Lay Ministry

Good Shepherd  has a multitude of ministries in which lay people commit their time and talents to lead and serve in the redeeming work and mission of Jesus Christ through His church. God has equipped each of us to do the work of ministry; we are all ministers. When we use our God given gifts in harmony with God’s will we experience immense personal fulfillment, others are blessed and God is glorified.

A sampling of some of the ministry opportunities available at Good Shepherd is provided below.

Liturgical Ministries

Acolytes – Youth serve on the Altar for our Sunday morning liturgies assisting the clergy by carrying the cross and torches, and assisting in other tasks throughout the liturgy. Contact  Reverend Jim or Jo Popham

Altar Guild – prepares the church and altar for worship and maintains all the vessels, frontals, linens etc. A schedule for service is maintained and Gayle Polk is our chair. Contact  Gayle Polk – 433-5244

Altar Guild Wedding Consultants – work with the wedding parties to prepare the church and to assist the priest in the mechanics of the wedding.   Contact Margie Collins 433-5244.

Chancel Choir – We are always in need of heavenly voices to assist us in worship.  Contact Jordy Stanley  – 433-5244

Greeters  & Ushers –  provide a welcome to worshippers entering the church answering questions about nursery and rest room locations and responding to questions about the liturgy. Ushers take attendance, assist communicants to and from the altar during commuion, point out handicapped commuicants to the priest for communion and are generally “on duty” to respond to any needs. Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244

Eucharistic Ministers – are licensed by the Bishop to assist the priest  with the distribution of Holy Communion and help in the liturgy  by leading prayers and reading the scripture.  Interested persons should speak with the clergy. Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244

Lector –   read the scriptures during the liturgy. A schedule is maintained and the readings are mailed in order to prepare. Youth and adults are encouraged to volunteer. Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244

Oblationers –  Bring the gifts of bread, wine and the collection to the altar during the liturgy,. Everyone is encouraged to serve in this simple ministry including parents and children. Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244

Teaching Ministries

Christian Education (Adults) – Sunday morning group discusses a variety of subjects usually with a DVD presentation. Opportunities to both teach and provided support. Contact Virginia Webb: 433-5244 and leave a message.

Christian Education (Children all ages) –  The times and places are in flux but opportunities to teach, support and  assist abound.  Contact Emily Williams 433-5244, with the good news of your interest.

Lay Pastoral Care, Hospitality & Parish Life Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244

Angels on Wheels – provide a ride to church. Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244

Breakfast Cooks – Teams of men prepare a great breakfast served between services on Sunday morning. Good comraderie and great food are the result.  To join a team Contact: Fred Bennerscheidt  433-5244.   Donut Delivery – Pick up donuts prior to church for coffee hour – an essential ministry!  Contact Margie Collins – 433-5244

Flower Delivery –  Help rearrange and deliver Altar flowers to those in need on Monday or Tuesday.  Contact Gayle Polk – 433-5244

Funeral Hostess – Help prepare Hardtner Hall for visiting hours or light receptions in conjunction with funeral services. Contact Margie Collins – 433-5244

Meal Delivery – Prepare meals to freeze for parishioners during times of need. Fresh meals are also needed from time to time to deliver to for those recovering from surgery etc. Contact Reverends Jim or Jo Popham 433-5244 to be placed on a volunteer contact list.

Notes to Friends & Students – Write notes to friends and college students who have left our area or are away at school.Receptionist volunteer – Spend a few hours at Good Shepherd answering the phone and doing various office tasks . Contact Margie Collins at the Church office. 433-5244

St. Cecilia’s Guild – a woman’s fellowship group of fun, food and learning.  Contact: Eleanor Hilton, 477-5750

TLC –    Tea, Lemonade, and Care  provides newcomer information and conversation to our guests and visitors following the 10:30 service. To assist contact Sandra Leder, 478 5974.