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Privacy & Confidentiality Policy

2026-09-25T18:43:43Z

Kris:

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much…" — Luke 16:10

=== Introduction: Why This Matters ===
As followers of Christ, we are called to be faithful stewards of what has been entrusted to us—including the personal information of those we serve. Our mission at Tree of Life Open Bible Church and Brookline Sprouts is to create a community of love, safety, and dignity for all families, including the most vulnerable among us.

Confidentiality is an act of love and justice (Micah 6:8). Protecting the privacy of our families fosters trust, ensures safety, and reflects our commitment to the biblical call to care for our neighbors (Mark 12:31).

For these reasons, all staff members are required to adhere to the following Privacy & Confidentiality Policy. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
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=== 1. Types of Information We Handle ===
We collect and store only the information necessary to provide excellent care and services. This includes:

* Personal Information: Names, addresses, financial data, educational records
* SNAP & Financial Assistance Records: Used for verifying eligibility for services
* Vaccine & Medical Notes: Required for childcare health and safety compliance
* Educational Records: Necessary for early learning and intervention

We do not collect or store immigration status.

All records are stored in physical files, locked in a secure office and file cabinet. Only authorized personnel may access these records.

=== 2. Authorized External Access ===
We share only necessary information with:

* Department of Human Services (DHS) representatives (for childcare compliance)
* Accrediting agencies (e.g., Keystone STARS)
* Child abuse agencies (as required by law)
* Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank (for food assistance verification)
* USDA CACFP program (for meal reimbursements; receives rosters, race/ethnicity, and income data)
* Grant agencies (racial demographics provided anonymously)
* Early intervention programs (as authorized by parents/guardians)

No other external party is permitted access to sensitive information without prior authorization from the Executive Team.
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=== 3. Staff Responsibilities & Confidentiality Expectations ===

* Staff must never discuss or disclose personal or sensitive information about any client or family without explicit authorization.
* Any requests for information from external parties (including law enforcement) must be referred to the Executive Team. No staff member is authorized to release information at any time.
* Discussions about clients must never take place in public spaces, online, or in casual conversation.
* Our Social Media Policy governs how staff may communicate about their work and the families they serve. <nowiki>https://team.godlovesbrookline.com/mw/index.php?title=Social_Media</nowiki>

"A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret." — Proverbs 11:13

=== 4. Data Retention & Disposal ===
We adhere to a written physical document retention policy.

<nowiki>https://team.godlovesbrookline.com/mw/index.php?title=Record_Retention</nowiki>
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=== 5. Consequences for Violating This Policy ===
Breaching this policy is a serious matter. Consequences include:

* Verbal or written warnings for minor infractions
* Suspension or termination for serious or repeated breaches
* Legal consequences if confidentiality laws are violated

== Canva Editable Signs ==

Why we ask for personal information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHVZVavX8I/YBod6Dy7ZQ-Guf34m-9zJg/edit

Privacy-First Pastoral Care and Sensitive Information Policy

2026-09-25T18:42:08Z

Kris:

== Purpose ==
Tree of Life strives to be a safe, privacy-first organization. We believe people should be able to seek prayer, pastoral care, medical support, emergency help, confession, counsel, and spiritual guidance without undo fear that their private information will be shared unnecessarily.

This policy applies to anyone who receives private or sensitive information, including pastors, church and sprouts staff, ministry leaders, altar team members, prayer team members, volunteers, and anyone else serving in a trusted role.

Our goal is to provide compassionate care while protecting the dignity, privacy, and trust of every person.

== Core Expectation ==
Private information should remain private unless the person has clearly given permission for it to be shared.

This includes, but is not limited to:

* Hospitalizations
* Emergency room visits
* Medical diagnoses or treatments
* Mental health concerns
* Family crises
* Confessions of sin
* Prayer requests
* Relational struggles
* Addiction or recovery-related concerns
* Legal, financial, or personal hardships
* Any other sensitive or vulnerable information including distribution of contact information

When someone shares private information, our first responsibility is not to “alert everyone.” Our first responsibility is to care for the person directly, pray with them when appropriate, and protect their confidence.

== Prayer Requests Are Treated as Private ==
When a person asks for prayer, that request should be treated as privileged and private unless the person specifically says otherwise. One should even be cautious about sharing redacted information as well.

A prayer request is not permission to share the information broadly. A person may want prayer from one pastor, one leader, or one trusted individual without wanting anyone else on any team to know.

Before sharing a prayer request with anyone else, ask:

“Who are you comfortable with knowing about this?”

“What exactly are you comfortable with us sharing?”

“Would you like to share this yourself, or are you specifically asking me to share it for you?”

“Are you ok with me sharing this on the church’s prayer channel?”

If the person has not clearly answered those questions, do not share the information.

== The Preferred Method of Public Sharing ==
When someone wants the church, staff, or a ministry team to know about their situation, the preferred method for sharing that information is for the direct person to share the update themselves.

For example, they may choose to post in Slack, send a message, or write a prayer request in their own words.

Staff, pastors, leaders, and volunteers should not assume they have permission to “alert everyone.” They should only share someone else’s private information if the person has specifically delegated that responsibility to them and also made clear:

# What may be shared
# Who it may be shared with
# Where it may be shared
# How much detail may be included

== Pastoral Care Is Not Public Disclosure ==
Pastoral care is direct care for the person. It is not automatic permission to make an announcement.

When someone speaks with a pastor, altar team member, prayer team member, staff member, or ministry leader, that conversation should be handled with care and restraint. Even pastors should not casually disclose to one another what someone is going through unless there is a clear ministry need, permission from the individual, a safety concern, or a mandated reporting obligation.

Maintaining confidence allows people to seek help without fear that their private situation will become public information.

== Receiving Pastoral Support When Carrying Sensitive Information ==
There may be times when someone receives private or sensitive information that is emotionally difficult to carry. A person may be trying to honor confidentiality while simultaneously feeling distressed, burdened, confused, or unsure how to respond to the information confidentially recieved.

In these situations, a person is permitted and encouraged to seek support from an appropriate licensed pastor or pastoral staff member who is qualified to navigate sensitive spiritual, relational, moral, and personal matters.

This is not a violation of confidentiality when it is done for the purpose of receiving personal pastoral care, wisdom, discernment, or guidance. It is not a violation of confidentiality to get help processing sensitive and challenging information. We do not expect people to carry painful or complicated information alone. We want people to seek help in the right way, from the right person, with the right level of care.

The key boundary this policy maintains is that any person should not process sensitive matters broadly with friends, volunteers, coworkers, ministry teams, or informal groups. The permission to disclose is limited to an appropriate licensed pastor or pastoral staff member who can help carry the situation responsibly.

When seeking this kind of support, the person may share enough information for the pastor to understand the concern and provide meaningful guidance. They should still avoid unnecessary details, speculation, or repeated retelling. The purpose is not to spread the information or create a wider circle of awareness. The purpose is to receive pastoral support and help discern the wisest next step.

This kind of limited disclosure should still follow our privacy-first standard: share with the appropriate pastoral person, share only what is needed, protect the dignity of everyone involved, and continue to honor confidentiality after receiving guidance. We have a robust local team that provides a variety of options for these rare situations and they provide the first line of defense and support for the congregation.

The standard is not, “Who might want to know?”

The standard is, “Who truly needs to know in order to provide care, protection, accountability, or required action?”

== Mandated Reporting and Safety Exceptions ==
Privacy is our normal practice, but privacy does not override required reporting, safety responsibilities, or legal obligations.

Information may need to be shared with appropriate leaders, authorities, or reporting systems when there is concern about:

* Suspected child abuse or neglect
* Abuse, neglect, abandonment, or exploitation of an older adult or vulnerable adult
* Threats of harm to self
* Threats of harm to others
* Sexual abuse
* Serious physical injury
* Situations where a person may be in immediate danger
* Any situation where reporting is required by law or organizational policy

In Pennsylvania, suspected child abuse or neglect should be reported through ChildLine, and mandated reporters should report online through the Child Welfare Information Solution system. Pennsylvania also provides Adult Protective Services and mandatory abuse reporting guidance related to adults and older adults.

When a safety or mandated reporting concern arises, the person receiving the information should not try to handle it alone. They should involve the appropriate pastor, supervisor, administrator, or designated reporting lead as soon as possible while still protecting the information from unnecessary disclosure.

A more specific policy for self-harm, suicidal statements, and crisis response should be followed when applicable.

== Silence Does Not Mean Lack of Care ==
Sometimes people may feel hurt if they later learn that someone was hospitalized, in crisis, or receiving care and they were not told. We understand that feeling.

However, not sharing private information is not a lack of love. It is part of how we protect people.

We would rather risk someone wishing they had known sooner than risk violating someone’s trust during a vulnerable moment.

== What To Do If You Are Concerned About Someone ==
If you are concerned about someone, contact a pastor or appropriate ministry leader privately. Do not start group conversations, public posts, speculation, or broad prayer chains without permission from the person involved.

You may say something like:

“I am concerned about someone and want to make sure they are cared for. I do not want to share more than I should. Who should I speak with privately?”

This allows care to happen without turning private information into gossip.

== Gossip and Speculation ==
We do not use prayer, concern, or ministry updates as a cover for gossip.

Do not speculate about someone’s condition, diagnosis, family situation, sin, treatment, hospitalization, mental health, or personal crisis.

Do not share information simply because it feels important, interesting, emotional, or concerning.

Do not ask others for private details unless you have a legitimate care-related reason to know.

== Summary Standard ==
Our shared practice is:

Care directly. Ask permission. Share minimally. Protect confidence. Follow reporting laws. Avoid gossip. Honor the person.

Tree of Life is committed to being a community where people can safely ask for prayer, confess sin, receive pastoral care, seek help, and walk through painful or vulnerable moments without fear that their private information will be unnecessarily exposed.

== Canva Editable Signs: ==

Why we ask for personal information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHVZVavX8I/YBod6Dy7ZQ-Guf34m-9zJg/edit

Church-Attendance

2026-09-25T18:40:13Z

Kris:

'''<big>Regular Attenders</big>'''

''(those who attend church on a regular basis)''

# A regular attender is someone who attends on a regular basis.
#Regular basis has been established by Barna as being at least 2 times per month.
'''<big>Visitors</big>'''

''(those who attend church more than one time or who are family/friends that attend on special occasions)''

# A visitor who attends at least 5 Weeks should be classified as a regular attender.

'''<big>First-Time Attenders</big>'''

''(those who visit our church, who have not attended in a year are considered first-time attenders)''

# Someone from the hospitality team should try to get the visitor to fill out a "Get Rooted" card.
#When the visitor return their "Get Rooted" card they should be given a welcome packet.
#The welcome packet will include: the welcome booklet (updated as needed), half sheet flyers for any upcoming events, and any additional items to fill the bag as available. (Initial creation of bags contained: a notebook and pen, a little Jesus, a booklet on prayer, a small thumb cross, a roll of candy from the 5 Below haul, and flyers for upcoming events in addition to a coupon for dinner with a pastor and the welcome booklet.) They were placed in an A5 (6.8"x9.4") zipper pouch that were obtained from temu.
If a Get Rooted Card is submitted:
#On Sunday or Monday, enter their contact information into Planning Center People. Use the "Notes" to designate their first Sunday and any information we know about them. As follow-ups are done, please utilize the notes section to show the amount of contact and conversations.
#Sunday or Monday after a first time visit, they should be added to the TIC Hello group where a text message should be sent to them, welcoming them to Tree of Life, as long as a phone number is submitted and they have designated permission to text.
#They should be added to the PCO Workflow. Through the workflow you can add notes to their profile too. This will track their first 5 attendances and weekly follow-ups.
#Monday or Tuesday they should receive a phone call welcoming them, trying to schedule a dinner, see if they have any questions, etc.
#Later in the week, a welcome post card should be mailed, with our contact information, if an address is submitted.
#During the 2nd week after their first visit they should receive a follow up phone call.
#During the 3rd week after their first visit they should receive a phone call from Pastor Lance.
IF they continue to visit each week, on the 5th visit we consider them to be a Regular Attender

On their 5th visit:

# They should receive a special card with next step information so they can get involved with the church community.
# Next steps include but are not limited to:
#* Baptism
#* Small Groups
#* Social Events
#* Volunteering on Sundays
#* Tithing, Prayer, Reading the Bible, and other spiritual disciplines

'''<big>Missing Member Follow-up Plan</big>'''

''(for regular attenders who miss multiple weeks)''

# After missing 2 weeks in a row, a "we miss you" text message will be made in an attempt to make sure they don’t fall into the at-risk category.
# After missing 3-4 consecutive weeks, and after the 1st step is done, follow up with a phone call or card by a director or team lead who has connected with them.
# After missing 5-6 weeks, and after completing step 1 and 2, schedule another phone call or personal visit with them and a pastor.
# After missing more than 6 weeks, and after completing all the above steps, have Pastor Lance reach out to them.
#At 9 weeks send a “we’re thinking of you” card.

