Acolytes Contact
Bob Shillito
Acolytes serve as crucifers, torch and banner bearers during
Sunday, Holy Week and Christmas worship services. Any individual is eligible to become an
acolyte if they have graduated from the 6th grade. Contact Bob Shillito.
Chalice
Bearers Contact
Donna Erickson
Chalice Bearers serve the congregation in the role of
liturgical participant to help administer a portion of the Sacrament of
Eucharist. If you feel called to serve
in this form of ministry, please contact Donna Erickson. Children’s
Chapel Contact
Beth Knapp
Children’s Chapel occurs on Sunday during the 9:00 a.m.
service. Parishioners may volunteer to
be part of the Children’s Chapel Program as a shepherd or as a liturgist. Please contact Beth Knapp.
Children’s
Choirs Contact
Ann Marie Ruhlin
The Children's Choirs are dedicated to the
spiritual development of the younger members of our parish through music. The
Children's Choir sings at the 9:00 a.m. service once a month. Music education
for the younger children (through 2nd grade) includes elements of choral
singing, reading the score, blending voices and independent instrumental
performance. Older children learn about matching pitch, keeping the beat,
percussion instruments, rhythmic body movement and self-discipline for older
children. For more information,
contact Ann Marie Ruhlin.
Emmanuel Choirs Contact
Trent Patterson See the Music page for more information
Eucharistic
Visitors Contact
Deacon Burnell Esbenshade
Eucharistic Visitors unite the home-bound or sick with
communicants at Emmanuel by taking and sharing Holy Communion from Emmanuel’s
altar to their place of residence. This
position is appointed by the Rector and licensed by the Bishop. Persons interested in this ministry should
contact a clergy member.
Greeters Contact
Ian MacBryde Greeters are available at the church entrance prior to and
following the 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. services to identify and welcome
visitors/newcomers to Emmanuel with a smile and greeting. Anyone wishing to volunteer is invited to
contact Ian MacBryde.
Minister of
Ceremonies Contact
Jerry Cooper
The role of the Minister of Ceremony is to coordinate the
procession/recession of service participants, assist clergy during the service
when needed in order to provide the best worship environment possible. Please
contact Jerry Cooper to volunteer. Narthex
Leaders Contact
Martha LaFata The Narthex leader’s purpose is to be prepared to act in
case of an emergency and to assist the ushers as needed for the 9:00 /10:00
a.m. service on Sunday mornings. If
interested in this ministry, please contact Martha LaFata.
Readers/
Lectors Contact
Jerry Cooper Lectors read the Old Testament and Intercessors read the
Prayers of the People at assigned worship services. Parishioners are appointed based on their
interest, skill and/or previous experience. Should you be interested in
participating, please contact The Rev. Dan Appleyard.
Ushers Contact
Betty Walker
At Sunday services ushers distribute
bulletins, assist with seating, handle the alms collections and facilitate the
smooth flow of communicants to the Altar rail during Holy Communion. Volunteers are very welcome. Please contact Betty Walker.