Worship Commitee

Wesley Chapel is a worshipping congregation. Below are many opportunities for leadership in worship. To volunteer for any of these activities, please contact us.

Altar Guild
Susie Brabec, Chair
The Altar Guild faithfully prepares the sanctuary and altar for services and maintains the altar appointments, linens and vessels as necessary. They coordinate the placement of flowers and see that either flowers or greenery is in place for all services. They change out the paraments according to the church season and change out the candles on a weekly basis. They make the necessary preparations for the special celebrations such as Baptism. Service will be on a rotation basis.

Acolytes
Emillia Viljoen, Chair
Young people sixth grade through high school, are invited to serve in the church as Acolytes. Acolytes assist in the ceremonial elements of weekly services. Duties include lighting the candles, presenting the offering plates to the ushers, or special ceremonies. They are trained and are always ready to serve with enthusiasm and dedication and take to heart the importance of their role in the worship service. Service will be on a rotation basis.

Communion Steward
Barbara Rapier, Head Communion Steward
This committee prepares the elements for monthly 1st Sunday Communion and other Communion services. They obtain the necessary vessels and linens for the designated method of partaking of communion at a given time. They keep watch during Communion services in case elements need replenishing or other assistance is needed. Service will be on a rotation basis.

Greeters
Bill McMahen
Greeters give a warm welcome to worshipers and provide directions and information as needed.
Stands with new members joining the church and provide support and information as needed.
Service is on a rotation basis.

Prayer Ministry
Troy Gentry - 601.672.6304
Prayer is our connection to Our Heavenly Father. Prayer, individually or corporately is a blessing to those who pray for others.

  • Become a participant in Friday Noon Prayer Time
  • Write cards to those whose name has been lifted up in prayer
  • Develop and edit the prayer list
  • Place the prayer list on Power Point

Ushers
Keith Walton, Head Usher
Ushers distribute bulletins, collect offerings, and assist with various responsibilities of ushering for Sunday services and special functions. They Assist in tabulation of attendance and counting the offering. Service is on a rotation basis.

Wedding Committee
Chair TBA, Contact Martha Walton
Wedding committee members coordinate details with clergy, musicians, and Altar Guild as needed.

Needs / Opportunities

Role/Job

Description

Commitment Length

Usher

Hand out bulletins, assist in seating people, take offering, count attendance

one month a quarter

Greeter

Welcome people warmly, give directions/information as necessary

one month a quarter

Acolyte Leader

Train acolytes in lighting candles and proper etiquette in worship services

schedule acolytes quarterly

Acolyte

children at least 10 years of age: Play an important role in the worship service by the lighting of the altar candles and assisting with the offering plates

one month a quarter

Sanctuary Flowers

Volunteer to place flowers in the Sanctuary on a given Sunday - cost is approximately $70-80 for two arrangements

as desired

Sanctuary Preparation

Assist in preparing the Sanctuary for worship - straightening pew racks, sharpening pencils, putting out and replacing materials as needed in the pew racks; if time allows, make a quick check after worship for attendance sheets that may have been missed; can be done anytime during the week

one month a quarter

Altar Guild

Make sure the appropriate paraments are on the altar/pulpit; schedule and verify flower placement; upkeep of paraments

serve as desired

Communion Stewards

Help prepare elements for communion, first Sunday each month and special occasions, upkeep of linens and communionware

serve as desired

Supply Coordinator

Work with the various worship subcommittees to order and maintain inventory of worship equipment and supplies - special occasion bulletin covers, candles, envelopes, pencils, attendance pads, etc.

serve as desired

Worship Committee members

Need people to serve in an at-large capacity on the Worship Committee to help in decision making

serve as desired

Ministry Team Leaders: Keith & Martha Walton