Ministries & Groups & Outreach
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ ”
Worship Ministries
Acolytes
For more information please contact Festus Konneh or Father John.
This ministry is open to all youth who have an interest in assisting during services. Training provided.
Ushers
Those who serve in this ministry include Millie Cummings, Lois Cummings, George Gailor, Clarence Konneh, Augustus Kormah, and De Ping Yang. Children serve as ushers during the monthly Children's Service collecting change (and some bills too) for Rachel's Table. Ushers assist by passing out programs at the 8 am and 10 am services on Sunday and with the offertory collection.
Altar Guild
Come away for a space…and refresh yourselves…” (Jesus, to his disciples, in the Gospels).
Judy Chilton, Musu Konneh, Kelly MacGregor, Pam Wilson, Bethany MacGregor, Annie Konneh, Esther Konneh, Mardea Smith, Mercy Ndebeh, Kim Messier, David Wilson & Festus Konneh.
Anyone interested in learning about the Altar Guild's essential ministry at St. Matthew's, please contact the parish office for more information. Members meet four times a year. Two of these days are used for cleaning for Christmas and Easter. One Saturday in January is used as a Quiet Day with time for prayer, reflection and sharing a meal. Our evening meeting is in late August and includes bible study, prayers and a light evening meal. Our ministry involves preparing the church for weekly services and special occasions.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers & Lay Eucharistic Visitors
David Wilson, Charlotte Townsend, Robin Chenarak, Festus Konneh, Keith McKenna, Staci MacGregor,
assist in the conduct of worship, lead the Prayers of the People, and administer the chalice at worship services. Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring communion to the homebound monthly. Training and license required.
For more information please contact Festus Konneh or Father John.
This ministry is open to all youth who have an interest in assisting during services. Training provided.
Ushers
Those who serve in this ministry include Millie Cummings, Lois Cummings, George Gailor, Clarence Konneh, Augustus Kormah, and De Ping Yang. Children serve as ushers during the monthly Children's Service collecting change (and some bills too) for Rachel's Table. Ushers assist by passing out programs at the 8 am and 10 am services on Sunday and with the offertory collection.
Altar Guild
Come away for a space…and refresh yourselves…” (Jesus, to his disciples, in the Gospels).
Judy Chilton, Musu Konneh, Kelly MacGregor, Pam Wilson, Bethany MacGregor, Annie Konneh, Esther Konneh, Mardea Smith, Mercy Ndebeh, Kim Messier, David Wilson & Festus Konneh.
Anyone interested in learning about the Altar Guild's essential ministry at St. Matthew's, please contact the parish office for more information. Members meet four times a year. Two of these days are used for cleaning for Christmas and Easter. One Saturday in January is used as a Quiet Day with time for prayer, reflection and sharing a meal. Our evening meeting is in late August and includes bible study, prayers and a light evening meal. Our ministry involves preparing the church for weekly services and special occasions.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers & Lay Eucharistic Visitors
David Wilson, Charlotte Townsend, Robin Chenarak, Festus Konneh, Keith McKenna, Staci MacGregor,
assist in the conduct of worship, lead the Prayers of the People, and administer the chalice at worship services. Lay Eucharistic Visitors bring communion to the homebound monthly. Training and license required.
LectorsLectors read the first and second lessons and lead the congregation in the Psalm at Sunday worship. Also lead the Prayers of the People. Open to all members of the parish. Training is provided.
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Choir
Donald Irving, Director and Organist
The choir is a small but faithful group who sing at the 10 am Sunday service and at major holidays, holy days and special services. The choir sings hymns and spirituals as anthems. Choir leads the congregation in singing of the Psalms, using Anglican chant, simplified Anglican chant and monody. Music is from the 1982 Hymnal and Lift Every Voice and Sing.
The choir is a small but faithful group who sing at the 10 am Sunday service and at major holidays, holy days and special services. The choir sings hymns and spirituals as anthems. Choir leads the congregation in singing of the Psalms, using Anglican chant, simplified Anglican chant and monody. Music is from the 1982 Hymnal and Lift Every Voice and Sing.
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Junior Choir sings during the Offertory on Youth Sunday.
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Stewardship
Shining Our Light
Stewardship Prayer:
Oh God, in your infinite generosity you have created a world with resources to sustain all of your children with abundance of food, work and recreation. Help us to let our light shine so brightly the whole world can witness your glory. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Oh God, in your infinite generosity you have created a world with resources to sustain all of your children with abundance of food, work and recreation. Help us to let our light shine so brightly the whole world can witness your glory. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Our estimates of giving each year are promises to God and to each other that we will trust in the fullness of God’s grace even when our path is not clear, that we will trust in the Spirit that guides our mission, and that we will trust in the all-encompassing love of the One who continues to celebrate and suffer with us.
A Pledging Unit can be defined as a single person, a couple, or a family who pledges a specific amount to be offered weekly, monthly or annually. Offerings of time, talent and service also define Stewardship and are most welcome and necessary. Many of you marked on the reverse side of your pledge card as being willing to serve in various ways – singing in the Choir, helping Altar Guild, Ushering etc. This is great Stewardship also!
A Pledging Unit can be defined as a single person, a couple, or a family who pledges a specific amount to be offered weekly, monthly or annually. Offerings of time, talent and service also define Stewardship and are most welcome and necessary. Many of you marked on the reverse side of your pledge card as being willing to serve in various ways – singing in the Choir, helping Altar Guild, Ushering etc. This is great Stewardship also!