Congregations like their individual
members have a ministry - a primary way in which
God acts through
them to carry out the mission of the Church. Ministry is faith in
action!
Acolytes are ministers at the altar
of God and assist the priest. They carry the cross, torches and book of Gospel readings at all worship
services. Acolytes also assist in serving Holy Eucharist. Youth members of the church can become
acolytes.
Chalice Bearers, Lectors, and Lay
Readers assist at all services. Lay readers are authorized to conduct services. Lectors read the lessons
during the service. Chalice bearers assist in the distribution of communion.
Altar & Flower
Guild are responsible for the meticulous condition and inspiring appearance of the Church. They are
responsible for the care of the altar and all the implements including polishing, laundering, washing and
maintaining the beauty of the Church. If you would like to donate flowers for the Sunday
service in memory of someone or for a special occasion? Simply complete the on-line flower form and a member will
contact you. Altar Guild contact Gretchen
Jordan. Flower Guild contact Judy Butcher.
Choir provides uplifting music on Sunday mornings and other important Church days and
services. Choir practices in the church on Thursday
evenings from 7-8 PM. If you like to sing, please contact Cheryl
Seppala.
Daughters of the
King is a lay order of women who devotes themselves to prayer, service and evangelism. The primary
mission is to witness baptisms, pray for the newly baptized and to offer prayers of intercession for all
interested people. Contact Rose Peters.
Helping
Hands will prepare and deliver home cooked meals to
church members who have recently had some kind of emergency situation. Hospital stay, death in family or
other circumstance that may take you away from your kitchen or unable to prepare meals for yourself or your
family. Contact Deborah Maurice.
Hospitality
members provide light refreshments on Sundays and
coordination of special events.
Lectors are those who read the Holy
Scriptures and the Prayers of the People. Lectors are scheduled in advance and are on rotation with other
Lectors.
Men of St. John’s is open to all men of the parish and aims at providing fellowship and service for the Church by
meeting once a month. They provide a help hand to the Church by raising funds through various activities and
give assistance to various Church groups. Contact Mark Jordan
Greeters assist
by preparing the Church for services. They welcome worshippers, assist newcomers, dispense bulletins,
collect the offerings, direct people to find seats and maintain a steady flow to the altar for
communion. Contact Bill Cheney.
St. John’s
Crafters meet on Monday mornings at the church for fellowship and to make
crafts to be sold at the Annual Bazaar to benefit the ministries of St.
John’s.
Sunday School is available to the children where they learn about the love of God. Heather Magill is the Sunday School
Director.
Vestry is the elect body composed of the rector and a group of parishioners administering the
temporal affairs of the parish. The volunteers serve a 3-year term ensuring the spiritual work of the Church
can go on unhindered by the worldly concerns of the operation and upkeep of its physical
church. Contact Karen Duignan, Senior
Warden.
Women of St. John’s is always ready to lend a helping hand to the Church through activities such as the annual bazaar,
collecting re-usable items and other types of collections. They also have a wonderful group of crafters.
Contact Diane Gustafson.
All
members of St. John's are invited to participate in the ministries. If you are interested in any of these
ministries, please contact a member of the group or the church
office. If there is a ministry not listed
that you would like to see at St. John's, please contact a member of the Vestry.
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