'''<big>At-Risk Attenders</big>'''

''(those missing 6+ weeks are considered “at-risk”)''

At what point do we stop monitoring their attendance?

* they ask to be removed from our lists/contact
* they let us know they are attending another church or have no further interest in Tree of Life
* They move to another area, too far to travel here

'''<big>Canva Editable Signs:</big>'''

Why we ask for personal information: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHVZVavX8I/YBod6Dy7ZQ-Guf34m-9zJg/edit

Congregation Care (We Notice When You're Away): https://www.canva.com/design/DAHVTRNH0jg/s4vkaHlZYGvFQWpR2Y2ceQ/edit

Missing Member Follow-up Plan for Staff: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHVZL1-XjQ/fjPITPFwO4lGVjyWmEOeFw/edit
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Baptism

2026-09-24T21:32:22Z

Kris:

Baptisms are scheduled twice a year or as needed.

# On Pentecost Sunday that coincides with World Baptize Day
# In the fall, typically the last Sunday in September or early October

After scheduling a date, make a Planning Center event registration page. Search the archive for a previous one and duplicate it and change the dates to the one scheduled.

Here is the text you can use to make a registration page if you can't find an archive.
<div style="border-left: 4px solid #36c; padding: 10px 15px; margin: 1em 0; background-color: #f8f9fa;">
<blockquote>
A water baptism is a wonderful celebration in a Christian's journey of faith! We believe that every believer is called to be baptized at some point in their life.

We celebrate each baptism with the candidate '''fully submerged in water''', so make sure you bring a '''change of clothes''' and a '''towel'''.

We will ask each candidate a few questions, and you are encouraged to come with a prepared answer to the question '''"Why did you decide to be baptized?"''' You can read your answer off a paper, but '''your answer should include part of what God is doing in your life and how Tree of Life has helped you in your faith journey.''' Your answer should be anywhere between one sentence and two minutes if read out loud. '''This is a great opportunity for the members of Tree of Life to learn more about you.'''

At the end, at least one Pastor and the Baptismal team will pray over you and the whole congregation will be given a chance to celebrate as well!

Below are a few more things to remember:

* Arrive by 10:00 am and sit in the front row of the Sanctuary to meet with a pastor.
* Bring an extra towel
* Bring a change of clothes (don't forget undergarments) Write your answer to the question "Why did you decide to be baptized?"
* Invite as many friends and family you want to celebrate with you!
</blockquote></div>

A TV screen should be updated and posted to the entryway TV as well as the Sunday Announcement folder. Send a message to the slack channel to let someone know a new slide has been added.

Here is the evergreen letter to give the baptism candidates to remind them to arrive early, bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Here is the certificate for baptism. It is a fillable PDF.

there is an evergreen letter that I wrote for stephanie to send out and give away and im not sure if that happened. the letter commuinicates that baptism candidates are supposed to arrive early, bring clothes, etc. this way we can go over the baptism stuff andpeople know whats going on.

it shouold include links to google drive items like certificates baptism letter copy to be able to copy and paste for planning center etc.

Baptism

2026-09-24T21:23:32Z

Kris:

Baptisms are scheduled twice a year or as needed.

# On Pentecost Sunday that coincides with World Baptize Day
# In the fall, typically the last Sunday in September or early October

After scheduling a date, make a Planning Center event registration page. Search the archive for a previous one and duplicate it and change the dates to the one scheduled.

Here is the text you can use to make a registration page if you can't find an archive.

<blockquote>A water baptism is a wonderful celebration in a Christian's journey of faith! We believe that every believer is called to be baptized at some point in their life.</blockquote>

We celebrate each baptism with the candidate '''fully submerged in water''', so make sure you bring a '''change of clothes''' and a '''towel'''.

We will ask each candidate a few questions, and you are encouraged to come with a prepared answer to the question '''"Why did you decide to be baptized?"''' You can read your answer off a paper, but y'''our answer should include part of what God is doing in your life and how Tree of Life has helped you in your faith journey.''' Your answer should be anywhere between one sentence and two minutes if read out loud. '''This is a great opportunity for the members of Tree of Life to learn more about you.'''

At the end, at least one Pastor and the Baptismal team will pray over you and the whole congregation will be given a chance to celebrate as well!

Below are a few more things to remember:

* Arrive by 10:00 am and sit in the front row of the Sanctuary to meet with a pastor.
* Bring an extra towel
* Bring a change of clothes (don't forget undergarments) Write your answer to the question "Why did you decide to be baptized?"
* Invite as many friends and family you want to celebrate with you!

</blockquote>

A TV screen should be updated and posted to the entryway TV as well as the Sunday Announcement folder. Send a message to the slack channel to let someone know a new slide has been added.

Here is the evergreen letter to give the baptism candidates to remind them to arrive early, bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Here is the certificate for baptism. It is a fillable PDF.

there is an evergreen letter that I wrote for stephanie to send out and give away and im not sure if that happened. the letter commuinicates that baptism candidates are supposed to arrive early, bring clothes, etc. this way we can go over the baptism stuff andpeople know whats going on.

it shouold include links to google drive items like certificates baptism letter copy to be able to copy and paste for planning center etc.

Baptism

2026-09-24T21:22:33Z

Kris:

Baptisms are scheduled twice a year or as needed.

# On Pentecost Sunday that coincides with World Baptize Day
# In the fall, typically the last Sunday in September or early October

After scheduling a date, make a Planning Center event registration page. Search the archive for a previous one and duplicate it and change the dates to the one scheduled.

Here is the text you can use to make a registration page if you can't find an archive.

<blockquote>

A water baptism is a wonderful celebration in a Christian's journey of faith! We believe that every believer is called to be baptized at some point in their life.

We celebrate each baptism with the candidate '''fully submerged in water''', so make sure you bring a '''change of clothes''' and a '''towel'''.

We will ask each candidate a few questions, and you are encouraged to come with a prepared answer to the question '''"Why did you decide to be baptized?"''' You can read your answer off a paper, but y'''our answer should include part of what God is doing in your life and how Tree of Life has helped you in your faith journey.''' Your answer should be anywhere between one sentence and two minutes if read out loud. '''This is a great opportunity for the members of Tree of Life to learn more about you.'''

At the end, at least one Pastor and the Baptismal team will pray over you and the whole congregation will be given a chance to celebrate as well!

Below are a few more things to remember:

* Arrive by 10:00 am and sit in the front row of the Sanctuary to meet with a pastor.
* Bring an extra towel
* Bring a change of clothes (don't forget undergarments) Write your answer to the question "Why did you decide to be baptized?"
* Invite as many friends and family you want to celebrate with you!

</blockquote>

A TV screen should be updated and posted to the entryway TV as well as the Sunday Announcement folder. Send a message to the slack channel to let someone know a new slide has been added.

Here is the evergreen letter to give the baptism candidates to remind them to arrive early, bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Here is the certificate for baptism. It is a fillable PDF.

there is an evergreen letter that I wrote for stephanie to send out and give away and im not sure if that happened. the letter commuinicates that baptism candidates are supposed to arrive early, bring clothes, etc. this way we can go over the baptism stuff andpeople know whats going on.

it shouold include links to google drive items like certificates baptism letter copy to be able to copy and paste for planning center etc.

Baptism

2026-09-24T21:19:00Z

Kris: Created page with "Baptisms are scheduled twice a year or as needed. # On Pentecost Sunday that coincides with World Baptize Day # In the fall, typically the last Sunday in September or early October After scheduling a date, make a Planning Center event registration page. Search the archive for a previous one and duplicate it and change the dates to the one scheduled. Here is the text you can use to make a registration page if you can't find an archive. <blockquote> A water baptism is..."

Baptisms are scheduled twice a year or as needed.

# On Pentecost Sunday that coincides with World Baptize Day
# In the fall, typically the last Sunday in September or early October

After scheduling a date, make a Planning Center event registration page. Search the archive for a previous one and duplicate it and change the dates to the one scheduled.

Here is the text you can use to make a registration page if you can't find an archive.

<blockquote>
A water baptism is a wonderful celebration in a Christian's journey of faith! We believe that every believer is called to be baptized at some point in their life.

We celebrate each baptism with the candidate '''fully submerged in water''', so make sure you bring a '''change of clothes''' and a '''towel'''.

We will ask each candidate a few questions, and you are encouraged to come with a prepared answer to the question '''"Why did you decide to be baptized?"''' You can read your answer off a paper, but y'''our answer should include part of what God is doing in your life and how Tree of Life has helped you in your faith journey.''' Your answer should be anywhere between one sentence and two minutes if read out loud. '''This is a great opportunity for the members of Tree of Life to learn more about you.'''

At the end, at least one Pastor and the Baptismal team will pray over you and the whole congregation will be given a chance to celebrate as well!

Below are a few more things to remember:

* Arrive by 10:00 am and sit in the front row of the Sanctuary to meet with a pastor.
* Bring an extra towel
* Bring a change of clothes (don't forget undergarments) Write your answer to the question "Why did you decide to be baptized?"
* Invite as many friends and family you want to celebrate with you!
</blockquote>

A TV screen should be updated and posted to the entryway TV as well as the Sunday Announcement folder. Send a message to the slack channel to let someone know a new slide has been added.

Here is the evergreen letter to give the baptism candidates to remind them to arrive early, bring a change of clothes and a towel.

Here is the certificate for baptism. It is a fillable PDF.

there is an evergreen letter that I wrote for stephanie to send out and give away and im not sure if that happened. the letter commuinicates that baptism candidates are supposed to arrive early, bring clothes, etc. this way we can go over the baptism stuff andpeople know whats going on.

it shouold include links to google drive items like certificates baptism letter copy to be able to copy and paste for planning center etc.

