Worship

Altar Guild

The ministry of the altar guild is to prepare all the things necessary for the celebration of the Eucharist or other services. The guild works in monthly teams who are responsible for preparing for all the services that month, including any weddings or funerals that may occur. This important ministry is open to both women and men! Training is provided!
TIME COMMITMENT: 2˝ hours a week for one month plus extra services such as weddings/funerals
CONTACT: Beth Lamb 378-8758

Acolytes

The word "acolyte" means a follower or one who helps. Acolytes serve as companions or helpers to the priest at worship services. Acolytes perform a number of duties including carrying the cross and candles in procession, helping the priest set the table for Communion, and assisting in many ways that help our worship services be occasions of grace and beauty. Both young people and adults are welcome to share in this ministry! Training is provided!
TIME COMMITMENT: 1 Sunday per month or less
CONTACT: Grace George

Adult Choir

Song and music are important parts of uplifting worship. The Adult choir enhances our worship by assisting the congregation in the singing of Hymns and by providing special music at other times. One needs to be a lover of music, of fellowship, and of fun! This is a fun group who enjoy one another and making music! The choir sings primarily at the 10:30 a.m. service and occasional evening prayer services.
TIME COMMITMENT: Sunday service and 60 minute rehearsals at 9:15 on Sunday mornings.
CONTACT: Church Office, 378-2401

Lector, Chalicebearer, Lay Reader/Chalicist

Take part in the leadership of the worship by reading a scripture lesson, leading the prayers of the people, serving the chalice during the communion.

9:00a.m.service - A lector reads the lesson and leads the Prayers of the People.

10:30 a.m. service - A Lay reader/chalicist reads the first lesson, psalm, leads the Prayes of the People and administers the chalice during communion.

A lector serves by coming from their seat and reading the second lesson during the 10:30 a.m. service. A layreader/chalicist wears robes, participates in the procession, and reads the first lesson, the prayers of the people, and serves a chalice during the communion. A chalice bearer comes from the congregation and serves the other chalice during the communion at the 10:30 service.

Training is minimal but provided!
TIME COMMITMENT: Usually scheduled no more than once a month, brief training
CONTACT: Nancy Koenig 653-7653

Ushers

Be a welcoming face at the sanctuary doors! Only tools necessary: handshake and a smile. Simple, Simple, yet so important! Greet and assist seating if necessary, worshippers and distribute bulletins. Present the bread and wine at the offering. Pass collection plates and take them forward for blessing. Ushers serve at all three services, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:30 and special services!
TIME COMMITMENT: 4-6 Sundays per year
CONTACT: Patti Smith 378-7306

Instrumentalists/Soloists

Do you play an instrument? Do you enjoy singing or leading songs? Whether you would like to play as part of the guitar ensemble, or lead some of the songs, or play the piano, or offer an improvisation during communion. There are opportunities to help lead worship at the 9:00 a.m. “CONTAKT” service. Musicians typically rehearse on Sunday mornings before the service. The 10:30 service also enjoys when folks offer musical instruments to enhance the work of the choir. In the past we’ve enjoyed violin, oboe, percussion, brass, etc. If you have a talent to offer God’s praise, we’ll use it!
TIME COMMITMENT: An hour a week, to once a year! You tell us!
CONTACT: Matt George for 9:00 a.m. service 376-6396, Church Office for all other services 378-2401,