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Ministries at Grace
"There are different kinds of spiritual
gifts,
but they all come from the same Spirit.
The Spirit has given each of us
a special way of serving others."
1 Corinthians 12:4, 7

Altar/Flower Guild
The
Altar Guild
prepares the church for all services. This includes vesting the altar,
and cleaning
the torches, silver and linens. There are four teams, each responsible
for one Sunday a month, and preparation takes about one hour.
We are proud to care for the sacred belongings of Grace Church, finding
the work to be an honor and privilege.
The
Flower Guild
provides arrangements for the Sunday
services, funded by donations from parishioners. The flowers are then
distributed either to the donors, to someone celebrating a special
occasion, or to someone who is ill. During Christmas, Lent, and Easter,
decorating demands are higher and more hands are needed. If you have a
little time, consider volunteering for this short-term holiday ministry.
LEMs/Lectors
The
Lay Eucharistic
Ministers (LEMs) serve the chalice and assist the priest at Sunday, weekdays, and
special services.
The Lectors
are parishioners who read the Old and New Testament lessons and the Prayers of the People during Sunday and special
services. Anyone wishing to be a lector needs the ability to read clearly and well,
and should be willing to spend some time preparing each reading. Lectors are
asked to read about once each month.
The Ministry of
Acolytes
The
Ministry of Acolytes, a program for children entering the fourth grade or
higher, is a
wonderful opportunity for young people to learn about our liturgy. They
assist the clergy in the sanctuary during the worship service and serve
as crucifers, torch bearers, and servers.
Greeters
The
Greeters Ministry, the "first impression" of our parish, is a vital lifeline for the growth of our church.
Greeters have a friendly nature and welcome our visitors, answer any
questions they may have, and direct them to hospitality after the
service.
Ushers
The
Ushers
are the watchful eyes of Grace Church. Always here to assist, it is our
pleasure to ensure the needs of parishioners during the weekly services,
giving us the opportunity to express our friendship and hospitality to everyone. The Ushers often lend that helping hand, sometimes in the
background, that makes our service supportive and rewarding.
Health Ministry
The
Health Ministry
consists of a team of registered nurses who will answer questions and offer
suggestions related to your wellness and/or medical concerns. The purpose of this ministry is not to replace the care and
advice received from your physician, but to enhance it. Our
Health Ministers make themselves available whenever they are needed.
Coffee Hour Hosts
Coffee Hour Hosts
provide refreshments after the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Coffee and
punch are provided by the church (coffee is made by the 8 a.m. host,
punch by the 10 a.m. host). Treats can be homemade or store-bought and
simple. All parishioners are encouraged to take a turn. This is a
great way to minister to the church and to meet fellow parishioners.
Hospitality Committee
The
Hospitality Committee
prepares receptions when needed: setting up tables,
decorating, and cleaning up. A telephone chain is used to contact people
when food is needed for events or when individuals need our care (for
recovery from illness, funerals, graduations, confirmations, etc.).
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Ministry Faire

Flower Guild

Lay Eucharistic
Ministers and Lectors

Outreach

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