I.  Overview: The Director of Music Ministries will provide leadership for the making of disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world through the practice of passionate worship.  The Director of Music Ministries is responsible for coordinating, organizing, promoting, recruiting, scheduling and supervising the total music ministry at St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Burke, VA.

II. Responsibilities:

A.  Meets with Pastors and/or Worship Committee to:
1.  Schedule all groups, vocal and instrumental, for all services.
2.  Serve as a resource person in the selection of the music for the Source worship service (contemporary worship).

3.  Plan and provide music for all services, Christmas Eve, Christmas Comfort, Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise, 9/11 Remembrance, Martin Luther King, and any other additionally scheduled services.
4.  Provide leadership for special services not on the normal church calendar, i.e., Saturday Connect, etc.
B.  Directs the Chancel Choir on Sunday mornings, conducting  weekly rehearsals throughout the academic year.
C.  Provides for directors of all organized music groups, i.e., Maranatha, Bits and Pieces, Chain Reaction, children’s choirs, Chime Choir, Mighty Peals of Joy, Genesis Bells, Men’s Choir,  and Orchestra.
D.  Serves as a music resource, provides guidance to the Source Band and auditions soloists and instrumentalists for the Source Band.
E.  Communicates with the organist regularly to maintain a good working relationship and seamless direction of worship music.
F.   Initiates the formation of new groups and classes on a permanent or temporary basis, personally directing/teaching them and  rehearsing them or delegating responsibility to another qualified individual.
G.  Organizes and maintains a graded music ministry for children and youth as they progress from one group to another.
H.  Serves as a resource for the people in the Education ministry, including the Director of Christian Formation, the Director of Youth Ministry, and the Sunday School teachers, in order to enhance music as a part of these programs.
I.    Provides for the musical and spiritual growth of the music  ministry by the inclusion of regular music events, i.e., cantatas,  musical dramas and workshops open to participation by all  members of the congregation.
J.    Prepares and oversees an annual music budget and prepares a report to the annual Charge Conference.
K.  Coordinates the ordering of music and materials for all choirs.
L.   Maintains a functional music library.
M.  Recommends appropriate action to enable:
1.  Pianos, organs, musical instruments and equipment to be properly maintained.
2.  Choirs to be adequately robed.
N.  Arranges for adequate substitutes during vacation times or other absences after consulting with pastors.
O.  Schedules and rehearses music as needed during the choir’s  absence, i.e., a summer choir, soloists, instrumentalists, small music groups, etc.
P.  Works at the direction and under the supervision of the Senior Pastor.
Q.  Participates in weekly staff meetings and annual staff retreats.
R.  Participates in weekly Worship Planning Committee meetings, and monthly Music Committee, Church Table,  and bi-monthly Ministry Council meetings.
S.  Meets with the Music Committee to disseminate information and coordinate the various music groups for worship and other services.
T.  Provides the church office with necessary music information and announcements in time for the church bulletins and Scroll.
U.  Writes a short monthly message for the Scroll.
V.  Edits the music information and calendar on the church website.
W.  Provides information to prepare fliers, posters, newspaper articles and church bulletins to advertise musical special events.
X. Recruits new members to the music program.
Y.  Serves as a music resource for weddings and funerals and, in consultation with the organist, provides the music if requested.
Z.  Sets annual and long term goals and is held accountable for reaching these goals for measurable growth and development of  the music ministry.

III. Supervisory Duties

A.  Supervises and works closely with the Media Technician to provide technical support and assistance for all worship  services, special events and other events as necessary.
B.  Supervises and works closely with the organist.

• Promote times for food and fellowship. Encourage congregational potlucks, spread the word to visitors and members about meeting for lunch after the services; start a “St Stephen’s time” at Caribou or wherever.
• Empower and energize our efforts to promote church membership and personally connect with visitors.
• Develop a team to implement membership efforts, have a goal of 100 new members in 2011; more personal follow-up with visitors, improve the fellowship pad.