Church-Attendance

2026-09-24T20:52:53Z

Kris:

Church-Attendance

2026-09-24T20:32:52Z

Kris:

'''<big>Regular Attenders</big>'''

''(those who attend church on a regular basis)''

# A regular attender is someone who attends on a regular basis.
#Regular basis has been established by Barna as being at least 2 times per month.
'''<big>Visitors</big>'''

''(those who attend church more than one time or who are family/friends that attend on special occasions)''

# A visitor who attends at least 5 Weeks should be classified as a regular attender.

'''<big>First-Time Attenders</big>'''

''(those who visit our church, who have not attended in a year are considered first-time attenders)''

# Someone from the hospitality team should try to get the visitor to fill out a "Get Rooted" card.
#When the visitor return their "Get Rooted" card they should be given a welcome packet.
#The welcome packet will include: the welcome booklet (updated as needed), half sheet flyers for any upcoming events, and any additional items to fill the bag as available. (Initial creation of bags contained: a notebook and pen, a little Jesus, a booklet on prayer, a small thumb cross, a roll of candy from the 5 Below haul, and flyers for upcoming events in addition to a coupon for dinner with a pastor and the welcome booklet.) They were placed in an A5 (6.8"x9.4") zipper pouch that were obtained from temu.
If a Get Rooted Card is submitted:
#On Sunday or Monday, enter their contact information into Planning Center People. Use the "Notes" to designate their first Sunday and any information we know about them. As follow-ups are done, please utilize the notes section to show the amount of contact and conversations.
#Sunday or Monday after a first time visit, they should be added to the TIC Hello group where a text message should be sent to them, welcoming them to Tree of Life, as long as a phone number is submitted and they have designated permission to text.
#They should be added to the PCO Workflow. Through the workflow you can add notes to their profile too. This will track their first 5 attendances and weekly follow-ups.
#Monday or Tuesday they should receive a phone call welcoming them, trying to schedule a dinner, see if they have any questions, etc.
#Later in the week, a welcome post card should be mailed, with our contact information, if an address is submitted.
#During the 2nd week after their first visit they should receive a follow up phone call.
#During the 3rd week after their first visit they should receive a phone call from Pastor Lance.
IF they continue to visit each week, on the 5th visit we consider them to be a Regular Attender

On their 5th visit:

# They should receive a special card with next step information so they can get involved with the church community.
# Next steps include but are not limited to:
#* Baptism
#* Small Groups
#* Social Events
#* Volunteering on Sundays
#* Tithing, Prayer, Reading the Bible, and other spiritual disciplines

'''<big>At-Risk Attenders</big>'''

''(those missing 5+ weeks are considered “at-risk”)''

# After missing 3 weeks in a row, a phone call, "we miss you" card or text message should be made by someone who has connected to them in an attempt to make sure they don’t fall into the at-risk category.
# After missing 5 weeks, and after the 1st step is done, follow up with a phone call by a director who has connected with them.
# After missing 6 weeks, and after completing step 1 and 2, schedule another phone call with them and Pastor Lance.
# At 9 weeks send a “we’re thinking of you” card.

At what point do we stop monitoring their attendance?

* they ask to be removed from our lists/contact
* they let us know they are attending another church or have no further interest in Tree of Life
* They move to another area, too far to travel here

[[Category:Manual]]

Video Announcements and Commercials

2026-07-21T20:35:39Z

Kris:

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
<ul>
=== 1. Video Announcement ===
<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
</ul>
=== 2. Video Commercial ===
<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
</ul></ul>
== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
</ul>
== When to use a Video Commercial ==
<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
</ul>
== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, please keep your announcement as short as possible to allow room for all announcements.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* '''Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “#task-videoannouncements” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.'''
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Be aware that videos with all music or small print may not be viewable by everyone. Make sure to speak over photos, especially for important information such as the date, time, and place.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Video Announcements and Commercials

2026-07-21T20:32:57Z

Kris:

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
<ul>
=== 1. Video Announcement ===
<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
</ul>
=== 2. Video Commercial ===
<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
</ul></ul>
== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
</ul>
== When to use a Video Commercial ==
<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
</ul>
== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, please keep your announcement as short as possible to allow room for all announcements.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “#task-videoannouncements” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Be aware that videos with all music or small print may not be viewable by everyone. Make sure to speak over photos, especially for important information such as the date, time, and place.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2026-04-16T16:59:24Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+PREFERRED VENDORS
|-
|FACILITIES
|-
|
|Michael Poremski Plumbing
|
|(412) 885-9042
|-
|
|Shawn’s Landscaping
|
|(412) 344-8607
|-
|
|Terminix
|Rep: Willian Zalin
|(412) 566-7653
|-
|
|Schultheis Brothers Heating & Cooling
|
|(412) 793-8000
|-
|
|Celedonia Organ Service
|
|(412) 787-5788
|-
|
|Bean Electric
|
|(412) 882-8624
|-
|
|LeFrenie Trash service
|
|412-670-6267
|-
| rowspan="2" |
|JaniKing, Janitorial Services
|Sales: Glenn Bertha
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Sherry is main contact
|Office: (412) 921.2881; Mobile: (412) 728.7087
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Operations & QC:
Sherry Nolan
|Office: 412-921-2881; Cell: 412-475-7174
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
|Customer Service 1-800-380-5474
|Claims - 1-800-333-3371
|-
|
|Fire Fighter Sales and Services
|Phone: (724) 720-6000
|Toll Free: (888) 412-FIRE
|-
|
|SSA (Security Systems of America)
|Office: 412-244-4900
|Gen Customer Service: 1-800-544-5003
|-
|UTILITIES
|
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |Gas
|People's Gas
|Customer Service 1-800-764-0111
|Emergencies - 1-800-400-4271
|-
|Synder Brothers
|
|724-548-8101
|-
|Electric
|Duquense Light
|
|412-393-7300
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
|REPAIRS
|-
|
|Copier Parts
|G.M. Supplies Ltd. 350 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061
|800-537-1005 www.gmsupplies.com
|-
|
|Paul Martello
|private, Yamaha keyboard repairs
works at Main Street Music in Irwin
|412-996-5572
|-
|Equipment
|-
|
|NGW Copiers - John
|401Venture Dr.
Lewis Center OH Ste E
|614-899-7714
614-888-5015

Fax 614-839-6714

[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Stove Repair & Warranty
|Safeware
|consult Sprouts Login file for details
|-
|SPROUTS
|-
|
|ELRC - Region 5
|(412) 350 - 3577 - Main Number
|Payments/ Invoices - 412-885-6831
|-
|
|
|James Carter (412) 287-9075
james.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
|Sierra (412) 287-9104
|-
|
|Keystone STARs/Quality Coach
|Lisa Martinac: (412) 295-9551
|
|-
|
|Brookline PreK - 8
|Various - See File
|[https://team.godlovesbrookline.com/mw/index.php?title=Brookline_PreK_-_8_Contacts List of Contacts]
|-
|
|Touch A Truck - Donna
|Donna.Harper@Pittsburghpa.gov
|412-255-2863
|-
|
|Officer Bobbie- School Safety Programs
|bobbie.bertalan@alleghenycounty.us
|(412) 370-0979
|-
|
|EMS - Touch A Truck - Jennifer McDermott-Grubb
|jennifer.grubb@pittsburghpa.gov
|412-622-6930
|-
|
|Rapid Response Team
|Deysi Keegan
|c (412) 206-1178, main 412-785-6338
|-
|
|Carmalt School School Pantry
|Kristie L Dodds [[Mailto:kdodds1@pghschools.org|kdodds1@pghschools.org]]
|
|-
|
|Scholastic Books
|
|1-800-724-6527
|-
|
|Midland Fundraising
|
|1-800-624-3050
|-
|
|CPR/First Aid
|Josh Gelman
|412-657-9765
|-
|
|Speech & Hearing Screenings - University of Pittsburgh
|Ashley Krieger
|AAK95@pitt.edu
|-
|
|ACCM
|Kayla
|Kayla.Baker@alleghenycounty.us
|-
|
|Achieva Coach
|April Loughner
|724-217-2049; aloughner@achieva.info
|-
|FOOD PROGRAMS
|-
|
|PEARS Tech Help
|
|1-888-877-1306
|-
|
|CACFP - Application Packet
|Christy Nemeth
|717-783-3512
|-
|
|CACFP - Reviews and Questions
|Julie Curry
|717.579-8278
|-
|
|SFSP - Application Packet
|Mary Romburg
|717-783-6501
|-
|
|Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
|Child Nutrition/Main Contact
Valerie x579 (School Pantry)

Hitch (Onsite)
|412-460-3663
|-
|
|
|Delivery Cancel or Rescheduling: Ed Marco x544
|
|-
|
|
|Produce: Cori Beck x740
|
|-
|OPEN BIBLE
|-
|
|Open Bible East
|
|(937)898-2864
|-
|
|Open Bible National Office
|
|
|-
|EMPLOYMENT
|-
|
|Aflac
|Daimian Foster
|412.657.5684 Cell
412.323.8855 Office Fax: 1-801-459-2262
|-
|MISC
|-
|
|Chase
|
|1-800-93599935
|-
|
|Debor Funeral Home
|
|(412) 228-3320
|-
|
|CCLI
|
|
|-
|
|Brookline Together
|
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Pittsburgh Historic Landmark Foundation
|
|Phone: 412-471-5808 Fax: 412-471-1633
|-
|
|Tyler Mountain Water
|Jim Vitale
|412-795-9290 X346
jvitale@aquafilterfresh.com
|-
|
|WB Mason
|
|1-888-WBMASON
|-
|
|Aplos
|Support & Customer Service
|(888) 274-1316
|-
|
|East Liberty Family Health Care Center - (Covid Shots)
|Stephanie Clemm
|(412) 661-2802
|-
|
|Party Cake Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5322
|-
|
|Potomac Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5066
|-
|
|Dormont Florist
|
|(412) 561-9070
|-
|
|Edible Arrangements
|see Kris to order/coupon
|www.fruitbouquets.com
|-
|
|Hammermill Store
|
|[https://www.hammermill.com/products/premium-color-copy-cover-100-bright paper for EDDM]
|-
|
|Rowdy BBQ
|
|(412) 882-4290
|-
|
|Texas Roadhouse (salad and rolls donation)
|Troy Ferguson
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-655-7427
|-
|
|3C Signs
|Charlie Serna
|412-779-7202 (Cell)
https://stores.inksoft.com/tree_of_life_/shop/home
|-
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Church-Attendance

2026-04-15T20:42:51Z

Kris:

'''<big>Regular Attenders</big>'''

''(those who attend church on a regular basis)''

# A regular attender is someone who attends on a regular basis.
#Regular basis has been established by Barna as being at least 2 times per month.
'''<big>Visitors</big>'''

''(those who attend church more than one time or who are family/friends that attend on special occasions)''

# A visitor who attends at least 5 Weeks should be classified as a regular attender.

'''<big>First-Time Attenders</big>'''

''(those who visit our church, who have not attended in a year are considered first-time attenders)''

# Someone from the hospitality team should try to get the visitor to fill out a "Get Rooted" card.
#When the visitor return their "Get Rooted" card they should be given a welcome packet.
#The welcome packet will include: the welcome booklet, a coupon for dinner for 2 with a pastor, half sheet flyers for any upcoming events, and any additional items to fill the bag as available. (Initial creation of bags contained: a notebook and pen, a little Jesus, a booklet on prayer, a small thumb cross, a roll of candy from the 5 Below haul, and flyers for upcoming events thru Mother's Day in addition to the coupon for dinner with a pastor and the welcome booklet.) They were placed in a zipper pouch that were obtained from temu.
If a Get Rooted Card is submitted:
#On Sunday or Monday, enter their contact information into Planning Center People. Use the "Notes" to designate their first Sunday and any information we know about them. As follow-ups are done, please utilize the notes section to show the amount of contact and conversations.
#Sunday or Monday after a first time visit, they should be added to the TIC Hello group where a text message should be sent to them, welcoming them to Tree of Life, as long as a phone number is submitted.
#They should be added to the PCO Workflow. Through the workflow you can add notes to their profile too. This will track their first 5 attendances and weekly follow-ups.
#Monday or Tuesday they should receive a phone call welcoming them, trying to schedule their dinner, see if they have any questions, etc.
#Later in the week, a welcome post card should be mailed, with our contact information, if an address is submitted.
#During the 2nd week after their first visit they should receive a follow up phone call.
#During the 3rd week after their first visit they should receive a phone call from Pastor Lance.
IF they continue to visit each week, on the 5th visit we consider them to be a Regular Attender

'''<big>At-Risk Attenders</big>'''

''(those missing 5+ weeks are considered “at-risk”)''

# After missing 3 weeks in a row, a phone call, "we miss you" card or text message should be made by someone who has connected to them in an attempt to make sure they don’t fall into the at-risk category.
# After missing 5 weeks, and after the 1st step is done, follow up with a phone call by a director who has connected with them.
# After missing 6 weeks, and after completing step 1 and 2, schedule another phone call with them and Pastor Lance.
# At 9 weeks send a “we’re thinking of you” card.

