Lay Ministry at Aldersgate

A church is not a building, a church is not a steeple, a church is a people!

Greeters and Ushers

  Greeters are special people who take a few extra minutes before and after services to say hello to worshipers, answer question, and help with directions.  If you are at ease meeting people and eager to help folks feel welcome, greeting may be the ministry for you.

  Ushers serve an important role in the church services.  It is an usher's job to make sure all guests can find a seat, are comfortable, and assist with any special needs.  Ushers are also key in preparing the sanctuary for worship services.  An usher must come prepared with a servant's heart.

Acolytes

  Acolytes are youths between 4th and 6th grade who have attended special training to learn the meaning of carrying the flame into and going forth from worship.  Their training teaches them how to bring the flame of His presence into the sanctuary in a reverent and meaningful manner in order to begin the service, and how to take His light into the world at the conclusion of the service.

Altar Guild

  The altar guild's job is to prepare the sanctuary for worship services. Their many tasks include altar maintenance and preparing the implements for holy communion.

Lay Readers

  Our lay readers offer the pulpit greeting on Sunday mornings, lead the congregation in opening hymns and prayer, and read the scriptures at the appointed times. They assist the minister in serving from the Lord's Table on Communion Sundays.