• Increase involvement of children and youth in our worship services.
• Share Joys and Concerns as voiced by congregation members.
• Increase special events worship opportunities on days other than Sunday (examples: quarterly children’s service, blessing of animals).

• Launch youth ministry renovation plans and implement children’s ministry architecture initiative  (Youth Council and Children’s Council).
• Provide an Internet-based ministry – study, blog, St. Stephen’s devotional  (CERT and Communications committees).

• Become a Certified Green United Methodist Church (e.g., add recycling opportunities in kitchen, have a caulking party, plant a church garden)
• Develop ministries in the Hispanic community
• Participate in disaster response training – create teams to respond locally and nationally.

• Engage more people in getting involved in church ministries.  Find ways to increase  “generosity of time” for church ministries; continue to promote the 5 Connect.
• Start a “Freecycle” at St. Stephen’s - a barter/recycle board for the church (health supplies, furniture, etc).

All Seniors are welcome to attend the Seniors Luncheon, the third Tuesday of every month, Sept.-June, 11:15 in the room next to the kitchen.  Please bring your own lunch and we will provide beverages, chips, and array of delicious desserts.  We have occasional programs, but mostly we are just a sociable group.  December and June we have catered lunches.  You do not need to be a member of St. Stephens UMC to attend, and if you come, please feel free to invite a friend.  Contact Diane Yim 703 978 7521 or yim.cd@verizon.net if you have questions, or to let me know you are coming so that we set up sufficient seating.

We would also welcome anyone in the non-Senior category to help on our Coordinating Committee.  This would only involve a few hours on the luncheon date to help with set up, clean up, to make a dessert, and occasionally give someone a ride.  We on the Coordinating Committee all started before we became Seniors, and now that we have all become Seniors, we would appreciate help from some younger people!

Thank you St. Stephen’s members for the cards and messages, UMW for the memory donation and for the number of members who attended the funeral on Sunday, for my mother, Winnie Snyder in McClean, VA. -Florence Currie

Powell Williams is currently in North Carolina. Many have asked for contact information to pass along their love and prayers. Here's what we can share with you:

We are collecting cards and well wishes to take to Powell at Duke Hospital next week. There is a basket in the Gathering Place.

Mailing Adress:

Edward P. Williams Sr.
Duke Hospital
9th floor 9100 Erwin Rd.
Durham, NC 27705

Altenerate Address (Powell's oldest daughter)

Powell Williams
c/o Lisa Jonczyk
2001 Simca Ct.
Apex, NC 27502

In addition, a CarePages website that sends messages directly to Powell is located here.

Pat Williams is also currently hospitalized. You can get updates on her condition here.

Church Family Briefs:

New Members:
July 29th: Anna Antequera, Amanda Bulacio, Melva Plaza Hugo, Julieta Olivera, and Leslie Slutz.

New Constituent Member:

Lijen Hwang, 5231 Capon Hill Place, Burke, VA 22015

Births:

James Ethan Nicely born on June 14, 2010 to Rachel & Steve Nicely; Aydan Lee Rock born on August 16, 2010 to Becky Reinhard and Alex Rock

Marriages:

Amanda Pomeroy & Sam Spellman on July 31, 2010

Deaths:

Hugh Robinson Jones on August 9th, and Winnie Snyder, mother of Florence Currie on August 8th.

As members of the community of St. Stephen’s and as brothers and sisters in Christ, we share the ministry of praying for one another. Please pray for the joys and concerns listed throughout the week. Please write your prayer requests or joys on the Fellowship Pad or registration card during Sunday worship, or email prayer requests to post here to office2@ststephensfairfax.org.

Prayers requested for:

(Editor's note: In this public forum, requests for prayers for specific illnesses or diagnosis are not posted beside full names or identifying information in order to comply with privacy issues and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.)

Deployed Overseas with the Armed Forces:

Randy Caldwell, Buddy Hopkins, Gary Patton, Dan Peck

Our Financial Stewardship for the week of August 29, 2010
Given for Operations & Mission Needs - $16,336.00

Outreach Giving - $2,940.00

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