MINISTERS FOR SUNDAY
The ministry of lay persons is to represent Christ and his Church;
to bear witness to him wherever they may be; and, according to the gifts given them,
to carry on Christ's work of reconciliation in the world;
and to take their place in the life, worship, and governance of the Church.
Book of Common Prayer, Cathechism
Ministers of the Liturgy
September 30, 2018
Celebrant ........................................ The Very Rev. Beverly F. Gibson
Preacher and Concelebrant .................... The Rev. Marshall Craver
First Reader ............................................................... John Ferguson
Second Reader ........................................................... Judy Henson
Intercessor .................................................................... Skip Archer
Chalice Bearers ............................ Douglas Kearley, Carolyn Eichold
Opening ................................................................. Daly Baumhauer
Oblationers ....................................... Paula Watkins, Bubba Watkins
Crucifers ..............................................Tré Mitchell, Sophie Ferguson
Acolytes .............................................. Jordan Chow, Blake Ferguson,
Livy Ferguson, Elinor Gibson, Maria Napier
Children’s Chapel ......................... Robbie Lynn Irvine, Abby Slaton
Nursery ...................................................................... Charlotte Wall
Christian Formation K4-2nd ........... Emily Sullivan, Lisa Williams
Christian Formation 3rd-5th ................................ Cornelia Gailard
Confirmation ................................. Carolyn Jeffers, Caroline Etherton
Flower Guild ............................... Betsy McCafferty, Barbara Mitchell
Altar Guild ........................................... Perrin Drew, Barbara Archer,
Shannon Harris, Barry Weeks, Megan McCall
Vestry Greeter ......................................................... Laura McLeod
Ushers ............ Kennon Drew, Will Gamble, Steve Hall, Ricky Bradford
Hospitality ...................... Marianne Hall, Chambliss Brister, Kim Ellis,
Lucy Moore, Valerie Hines, Kristyn Seawell
BECOMING A LAY MINISTER
Lay ministers come in all ages and walks of life. All who serve are baptized.
Acolytes
Our youngest lay ministers serve as crucifers for Children's Chapel each Sunday. Children in second grade may be trained to serve. Youth between grades 5 and 12 serve as acolytes, with senior high aged youth serving as crucifers.
Lay Readers
Parish members over age 16 may be asked to read during the service. Lay Readers are scheduled bi-monthly. They must be reliable and have the ability to speak in public. Lay Readers come from the congregation to read the two lessons each week. Vested Lay Readers vest and enter with the procession. They read the Prayers of the People and lead the Psalm.
Chalice Bearers
Chalice bearers serve the wine at communion. They are invited by the Dean to serve and they are licensed through the Diocese.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
Lay Eucharistic Ministers take communion to the sick and home bound. They are invited by the Dean to serve and they are licensed through the diocese.
To serve as an adult lay minister you should be baptized in this or any Christian church, confirmed or received by a bishop of the Episcopal Church, attend services, receive Holy Communion, and make a financial commitment.