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| Worship Ministries "I was glad when said unto me, we will go into the house of the Lord" The worship of Almighty God is the first and most important activity of Epiphany Lutheran Church. While presided over by the clergy, there are ample opportunities for lay members to participate in the leadership of the services. Many find this a way to learn the beautiful liturgy of the church and to grow spiritually. The Pastor would be glad to guide you to an appropriate place in the publics worship life of this congregation. Acolytes: A program open to young people beginning in the fifth grade. Each acolyte participates on an average of one Sunday morning service each month. Acolytes serve at the altar, carry the cross in processions, carry torches, the lectionary book and assist the clergy in the administration of the sacraments. Altar Committee: Women and men who have the unique responsibility of preparing the sanctuary, chancel and chapel for worship. They prepare the altar for the services of Holy Communion. They also care for and maintain the altar linens, silver and paraments. Assisting Ministers: Volunteers lead various parts of the liturgy of the service, assist the Pastor in leading worship and prepare the Prayers of the Church. Lay Readers: Women, men and youth who serve by proclaiming the Word of God, reading the lessons appointed for the worship services before the congregation. Ushers: Are charged with warmly welcoming persons to our worship services. Ushers help to seat people, pass out bulletins and visitor packages, receive the offering, direct people to the altar for Holy Communion and assist with any emergencies that may arise. Worship Committee: Appointed by the Senior Pastor, this group serves as the principal advisor to the pastors and staff in all matters pertaining to the corporate worship of this congregation. Music Program: The Director of Music maintains and supports an extensive music program to enrich the worship life of this congregation. Details are shown on this link.
Pastoral & Evangelism Ministries "Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same
Spirit; Coffee Hour Fellowship: Provides coffee hour on Sunday mornings to encourage fellowship among visitors and members alike. Evangelism Committee: Guides the work of finding new members, builds a responsibility list, which includes unchurched and inactive members; and with the aid of other persons of the congregation, visits, invites, telephones and in every way furthers the work of the Lord in His Church, Epiphany. Lay Home Communion Ministers: Volunteers entrusted with the important ministry of bringing Holy Communion from the services of this congregation to the sick and homebound of our congregation and community. Lay Home Communion Ministers are trained, supported and supervised by the pastor of the congregation and a lay coordinator. Your participation in this visiting ministry is welcomed. Transportation Ministry: Assists any who wish to get to the services of the congregation but are unable to do so on their own. In such cases, arrangements for transportation can be coordinated through the church office. Those willing to assist in this ministry by providing rides may also contact the church office. Audio-Visual Ministry: Epiphany has the equipment to video and audio record the worship services. We do so on special occasions. Those willing to assist in this ministry should contact the Pastor or the Director of Music.
Parish Support Ministries "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." Archives Committee: Organizes and cares for the permanent records, pictures and memorabilia of the congregation. Building Supervisors: Responsible for the care and security of the Church property on weekday evenings, from 7PM to 9:30PM. Each supervisor serves with a partner one evening per month. Computer Committee: Works with other committees and staff to determine appropriate computer applications, recommends purchase of necessary equipment, programs and supplies to accomplish approved jobs, maintains and upgrades equipment and programs as required, provides education on computer operation and disposes of outdated or unneeded equipment in conjunction with the property Committee. Finance Committee: Prepares and presents the budget and oversees all financial affairs of the Congregation. Mutual Ministry Committee: Appointed by the Pastor, acts as intermediary between the Pastor, staff and the congregation and supports the Pastor in his ministry. Nominating Committee: Appointed by the Church Council to seek and nominate members for the Church Council and the Fund Committees. The Organizational Relations Coordinator: Responsible for scheduling the use of the church facilities and room assignments through the year. Personnel Committee: Formulates job descriptions, recommends employment, draws up working rules and recommends salaries of all paid staff of the Church. Property Committee: Responsible for the care and maintenance of the buildings, grounds and all property belonging to Epiphany Lutheran Church. Public Relations Committee: Works to promote special events and services of the Church. Stewardship Committee: The committee promotes Christian use of money and talents through local, national and world-wide ministries; supervises an Every Member Visit and works with the Finance Committee to keep the congregation aware of the financial status of the Church. Wednesday Crew: A group of volunteers that meets 9 AM until noon each Wednesday morning to do maintenance or cleanup work around the church, such as gardening, electrical, change lights, plumbing, painting, etc. We are not professionals, but do whatever we can to make our church a better place, while saving it monies that would be paid out for work done by outsiders. |
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