Liturgical Ministries
Acolytes
A ministry serving in the Sunday morning worship services at 8:00 and 10:30 a.m. The acolyte ministry is one of assisting the clergy and lay ministers in making the service run smoothly – carrying the cross, torches, setting the Altar and performing other tasks as needed.
Altar Guild
This is a ministry of preparing the altar for Sundays, weekdays and special occasions. Members serve on teams that are responsible for setting up and cleaning up the vessels and linens used, maintaining candles, changing frontals and performing other tasks as needed.
Chancel Choir
This adult choir rehearses on Sunday Mornings before the 10:30 a.m. service. The choir leads the congregation in singing at the 10:30 a.m. service each Sunday and at the main services on holy days.
Hand Bells
Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM I) or Chalice Minister
This lay ministry licensed by the Bishop assists the priests during all Eucharistic services. Lems may read lessons when necessary, lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People and distribute the consecrated wine at the Eucharist.
Lay Eucharistic Minister (LEM II)
A lay ministry licensed by the Bishop whose participants deliver communion directly from the Holy Eucharist at the church to those who are unable to attend the services.
Ushers
A Sunday morning ministry whose participants greet parishioners and visitors, distribute service bulletins, facilitate Holy Communion, and orient visitors to the church.
EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES
Christian Education (Adults)
Adult Education (also called Adult Forum) meets in the Senior High Classroom each Sunday morning at 9:20 A.M. The content may range from contemporary topics to Bible study led by various members of the parish. There are opportunities both to teach, as well as provide general support.
THE NEW TESTAMENT SERIES by Bart Ehrman, Ph.D. - The New Testament is undoubtedly the single most important book in the history of Western civilization, whether seen as a religious book of faith or as a cultural artifact. It is probably also the most widely disputed and misunderstood. The 24 video lectures (30 minutes each followed by discussion) of the course will approach the New Testament from a historical perspective, bracketing questions of belief and theological truth to acquire a historically rich grounding for our understanding of these foundational documents.
Young Adults Forum - Ages 25+ (Teachers: Wanda & Gary Dunwoody) The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen
Seizing the inspiration that came to him through a reproduction of Rembrandt’s The Return of the Prodigal Son , the author probes in this book the several movements of this powerful Gospel story: the younger son’s return, the father’s restoration to sonship, the elder son’s vengefulness and the father’s compassion. The themes of homecoming, affirmation and reconciliation will be newly discovered and this study will lead to the answer of “Where has my struggle led me?”
Christian education classes meet Sunday mornings at 9:20 A.M.
This year will be taken from the Episcopal Children's Curriculum. The program consists of three areas, Shell, Cross and Chalice as the theme. We will be using the "Chalice". The format is as follows:
- 3 and 4 year olds (Teachers: Brouke Reynolds & a parent)
- Primary - Grades K - 2 (Teachers: Becky Rice & Jenny Heard)
- Tweeners - (Teachers: Ginna Simmons & Ellen Moses)
Hospitality
Parish Life Committee
A ministry of coordinating receptions, dinners or other special occasions. Participants prepare food, set up and clean up.
Parish Life
Daughters of the King
The Saint Emma Chapter of The Order of the Daughters of the King (DOK) is a spiritual sisterhood of women dedicated to a life of Prayer, Service and Evangelism. We have made a commitment to Jesus as our Savior, and we follow Him as Lord of our lives. We are an Order for women who are communicates of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the Historic Episcopate. We meet monthly on the second Sunday in the Parish Hall at 12:30PM. Please call Wanda Dunwoody-771-5058 for more information.
Office Receptionists
Churchmen
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
An organization for men of the church with a twofold mission, study and service. Meetings are held monthly. All men of the congregation are invited to participate. Call Dickey Mayland. 835-6411 for more information.
The Order of St. Luke the Physician
An international healing and prayer group for the laity and medical professionals. Healing prayer is offered in the Chapel following services, as announced. This ministry is open to all who would like to learn more about serving others in His name. Please contact Nancy Gray, 835-4035 for more information.
