Worship Ministries

Bread Baking Ministry

Scheduled bread bakers supply altar bread for the Sunday Eucharist from a time-tested recipe for a one-month rotating period.

Acolytes

Acolytes (age 12 and up) serve at the altar and carry in the cross during Sunday worship.

Altar Guild

Members of Altar Guild set up the altar for Sunday services as well as for special holiday services, funerals, and weddings. Four teams of four to five members rotate weekly.

Lectors

Scheduled lectors read the scripture lessons at Sunday services. They receive their readings early in the week so they may practice, absorb, and pray about the words they will read to the congregation.

Chalice Bearers

Trained and scheduled chalice bearers assist with the administration of communion at Sunday services, carrying the cross in procession, handling the offering plates, and occasionally filling in as lectors.

Lay Eucharistic Visitors

Trained and scheduled lay ministers bring communion, a short service, and news to long-time Messiah members who can no longer attend regular services following the 9:00 a.m. Sunday worship service.

Prayers of the People

Scheduled parishoners lead the congregation in prayer following printed forms and incorporating special needs and petitions.

Preaching

The rector or the associate priest preach the Sunday sermon. Others are occasionally asked to preach.

Worship Committee

The worship committee oversees seasonal planning and support for regular and special worship services.

For information about any of these ministries contact the church office at 651-698-2590.