Riverview Review 2023 - Flipbook - Page 43
DENE MARFLEET
I have been serving on the Launch team for 11
years. Prior to that, I served for about 8 years on
the Sunday media team.
MURIEL OLIVER
I joined the Launch Kids Team shortly after we
joined Riverview in August 2018.
I’ve consistently served in children’s ministry for
40 years. I like to be in a supporting role, running
a small group with the kids and being present to
support parents when needed.
Serving at church is a blessing. I have met so
many people I may not have met otherwise and in
such a large and diverse church.
This year I have learnt some new skills as we
have incorporated supporting additional needs
children.
My commitment as a team member is to be
prepared for the Sunday programme during the
week. I make sure that I am familiar with the
Sunday plan, practicing the message and praying
over the kids, staff and volunteers. Once the kids
arrive, we make sure everyone feels welcome and
we try to be as engaged as we can.
The connection to my gifts is through a love of
kids. I enjoy the kids so much: they are curious,
playful and are just amazing. I love it when kids
come back as mentors (when they are older)
to pay it forward to the next generation. The
community is important too - the staff and the
team of volunteers grow to be friends and it’s
wonderful to have a shared experience in helping
kids get to know Jesus.
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