Sunday Head Deacon Guide
Redeemer Church - Leading with Excellence
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Sunday Timeline
Arrive at YMCA
Connect with Olivia for facility setup
Preacher Arrives & Kids Setup Prep
Greet preacher, organize volunteers, check volunteer list
Kids Volunteer Meeting
Lesson run-through with volunteers
Meeting Topics: Walk through lesson of the week, review object lesson, summer schedule reminder
Service Begins - 10:30 am sharp!
Lead worship service
Preacher Greeting (9:45 AM)
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 lesson 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
10:50–11:15 Indoor Playground Time
Straight to the Indoor Playground time for older kids
11:15 Classroom Transition
Walk kids to classroom; begin the lesson and object lesson
11:40–11:50 Cleanup & Preparation
Clean up the room, gather belongings, and prepare for parent pick-up
11:50 Parent Pickup
Parents pick up children directly from their classrooms or Tiny Town
Service Leadership
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
Key Principles
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
