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Worship Ministry Team ...

NOTE:  For phone numbers of the contacts listed on this page,
please either consult St. John's Phone Directory, or
call the parish office at (734) 453-0190.

ACOLYTES
 Young people in grades 6-12 are invited to serve as assistants in the worship service.  Acolytes serve in various capacities in the liturgy, and assist the clergy at the altar. To learn of dates for upcoming training classes, contact Mary Alice Brunner.

ALTAR GUILD
 The Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the Altar and Chancel for worship and celebration of the sacraments. Members of the Altar Guild are scheduled to serve by month.  Members of the parish, both men and women, are welcome to membership in the Altar Guild. For information, contact Beth Wideman.

The Altar Flower Fund is under the supervision of the Altar Guild.  If you are interested in offering the Altar Flowers any given Sunday, you may contact the Parish Office.  The cost of the flowers each Sunday is $50.  You may contribute whatever you wish toward the cost.  Reserve flowers by completing an Altar Flower envelope.

EUCHARIST MINISTERS (EM)
 Lay Ministers assist at all services. Lectors read the scriptures; Intercessors lead the Prayers of the People; and Lay Eucharist Ministers assist in the administration of the Eucharist. Participation in these ministries is open to all baptized persons, and training is provided.  For more information, contact Pastor Dorian.

MUSIC MINISTRY
 St. John's has a complete music program involving both singers and non-singers.  There is a vocal choir, a folk ensemble, a childrens' choir, and a handbell choir. 

  • Parish Choir - open to anyone in grade 9 or older.  Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00 p.m. in Room 6. For more information, contact our Minister of Music, Scott Elsholz.

  • SonShine Music - open to all who play instruments or sing folk-style music.  Guitars, percussion, vocalists, and keyboards provide service music, and often lead music for special occasions.  Rehearsals are held Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. in the Nave.  For more information, contact our Minister of Music, Scott Elsholz.

  • Handbell Choir - open to adults and teens who read music, or are experienced handbell ringers.  Rehearsals are held Thursday evenings at 5:45 p.m. in The Gathering.  For more information, contact our Minister of Music, Scott Elsholz.

  • Childrens' Choir - open to children in Kindergarten through Grade 2, under the direction of June Waldbauer. This choir rehearses every Sunday on which there is Church School, from 9:50am - 10:10am.  This is a great opportunity for your child to learn how to sing.

  • Youth Choir - for children in Grade 3 and older.  The choir rehearses every Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.  For more information, contact our Minister of Music, Scott Elsholz.

USHERS
 The Ushers Guild consists of men and women of the Parish who serve as ushers at the Sunday services.  If you wish to participate in this service ministry, please contact our Usher Chairperson, Linda Courtney.