At what point do we stop monitoring their attendance?

* they ask to be removed from our lists/contact
* they let us know they are attending another church or have no further interest in Tree of Life
* They move to another area, too far to travel here

[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2026-04-15T16:49:50Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
! colspan="3" |black toner: Mfr Part #: Konica Minolta TN512K, A33K132, TN-512K, A33K13D, TN512JK
cyan toner: '''Mfr Part #:''' Konica Minolta TN512C, A33K432, TN-512AC, TN-512C

magenta toner:'''Mfr Part #:''' Konica Minolta TN512M, A33K332, TN-512M

yellow toner: '''Mfr Part #:''' Konica Minolta TN512Y, A33K232, TN-512Y

The following numbers may also fit: TN514 TN-514 TN515 TN516 TN513 TN324 TN326
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
serial number: A5C0011012567
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|https://amzn.to/4cblNhy
https://amzn.to/3Ves3PF
|-
|
|
|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Replaced the black drum
4/24
|
|-
|
|
|replaced transfer belt unit
7/24
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|-
|
|
|replaced transfer belt unit
3/25
|Meter Count:
Total 462,310

Black: 201,090

Color: 261,220
|-
|
|
|replaced black developer unit
3/25
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c284/developer-units/DV512K-For-Konica/
|-
|
|
|replaced black drum
3/25
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c284/drum--drum-units/DR512K-For-Konica/
|-
|
|
|replaced magenta drum
4/26
|Meter Count: - difference in 13 months - life expectancy at 5% coverage
Total: 554,345 - 92,032

Black: 225,961 - 24,871 - (120,000)

Color: 328,384 - 67,164 - ( 95,000)

|-
|
|
|cyan and yellow
need replaced

4/26
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2026-04-14T17:52:27Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
! colspan="3" |black toner: Mfr Part #: Konica Minolta TN512K, A33K132, TN-512K, A33K13D, TN512JK
cyan toner: '''Mfr Part #:''' Konica Minolta TN512C, A33K432, TN-512AC, TN-512C

magenta toner:'''Mfr Part #:''' Konica Minolta TN512M, A33K332, TN-512M

yellow toner: '''Mfr Part #:''' Konica Minolta TN512Y, A33K232, TN-512Y

The following numbers may also fit: TN514 TN-514 TN515 TN516 TN513 TN324 TN326
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
serial number: A5C0011012567
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|https://amzn.to/4cblNhy
https://amzn.to/3Ves3PF
|-
|
|
|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Replaced the black drum
4/24
|
|-
|
|
|replaced transfer belt unit
7/24
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|-
|
|
|replaced transfer belt unit
3/25
|Meter Count:
Total 462,310

Black: 201,090

Color: 261,220
|-
|
|
|replaced black developer unit
3/25
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c284/developer-units/DV512K-For-Konica/
|-
|
|
|replaced black drum
3/25
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c284/drum--drum-units/DR512K-For-Konica/
|-
|
|
|replaced magenta drum
4/26
|Meter Count: difference in 13 months life expectancy at 5% coverage
Total: 554,345 92,032

Black: 225,961 24,871 (120,000)

Color: 328,384 67,164 ( 95,000)

|-
|
|
|cyan and yellow
need replaced

4/26
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Entryway TV

2026-02-12T15:49:06Z

Kris:

'''<big>Entryway TV/Social Hall TV/Sanctuary TVs</big>''' 
''This is for displaying advertisements or information on the large TV screens''

* Graphics need to be made 1920 x 1080 pixels and should be a JPG preferably, and RGB color if possible
** Remember that images on the TVs are seen from a distance so you want to be sure to make the important information as large as possible (Name, date, time)
** These images are usually displayed and looked at quickly so having too much detail or small print is not recommended.

'''How do you know if the image text is too small or hard to read?'''
#Open the image on your phone.
#Hold it landscape so the image fills your screen and hold it about 6 feet away.
#Only give about 30 seconds to view the image before moving it away.

Were you able to read everything?

Then try the same process on an older person to see if they can read everything on it.

If they can read the image then you did good. 
If they cannot read the image, you might want to change the text size and/or the amount of information on it.

'''What about photos?'''

Always remember, less photos that are larger is better. Save the collage of photos for the printed items.

----

'''<big>In order to request an image be shown on the TVs please follow these steps:</big>'''

* Upload the finished graphic to the following folder on Google Drive: [https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GOLLVKwJlw3w5PHwiy5JkZKaYNeEch2d&usp=drive_fs Ads-Current]
* Post in the [https://treeoflifeopenbible.slack.com/archives/C01M79FJLLC task-entryway-tv] slack channel
** Please include the image or description of the image
** Date the image is to start showing. Default is immediately.
** Date the image should stop showing. Default is the end time of the event as shown on the image unless otherwise specified.

Images will appear on both the Ramp Entry TV and the Social Hall TV.
The same image will also be used to show on the TVs on Sundays, which will also show on the Facebook stream before the services.

[[Category:Advertising-Methods]]
[[Category:Manual]]

Small Games of Chance License

2025-11-13T20:25:15Z

Kris: Cash value cannot exceed $599 or a 1099 form must be filed with the federal tax authorities and the winner will be responsible to claim the winnings and pay taxes on the amount.

This is a first draft of this policy - waiting on team feedback.

=== Purpose ===
This policy explains how Tree of Life operates small games of chance, specifically raffles, so that they are legal, fair, and handled with good financial controls.

=== Scope ===
This policy applies to all small games of chance operated under the name of Tree of Life, including ministries, outreaches, and events.

=== Legal Compliance ===

# Tree of Life will only conduct raffles and other small games of chance in compliance with all applicable state, county, and city rules for small games of chance.
# No raffle may be run under Tree of Life without all required licenses or permits and approvals in place.
# This policy does not replace legal advice. Legal questions should be taken to the Lead Pastor or designee, who will contact the appropriate authority or legal counsel.

=== Approved Raffle Events ===
Tree of Life will generally operate up to three planned raffle experiences each calendar year connected to:

# Egg Hunt
# Breezefest
# Festival of Trees

Any additional raffle outside these three must receive prior written approval from the Senior Pastor or equivalent designee.

=== One Active Raffle At A Time ===

# Tree of Life will operate only one organizational raffle at a time.
# No ministry, department, staff member, or volunteer may start a new raffle while another Tree of Life raffle is active.

=== Ticket Sales Period ===

# Ticket sales for any single raffle may not exceed five consecutive weeks.
# The exact sales start and end dates will be set by the staff sponsor and Raffle Coordinator before tickets are printed.
# Ticket sales must stop at the end of the approved five week window. No tickets may be sold after that deadline.

=== Drawing Date and Communication ===

The drawing date for each raffle will:
# Be generally 34 days after the Saturday of the connected event.
# Generally fall on a Friday.
# Be clearly set and approved before ticket sales begin.

The staff sponsor of the raffle must:

# Add the drawing date and time clearly to the appropriate Tree of Life Google Calendar.
# Post a physical sign in the admin wing in a location that is easy to see, with the drawing date and time clearly visible.
# Confirm that all printed tickets and promotional materials match the approved drawing date, time, and location.

Any change to the drawing date after ticket printing must be approved by the Lead Pastor or Executive Director and communicated clearly in writing to ticket holders in a timely way.

=== Ticket Format and Pricing ===

All tickets must include, at a minimum:

# Tree of Life as the sponsoring organization
# Required license or permit information (if applicable)
# Date, time, and location of the drawing
# Prize description
# Ticket price
# Unique ticket number

Tickets must be sold at a fixed price that is set before printing.

Tickets may not be sold to anyone who is under the legal minimum age for participation.

=== Roles and Responsibilities ===

==== Raffle Coordinator ====
A Raffle Coordinator will be designated. The Coordinator will:

Confirm that licenses and approvals are in place before ticket sales begin.

Maintain a master list of:

# Raffle events and sponsors
# Ticket sales dates
# Drawing dates

Ensure there is only one active raffle at any time.

Maintain central records for tickets, proceeds, and prizes.

==== Staff Sponsor Of The Raffle ====
For each raffle, a staff sponsor must be assigned. The sponsor will:

Submit a short Raffle Plan that includes:

# Event name
# Ticket sales start and end dates (no more than 5 weeks)
# Drawing date and time
# Prize description and approximate value

Sign an acknowledgment stating that they:

# Have read and understand this policy
# Are aware of city and state rules that apply
# Agree to follow the deposit and purchasing procedures in this policy

Complete the communication requirements in Section 7:

# Add drawing date to Google Calendar
# Post the admin wing sign with the drawing date and time

Oversee ticket distribution, consignment tracking, collection of money, and prize purchasing according to this policy.

=== Ticket Handling And Consignment ===

Tickets must be stored securely before distribution.

No tickets may be given out to be sold without a record of:

# The person receiving tickets
# Date tickets are taken
# Ticket numbers and quantity taken

==== Tickets on consignment ====

When a person takes tickets on consignment to sell:

The sponsor must record:

# Seller name and contact info
# Ticket number range given to that seller
# Date taken and date due for money and any unsold tickets

The seller is responsible to:

# Return all unsold tickets
# Turn in full payment for any tickets marked as sold prior to the drawing date.

At the close of ticket sales, the sponsor will reconcile:

# Tickets printed
# Tickets distributed
# Tickets returned unsold
# Tickets sold and money received

If a seller has sold tickets but has not turned in money by the agreed due date, the sponsor must:

# Document the issue in writing and notify the Raffle Coordinator and Executive Director
# Attempt to contact the seller to resolve the situation
# Stop issuing any future consignment tickets to that person until the matter is resolved

Tickets may never be marked as sold in records unless payment has been received or there is a written record of an approved exception.

=== Prize Purchasing And Use Of Cash From The Till ===
Sometimes raffle prizes will be a combination of goods and cash, such as a freezer and a freezer full of meat.

==== Prize planning and approval ====

# Before the raffle starts, the sponsor will list proposed prizes and estimated costs in the Raffle Plan.

# The Lead Pastor or Executive Director must approve any large prize concepts, such as high value items or complex packages.
#Cash value cannot exceed $599 or a 1099 form must be filed with the federal tax authorities and the winner will be responsible to claim the winnings and pay taxes on the amount.

==== Purchasing procedure ====
The sponsor may purchase prize items in one of the following ways:

'''a) Church card or check'''

# Preferred method where possible.

# Receipts must be turned in to the office with the raffle name clearly written on them.

'''b) Cash from the till'''

The sponsor may take cash from the till to purchase prize items only if:

# The amount is within the approved budget for the raffle.
# A written note is left in the till at the time cash is removed, stating:
# Date
# Amount taken
# Name of sponsor
# Raffle name
# Purpose of withdrawal (for example: "Freezer and meat prize purchase")
# A receipt for the purchase is returned and attached to the note as soon as possible.

When receipts are turned in:

# Any leftover cash must be returned to the till with a note that links it to the original withdrawal.
# The office will record the total cost of the prize as a raffle expense.

All prize purchases must have receipts. If a receipt is lost, the sponsor must submit a written explanation and obtain approval from the Executive Director.

