WORSHIP & MUSIC
SPIRITUAL GROWTH
YOUTH AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
CARING MINISTRIES
FELLOWSHIP
SERVICE AND OUTREACH
EVANGELISM
STEWARDSHIP
PROPERTY
WORSHIP & MUSIC: SUPPORTS OUR WORSHIP LIFE TOGETHER
- CHOIR
Voices needed! Rehearsals Wednesday nights from 7:30–9:00. Sing either each Sunday or for special services during the year.
- ASSISTING MINISTERS
Lay members assist in leading worship, prayers and distribution of Communion.
- LECTORS
Volunteers read lessons during the worship service.
- ACOLYTES
Youth from 5th to 8th grade assist during services. Training sessions each Fall.
- USHERS
Volunteers serve for 1 month during the year. Either 8:00 or 10:30 service available.
- ALTAR GUILD
Volunteers prepare the Altar for worship on Sunday mornings.
- TAPE MINISTRY
Assist in copying tape recordings for homebound members.
- EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
Members visit and take communion to homebound members.
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SPIRITUAL GROWTH: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH
- BIBLE STUDY
Currently Bible Study takes place on Wednesday from 10:30-12:00. Assistance welcomed to create other opportunities on different days and times.
- ADULT FORUM
Assist in preparing for Sunday discussion group prior to the 10:30 service. Sign makers, discussion facilitators and participants. needed.
- RETREATS / EVENTS
Assist in planning and coordinating special Adult retreats such as breakfasts and trips.
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YOUTH AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION: SUPPORTING AND NURTURING OUR YOUTH IN FAITH & LIFE
- SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL
Our most important ministry. Volunteers teach children in teams. Substitute teachers and classroom helpers also needed.
- JR/SR HIGH YOUTH GROUP
Plan and assist in youth group meetings or for special events. Creative, energetic individuals urgently needed.
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CARING MINISTRIES: CARING FOR AND NURTURING ONE ANOTHER
- MANNA MEALS
Cook and/or deliver meals to members who are home bound due to temporary circumstances.
- PRAYER CHAIN
Participate in the Prayer chain. Triggered by a request from a member, this dedicated group provides prayers in times of need.
- MARTHA MINISTRY
Emulating the sister of Mary of Lazarus in caring for the needs of others; volunteers provide light meals or refreshments for receptions at St Paul's after funerals or events.
- FOOD SHARE
Volunteers examine and sort donated food and help with clerical work.
- MEMBER VISITS
One of our most important ministries. Visit, call or write new or existing members to keep in touch, offer assistance, inform on upcoming events and offer congratulations and sympathy.
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FELLOWSHIP: CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
- COFFEE HOUR
On Sunday morning, hosts serve refreshments and clean-up after the social hour that follows the 10:30 service.
- MEN’S BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP
The men of St. Paul’s meet every 3rd Thursday of the month at Denny’s on the Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield from 7:30 to 8:30AM.
- OTHER FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for opportunities to come together in fellowship as the people of God.
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SERVICE AND OUTREACH: SERVING AND ADVOCATING FOR OUR NEIGHBOR
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EVANGELISM
Help us find creative ways to spread the good news of God in Jesus Christ to our neighbors and to the world.
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STEWARDSHIP: REJOICING IN THE GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN US
The stewardship ministry begins with the belief that all things come from God and are to return to God. In our offertory prayer we often say, “we offer with joy and thanksgiving what you have first given us--our selves, our time, and our possessions, signs of your gracious love.” Stewardship is more than about money, it is about finding ways to offer ourselves to the service of Christ's mission in the world. An important aspect of this team's mission is to help our members take a faithful inventory of all their talents and to encourage each person to use these talents in faithful and loving ways in support of Christ's mission in the world.
- YEAR-ROUND STEWARDSHIP EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Help lead or organize various educational opportunities to grow our understanding of Stewardship as a way of life.
- COUNTER
On Sunday morning, assist in counting donations.
- PLEDGE CAMPAIGNS
Assist in the annual time/service and financial donation campaigns. Assist in communications, distribution of material, follow-up calls and letters, entering time/service, information into the computer and assisting in setting up information sessions.
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PROPERTY: CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OUR FACILITY AND GROUNDS
- PERIODIC CLEANING
Church interior and grounds are cleaned up in the Spring / Fall and before special events.
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