Worship & Music

  • There are many opportunities to be involved in Worship & Service.
    Greet (come), read (grow), usher (serve), or assist with communion (nourish). 

    Our Volunteer Calendar for the month is available here. 
  • The annual sign up is in the Narthex in October.  You can also call the office (810)982-9853 or speak with the designated contact person.

Altar Guild Member:
The altar guild prepares the sanctuary for worship each Sunday. They work in teams of two to select banners, prepare the altar, and any special events, such as confirmations, baptisms, Advent, Christmas, & Easter. On communion Sundays, the team prepares the special vessels for communion then cleans & stores them. There is special training for handling the vessels used for communion. 
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    Lector:
    The lector is given the awesome responsibility to read from the scriptures, the Word of God. He/she reads the Old Testament reading, the Psalm, and the Epistle. These are provided ahead of time, so that the reading can be prepared. The lector reads from the lectern which has a microphone.
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  • Assisting Minister:
    The communion assistant prepares the communion at the altar. The assistant may be asked to serve communion to the pastor. During the distribution they serve the wine. 


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  • Communion Assistant:
    The communion assistant prepares for communion at the altar. They enter the altar area before serving. The assistant may be asked to serve communion to the pastor. 


  • Ushers:
    Ushers need to arrive early. They serve as another welcoming representative. They give worshipers bulletins. . They also take the offering & bring it to the altar. During the offering, they count the number of worshipers & record it. 


Choir Member:
The choir members enhance the worship by offering special music to praise God.  The joy of singing takes precedence over the ability to read music.

Bell Choir:
The bell choir prepares music to enhance the worship and offer praise to God. The requirements for playing bells - the love of music and the ability to count.

Musical Accompaniment:
Anyone who plays a musical instrument is always welcome to provide music as part of the worship experience. Pieces may accompany singing or provide music during the prelude, offering, or postlude. Often special music is requested at Christmas and Easter.
Greeter:
The greeter arrives early and welcomes worshipers as they arrive at the front doors of the church. They should answer questions for visitors.
Social Hour Host/Hostess:
Coffee hours follow each service. The host/hostess is responsible to brew coffee, set out treats, juice for children, make sure there are napkins and cups, and clean up dirty cups after the service. After the 11 AM. service, the coffee machine is turned off both in front and back, supplies are put away in the drawers, and the dishwasher is started.
Senior Transportation:
Seniors wishing a ride to church are picked up for the 11 AM. worship service. Drivers need to have a vehicle that can be entered comfortably and has space to transport walkers. A list of seniors and addresses is provided. 
Homebound Visits: 
An opportunity to visit those who cannot attend church and give them fellowship and communion. Please contact our Pastor or the church office.
Note Writer:
To assure our visitors that their presence was significant in our worship, notes are written and mailed to each visitor during the following week. If you have writing skills, this is a chance to use them for the ministry here at St. Paul. The note paper and envelopes, as well as the stamps, are provided by the Women's Ministry.
Flowers for the Altar:
Anyone may provide flowers for the altar for any occasion. There is a flower chart in the narthex on which to reserve your special event. Flowers are ordered through the office and the cost of $20 is due at the time the flowers are delivered. Flowers may be taken after the 11AM. service or donated to be delivered to members who for some reason are unable to attend worship on that day.
Nursery Attendant:
*Based on need
Supervision is offered in the nursery at the 11 AM worship service for young children. A responsible person is needed to attend to their safety and comfort. Volunteers need to be present early to welcome children and stay until each child's parents have arrived to pick up their child.