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In the Episcopal Church, worship is not a spectator sport. We pray,
all of us raising a common voice. We sing, lifting up our praise
to the Most High. We listen for the voice of God in Scripture. We
meet the risen Christ in bread and wine. And through that encounter
with Christ, we are equipped to go out into the world to love and
serve the Lord.
Worship is something we do, not something we watch. It is liturgy,
which means the work of the people.
All of us are the ministers in the worship of God. Some lead prayer
on behalf of others. Some offer special music. Some preach. Some
attend to the work at the altar. Some lift up their prayers and
song to create a community of holiness and blessing that we call
“the congregation.” But everyone serves. Everyone is essential.
Everyone helps to comprise the living Body of Christ in this place.
To make worship happen at Saint Andrew’s, we need the unique
gifts that all the different members of the Body bring to the table.
All of the following liturgical ministries are open to new volunteers
anytime:
Acolytes
Acolytes serve in processions, bearing crosses, candles, and flags;
and they serve at the altar, helping to prepare the table for Communion.
All young people in grades 7 through 12 are welcome. Contact Larry
Glaze at 816-333-5439.
Altar Guild
The Altar Guild prepares the church for worship. Members lovingly
care for the vestments, linens, and silver used at the altar. The
also tend to the candles and flowers, and they manage the bread
and wine needed for Communion. The guild gathers several times each
year for fellowship and support. Members make a five-year commitment
to this rewarding ministry. Contact Sarah Murray at 816-569-4530 or Leslie Slaughter at 913-383-8384.
Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers assist the clergy by serving the chalice
to parishioners during Communion. Contact Elizabeth McInnis for more information.
2008 1st Quarter Schedule
Eucharistic Visitors
Eucharistic Visitors help care for ill and homebound parishioners
by bringing them Communion after Sunday-morning worship. Visitors
are trained by a deacon. Contact Sara or Charlie Johnson at 816-763-8663.
Greeters
Greeters are the face of the Body of Christ in this place because
they are the people whom visitors meet first. Greeters are stationed
at the church doors to offer a friendly “good morning”
and help everyone fill out a nametag. Greeters also are responsible
for helping visitors and newcomers find their way around the building,
guiding parents and kids to the nursery and Sunday school rooms.
Contact Priscilla Long at 816-941-8749.
Lectors
Lectors proclaim the Word of God by reading Scripture during worship.
Lectors need a good speaking voice and a desire to bring to life
the stories of the Bible. Contact Allen Colfry for more information.
Lector Schedule - coming soon
Order of Saint Luke the Physician
The Order of Saint Luke (www.orderofstluke.org)
is a healing ministry whose members pray with and for parishioners
during Communion. OSL members commit themselves to daily prayer
and Scripture reading, regular worship, sharing the Gospel with
others, and regular meetings for learning and growing together in
Christ. Contact the Rev. Dr. Jim Moore at 913-897-2376.
Ushers
Ushers greet newcomers and old friends alike as they enter the
nave for worship, handing out bulletins and answering questions.
During worship, they collect the offering and present the bread
and wine at the altar. After the liturgy, the ushers pick up the
bulletins and rearrange the prayer books and hymnals in the pews.
Ushers generally serve during one month of each year, usually for
two or three Sundays of that month. Contact Richard Coulson at 913-831-4200. |
