Volunteer of the Week: Bill Redden (May 19, 2022)
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Not only does Mr. Bill help with our students, co-leads the Youth's Small Group for Boys (Sons of God), and Chairs our Facilities Management Team, he's also our Worship Leader's husband! Bill and Karen have kiddos ranging in age from pre-school to adults. Bill works in the commercial baking equipment industry, and even studied Culinary Arts at the University of Richmond!
Bill assists with our lighting/tech ministries, knows most every facet of the facility, and is also very involved with First Impressions. PLUS: when your spouse is a Worship Leader, you never know what you'll get roped into!! :-) Bill: thanks for all you do - we appreciate you! |
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PAST VOLUNTEERS OF THE WEEKLY
Volunteer of the Week: Ryan & Mel Johnson (May 12, 2022)
Every week, a community event happens in Mechanicsville that changes the trajectory of many households... it is a faithful and fun time had by all! What could it be? It's the Rogue Small Group! They meet and eat at the home of Ryan & Mel Johnson and their group has bonded in ways a pastor can only dream will happen. Not only are they active in leading the Rogues, they keep going... the Johnson's help with our VBS Actor's Guild, Ryan is part of the 'Men of God, Men of Action' Saturday small group, and Mel is an active member of the Staff Appreciation Team. Ryan will forever be famous for his portrayal of FIT MAN, a recurring role in one of our former sermon series. Mel also assists with some of our younger generation ministries for children & youth. These guys do it all! Ryan & Mel have two kids, Lillian and Eloise, and they live very close to New Song. We can't thank the Johnson family enough for their hard work, ministry, and can-do spirit! Keep making us laugh and smile: we appreciate your beautiful ministries! Thank you, Ryan & Mel!
Volunteer of the Week: Joni McNamara (May 5, 2022)
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Joni McNamara is mother to Ryan & Matt Johnson. (We pray to the Lord for her in this role!) She also has loving daughters-in-law, Mel & Erica, and amazing grandkiddos: Lillian, Eloise, and Monroe. Joni participates in our Sunday morning Cafe Coffee Ministry. She is active in the Rogue Tuesday night small group and is a member of our First Impressions Ministry as a Greeter! Joni serves whenever we come her way, and we love her passion for growing in her faith and seeing God's work in her life.
Joni has just returned from a trip to the Holy Land, where she walked in the footsteps of Jesus! Welcome home, Joni, and THANK YOU for all you do! |
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Volunteer of the Week: Joey McDonald (April 28, 2022)
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Joey McDonald has been volunteering in our Tech Ministry from his early days here at New Song! Joey owns his own rig, complete with an array of sound equipment - perfect for festivals, services, and events. Additionally, Joey has run our live sound on Sunday mornings during many worship services. Joey is an active part of our Saturday morning Men's Bible Study (Men of God, Men of Action) and the Tuesday night "Rogue" small group. He's also been known to help with repairs, maintenance, and upkeep at the church and local projects. Joey works for T-Mobile as a Senior Field Technician. Joey's wife, Carol, is pictured with him from this past Tuesday night (4/26) when Joey organized a surprise wedding to renew their vows on their 25th Anniversary. Pastor Chad ran a full service while all stood, and the Wedding March was played! Their sons, Hunter and Joseph, walked their Mom down the aisle after surprising her with a tiara and flowers. This exceptional service is one few will forget - tears and smiles were in all directions. (Joey: you pulled off a great surprise!) THANKS for all you do here at New Song and beyond!
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Volunteer of the Week: Melissa Leonard (April 21, 2022)
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A VCU college student during the week and an amazingly dedicated volunteer to so many kiddos at church on the weekend: Melissa Leonard has long served in the church's "KidsPraise!" ministry. Melissa's Mom, Ms. Amy, is our Children's Director, and their entire family works incredibly hard to teach others about Jesus! Melissa has been on many mission trips, local and abroad, and has worked to partner faith with action. Melissa helps with crafts, lessons, activities, our annual Vacation Bible School, and seasonal & Christmas activities. Just recently, we've all been blessed to watch as she helps lead the kids around the Worship Center when they sing and wave their palms! From Children's & Youth Ministries to worship & missions, Melissa is a leader we've seen grow up right before our eyes! THANKS, Melissa, for all your hard work, dedicated service, and faithful ministry!
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Volunteer of the Week: Kathy Emond (April 14, 2022)
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Kathy Emond serves as New Song's Co-Lay Leader and Delegate to Annual Conference. She assists many Sundays with our Tech Team and backs up our Tech Director, Mr. Drew. Kathy is a member of our Executive Ministry Team and Staff-Parish Relations Team. She has led numerous small groups and served on our inaugural Healthy Church Team. Kathy has most recently helped spearhead the Prayer Initiative with our FORWARD Campaign to expand our ministries and facilities. Kathy is never afraid to take on a challenge and helps with many behind-the-scene ministries! (But we see you & thank you!) Kathy remains dedicated to her family, friends, and faith – she helps keep things organized and moving forward!
