Music/Worship

On-going Duties of the Worship Committee

Change and maintain sanctuary paramants.
Arrange Advent candle lighting schedule.
Coordinate and train acolytes.
Obtain greeters for each service.
Recruit, schedule, and train ushers.
Maintain Communion table candles.
Maintain the contents of the pew racks.
Arrange Baptismal gift for presentation.
Arrange for an Elder to assist with the Sacrament of Baptism.
Prepare Elders to participate in the Sacrament of Baptism.
Present Baptisms and weddings to Session for approval.
Recommend to Session changes in worship or liturgy.
Recommend to Session times and types of special services and programs.
Be responsible for the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper - time, personnel and preparations.
Arrange for liturgists for services to assist the pastor(s) in worship.
Arrange for pulpit supply in the absence of the Pastor.
Maintain the sanctuary in good order and keep current.
Arrange for and assemble Christmas Eve candles and luminaria

Goals from the Book of Order

In worship, the faithful offer themselves to God and are equipped for God's service in the world.

In Christian worship the people of God

(1) hear the Word proclaimed
(2) receive the Word enacted in sacrament
(3) discover the Word in the world
(4) are sent to follow the Word into the world.

In the name of Christ, by the power of the Holy Spirit, the Christian community worships and serves God

(1) in shared experiences of life
(2) in personal discipleship
(3) in mutual ministry
(4) in common ministry in the world rship, the faithful offer themselves.