=== Deposit And Money Handling Procedures ===

==== General rules ====

# All raffle money (cash and checks) belongs to Tree of Life and must never be kept for personal use or stored at home.

# Money and ticket stubs should be kept together in a secure place until deposit and reconciliation are completed.

==== Daily or weekly turn in ====

# During the five week sales period, the sponsor will arrange regular turn in of money and ticket stubs from sellers.

# Cash and checks collected must be turned in to the office no later than the next business day after collection whenever reasonably possible.

==== Deposits ====

The office or designated staff member will:

# Count the money in the presence of at least one other staff member or trusted volunteer when possible.
# Complete a deposit slip, recording:
## Raffle name
## Date
## Total cash and total checks
# Deposit the funds into the designated Tree of Life account.

A copy of the deposit slip will be kept in the raffle file.

==== Reconciliation ====

By the end of ticket sales, the sponsor and the office will reconcile:

# Tickets printed, distributed, returned, and sold
# Money collected and deposited
# Any outstanding consignment tickets or money

Any differences must be documented in writing, with an explanation if known, and given to the Executive Director.

==== If tickets are sold but money is not turned in ====

The sponsor must:

# Document the situation, including seller name, estimated number of tickets sold, and attempts to collect the funds.
# Notify the Raffle Coordinator and Executive Director in writing.

The Executive Director will decide:

# How to record the loss, if necessary
# Whether further follow up or restrictions for that seller are needed

As a rule, no one with an unresolved issue of missing raffle funds will be given tickets to sell in future raffles.

=== Conducting The Drawing ===

Drawings must be conducted using a random method and must match the publicly stated date, time, and location.

The drawing should be open to public observation.

Winners and prize details must be recorded and placed in the raffle file.

Winners do not need to be present unless this requirement is clearly noted on the ticket and permitted by law.

=== Prohibited Activities ===

No raffle may be run without licenses or approvals where required.

No individual may use Tree of Life’s name, logo, or property to run a raffle for personal benefit.

No one may remove raffle money or prize items without following the procedures in this policy.

Equipment

2025-10-23T01:24:36Z

Kris:

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2025-05-06T15:51:53Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+PREFERRED VENDORS
|-
|FACILITIES
|-
|
|Michael Poremski Plumbing
|
|(412) 885-9042
|-
|
|Shawn’s Landscaping
|
|(412) 344-8607
|-
|
|Terminix
|Rep: Dean
|(412) 577-8009
|-
|
|Schultheis Brothers Heating & Cooling
|
|(412) 793-8000
|-
|
|Celedonia Organ Service
|
|(412) 787-5788
|-
|
|Bean Electric
|
|(412) 882-8624
|-
|
|LeFrenie Trash service
|
|412-670-6267
|-
| rowspan="2" |
|JaniKing, Janitorial Services
|Sales: Glenn Bertha
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Sherry is main contact
|Office: (412) 921.2881; Mobile: (412) 728.7087
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Operations & QC:
Sherry Nolan
|Office: 412-921-2881; Cell: 412-475-7174
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
|Customer Service 1-800-380-5474
|Claims - 1-800-333-3371
|-
|
|Fire Fighter Sales and Services
|Phone: (724) 720-6000
|Toll Free: (888) 412-FIRE
|-
|
|SSA (Security Systems of America)
|Office: 412-244-4900
|Gen Customer Service: 1-800-544-5003
|-
|UTILITIES
|
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |Gas
|People's Gas
|Customer Service 1-800-764-0111
|Emergencies - 1-800-400-4271
|-
|Synder Brothers
|
|724-548-8101
|-
|Electric
|Duquense Light
|
|412-393-7300
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
|REPAIRS
|-
|
|Copier Parts
|G.M. Supplies Ltd. 350 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061
|800-537-1005 www.gmsupplies.com
|-
|
|Paul Martello
|private, Yamaha keyboard repairs
works at Main Street Music in Irwin
|412-996-5572
|-
|Equipment
|-
|
|NGW Copiers - John
|401Venture Dr.
Lewis Center OH Ste E
|614-899-7714

Fax 614-839-6714

[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Stove Repair & Warranty
|Safeware
|consult Sprouts Login file for details
|-
|SPROUTS
|-
|
|ELRC - Region 5
|(412) 350 - 3577 - Main Number
|Payments/ Invoices - 412-885-6831
|-
|
|
|James Carter (412) 287-9075
james.elrc5@alleghenycounty.us
|Sierra (412) 287-9104
|-
|
|Keystone STARs/Quality Coach
|Lisa Martinac: (412) 295-9551
|
|-
|
|Melissa Distel Photography
|melissadistelphotography@gmail.com
|(412) 728-4102
|-
|
|Touch A Truck - Donna
|Donna.Harper@Pittsburghpa.gov
|412-255-2863
|-
|
|Officer Bobbie- School Safety Programs
|bobbie.bertalan@alleghenycounty.us
|(412) 370-0979
|-
|
|EMS - Touch A Truck - Jennifer McDermott-Grubb
|jennifer.grubb@pittsburghpa.gov
|412-622-6930
|-
|
|Rapid Response Team
|Deysi Keegan
|c (412) 206-1178, main 412-785-6338
|-
|
|Brookline Elementary Backpack Program
|Erica (412) 913- 0020
|School - (412) 529-7380
|-
|
|Scholastic Books
|
|1-800-724-6527
|-
|
|Midland Fundraising
|
|1-800-624-3050
|-
|
|CPR/First Aid
|Josh Gelman
|412-657-9765
|-
|FOOD PROGRAMS
|-
|
|PEARS Tech Help
|
|1-888-877-1306
|-
|
|CACFP - Application Packet
|Christy Nemeth
|717-783-3512
|-
|
|CACFP - Reviews and Questions
|Julie Curry
|717.579-8278
|-
|
|SFSP - Application Packet
|Mary Romburg
|717-783-6501
|-
|
|Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
|Child Nutrition/Main Contact
Valerie x579 (School Pantry)

Hitch (Onsite)
|412-460-3663
|-
|
|
|Delivery Cancel or Rescheduling: Ed Marco x544
|
|-
|
|
|Produce: Cori Beck x740
|
|-
|OPEN BIBLE
|-
|
|Open Bible East
|
|(937)898-2864
|-
|
|Open Bible National Office
|
|
|-
|EMPLOYMENT
|-
|
|Aflac
|Daimian Foster
|412-323-8858 Fax: 1-801-459-2262
|-
|MISC
|-
|
|Chase
|
|1-800-93599935
|-
|
|Debor Funeral Home
|
|(412) 228-3320
|-
|
|CCLI
|
|
|-
|
|Brookline Together
|
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Pittsburgh Historic Landmark Foundation
|
|Phone: 412-471-5808 Fax: 412-471-1633
|-
|
|Tyler Mountain Water
|Jim Vitale
|412-795-9290 X346
jvitale@aquafilterfresh.com
|-
|
|WB Mason
|
|1-888-WBMASON
|-
|
|Aplos
|Support & Customer Service
|(888) 274-1316
|-
|
|East Liberty Family Health Care Center - (Covid Shots)
|Stephanie Clemm
|(412) 661-2802
|-
|
|Party Cake Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5322
|-
|
|Potomac Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5066
|-
|
|Dormont Florist
|
|(412) 561-9070
|-
|
|Edible Arrangements
|see Kris to order/coupon
|www.fruitbouquets.com
|-
|
|Hammermill Store
|
|[https://www.hammermill.com/products/premium-color-copy-cover-100-bright paper for EDDM]
|-
|
|Rowdy BBQ
|
|(412) 882-4290
|-
|
|Texas Roadhouse (salad and rolls donation)
|Troy Ferguson
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-655-7427
|-
|
|3C Signs
|Charlie Serna
|412-779-7202 (Cell)
https://stores.inksoft.com/tree_of_life_/shop/home
|-
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Video Announcements and Commercials

2025-04-15T16:33:14Z

Kris: /* Video Recording Policies */

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
<ul>
=== 1. Video Announcement ===
<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
</ul>
=== 2. Video Commercial ===
<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
</ul></ul>
== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
</ul>
== When to use a Video Commercial ==
<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
</ul>
== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, please keep your announcement as short as possible to allow room for all announcements.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Be aware that videos with all music or small print may not be viewable by everyone. Make sure to speak over photos, especially for important information such as the date, time, and place.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Equipment

2025-03-14T22:27:55Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
!
!
!
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
serial number: A5C0011012567
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|https://amzn.to/4cblNhy
https://amzn.to/3Ves3PF
|-
|
|
|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Replaced the black drum
4/24
|
|-
|
|
|replaced transfer belt unit
7/24
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|-
|
|
|replaced transfer belt unit
3/25
|Meter Count:
Total 462,310

Black: 201,090

Color: 261,220
|-
|
|
|replaced black developer unit
3/25
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c284/developer-units/DV512K-For-Konica/
|-
|
|
|replaced black drum
3/25
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c284/drum--drum-units/DR512K-For-Konica/
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2025-03-11T15:43:59Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
!
!
!
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|https://amzn.to/4cblNhy
https://amzn.to/3Ves3PF
|-
|
|
|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Replaced the black drum
4/24
|
|-
|
|
|replaced 7/24
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

TrifoldBrochure

2025-01-23T19:20:28Z

Kris:

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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-E2n61UulzeqmMK1lNtJUjKfZDPn5dn/view?usp=sharing Side 2 JPG]
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There should be a quarter-inch margin all the way around.
Dotted lines are where the copier folds.
Boxes represent the individual panels.

[[Category:Templates]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

TrifoldBrochure

2025-01-23T19:14:41Z

Kris:

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!download template
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There should be a quarter-inch margin all the way around.

[[Category:Templates]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

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2025-01-23T19:12:50Z

Kris:

TrifoldBrochure

2025-01-23T19:10:20Z

Kris:

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!download template
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-E2n61UulzeqmMK1lNtJUjKfZDPn5dn/view?usp=sharing Side 2 JPG]
|}
There should be a quarter-inch margin all the way around.

[[Category:Templates]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

TrifoldBrochure

2025-01-23T19:08:47Z

Kris:

[[File:Yard signs TEMPLATE thumb.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
!download template
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[https://drive.google.com/file/d/16-E2n61UulzeqmMK1lNtJUjKfZDPn5dn/view?usp=sharing Side 2 JPG]
|}
There should be a quarter-inch margin all the way around.

[[Category:Templates]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

TrifoldBrochure

2025-01-23T19:06:46Z

Kris:

[[File:Yard signs TEMPLATE thumb.jpg|thumb]]
{| class="wikitable"
!download template
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There should be a quarter-inch margin all the way around.

[[Category:Templates]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

TrifoldBrochure

2025-01-23T19:03:35Z

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There should be a quarter-inch margin all the way around.

[[Category:Templates]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

Printing Specs

2024-08-13T16:05:08Z

Kris:

Find our [[:Category:Logos|LOGOS]] here.

Find our [[:Category:Templates|Printing Templates]] here.

'''Printer Specs for Printing In House'''

Our copier has a 1/4" gripper margin so there should be at least 1/4" margin all the way around. There should be no bleeds used because our copier cannot print to the edge of the sheet and we don't print on a larger piece and trim to use bleeds, unless otherwise stated. Bleeds are preferred on the screen images.

'''Printer Specs for Printing Out of House'''

Banners and Yard Signs are printed out of house. The specific printer requires high resolution images at least 300 dpi.

'''Graphics Specs'''

Every image used should be at least 300 dpi or greater.

Please use Google fonts unless otherwise directed.

'''Standard requests may include:'''

'''1920x1080 pixels for internal TV Screens.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic. Remember this needs to be seen from a distance so keep the text large as possible. Photos should be limited to 1 or 2 at the most. Please save the image as RGB instead of CMYK.

