Ministries

 
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!

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.

Ministries of St. John's

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.

Altar 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. Altar Guild contact
Rev. Roger

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.

Choir  provides uplifting music  on Sunday mornings and other important Church days and services. Choir practices in the church on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm. If you like to sing, please contact Cheryl Seppala.

Flower Guild  is a group of volunteers who create the flower arrangements in the church. Members serve on a rotation basis, being responsible for a particular Sunday each month. Monetary donations for flowers are requested. We invite you to sign up on the Flower Chart located in the Narthex. You may dedicate flowers in celebration or in memory of any person or event you choose. The suggested donation is $40. New members are always welcome and can work alongside more experienced members. Flower Guild contact is Marcia Morris. 

Ushers assist by preparing the Church for services. They welcome worshipers, assist newcomers, dispense bulletins, collect the offerings, direct people to find seats and maintain a steady flow to the altar for communion. Contact Lynn Young.

Hospitality  members provide light refreshments on Sundays and coordination of special events. The sign-up sheet is located in Nale Hall.

International Order of St. Luke, the Physician (OSL)  is an ecumenical order of lay and clergy members dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. Members of OSL are available for healing prayers during communion on Sundays in the Chapel. A monthly healing service is scheduled on the first Sunday of each month at 11:30 am in the Chapel. For more information about OSL, follow this link https://orderofstluke.org/en/

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. If you are interested on becoming a reader, contact the church office at (619) 422-4141 or at maria@saint-johns.org.

Vestry  is the  elect body composed of the rector and a group of parishioners administering the  business 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 David Dennehy, Senior Warden at (619) 840-9994 or masterfrog@att.net