The ministers of the church are lay persons, bishops,
priests and deacons.
The best way to get to know a church is to get
involved. Here's a look at the ministries offered. Join us!
Worship
Acolytes: A great way for
children Grade 6 and older to serve God.
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| Altar Guild: Prepare the altar for service.
No experience necessary-training provided. |
| Bread Guild: Using Emmanuel's recipe, make
bread for the Eucharist. |
Flower Guild: Arrange altar flowers-come
learn how. Lessons provided.
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Lay Readers and Lay Eucharist Ministers: Assist
during worship or take Eucharist to homebound members.
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Ushers: Greet worshipers and assist
with offeratory and communion duties.
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Adult Choir: Lead the singing during
worship. Anyone who can carry a tune is welcome!
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Children's Choir: Children through Grade
5 who make a joyful noise unto the Lord.
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Handbell Choir: Another group that makes
a joyful noise. Training given.
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Music Guild: Help support the Music
Program at Emmanuel.
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Children's Minstry: Sunday School, Vacation
Bible School, and more.
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Youth Ministry: Sunday evening get-togethers
and other events, Grade 6 and above.
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Adult Education: Sunday School, Bibles
studies, Lenten programs, etc.
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Cursillo: "Short course" in
Christianity to enable, empower, and equip believers.
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Daughters of the King:
Women dedicated to prayer, study, and service. Read below
for more information on this fine ministry.
What is the Order of the Daughters of the King?
Founded in 1885, the Order is open to women and girls who
are communicants in the Episcopal Church. The mission of
the Order is the extension of Christ’s Kingdom through
Prayer, Service and Evangelism. The emblem of the order
is a silver Greek fleury cross worn at all times either
as a pin over the heart or on a chain. Currently, there
are over 25,000 Daughters in the U.S.
What does becoming a Daughter of the King mean?
Members undertake the Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule
of Prayer and the Rule of Service. Actually, a Daughter
recommits herself to the promises made at Baptism and Confirmation
and pledges a life-long program of prayer and service dedicated
to the spread of Christ’s Kingdom with the added privilege
of rendering at all times aid to the clergy as deemed necessary
for the smooth running of the parish. A chapter usually
meets once a month for prayer, study and fellowship and
maintains a confidential prayer list. The bonds that are
established over the years amongst Daughters are priceless.
The Emmanuel chapter of Daughters was established in 1976.
At that time, few women in the parish worked outside the
home and so it was logical to meet in the morning. Now,
we have two Daughters of the King, Ginger Grimm and Betsy
Mark whose jobs or home commitments preclude them attending
daytime meetings and we are confident that there are other
women in the parish who would be interested in becoming
Daughters of the King if an evening meeting were available.
Barbara Dow and Betty Pfeiffer are eager to talk with any
woman who feels called to this important ministry.
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| EFM: A four-year course enabling every
baptized person to carry out ministries given to all believers. |
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| Coffee Hosts: Provide coffee and hospitality
following church services. |
| Emmanuel Life: Help with our monthly
newsletter or comment e-Newsletter |
| Greeters: Welcome people on Sunday, carry
bread and wine to altar. |
| Hospitality: Help provide food and support
for parish receptions, other events. |
| Newcomers/Visitors: Develop ways to help
new arrivals feel at home. Arrange to give tours of our sanctuary,
including the beautiful stained
glass windows. |
| Pastoral Care: Provide meals for those
who are ill, rides for those needing transportation. |
| Prayer Chain: Offer prayer as requested
for those in need. |
| Stephen Ministry:
Support ministry for those in life crises, both in and outside
the parish. Training provided. Contact Joan Dagon, Terri Godsell,
or Fay in the office for more info. |
Outreach
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| Outreach Committee: Plan disbursement of
funds to help others beyond our parish. |
Fresh Start: Provide
meals to the men of the Christian Service Center's Fresh
Start program. Here is an excerpt from the October Emmanuel
Life about Fresh Start:
"One of the most meaningful ministries at Emmanuel
is serving dinner to approximately 20 men at Christian Service
Center. Our church has committed to the 7th of each month.
Because we have four teams, that means each team only has
to prepare dinner and bring items for lunch the following
day once every four months.
These men are a step from being homeless. They appreciate
so much our meals and our fellowship as we eat together."
If you'd like to learn more about this ministry, contact
Fay in the office at 407-894-1641. |
Physical Plant and Finance
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| Budget and Finance: Plan our finances,
guided by our treasurer. |
| Capital Campaign: Support our special capital
campaign efforts to raise money for the church's special needs.
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| Building and Grounds: Keep our building
and grounds in shape-help is always needed. |
Gatekeepers: Unlock and lock up the
church before and after Sunday services. |
| Stewardship: Implement ways of encouraging
us to share time, talent, and treasure for the spread of God's
Kingdom. |
Contact Fay Chandler at the church for more information
on these ministries and who to contact for each area.
407-894-1641.
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