'''1920x1080 pixels for Facebook post.''' Name/address/phone information is needed because it is for external usage. Please include the church logo. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic. You can use more than 2 photos on this image because it is seen mostly on a computer. (This size is also used for the event registration image.) Please save the image as RGB instead of CMYK.

'''1080x1920 pixels for Facebook story.''' Address/phone information is not necessary because of the purpose. Please include the church logo somewhere. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic because it is usually only displayed for 10 seconds at a time. Please save the image as RGB instead of CMYK.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for internal posters and flyers.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for external posters and flyers.''' Name/address/phone number and website should be included, along with the church logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 18 point but larger if possible. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 5.5" (portrait) usually for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 14 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 2 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''4.25" x 5.5" (portrait or landscape depending on the design) always for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 10 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 4 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''7' x 3' banner for external advertising on the building'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''6' x 2' banner for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 4 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising on the church property'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign may need to be seen from a 3+ car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

Other size requests may be made as needed.

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

Scheduling a Meeting with Administration

2024-08-12T15:59:31Z

Kris: /* Meeting Links */

== Why to schedule a Meeting ==

There are many times when an employee may want to schedule a meeting with one of the members of administration. Tree of Life Open Bible Church utilizes a scheduling tool to make this simple and easy for people to meet. Administration may request a meeting with a staff member or a staff member may chose to initiate a meeting on their own.

== The Process ==
The process is that an employee should go to the staff members scheduling page and select the proper type of meeting, duration, and attempt to schedule on their own.

== Rescheduling a Meeting ==
If an employee needs to change a meeting, they can on their own reschedule through the app, without needing the request anything of the member they are meeting. The entire process is automated. An employee does not need to apologize or ask permission to reschedule, they may do so at will.

== Discipline for Failing to Report to a Meeting ==
An employee who fails to show up for a scheduled meeting may be disciplined for skipping a meeting with management.

== When the Scheduler Does Not Give a Viable Option ==
The calendar tool system is intended to help streamline this process so that staff can automate things but this is not a perfect process. If an employee needs a meeting sooner than the scheduler will permit the employee should then reach out to the staff member with two date/time options that work for the staff member and ask the staff member to select one that works best for them. If neither option works, the process repeats until an amicable solution is found.

This is locally referred to as "The Old Fashioned Way."

The proper format for this is:

'''<manager>''' your calendar does not have a meeting time slot for us to meet about '''<important topic>'''. I have availability on <option of date 1 with time> and <option of date 2 with time>. Would either of these be possible for us to meet?

'''Pastor Lance''' your calendar does not have a meeting time slot for us to meet about '''our budget review'''. I have availability on '''Monday at 11''' and '''Tuesday at 5pm'''. Would either of these be a possible time for us to meet?

== Important Reminders ==
Remember, the calendar system is dynamic and changes for busier employees many times during the day. It may be worth looking again if it is a new day as schedules ebb and flow.

== Meeting Links ==

[https://calendly.com/pastorlancerhoades/ Meet with Pastor Lance]

[https://calendly.com/carmenmcintyre/ Meet with Carmen McIntyre (Treasurer and Operations)]

[https://calendly.com/amandarhoades/ Meet with Mandi (Sprouts Related or Otherwise)]

=== Non-Executive Staff ===

[https://calendar.app.google/MbHG1E9qmwFWGKJz7 Meet with Pastor Stephanie Franco (Discipleship)]

[http://tiny.cc/pastorkris Meet with Pastor Kris Rhoades (Worship)]

[https://calendly.com/amandawolfe Meet with Amanda W. (Sprouts Assistant Director)]
[[Category:Staff]]
[[Category:Meetings]]

Printing Specs

2024-06-19T15:06:37Z

Kris:

Find our [[:Category:Logos|LOGOS]] here.

Find our [[:Category:Templates|Printing Templates]] here.

'''Printer Specs for Printing In House'''

Our copier has a 1/4" gripper margin so there should be at least 1/4" margin all the way around. There should be no bleeds used because our copier cannot print to the edge of the sheet and we don't print on a larger piece and trim to use bleeds, unless otherwise stated. Bleeds are preferred on the screen images.

'''Printer Specs for Printing Out of House'''

Banners and Yard Signs are printed out of house. The specific printer requires high resolution images at least 300 dpi.

'''Graphics Specs'''

Every image used should be at least 300 dpi or greater.

Please use Google fonts unless otherwise directed.

'''Standard requests may include:'''

'''1920x1080 pixels for internal TV Screens.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic. Remember this needs to be seen from a distance so keep the text large as possible. Photos should be limited to 1 or 2 at the most.

'''1920x1080 pixels for Facebook post.''' Name/address/phone information is needed because it is for external usage. Please include the church logo. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic. You can use more than 2 photos on this image because it is seen mostly on a computer. (This size is also used for the event registration image.)

'''1080x1920 pixels for Facebook story.''' Address/phone information is not necessary because of the purpose. Please include the church logo somewhere. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic because it is usually only displayed for 10 seconds at a time.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for internal posters and flyers.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for external posters and flyers.''' Name/address/phone number and website should be included, along with the church logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 18 point but larger if possible. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 5.5" (portrait) usually for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 14 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 2 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''4.25" x 5.5" (portrait or landscape depending on the design) always for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 10 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 4 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''7' x 3' banner for external advertising on the building'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''6' x 2' banner for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 4 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising on the church property'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign may need to be seen from a 3+ car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

Other size requests may be made as needed.

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

Printing Specs

2024-06-19T15:05:34Z

Kris:

Find our [[:Category:Logos|LOGOS]] here.

Find our [[:Category:Templates|Printing Templates]] here.

'''Printer Specs for Printing In House'''

Our copier has a 1/4" gripper margin so there should be at least 1/4" margin all the way around. There should be no bleeds used because our copier cannot print to the edge of the sheet and we don't print on a larger piece and trim to use bleeds, unless otherwise stated. Bleeds are preferred on the screen images.

'''Printer Specs for Printing Out of House'''

Banners and Yard Signs are printed out of house. The specific printer requires high resolution images at least 300 dpi.

'''Graphics Specs'''

Every image used should be at least 300 dpi or greater.

Please use Google fonts unless otherwise directed.

'''Standard requests may include:'''

'''1920x1080 pixels for internal TV Screens.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic. Remember this needs to be seen from a distance so keep the text large as possible. Photos should be limited to 1 or 2 at the most.

'''1920x1080 pixels for Facebook post.''' Name/address/phone information is needed because it is for external usage. Please include the church logo. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic. You can use more than 2 photos on this image because it is seen mostly on a computer.

'''1080x1920 pixels for Facebook story.''' Address/phone information is not necessary because of the purpose. Please include the church logo somewhere. This image should bleed. Please keep the information brief and basic because it is usually only displayed for 10 seconds at a time.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for internal posters and flyers.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for external posters and flyers.''' Name/address/phone number and website should be included, along with the church logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 18 point but larger if possible. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 5.5" (portrait) usually for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 14 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 2 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''4.25" x 5.5" (portrait or landscape depending on the design) always for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 10 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 4 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''7' x 3' banner for external advertising on the building'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''6' x 2' banner for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 4 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising on the church property'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign may need to be seen from a 3+ car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

Other size requests may be made as needed.

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

Printing Specs

2024-06-19T14:49:14Z

Kris:

Find our [[:Category:Logos|LOGOS]] here.

Find our [[:Category:Templates|Printing Templates]] here.

'''Printer Specs for Printing In House'''

Our copier has a 1/4" gripper margin so there should be at least 1/4" margin all the way around. There should be no bleeds used because our copier cannot print to the edge of the sheet and we don't print on a larger piece and trim to use bleeds, unless otherwise stated. Bleeds are preferred on the screen images.

'''Printer Specs for Printing Out of House'''

Banners and Yard Signs are printed out of house. The specific printer requires high resolution images at least 300 dpi.

'''Graphics Specs'''

Every image used should be at least 300 dpi or greater.

Please use Google fonts unless otherwise directed.

'''Standard requests may include:'''

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for internal posters and flyers.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for external posters and flyers.''' Name/address/phone number and website should be included, along with the church logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 18 point but larger if possible. Please leave a 1/4" margin all the way around as our copier will not print bleeds.

'''8.5" x 5.5" (portrait) usually for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 14 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 2 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''4.25" x 5.5" (portrait or landscape depending on the design) always for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 10 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 4 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''7' x 3' banner for external advertising on the building'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''6' x 2' banner for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 4 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising on the church property'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign may need to be seen from a 3+ car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

Other size requests may be made as needed.

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

Printing Specs

2024-06-19T14:47:29Z

Kris:

Find our [[:Category:Logos|LOGOS]] here.

Find our [[:Category:Templates|Printing Templates]] here.

'''Printer Specs for Printing In House'''

Our copier has a 1/4" gripper margin so there should be at least 1/4" margin all the way around. There should be no bleeds used because our copier cannot print to the edge of the sheet and we don't print on a larger piece and trim to use bleeds, unless otherwise stated. Bleeds are preferred on the screen images.

'''Printer Specs for Printing Out of House'''

Banners and Yard Signs are printed out of house. The specific printer requires high resolution images at least 300 dpi.

'''Graphics Specs'''

Every image used should be at least 300 dpi or greater.

Please use Google fonts unless otherwise directed.

'''Standard requests may include:'''

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for internal posters and flyers.''' No name/address/phone information is needed because it is for internal usage. Please include the church logo.

'''8.5" x 11" (portrait) for external posters and flyers.''' Name/address/phone number and website should be included, along with the church logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 18 point but larger if possible.

'''8.5" x 5.5" (portrait) usually for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 14 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 2 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''4.25" x 5.5" (portrait or landscape depending on the design) always for external advertising''' and should include name/address/phone/website along with the logo. The contact information should be no smaller than 10 point but larger if possible. This file should be given 4 up on 8.5" x 11" with 1/4" margin all the way around and a 1/2" gutter between.

'''7' x 3' banner for external advertising on the building'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''6' x 2' banner for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This banner will need to be seen from a 4 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design. A 2" margin for text should be maintained to allow room for the grommets.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising on the church property'''. No name and address are needed but the website is preferred if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign will need to be seen from a 3 car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

'''24" x 18" Yard signs for external advertising away from the building'''. Name and address are needed along with the website if there is room. Please include the church logo. No font should be smaller than 1" including lower case letters. This sign may need to be seen from a 3+ car length distance so the text should be as large as possible and include basic information only. If disclaimer information is required it can be smaller than 1 inch. Image should bleed to the edge of the design.

Other size requests may be made as needed.

[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Graphic Designs]]

Equipment

2024-06-18T18:19:39Z

Kris:

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|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
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|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
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|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|https://amzn.to/4cblNhy
https://amzn.to/3Ves3PF
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|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
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|Replaced the black drum
4/24
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|Image transfer unit may need changed soon
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Video Announcements and Commercials

2024-06-05T23:22:19Z

Kris:

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
<ul>
=== 1. Video Announcement ===
<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
</ul>
=== 2. Video Commercial ===
<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
</ul></ul>
== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
</ul>
== When to use a Video Commercial ==
<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
</ul>
== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, please keep your announcement as short as possible to allow room for all announcements.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Video Announcements and Commercials

2024-06-05T23:21:26Z

Kris:

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
<ul>
=== 1. Video Announcement ===
<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
</ul>
=== 2. Video Commercial ===
<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
</ul></ul>
== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
</ul>
== When to use a Video Commercial ==
<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
</ul>
== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, please keep your announcement as short as possible to allow room for all announcements.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ABW6SYxWtEuDUk9PVA “Sunday Video Announcements.”] Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Video Announcements and Commercials

2024-06-05T23:15:28Z

Kris:

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
<ul>
=== 1. Video Announcement ===
<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
</ul>
=== 2. Video Commercial ===
<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
</ul></ul>
== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
</ul>
== When to use a Video Commercial ==
<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
</ul>
== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, keep your announcement as short as possible.
* You are required to create videos XX weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Video Announcements and Commercials

2024-06-05T23:04:32Z

Kris:

[[Category:Technology]]

== Why do we use Video Recordings ==
Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

# To educate Sunday attendees and Facebook followers about upcoming events and activities at Tree of Life.
#To cast vision for our department, ministry, or event and recruit volunteers.
#To break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church.
#To streamline announcement time, as videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short.
#To maintain consistency from service to service, ensuring no information is forgotten if delivered live.
#To showcase the variety of individuals who lead at Tree of Life, highlighting the community beyond a single leader, including people historically not seen as leaders based on age, gender, race, etc.

== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.

=== 1. Video Announcement ===
A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.

=== 2. Video Commercial ===
A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.

== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.

== When to use a Video Commercial ==
VVideo Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.

== Video Recording Policies ==
* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, keep your announcement as short as possible.
* You are required to create videos XX weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
* Use a quality camera for your videos.
* Ensure good lighting. Shoot outdoors in daylight whenever possible.
* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
* If you include multiple angles, use the same camera for all shots and edit them together using computer software.
* Any music used in the video must be public domain or copyright-free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of copyrighted songs, as this can result in our streaming license being banned and hinder our social media use in the future.
* Music volume should be low enough to clearly hear spoken words. Fade the music at the end unless it is meant to last the entire announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than expected.
* Consider using captions for videos with distracting noises or muffled audio.
* Choose one form of contact, such as phone, email, or text, to avoid confusion.

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2024-04-20T23:38:52Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+PREFERRED VENDORS
|-
|FACILITIES
|-
|
|Michael Poremski Plumbing
|
|(412) 885-9042
|-
|
|Shawn’s Landscaping
|
|(412) 344-8607
|-
|
|Terminix
|Rep: Dean
|(412) 577-8009
|-
|
|Schultheis Brothers Heating & Cooling
|
|(412) 793-8000
|-
|
|Celedonia Organ Service
|
|(412) 787-5788
|-
|
|Bean Electric
|
|(412) 882-8624
|-
|
|LeFrenie Trash service
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |
|JaniKing, Janitorial Services
|Sales: Glenn Bertha
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Sherry is main contact
|Office: (412) 921.2881; Mobile: (412) 728.7087
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Operations & QC:
Sherry Nolan
|Office: 412-921-2881; Cell: 412-475-7174
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
|Customer Service 1-800-380-5474
|Claims - 1-800-333-3371
|-
|
|Fire Fighter Sales and Services
|Phone: (724) 720-6000
|Toll Free: (888) 412-FIRE
|-
|
|SSA (Security Systems of America)
|Office: 412-244-4900
|Gen Customer Service: 1-800-544-5003
|-
|UTILITIES
|
|
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |Gas
|People's Gas
|Customer Service 1-800-764-0111
|Emergencies - 1-800-400-4271
|-
|Synder Brothers
|
|724-548-8101
|-
|Electric
|Duquense Light
|
|412-393-7300
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
|
|
|
|
|-
|REPAIRS
|-
|
|Copier Parts
|G.M. Supplies Ltd. 350 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061
|800-537-1005 www.gmsupplies.com
|-
|Equipment
|-
|
|NGW Copiers - John
|401Venture Dr.
Lewis Center OH Ste E
|614-899-7714

Fax 614-839-6714

[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|SPROUTS
|-
|
|ELRC - Region 5
|(412) 350 - 3577 - Main Number
|Payments/ Invoices - 412-885-6831
|-
|
|
|Lisa Hall: (412) 287-9095
|Sierra (412) 287-9104
|-
|
|Keystone STARs/Quality Coach
|Lisa Martinac: (412) 295-9551
|
|-
|
|Melissa Distel Photography
|
|(412) 728-4102
|-
|
|Touch A Truck - Donna
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-255-2863
|-
|
|Officer Bobbie- School Safety Programs
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|(412) 370-0979
|-
|
|EMS - Touch A Truck - Jennifer McDermott-Grubb
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-622-6930
|-
|
|Rapid Response Team
|Deysi Keegan
|c (412) 206-1178, main 412-785-6338
|-
|
|Brookline Elementary Backpack Program
|Erica (412) 913- 0020
|School - (412) 529-7380
|-
|
|Scholastic Books
|
|1-800-724-6527
|-
|
|Midland Fundraising
|
|
|-
|FOOD PROGRAMS
|-
|
|PEARS Tech Help
|
|1-888-877-1306
|-
|
|CACFP - Application Packet
|Christy Nemeth
|717-783-3512
|-
|
|CACFP - Reviews and Questions
|Julie Curry
|717.579-8278
|-
|
|SFSP - Application Packet
|Mary Romburg
|717-783-6501
|-
|
|Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
|Child Nutrition/Main Contact
Valerie x579
|412-460-3663
|-
|
|
|Delivery Cancel or Rescheduling: Ed Marco x544
|
|-
|OPEN BIBLE
|-
|
|Open Bible East
|
|(937)898-2864
|-
|
|Open Bible National Office
|
|
|-
|EMPLOYMENT
|-
|
|Aflac
|Daimian Foster
|412-323-8858 Fax: 1-801-459-2262
|-
|MISC
|-
|
|Chase
|
|1-800-93599935
|-
|
|Debor Funeral Home
|
|(412) 228-3320
|-
|
|CCLI
|
|
|-
|
|Brookline Together
|
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Pittsburgh Historic Landmark Foundation
|
|Phone: 412-471-5808 Fax: 412-471-1633
|-
|
|WB Mason
|
|1-888-WBMASON
|-
|
|Aplos
|Support & Customer Service
|(888) 274-1316
|-
|
|East Liberty Family Health Care Center - (Covid Shots)
|Stephanie Clemm
|(412) 661-2802
|-
|
|Party Cake Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5322
|-
|
|Potomac Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5066
|-
|
|Dormont Florist
|
|(412) 561-9070
|-
|
|Edible Arrangements
|see Kris to order/coupon
|www.fruitbouquets.com
|-
|
|Hammermill Store
|
|[https://www.hammermill.com/products/premium-color-copy-cover-100-bright paper for EDDM]
|-
|
|Rowdy BBQ
|
|(412) 882-4290
|-
|
|Texas Roadhouse (salad and rolls donation)
|Troy Ferguson
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-655-7427
|-
|
|3C Signs
|Charlie Serna
|412-779-7202 (Cell)
https://stores.inksoft.com/tree_of_life_/shop/home
|-
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2024-04-04T17:31:04Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+PREFERRED VENDORS
|-
|FACILITIES
|-
|
|Michael Poremski Plumbing
|
|(412) 885-9042
|-
|
|Shawn’s Landscaping
|
|(412) 344-8607
|-
|
|Terminix
|Rep: Dean
|(412) 577-8009
|-
|
|Schultheis Brothers Heating & Cooling
|
|(412) 793-8000
|-
|
|Celedonia Organ Service
|
|(412) 787-5788
|-
|
|Bean Electric
|
|(412) 882-8624
|-
|
|LeFrenie Trash service
|
|
|-
|
|Anago
|Bill Ross
|412-257-3060
|-
|
|
|Ernie Gallo, Quality Control
|412-527-5158
|-
|
|People's Gas
|Customer Service 1-800-764-0111
|Emergencies - 1-800-400-4271
|-
|
|Duquense Light
|
|412-393-7300
|-
|
|Synder Brothers
|
|724-548-8101
|-
|
|Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
|Customer Service 1-800-380-5474
|Claims - 1-800-333-3371
|-
|
|Fire Fighter Sales and Services
|Phone: (724) 720-6000
|Toll Free: (888) 412-FIRE
|-
|
|SSA (Security Systems of America)
|Office: 412-244-4900
|Gen Customer Service: 1-800-544-5003
|-
|REPAIRS
|-
|
|Copier Parts
|G.M. Supplies Ltd. 350 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061
|800-537-1005 www.gmsupplies.com
|-
|Equipment
|-
|
|NGW Copiers - John
|401Venture Dr.
Lewis Center OH Ste E
|614-899-7714

Fax 614-839-6714

[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|SPROUTS
|-
|
|ELRC - Region 5
|(412) 350 - 3577 - Main Number
|Payments/ Invoices - 412-885-6831
|-
|
|
|Lisa : (412) 287-9095
|Sierra (412) 287-9104
|-
|
|Melissa Distel Photography
|
|(412) 728-4102
|-
|
|Touch A Truck - Donna
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-255-2863
|-
|
|Officer Bobbie- School Safety Programs
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|(412) 370-0979
|-
|
|EMS - Touch A Truck - Jennifer McDermott-Grubb
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-622-6930
|-
|
|Rapid Response Team
|Alicia Sebastian
|(570) 574-7384
|-
|
|Brookline Elementary Backpack Program
|Erica (412) 913- 0020
|School - (412) 529-7380
|-
|
|Scholastic Books
|
|1-800-724-6527
|-
|FOOD PROGRAMS
|-
|
|
|
|1-800-331-0129
|-
|
|(CACFP)
|Christy
|717-783-3512
|-
|
|(SFSP)
|Mary
|717-783-6501
|-
|
|Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
|Ordering: Carrie x537
|412-460-3663
|-
|
|
|Late Fresh: x226
|
|-
|
|
|Delivery: Brian x568
|
|-
|OPEN BIBLE
|-
|
|Open Bible East
|
|(937)898-2864
|-
|
|Open Bible National Office
|
|
|-
|EMPLOYMENT
|-
|
|Aflac
|Daimian Foster
|412-323-8858 Fax: 1-801-459-2262
|-
|MISC
|-
|
|Chase
|
|1-800-93599935
|-
|
|Debor Funeral Home
|
|(412) 228-3320
|-
|
|CCLI
|
|
|-
|
|Brookline Together
|
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Pittsburgh Historic Landmark Foundation
|
|Phone: 412-471-5808 Fax: 412-471-1633
|-
|
|WB Mason
|
|1-888-WBMASON
|-
|
|Aplos
|Support & Customer Service
|(888) 274-1316
|-
|
|East Liberty Family Health Care Center - (Covid Shots)
|Stephanie Clemm
|(412) 661-2802
|-
|
|Party Cake Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5322
|-
|
|Potomac Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5066
|-
|
|Dormont Florist
|
|(412) 561-9070
|-
|
|Edible Arrangements
|see Kris to order/coupon
|www.fruitbouquets.com
|-
|
|Hammermill Store
|
|[https://www.hammermill.com/products/premium-color-copy-cover-100-bright paper for EDDM]
|-
|
|Rowdy BBQ
|
|(412) 882-4290
|-
|
|Texas Roadhouse (salad and rolls donation)
|Troy Ferguson
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-655-7427
|-
|
|3C Signs
|Charlie Serna
|412-779-7202 (Cell)
https://stores.inksoft.com/tree_of_life_/shop/home
|-
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Church-Attendance

2024-03-12T20:30:08Z

Kris:

'''<big>Regular Attenders</big>'''

''(those who attend church on a regular basis)''

# A visitor who attends at least 5 Weeks should be classified as a regular attender.
'''<big>Visitors</big>'''

''(those who attend church more than one time or who are family/friends that attend on special occasions)''

# A visitor who attends at least 5 Weeks should be classified as a regular attender.

'''<big>First-Time Attenders</big>'''

''(those who visit our church, who have not attended in a year are considered first-time attenders)''

# Someone from the hospitality team should try to get the visitor to fill out a "Get Rooted" card.
#When the visitor return their "Get Rooted" card they should be given a welcome packet.
If a Get Rooted Card is submitted:
#Monday or Tuesday after a first time visit, a text message should be sent to them, welcoming them to Tree of Life, if a phone number is submitted.
#Later in the first week, a welcome post card should be mailed, if an address is submitted.
#During the 2nd week after their first visit they should receive a follow up phone call.
#During the 3rd week after their first visit they should receive a phone call from Pastor Lance.
IF they continue to visit each week, on the 5th visit we consider them to be a Regular Attender
#During the week of their 4th visit, they should receive a text message letting them know that on the next visit we will have something special for them.
'''<big>At-Risk Attenders</big>'''

''(those missing 5+ weeks are considered “at-risk”)''

# After missing 3 weeks in a row, a phone call, "we miss you" card or text message should be made by someone who has connected to them in an attempt to make sure they don’t fall into the at-risk category.
# After missing 5 weeks, and after the 1st step is done, follow up with a phone call by a director who has connected with them.
# After missing 6 weeks, and after completing step 1 and 2, schedule another phone call with them and Pastor Lance.
# At 9 weeks send a “we’re thinking of you” card.

