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 and verger. 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. Contact Mark Higginbotham.
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. Contact Joyce Vogel.
Altar, Flower
and Wedding Guilds
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 member will contact
you.
Altar Guild contact Gretchen Jordan. Flower Guild contact Joan Smalley or Judy Butcher.
Wedding Guild contact Joyce Vogel.
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.
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
Ushers 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.
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
Ana Garcia, 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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