We appreciate you, Kathy: welcome home from your cruise! |
Volunteer of the Week: Laddie & Gina Sykes! (April 7, 2022)
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When you need a compassionate, listening, empathetic ear, you likely need to find someone named Laddie or Gina Sykes. These two show up at the perfect time, every time. In one corner, Laddie might be welcoming people as he directs traffic in the parking lot, and in the other, Gina might be helping in the office or organizing our Church library. Laddie and Gina run our "Faithful Rascals" Tuesday night small group - a very active gathering! Laddie is also a member of our Executive Leadership Team and Saturday morning Men's Group. Gina coordinates our Staff Appreciation Team and has recently re-joined our Personnel Team. Gina frequently checks in with our Children's and Youth Directors and assists Ann Farmer in the Church Office. The Sykes' have an incredible family and are willing to help and serve at every turn. They don't claim to be perfect (but are known to give a perfect effort) - we are blessed! Laddie & Gina are two of the kindest and most selfless people you'll ever meet: know that they love you before they even meet you! This week's 'volunteers of the week' are Laddie & Gina Sykes: we thank you for all you are and for all you do!
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Volunteer of the Week: Becca Randolph! (March 31, 2022)
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She can sing, pray, paint (both walls and a canvas), decorate, volunteer, lead, follow, camp, craft, cook, learn, teach, encourage... and make a perfect vegetable birthday cake for the pastor! This multi-talented artist is a Mom to Jackson and Seth and wife to Mr. Kevin. She's an incredibly loving daughter to her parents and remains committed to the Top 3: Faith, Family & Friends (FUN, too)! Becca sings on our Worship Team, has helped transform the facility on everything from Vacation Bible School to Easter & Christmas. She's a friend to many and beloved by all. She has a heart for Jesus, a smile that's infectious, and loves to serve others. She can turn anything into a masterpiece: from fingerpaint to chalk or charcoal - even our New Song Church Cookbook front cover! Full color, black & white... Becca has NO fear when it comes to creativity! We can't count how many art lessons she has provided through Art-to-Honor at New Song where she has invited the community to see their faith come alive through the arts. She cooks meals as part of our CARE Team and compiles gifts to ensure many others are properly appreciated. Becca loves the Lord: in song, prayer, Scripture, art, worship, and beyond. We love and appreciate you, Becca!
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Volunteer of the Week: removed by request for March 24, 2022
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Volunteer of the Week: Ben Branson! (March 17, 2022)
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When it comes to "fishing for people," Mr. Ben is one of those our church relies upon heavily! Ben serves God in a variety of ways: he's a member of our Executive Ministry Team and co-leader of our Saturday Morning Men's Group. He's a member of our Tuesday night "Rogue" Small Group. He assists with our youth ministries across the board: mission trips, Sunday School, co-leading a boy's small group, and more.
Ben lives close to the church and has used his engineering expertise to help design the original sketches for our new expansion. When our parking lot needs a good smoothing out, or a sidewalk needs shoveling, he's always there. Mr. Ben has no 'stop' and shows up - he keeps going and going. We are incredibly grateful for his servant's heart, constant attention to where God is leading, and all he does to help make New Song its best. Ben and his wife, Stephanie, have two daughters, Sydney and Casey. Next time you see Mr. Ben (and he's often called Mr. Ben as opposed to Ben...!), be sure to give him a high-five and thank him for his many ministries! Thanks, Mr. Ben! |
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Volunteer of the Week: KENNY & SHERRY TRAINUM! (March 10, 2022)
Each week, we collect food items for the Backpack Ministry and MCEF. These donations end up leaving our building as wonderful church helpers sneak in (often without notice) and organize them for delivery. Kenny and Sherry Trainum are these mysterious volunteers! Additionally, they hosted our community food drives throughout the pandemic as thousands of pounds of canned goods and non-perishable items were received. They delivered food to many in Mechanicsville, Chesterfield, and Richmond.
Kenny and Sherry are on our Offering Counter's Team. Additionally, Sherry serves on our Executive Ministry Team and is a vital part of our Personnel Team (SPRT). Sherry also served on our "Forward in Faith" efforts. The Trainums frequently stop by to brighten our staff's day and participate in other operations here at the Church. They also serve faithfully at FeedMore each month.
Whether making hundreds of masks or caring for others, we admire the humor and wisdom the Trainums provide every day. We cannot thank them enough for their shared ministries and contagious joy! Kenny & Sherry: we APPRECIATE you!
