| Purpose:
Worship Ministry coordinates
and prepares for our services of worship so that we as a congregation can
seek to know and do the will of God through faithful participation in meaningful
worship:
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Worship that proclaims God’s
presence, love, grace, forgiveness and the sure way to salvation through
Jesus Christ;
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Worship that strengthens all
through the power of scripture, preaching and teaching, and the Sacraments
of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper.
Worship Services:
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Sail On Contemporary Service
with Praise Team at 8:45 a.m.
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Traditional Worship in Sanctuary
at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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Combined Services at 10:00 a.m.:
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January 10, 2010, Installation
& Ordination of Elders
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May 23, 2010, Pentecost / Youth
Sunday and Election of Elders
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October, 2010, Commitment Sunday
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December 19, 2010, Christmas
Cantata and Children’s Music
Activities and Programs:
We seek to provide worship
opportunities that nurture worshippers at every level of their spiritual
development and encourage spiritual growth through ongoing programs including:
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Different formats for worship
in traditional, contemporary and blended services
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A variety of music, vocal and
instrumental, including Praise Team, Bells, and Choirs for adults, children,
and youth
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With the Education Ministry,
providing training for kindergarten -2nd grade children to participate
in worship and for 1st and 2nd graders to share the Lord’s Supper
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Family participation in worship
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Observing and celebrating special
times including Advent, Christmas Lent, Easter and Pentecost
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Guest speakers and combined
services
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Study and proclamation of God’s
Word
We work closely with our dedicated
Pastors, Director of Music Ministries and Praise Team Director.
Each service needs preparation
of our places of worship, as well as recruitment, training, and coordination
of many volunteers to usher, greet and welcome, arrange flowers, provide
lay leadership in the service, serve as acolytes, prepare and serve communion,
and coordinate audio / visual needs.
The Ministry works closely
with the Pastors to establish times and order of worship, and to establish
guidelines for other services of worship, including weddings and funerals.
A schedule for observing the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is submitted
to Session.
With the Director of Music
Ministries and Sail On Praise Team Director, the Ministry supervises and
supports vibrant music programs and worship experiences.
Current Projects:
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Task Force Evaluation of Worship
Services and Recommendations
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Nametags for Services: getting
to know one another, helping our pastors get to know us
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Hanging of the Greens and Deck
the Halls Party
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Removal of the Greens and Decorations
after Christmas Potluck
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Boy Scout Sunday, February 14,
2010
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Music Appreciation Sunday, April
25, 2010
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Special Lenten and Easter services
that will glorify God and speak to the heart of each of us include:
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Ash Wednesday potluck, study
and worship 2/17/10,
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Congregation-wide Palm Sunday
Procession and Worship 3/28/10,
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Maundy Thursday Communion Service
4/01/10,
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Easter Sunday 4/04/10: Joyous
Celebration of our Lord’s Resurrection and the Glory of Easter with decoration
of the flower cross in the atrium, song, brass quartet, Praise Team music,
proclamation and teaching of the Word. All sing Alleluia!
How Can I Get Involved?
Call Martha Sorensen, Moderator
(486-7917).
Attend and actively participate
in worship, volunteer to greet and usher so people will get to know you,
arrange flowers, participate as a lay leader, sing in a choir, play an
instrument, help with audio / visuals, call and recruit volunteers, serve
on the Worship Ministry!
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