The First Impressions ministry of Seven Rivers exists to provide the warmest atmosphere possible, for guests and members alike. It has been said first impressions make lasting impressions and we know this is true when a guest comes to our church for the first time. Our goal is to make every person who comes through our doors feel like a part of the family.

"Welcome one another in the Lord with great joy." Philippians 2:29a (NIV)

As a member of the First Impressions team you will be given an assignment at the service of your choice for one month, two to three times per year. It's a great way to be involved and serve the Kingdom. Not to mention it's loads of fun!

As a part of this team, the most important thing you can do is SMILE and let people know we are delighted they are here!

Ways to get involved:

The Bookstore Team is the place for you if you love books and helping people that love books. Complete training will be supplied. The bookstore is open 30 minutes before and after each service, so you will need to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the service you are assigned to and plan to stay about 30 minutes after the service.

You’ll have a blast in the coffee bar serving people frozen drinks, specialty coffees, and yummy treats. As a member of the Coffee Bar Team you will serve folks that come to the Coffee Bar. Complete training will be supplied. You will need to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the service you are assigned to for set up and preparation and plan to stay about 45 minutes after the service for serving and clean up.

From time-to-time at Seven Rivers we have large events that may involve the whole church or a demographic of the church. Members of the Events Team work with an event coordinator in a variety of jobs including, but not limited to set up, decorating, cooking, serving food, and clean up.

You are the place guests come for answers.  (We will do our best to keep you informed!) The Guest Services Desk at the main entrance serves as the place first time guests come to pick-up their first-time guest gifts. A guide is assigned to you at the Guest Services Desk that can accompany folks to where they need to go. You are asked to be at the desk you are assigned to 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the service and remaining at the desk 10 minutes after the service begins.  Then returning to the desk immediately following the service and staying for about 20 minutes. The monthly First Impressions schedule will be at either desk, in case someone is not sure where he or she is assigned. 

The Next Step Desk is the place people come to find out about taking the Next Step at Seven Rivers. This might be joining a small group, volunteering for a ministry team, signing up for Feast and Fests...the list goes on. We will do our best to give you all the information necessary to help people and answer their questions. Typically there will be a staff or lay person at this desk with you that can answer questions specifically related to Small Groups. You are asked to be at the desk  10 minutes prior to the beginning of the service and then returning to the desk immediately following the service and staying for about 20 minutes.

You will greet folks as they arrive and hand them a bulletin. You should plan to be at the door you are assigned to (the big wood doors that lead into the sanctuary) 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the service, remaining there 10 minutes after the service begins. (Once the service begins, the main entrance doors will be closed—if you are greeting at the main entrance please ask folks to enter at either the east or west entrance.)  

You may be the first contact a person has as they arrive at Seven Rivers! You will open the door and greet folks as they arrive. You should plan to be at the door you are assigned to (glass outer door) 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the service, remaining there 10 minutes after the service begins. 

Rather than pointing someone in a direction, it is so much friendlier to actually take them - this is the function of the guide. You will wait at the desk and be available to accompany folks anywhere they need to go.  It also gives you a chance to talk and introduce them to people you may know, along the way. As soon as you have them where they need to go, and have introduced them to someone, you will come back to your assigned desk. While you wait for someone that may need to be escorted you are encouraged to greet people in your area. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the service and stay 10 minutes after the service begins. 

Coffee is available in the Florida Room after each service. Your job will be to get things set up prior to the service and then come back as the service closes to oversee things (mainly, chat and watch people enjoy each other). If you plan to attend the service you are working in, you will need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the beginning of the service to get things set-up and make coffee. Detailed instructions will be posted in the kitchen area of the FL Room.

Ushers assist with seating, offering collection and passing out attendance pads. As a member of the usher team you will serve for one month at the service of your choice approximately three times per year. This is a vital position on the First Impressions team, helping people to feel welcome and at home. 

If you have questions about the First Impressions ministry email Wendy Busk at Seven Rivers.