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WORSHIP COMMITTEE PROCEDURES The Worship Committee oversees the regular church services and makes recommendations to the Council for variations in the regular scheduling. The committee assists the pastor with the special services that are held throughout the church year. The committee will work with the council and with the appropriate committees to meet the worship needs of a growing and diverse congregation. The committee will assist as needed in training the ushers, acolytes and assistant ministers. The committee will see that devotional materials and vestments are provided and properly cared for. The committee will work with and assist the Altar Guild as needed in caring for the communion supplies and other Sacristy needs. The committee will work with and assist the Music Committee as needed in the life of the church. The committee will work with the Property and Technology Committees in caring for all property necessary for the conduct of worship. The committee will work with the Architectural Review Committee in maintaining the historic heritage and traditions of St. John's. The committee will submit an annual budget request to the Finance Committee. The committee will meet as a group on a quarterly basis. Additional meetings may be called by the chair. Business may be conducted at other times throughout the year electronically. COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Chair (Appointed by Church Council) Church Council Member Two regular attendees from each service The Spiritual Gifts Coordinator (representing the ushers/greeters) Vicar (Representing servers and assistant ministers) Liaison from the Music and Literary Committee Liaison from the Altar Guild Pastor (Advisory) THE ALTAR GUILD The Altar Guild consists of those women dedicated to serving the Lord as caretakers of the altar and all its appointments, as well as the Chancel area. Committees of preferably two (2) serve for one month. During the Easter and Christmas seasons, due to special services and frequent communions, at least five (5) people are on hand. Their duties are: 1. Dust altar, pulpit, lectern, chairs and railings. as needed 2. Check to see if proper color paraments as shown on calendar are in place. 3. Be sure all linens are cleaned and well ironed. 4. Prepare communion for services of worship as indicated. 5. Place flowers (or candelabras if there are no flowers) on redos of altar. 6. Clean and trim candles. 7. Polish offering plates and vases as needed. 8. After services, wash communion items and store in closet. 9. Order communion and candle
supplies as needed. Check wine supply and replace as needed. Approved by Church Council June 19, 2008
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