Ministry Descriptions

            Please Note: no one is allowed to sign up for more than two ministries

Altar Guild Ministry– responsible for the preparation and break down of the Altar each Sunday as well as caring for the Altar wares

Nursery and Children’s Church  Ministry – responsible to assist with nursery and children’s church during the worship hour.

Children’s Sunday School Ministry – this ministry is made up of those willing to team teach in our Children’s Sunday School program (this class will be made up of our babies and toddlers)

Elementary  Sunday School Ministry – this ministry is made up of those willing to teach in our Elementary Children’s Sunday School program (this class will be made up of our Elementary aged children)

Anna’s Ministry – This important ministry of prayer is ideal for those in our parish who want to serve but who are physically less active (See the full description here: LINK)

Lector Ministry – responsible to assist with the reading of the Epistle during Sunday Worship

Chalice Bearer Ministry – Adult males responsible to serve the wine during the Eucharist service (Requirements- must be a confirmed, baptized member of the church, 18 years old or older)

Weekly Servers Ministry – Males (youth and adult) who are responsible to assist the priest during the worship services of the church (Gospeler/Crucifer/Acolyte).  Requirements- must be a confirmed, baptized member of the Church, able to sit attentively through the service, and mature enough to understand the sacredness of their service.

Usher Ministry – responsible to greet people as they enter the church, take up offering, close the Altar rail after offering, prompt rows during the Eucharist, assist members after Eucharist, and make sure pews are neat after service

Church Registrar– the church registrar is responsible for maintaining the Church Register. This involves entering the names and dates of new members, Baptisms, confirmations, weddings and etc…

Church Treasurer– the church treasurer is responsible for keeping and maintaining the church’s financial records. This position requires vestry approval.

Finance Committee– the Finance Committee is responsible for assisting the Treasurer in counting, recording, and depositing the weekly tithes and offerings. This position requires vestry approval.

Flowers– those serving in this area are responsible for assisting with Sanctuary flowers and special seasonal decorations. Please note: service in this area does not require an artistic flare or a knack for floral arrangements (its great if one has such skills). However, a simple willingness to help is what is needed most.

Music/Choir– those serving in this ministry will assist our music ministry, take part in the choir, and participate in special music throughout the year.

Building and Grounds– those serving in this ministry will be responsible for assisting the Church Warden (Palmer) in maintaining the church building and grounds, doing minor repairs, and ensuring the facility is ready for Worship on Sunday

Prayer Team– those serving in this important ministry are responsible to be available to pray with others at the prayer desks during Sunday worship as the Eucharist is being served. Participants should have a mature prayer life, sense God urging them to intercede for others, be able to guard confidentiality, and be willing to continue praying throughout the week for the needs brought to them.

Other– (a service or ministry not listed above):