Worship and Music
We offer two Eucharist Worship Services, a Saturday Contemporary worship service at 6:00 p.m. and a traditional Sunday worship services at 10:00 a.m. During the months of June, July and August, Sunday service is at 9:30 a.m.
Throughout the year, special services include our weekly Wednesday “Evening Prayer” services at 7:30 p.m. during the Lenten season and occasional community worship services, such as for Thanksgiving.
Listed below, with brief descriptions of each, are the various subcommittees that make up the Worship and Music Committee:
Acolytes
Boys and girls, fourth through ninth grade, are called to serve as acolytes at the Sunday services. Acolyte duties include assisting the pastor and liturgical deacons during Communion. In accepting the position of acolyte, our young members serve our congregation and expand their understanding of the Lutheran liturgy.
Altar Guild
Members of the Altar Guild prepare the sanctuary for worship for both services. The Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the bread and wine and other elements of communion, washing communion glasses, preparing the hymn boards, organizing special worship events, coordinating flower ordering, and preparing the altar linens and the paraments for the seasons of the church year.
Liturgical Deacons
The liturgical deacons assist in reading the lessons and assist with communion. Pastor conducts a training session.
Nursery
The nursery is available during the late Sunday service and for special events held throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to use the nursery for infants and children through age four.
Organist/Choir Director
The Organist/Choir Director prepares special music for Sunday services in addition to playing for weekly services and special events and circumstances such as weddings and funerals.
Senior Choir – is open to anyone of confirmed age and older.
Youth Choir – is for children third through eighth grades.
Contemporary Worship Service Music Director
This individual prepares and plays special music for the Saturday evening Contemporary worship service.
Ushers
Four ushers are needed at each of the Sunday services. Ushers also help to count the offering. High school age and older are eligible.
Throughout the year, special services include our weekly Wednesday “Evening Prayer” services at 7:30 p.m. during the Lenten season and occasional community worship services, such as for Thanksgiving.
Listed below, with brief descriptions of each, are the various subcommittees that make up the Worship and Music Committee:
Acolytes
Boys and girls, fourth through ninth grade, are called to serve as acolytes at the Sunday services. Acolyte duties include assisting the pastor and liturgical deacons during Communion. In accepting the position of acolyte, our young members serve our congregation and expand their understanding of the Lutheran liturgy.
Altar Guild
Members of the Altar Guild prepare the sanctuary for worship for both services. The Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the bread and wine and other elements of communion, washing communion glasses, preparing the hymn boards, organizing special worship events, coordinating flower ordering, and preparing the altar linens and the paraments for the seasons of the church year.
Liturgical Deacons
The liturgical deacons assist in reading the lessons and assist with communion. Pastor conducts a training session.
Nursery
The nursery is available during the late Sunday service and for special events held throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to use the nursery for infants and children through age four.
Organist/Choir Director
The Organist/Choir Director prepares special music for Sunday services in addition to playing for weekly services and special events and circumstances such as weddings and funerals.
Senior Choir – is open to anyone of confirmed age and older.
Youth Choir – is for children third through eighth grades.
Contemporary Worship Service Music Director
This individual prepares and plays special music for the Saturday evening Contemporary worship service.
Ushers
Four ushers are needed at each of the Sunday services. Ushers also help to count the offering. High school age and older are eligible.
