Worship Rota

Rota to be updated.

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Guidelines for projectionist

Thank you for serving as a projectionist! It is an unnoticed but very important job. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you’re just a “clicking machine”, it is much more than that, and what you does make a difference. Below are some guidelines for you.

1) Preparing a laptop

As projectionist you have the duty to make sure that there is at least one laptop available for the meeting. Where possible, ask somebody else to prepare a second laptop as a spare in case of any technical problems.

2) Make sure that your laptop works

Make sure that your laptop has the necessary programs to run what is needed in that night’s program, e.g. PowerPoint, DVD player etc. Find out what you need in advance with the persons in charge for that night. If your laptop has an auto virus scan that starts during the meeting time, turn it off. Likewise for screen savers.

3) Bring the laptop

Bring the laptop to CF at least 20min before the meeting starts so there is sufficient time to set up. Help the PA team to set up the laptop where possible.

3) Ask for the files before the meeting

Before the meeting starts, ask the worship leader for the PowerPoint, ask for the DVD and the PowerPoint for the talk. Load them so they’re ready to go. Understand the run down that night so you know what is coming next. Test run all the DVD, PowerPoint etc. with the PA before the meeting to be sure that they work.

4) During the meeting

Watch out for the worship leaders. Don’t panic if you make a mistake, you’ll find it! Where possible ask the worship leader for a PowerPoint slide print out so you can follow more easily. Note that if you know the page number you can jump straight to it, which is less confusing for people! (e.g. to go to page one click 1 then enter)

5) Switching programs

When you need to do something to switch programs on the laptop, turn the projector off! Imagine the speaker is trying to make a point and most people are admiring your wallpaper, talking amongst themselves how nice the place is! There is a remote control for you to use if you need to. (NB. On the projector you need to press the on/off button twice to turn it off)

6) Remain in your seat

Remain in your seat until you know that you have finished all that you need to do (or at least when you know there is a long time that you don’t need to control the laptop, like when the DVD has started) This way less distraction is caused.

You may think that it seems a lot more work than you thought --- well it is! It makes a huge difference if the technical part is there to help the meeting runs smoothly. I was once told about John Stott who came to preach in Newcastle. During the meeting the microphone failed, and in that meeting it didn’t matter how good his preaching was because nobody could hear him! Similarly your work can help the congregation to concentrate on worship the Lord or listening to His word. It makes a difference. Happy serving!