Kenny and Sherry are on our Offering Counter's Team. Additionally, Sherry serves on our Executive Ministry Team and is a vital part of our Personnel Team (SPRT). Sherry also served on our "Forward in Faith" efforts. The Trainums frequently stop by to brighten our staff's day and participate in other operations here at the Church. They also serve faithfully at FeedMore each month.
Whether making hundreds of masks or caring for others, we admire the humor and wisdom the Trainums provide every day. We cannot thank them enough for their shared ministries and contagious joy! Kenny & Sherry: we APPRECIATE you!
Volunteer of the Week: DIANNE MOORE! (March 3, 2022)
Have you ever read a lyric on our screens as the Worship Team sings and plays a particular song? Ever wondered who types in all the Scriptures and announcements each week? This week's GEM of a church member is our very own Dianne Moore!
Dianne is a saint for all she does at New Song, from helping to coordinate and lead our New Song: 101 classes, volunteering on our Media & Tech Team, and her dedication as the Vice-Chair of the Executive Ministry Team.
Dianne was the co-coordinator of our Church's Cookbook project at the start of the pandemic. She leads our First Impressions Ministry, overseeing our greeters, Communion servers, and ushers. She also serves volunteers with our newly-formed "Jobs for Life" ministry.
Dianne is married to her recently-retired husband, Frank. They have an incredible son and daughter-in-law and an incredible daughter and son-in-law. Frank and Dianne are the proud grandparents of three grandsons that they love very much.
To know Dianne is to love her. Dianne's faith, personality, and servant's heart make it easy to salute her ministries and love of God. THANK YOU, Dianne, for all you do here at the church and beyond!
Dianne is a saint for all she does at New Song, from helping to coordinate and lead our New Song: 101 classes, volunteering on our Media & Tech Team, and her dedication as the Vice-Chair of the Executive Ministry Team.
Dianne was the co-coordinator of our Church's Cookbook project at the start of the pandemic. She leads our First Impressions Ministry, overseeing our greeters, Communion servers, and ushers. She also serves volunteers with our newly-formed "Jobs for Life" ministry.
Dianne is married to her recently-retired husband, Frank. They have an incredible son and daughter-in-law and an incredible daughter and son-in-law. Frank and Dianne are the proud grandparents of three grandsons that they love very much.
To know Dianne is to love her. Dianne's faith, personality, and servant's heart make it easy to salute her ministries and love of God. THANK YOU, Dianne, for all you do here at the church and beyond!
Volunteer of the Week: ALAN FEARNOW! (February 24, 2022)
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Kids and families across the region may not always know who to thank when it comes to the Backpack Ministry, but we certainly know a local hero when we see one! May I present to you: Alan Fearnow! Alan has been helping to coordinate the Backpack Ministry for many years now. He's helped form partnerships with churches across the region. He's an award-winning member of Hanover County, as well! Alan was recognized as the "Spirit of Volunteerism" winning entry in 2017 for his service to our community.
Alan serves on our Executive Leadership Team, co-leads our new "Jobs for Life" ministry, helps lead our mission's small group, and jumps in with whatever is needed wherever he can. Alan is married to his loving wife, Donna, and is the proud father of Todd and Jennifer. Together, Alan and Donna have six of the world's most fantastic grandkids. This week, we honor Alan for his many hours of dedicated service and for all he does to make an impact, near and far. Thanks, Alan, for your constant heart to serve and for all you do! |
Volunteer of the Week: MARY EATON! (February 17, 2022)
Mary & Chad Eaton
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At New Song Church, you won't have to be here long before hearing the name, "MARY EATON!" Mary works with our KidsPraise Ministry and has been active in our small groups. Mary also leads our Executive Ministry Team with excellence, which functions as the Church Council for leadership, staffing, financial, and big picture decisions.
Mary works for Capital One. She is married to Chad Eaton, and they have two children, Jake and Kylee. Mary's Mom is Kathy Emond, and her sister is Kathy Emond (Jr.!)! We love having the privilege of seeing God at work through Mary and all she does for New Song, Mechanicsville, and the wider community. Her heart, dedication, and constant service is a huge blessing, along with her creative talents, encouragement, and tenacious spirit. THANK YOU, Mary, for all you do! |
Current Volunteer Opportunities @ New Song!
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VOLUNTEER TODAY!
If any of these opportunities are a "fit" for you, we'd love to hear from you. Simply email us at info@newsongumc.org today! Here are a few of our top opportunities this month: * Children's Ministry: VBS teachers and volunteers * Youth Ministry: event chaperones and Sunday School teachers * Small Groups: facilitators interested in leading a new idea and hosts * Missions: Jobs For Life participants and Our Shepherd's Way volunteers * Worship: are you an instrumentalist or vocalist? (We'd like to talk!) * Tech/A-V: livestream, sound, and lighting * First Impressions: greeters and online hosts * Community: Hanover County has requested substitute teachers |
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