Communication/Media Ministries

Ongoing Local Events

2025 Quarter 3 Training Dates

July (Announcer: Ajalyn)
- 4th-5th: - -
- 11th-12th: - -
- 18th-19th: - -
- 25th-26th: - -

August (Announcer: Marina & Alex)
- 1st-2nd:
  - Jorren assigned on Mixer, Alex training on PC1 & PC2, Christian assigned on Cameras
- 8th-9th:
  - Alex training on Mixer, Marcus training on PC1, Jorren training on PC2 & Cameras
- 15th-16th:
  - Alex training on Mixer, Marcus training on PC1, Jorren training on PC2 & Cameras
- 22nd-23rd:
  - Marcus training on Mixer, Alex training on PC1 & PC2, Christian assigned on Cameras
- 29th-30th:
  - Alex training on Mixer, Marcus training on PC1, Jorren training on PC2 & Cameras

September (Announcer: volunteer needed!)
- 5th-6th:
  - Christian training on Mixer & PC1, Jorren training on PC2 & Cameras
- 12th-13th:
  - Christian training on Mixer & PC1, Jorren training on PC2 & Cameras
- 19th-20th:
  - Jorren assigned on Mixer & PC1, Christian assigned on PC2 & Cameras
- 26th-27th:
  - Jorren assigned on Mixer & PC1, Christian assigned on PC2 & Cameras

Sub-department Checklist & Responsibilities:

Digital Mixer
- turning on mixer, house speakers, and stage monitors
- setting up wireless mic and mic stands
- prepping in-ear monitors for musicians and checking battery status
- sound checking before going live
- when done, turning off speakers and monitors first, followed by mixer
- wireless mics can be left On to discharge slowly
- batteries MUST be left charging
Presentation/Visuals/PC1
- turning on PC1, front TV and rear projector
- logging into right media account
- do all updates on all programs that are in use
- loading up correct presentation slides
- verifying that announcements and scripture reading are in slides
- track presentation progress during service
- projection of bible verses throughout sermon with presentation software
- when done, turning off PC1, TV, projectors and putting everything in-ear monitor earplugs and batteries back in drawers and charging dock.
Live Stream/ATEM/Pro Presenter
- turning on PC2
- do all updates on all programs that are in use
- open up ATEM software and restore correct backup settings
- open up PTZ software
- open up our online YouTube Studio and load correct scheduled live stream
- verifying that we are live once we go live
- verifying that audio to live stream is good
- load up Facebook and send out live stream invitation
- load up Sabbath program
- tracking live stream analytics
- responding to live chat during live stream
- when done, turning off PC2
Cameras
- turning on TV monitor, ATEM switcher, Cameras, PTZ controller
- verify that stream is live
- verify that audio to live stream is live and good
- setting up camera shots before and during live stream
Photography
- taking pictures of special services and events for use to our website & social media
- selecting and editing pictures for final destination use
- proper picture storing in corresponding folder
Announcer
- connecting with all departments for any upcoming announcements
- creating announcement slides for segment
- adding slides to service presentation file
- typing & printing announcement script for segment
- carrying out announcements during announcement segment
Social Media & Website
- selecting, editing & uploading content to social media & website
- updating contents, events & announcements on church website
- brainstorming ideas, & developing innovating video content ideas

New Updates!

We have 2 potential team members adding to our media team! More on that on our next meeting.

Reminders!

Training dates are constantly being updated and posted above
If you're not training, please be mindful of whoever is training or assigned with a sub-department during a service program so we're not in their way or become a distraction
If your availability changes for the media department, please contact leaders to make changes accordingly

Sub-department Labels:

Training label definitions:
- Training: team members will be trained by department leaders or by fellow team member with an assigned level in such sub-department until trainee has completed certain amount of training.
- Assigned: team members that have completed certain amount of training will have this label to indicate they will take charge of a sub-department on their own with little to no help during a regular service program.
- Announcer: a volunteer team member will take on the announcement segment each Sabbath morning for an entire month. A script will be provided to ease of presentation.

Upcoming Local Events

Quarter 4 Media Team Meeting
- On September 27th after service
- We'll discuss the following topics:
  - requesting team members to step up
  - confirm absentee dates for Q4 training dates
  - announcement volunteers for Q4

Upcoming NJ Conference Events

No available programs/events at this time.

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Resource Links

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Laurelwood Youth Ministries Facebook Group

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About Laurelwood Media Ministries

Our Mission

The Adventist Media Ministries exists to proclaim the everlasting gospel of Christ, using available channels in our time whether it's a web page on the internet or social media platforms. All efforts must be made in paving the way and leading people to accept Jesus as their personal Savior while nurturing them in preparation for His soon return. We support the Gospel Mission through technology ministries. Our core values are, “Trust in God, Ministry through Service, Integrity, and Visionary Solutions.”

How We Serve

Each week we share our Sabbath service to the world whether that's on our YouTube channel or Facebook Page, our goal is to be part of the great commission given by Jesus Christ himself, "...Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mark 16:15 KJV)

Leadership & Team Development

Living in the 21st Century with the advancements of technology can have its benefits but it can also be extremely easy to lose focus on the ultimate goal, that being the spread of the gospel and our very own personal spirituality. That is why all efforts and initiatives done by the Laurelwood Adventist Media Ministry leaders and team members must have Christ at its core with every action they take. This way we ensure that not only our intentions are in check but also our purpose in every step we take while serving in the Media Ministry.

Achievement & Goals

This past year we have worked very diligently in upgrading not only the hardware and software we use every week but also rebuilding and constructing strong channels for which you, the viewer, can be reached and connect with us. These things are always easier said than done but they are possible if true passion and love for the gospel is what's driving us all.

We have a long way to go with the number of goals we'd like to achieve for this term of 2024-2025. With the blessing of God and the help of our viewers and local church members, we genuinely believe we can get there. And although donations are always welcomed, the leaders of the Laurelwood Media Ministries believe that hard work does pays off. That is why we'll be creating innovative fundraising events to help us get to where we'd like to be. We hope that you can be part of this movement one way or another and that you stay with us through this journey so that you too can enjoy the blessings that will rain from above.