flow while letting the preacher guide spiritually
Focusing on Service: Your sacrificial service helps our church focus on Christ and His Word
Humble Leadership: Your steady presence is a gift that enables true rest in Jesus
Remember: Let the preacher lead spiritual direction, you support the worship structure
Thank you for leading with excellence and serving our church family
Your humble service makes Sunday worship possible