Worship
at St. John's

An usher at a church plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, organized, and respectful environment for all guests. 

Their responsibilities include: greeting and welcoming those as they arrive, assisting with seating, distributing materials, assisting in any emergencies, managing the offering, and assisting with the sacraments. The age requirement is 10 years old with adult help or older.  Background checks are required.  Time requirement is serving during either the 8:30 A.M. or 11:00 A.M. service for all services of the chosen month.

Lay readers play a vital role in our worship services by sharing Scripture readings and leading parts of the worship service. Their voices bring God’s Word to life, helping to engage and inspire the congregation. This ministry is open to anyone who feels called to serve, offering a meaningful way to participate in worship and deepen their faith. Whether reading a passage from the Bible or assisting in communion, lay readers help create a spiritually enriching experience for all.

The Altar Guild is a dedicated team of volunteers who play a crucial behind-the-scenes role in preparing the church for worship. Their responsibilities include setting up and maintaining the altar, ensuring that the necessary items for the service—such as the paraments—are properly arranged and ready for use. In addition to their regular duties, the Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the church for special services such as holidays, baptisms, weddings, and funerals.  Twice a year the volunteer will handle the responsibilities for the entire month.  

The Communion Team plays a vital role in supporting the sacrament of Holy Communion during worship services. This dedicated group of volunteers is responsible for collecting, preparing and setting up the communion elements, such as bread, juice, and any other necessary items, ensuring everything is ready for the service.  After the service, the Communion Team cleans and cares for the vessels used, ensuring they are properly stored and maintained for future services.  Time commitment is once quarterly as we have communion on the first Sunday of every month.  

Acolytes and crucifers serve during worship services. These roles are often performed by youth, but may also include adults, and are typically considered acts of service and reverence. One of the main duties of an acolyte is lighting the candles on the altar before the service begins, including the altar candles and any other candles around the sanctuary. After the service, they extinguish the candles to mark the conclusion of the worship time.  The crucifer carries in the processional cross at the beginning of each service.