At what point do we stop monitoring their attendance?

* they ask to be removed from our lists/contact
* they let us know they are attending another church or have no further interest in Tree of Life
* They move to another area, too far to travel here

[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2024-03-12T15:36:24Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
!
!
!
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|https://amzn.to/4cblNhy
https://amzn.to/3Ves3PF
|-
|
|
|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Image transfer unit may need changed soon
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2024-03-11T23:52:25Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
!
!
!
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced Cyan and Yellow Drums 3/24
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Image transfer unit may need changed soon
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/

https://discountcopiercenter.com/transfer-belt-unit-kit-a161r71333d/?fbclid=IwAR2WotO_zvmboADwKR-WjeFUFSzPBfEbfdf4cgBp_GBpA0oDu-dzNA4i_08 (this one is cheaper and has 2 filters and a roller that should be changed too)
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2024-02-29T19:18:10Z

Kris:

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2024-02-29T19:17:00Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+PREFERRED VENDORS
|-
|FACILITIES
|-
|
|Michael Poremski Plumbing
|
|(412) 885-9042
|-
|
|Shawn’s Landscaping
|
|(412) 344-8607
|-
|
|Terminix
|Rep: Dean
|(412) 577-8009
|-
|
|Schultheis Brothers Heating & Cooling
|
|(412) 793-8000
|-
|
|Celedonia Organ Service
|
|(412) 787-5788
|-
|
|Bean Electric
|
|(412) 882-8624
|-
|
|LeFrenie Trash service
|
|
|-
|
|Anago
|Bill Ross
|412-257-3060
|-
|
|
|Ernie Gallo, Quality Control
|412-527-5158
|-
|
|People's Gas
|Customer Service 1-800-764-0111
|Emergencies - 1-800-400-4271
|-
|
|Duquense Light
|
|412-393-7300
|-
|
|Synder Brothers
|
|724-548-8101
|-
|
|Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
|Customer Service 1-800-380-5474
|Claims - 1-800-333-3371
|-
|
|Fire Fighter Sales and Services
|Phone: (724) 720-6000
|Toll Free: (888) 412-FIRE
|-
|
|SSA (Security Systems of America)
|Office: 412-244-4900
|Gen Customer Service: 1-800-544-5003
|-
|REPAIRS
|-
|
|Copier Parts
|G.M. Supplies Ltd. 350 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061
|800-537-1005 www.gmsupplies.com
|-
|Equipment
|-
|
|NGW Copiers - John
|401Venture Dr.
Lewis Center OH Ste E
|614-899-7714

Fax 614-839-6714

johva@ameritech.net
|-
|SPROUTS
|-
|
|ELRC - Region 5
|(412) 350 - 3577 - Main Number
|Payments/ Invoices - 412-885-6831
|-
|
|
|Lisa : (412) 287-9095
|Sierra (412) 287-9104
|-
|
|Melissa Distel Photography
|
|(412) 728-4102
|-
|
|Touch A Truck - Donna
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-255-2863
|-
|
|Officer Bobbie- School Safety Programs
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|(412) 370-0979
|-
|
|EMS - Touch A Truck - Jennifer McDermott-Grubb
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-622-6930
|-
|
|Rapid Response Team
|Alicia Sebastian
|(570) 574-7384
|-
|
|Brookline Elementary Backpack Program
|Erica (412) 913- 0020
|School - (412) 529-7380
|-
|
|Scholastic Books
|
|1-800-724-6527
|-
|FOOD PROGRAMS
|-
|
|
|
|1-800-331-0129
|-
|
|(CACFP)
|Christy
|717-783-3512
|-
|
|(SFSP)
|Mary
|717-783-6501
|-
|
|Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
|Ordering: Carrie x537
|412-460-3663
|-
|
|
|Late Fresh: x226
|
|-
|
|
|Delivery: Brian x568
|
|-
|OPEN BIBLE
|-
|
|Open Bible East
|
|(937)898-2864
|-
|
|Open Bible National Office
|
|
|-
|EMPLOYMENT
|-
|
|Aflac
|Daimian Foster
|412-323-8858 Fax: 1-801-459-2262
|-
|MISC
|-
|
|Chase
|
|1-800-93599935
|-
|
|Debor Funeral Home
|
|(412) 228-3320
|-
|
|CCLI
|
|
|-
|
|Brookline Together
|
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Pittsburgh Historic Landmark Foundation
|
|Phone: 412-471-5808 Fax: 412-471-1633
|-
|
|WB Mason
|
|1-888-WBMASON
|-
|
|Aplos
|Support & Customer Service
|(888) 274-1316
|-
|
|East Liberty Family Health Care Center - (Covid Shots)
|Stephanie Clemm
|(412) 661-2802
|-
|
|Party Cake Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5322
|-
|
|Potomac Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5066
|-
|
|Dormont Florist
|
|(412) 561-9070
|-
|
|Edible Arrangements
|see Kris to order/coupon
|www.fruitbouquets.com
|-
|
|Hammermill Store
|
|[https://www.hammermill.com/products/premium-color-copy-cover-100-bright paper for EDDM]
|-
|
|Rowdy BBQ
|
|(412) 882-4290
|-
|
|Texas Roadhouse (salad and rolls donation)
|Troy Ferguson
[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-655-7427
|-
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Equipment

2024-02-29T19:16:36Z

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,
{| class="wikitable"
|+EQUIPMENT
!Copier
!
!
!
|-
|
|Konica Minolta Bizhub C454e
|Purchased used from NGW Copier on 7/2021
|had 179,000 copies at time of purchase
|-
|
|Repairs/Maintenance
|Replaced the Fuser unit 3/23
|
|-
|
|
|Replaced the Black and Magenta Drums 4/23
|
|-
|
|
|Cyan Drum may need changed soon
|https://amzn.to/4bZ0I9O
|-
|
|
|Yellow drum may need changed soon
|https://amzn.to/3uUe2vK
|-
|
|
|Image transfer unit may need changed soon
|https://www.gmsupplies.com/products/konica-minolta-1/bizhub-c-series/konica-minolta-bizhub-c454e/transfer-kit/
|}

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2024-02-28T21:10:28Z

Kris:

{| class="wikitable"
|+PREFERRED VENDORS
|-
|FACILITIES
|-
|
|Michael Poremski Plumbing
|
|(412) 885-9042
|-
|
|Shawn’s Landscaping
|
|(412) 344-8607
|-
|
|Terminix
|Rep: Dean
|(412) 577-8009
|-
|
|Schultheis Brothers Heating & Cooling
|
|(412) 793-8000
|-
|
|Celedonia Organ Service
|
|(412) 787-5788
|-
|
|Bean Electric
|
|(412) 882-8624
|-
|
|LeFrenie Trash service
|
|
|-
|
|Anago
|Bill Ross
|412-257-3060
|-
|
|
|Ernie Gallo, Quality Control
|412-527-5158
|-
|
|People's Gas
|Customer Service 1-800-764-0111
|Emergencies - 1-800-400-4271
|-
|
|Duquense Light
|
|412-393-7300
|-
|
|Synder Brothers
|
|724-548-8101
|-
|
|Brotherhood Mutual Insurance
|Customer Service 1-800-380-5474
|Claims - 1-800-333-3371
|-
|
|Fire Fighter Sales and Services
|Phone: (724) 720-6000
|Toll Free: (888) 412-FIRE
|-
|
|SSA (Security Systems of America)
|
|1-800-544-5003
|-
|REPAIRS
|-
|
|Copier Parts
|G.M. Supplies Ltd. 350 Corporate Woods Pkwy. Vernon Hills IL 60061
|800-537-1005 www.gmsupplies.com
|-
|SPROUTS
|-
|
|ELRC - Region 5
|(412) 350 - 3577 - Main Number
|Payments/ Invoices - 412-885-6831
|-
|
|
|Lisa : (412) 287-9095
|Sierra (412) 287-9104
|-
|
|Melissa Distel Photography
|
|(412) 728-4102
|-
|
|Touch A Truck - Donna
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-255-2863
|-
|
|Officer Bobbie- School Safety Programs
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|(412) 370-0979
|-
|
|EMS - Touch A Truck - Jennifer McDermott-Grubb
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|412-622-6930
|-
|
|Rapid Response Team
|Alicia Sebastian
|(570) 574-7384
|-
|
|Brookline Elementary Backpack Program
|Erica (412) 913- 0020
|School - (412) 529-7380
|-
|
|Scholastic Books
|
|1-800-724-6527
|-
|FOOD PROGRAMS
|-
|
|
|
|1-800-331-0129
|-
|
|(CACFP)
|Christy
|717-783-3512
|-
|
|(SFSP)
|Mary
|717-783-6501
|-
|
|Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
|Ordering: Carrie x537
|412-460-3663
|-
|
|
|Late Fresh: x226
|
|-
|
|
|Delivery: Brian x568
|
|-
|OPEN BIBLE
|-
|
|Open Bible East
|
|(937)898-2864
|-
|
|Open Bible National Office
|
|
|-
|EMPLOYMENT
|-
|
|Aflac
|Daimian Foster
|412-323-8858 Fax: 1-801-459-2262
|-
|MISC
|-
|
|Chase
|
|1-800-93599935
|-
|
|Debor Funeral Home
|
|(412) 228-3320
|-
|
|CCLI
|
|
|-
|
|Brookline Together
|
|[/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection <nowiki>[email protected]</nowiki>]
|-
|
|Pittsburgh Historic Landmark Foundation
|
|Phone: 412-471-5808 Fax: 412-471-1633
|-
|
|WB Mason
|
|1-888-WBMASON
|-
|
|Aplos
|Support & Customer Service
|(888) 274-1316
|-
|
|East Liberty Family Health Care Center - (Covid Shots)
|Stephanie Clemm
|(412) 661-2802
|-
|
|Party Cake Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5322
|-
|
|Potomac Bakery
|
|(412) 531-5066
|-
|
|Dormont Florist
|
|(412) 561-9070
|-
|
|Edible Arrangements
|see Kris to order/coupon
|www.fruitbouquets.com
|-
|
|Hammermill Store
|
|[https://www.hammermill.com/products/premium-color-copy-cover-100-bright paper for EDDM]
|-
|
|Rowdy BBQ
|
|(412) 882-4290
|-
|
|Texas Roadhouse (salad and rolls donation)
|Troy Ferguson
624marketing@texasroadhouse.com
|412-655-7427
|-
|}
[[Category:Manual]]

Vendors and Approved Vendor List

2024-02-28T20:58:44Z

Kris: