Acolytes
For more information please contact Festus Konneh.
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 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, Festus Konneh, 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.
Lectors
Lectors 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.
For more information please contact Festus Konneh.
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 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, Festus Konneh, 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.
Lectors
Lectors 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.