trinity Volunteers

If you are a Trinity Volunteer that is a confirmation student or worship assistant, this page is for you. If you are looking for other ways to serve at Trinity, click on the button below to view our SERVE page. If you are wanting to becoming a worship assistant, please fill out a contact card and we will be in touch.
Thank you for volunteering your time at Trinity!
SERVE AT TRINITY

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

It takes many volunteers for our  services to run smoothly. There are opportunities to acolyte, help serve donuts and beverages at Trinity Café, greet people as they arrive at church, run the soundboard or screens during worship and usher during the services.

Acolytes

CAFE

Live Stream

Acolytes are current confirmation students.  A white robe will be provided for you to wear. An acolyte will light the candles prior to worship services.  

At special worship services, you may be asked to lead the processional at the beginning of a worship service.  You will assist the pastor with minor duties during the worship service, such as helping with the distribution of communion.
Serving coffee and donuts attracts members, encourages bonding and stimulates growth.  CAFE volunteers welcome worshippers by serving coffee, orange juice, milk and donuts before and after the 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM worship services.  

CAFE volunteers arrive 30-45 minutes prior to a worship service to brew the coffee and set out the donuts, milk and orange juice, which will be at church for you.

You can choose the service times that work best for you.  Based on the amount of volunteers, you are scheduled every other month.
Live streaming church services makes it possible to reach new and distant attendees as well as long-time congregation members who can’t always make it in person.

Livestream(er) will take cues and plan scene changes based on the order of worship.

At this point we only have one person, Patrick Stark, who does all of the services including holiday services and any other time live streaming is needed.  We do not live stream the 6:00 pm service.   Any questions, contact Patrick at starkman42@gmail.com.  Computer and technology skills are helpful.  Training will be available.

Trinity Greeters

Projectionists

Ushers

Trinity greeters are responsible for greeting people as they enter with a friendly hello, smile and a handshake.  But more than that, they are responsible for creating a warm, caring and genuine atmosphere for friendship and fellowship at Trinity Merrill Lutheran Church.  Provide directions and information if asked by a worshiper.  Be on time, arrive 30-45 minutes prior to worship services. Greeting others should never be viewed as an obligation; it is a privilege! 
Projectionists help guide the congregation through the worship services.  You operate our computer that displays the lyrics and other slides on the screens for our worship services.  

Currently, we only have four people who are trained as a projectionist.  Confirmation students we need you!  Training will be available.
The role of a church usher is to help first time guests, repeat visitors and members experience the sacredness and joy of our worship services.

Ushers welcome worshipers as they enter the sanctuary.  You handout/distribute our worship bulletins.  If someone needs help with seating, you offer to help them.  Ushers assist with collection of offerings and pew dismissal for communion. 

Interested in Becoming a Worship Assistant?

Please fill out the form below and Dawn Teske will get back to you with more information!




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Current Trinity Volunteer Questionnaires

If you are a current worship assistant or confirmation student, please fill out the correct form below. This will assist in the scheduling for November and December.

Confirmation Student Questionnaire

All confirmation students, who are members of Trinity Merrill 
Lutheran Church, are required 
to assist with worship services a minimum of six (6) times during 
the 2025-2026 school year.

  • You will be scheduled based on your preferences to the questions listed below.  
  • If you have not already downloaded the Trinity Merrill app, please do so now.  Click on the link below.  This is required to receive emails/notifications from Subsplash.
  • When scheduled you will receive an email via Subsplash.
  • You must either accept or decline this request as soon as possible.  You are encouraged not to decline requests. 
  • A reminder will be sent to you one (1) day prior to your scheduled date/time.
  • It is extremely important you fulfill your duty when request has been accepted.
CONTACT INFORMATION 
Pastor Scott Gustafson - pastorgustafson@trinitymerrill.com
Pastor Jon Chapa - pastorjon@trinitymerrill.com
Stephanie Chapa - dce@trinitymerrill.com
Dawn Teske - dawn.teske53@gmail.com

Confirmation Student Information


Worship Assistant Opportunities

ACOLYTE:
  • Robes are available in the hallway closet to the left of the altar.  Find a robe that fits you appropriately.

  • Candle responsibilities: Lighting and extinguishing candles on the altar or other parts of the sanctuary.

  • Processional duties: Carrying the cross at special services.

  • Assisting at the altar: Helping with the communion elements.

  • Arrive 20 minutes prior to the worship service.


GREETER:
  • Hospitality & Welcome: Greet everyone entering the church with a warm smile, handshake, and friendly demeanor, ensuring they feel valued and wanted.

  • Information & Direction: Distribute worship bulletins. Guide visitors to restrooms, CAFE, and children's programs.

  • Proactive Engagement: Be observant of people who look new or are having difficulty, and offer assistance before being asked.

  • Representing the Church: Project a warm, positive, and enthusiastic attitude, setting the overall tone of the church for guests.

  • Arrive 45 minutes prior to the worship service.
USHER:
  • Offering:  Collect the offering in a smooth and organized manner, which is an integral part of worship and supports the church's work.

  • Communion: Guide parishioners forward in an organized manner to receive communion.

  • Arrive 15 minutes prior to the worship service. Introduce yourself to the elder(s), if needed.
PROJECTIONIST: 
  • A trained projectionist will be assigned with you to provide training.  Training is required until you are able to do on your own.

  • Operating projection equipment and software to display lyrics, sermon notes, announcements and videos for worship services and other events.

  • Key duties include coordinating with worship leaders, operating the software to advance content in sync with the service, and ensuring a smooth visual experience that encourages participation and helps convey the message.

  • Arrive 45 - 60 minutes prior to the worship service.
















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Confirmation Student Questionnaire

All current confirmation students are asked to complete this questionnaire.  This will help when scheduling for worship services for the remainder of this year. 
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