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Worship and Prayer Sections

Serving in Worship Ministries is part of our Baptismal Calling:

The Outline of Faith (Catechism) states that “the ministers of the Church are lay persons, bishops, priests, and deacons. (The Book of Common Prayer, p855)

Reasons to serve in worship ministries...

Scripture commends it:

Jesus answered him, "It is written, 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve only him.'" (Luke 4:8)

Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11)

It reflects our core values:

St. Michael’s strives to please God by

• Sharing inspirational worship
• Reaching our to and welcoming all individuals and families

How to get involved:

There are several ways to get involved in the worship ministries of St. Michael’s Church.The team leaders of the different worship ministries can let you know where help is needed.

• “I like helping the church and having a continuing commitment. Being an acolyte keeps me close to the church community.” (An adult Acolyte)
• “It’s fun to be part of a team and be up near the altar.” (A Youth Acolyte)
• “I serve as an usher because it allows me to give back to the church. I get so much from the church, plus I enjoy meeting and welcoming new people.” (An Usher)
• “I enjoy serving as intercessor because it helps me feel like I am serving the Lord.” (An Intercessor)
• “Being a Lay Eucharistic Minister is humbling. It is a fulfilling experience to serve at God’s table.” (A Lay Eucharistic Minister)

Worship Ministries

Altar Guild - Serve in teams, prepares altar and vessels for Holy Communion, attends to vestments, decorates church and assists during special seasonal liturgies
Contact: Sharon Turner, 723-4770

Choir - Supports congregational singing and provides offertory anthem during 10 a.m. service, participates in community outreach opportunities.
Contact: Connie Weichert, 455-8127

Acolytes - Serve on teams, light the candles, carry the cross, torches and gospel book in procession, lead the psalm, assist the priest with worship.
Contact: Jane & Mark Van Brussel, 481-8506

Ushers - Serve on teams, greet people at the door, distribute service bulletins, direct visitors and guests, help with offertory and Communion.
Contact: Pastor Mary, 488-3550

Greeters - Greet those who are worshiping with us for the first time, provide information about the parish, direction to Sunday School and the Nursery, and introductions to members of the parish at Coffee Hour.
Contact: Cynthia Metcalf, 485-7712

Lectors - Read Scripture lessons during the service. Time for adequate preparation is given.
Contact: Pastor Mary, 488-3550

Intercessors - Stand in the back of the church at the appropriate time and read the Prayers of the People.
Contact: Pastor Mary, 488-3550

Eucharistic Ministers – (Licensed by the Bishop) are trained to administer the chalice during Holy Communion.
Contact: Pastor Mary, 488-3550

Who to Contact:

Contact the team leaders listed on this page or… The Rev. Mary Hauck at the church office (488-3550).

• Volunteers for these ministries are trained at the church.
• Diocesan workshops are offered for ministry development.
• Books on several individual ministries are available at the Cathedral Bookshop (442-9194).