ALTAR GUILD
The Altar Guild prepares the altar and paraments for weekly worship and distributes flowers to homebound members.
ALTAR GUILDThe Altar Guild prepares the altar and paraments for weekly worship and distributes flowers to homebound members. |
ASSISTING MINISTERThe Assisting Minister helps the Pastor lead worship by reading various prayers throughout the service and serving where needed. |
COMMUNION ASSISTANTCommunion Assistants help distribute the sacrament of Holy Communion during worship. The Pastor distributes the bread and the Communion Assistants distribute the wine. |
LECTORIn worship, the lectors read aloud the daily lessons from the Old Testament, Psalms, and New Testament. |
USHERUshers distribute worship materials, such as bulletins, collect the offering, dismiss pews to come forward for communion, and operate the livestream of the service. |
WORSHIP LEADERA worship leader will fill in for the Pastor when she is away on vacation or otherwise unable to lead worship. The worship leader will preach and lead a Service of the Word. |
COMMUNION ASSISTANT (14+ years old)Communion Assistants help distribute the sacrament of Holy Communion during worship. The Pastor distributes the bread and the Communion Assistants distribute the wine. |
CRUCIFER (14+ years old)The Crucifer processes into the worship service carrying the processional cross. They lead the senior choir, pastor, and assisting minister to the front of the sanctuary. |
ACOLYTE (12+ years old)Acolytes are responsible for lighting the candles in the chancel at the beginning of worship and extinguishing them at the end of worship. This is a requirement for all Confirmation students. |
LECTOR (12+ years old)In worship, the lectors read aloud the daily lessons from the Old Testament, Psalms, and New Testament. |
BELL RINGER (10+ years old)The bell ringer is responsible for ringing the church bell when the congregation prays the Lord's Prayer. An usher will help guide the child/youth until they are comfortable. |
GREETER (6+ years old)Greeters are responsible for saying hello to all members and visitors as they arrive for worship, as well as handing out that Sunday's bulletin. |