Ascension Expo
Interested in being an Acolyte?
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Interested in being an Acolyte? |
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Be an active part of the Eucharist by assisting the priest.
You will
- Light the altar candles before services and extinguish them after services
- Process and recess with the cross and the candles, sometimes with the banner or the Gospel book
- Bring the Gospel book to the priest for the Gospel reading
- Bring Eucharistic elements to the priest at the altar, as well as assisting the priest as requested.
What kind of person is an acolyte?
- Acolytes enjoy serving God in the church setting
- Acolytes are dependable – they arrive early to the church on their assigned Sundays.
- Acolytes can be teens or adults.
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you for training.
Contact: Ray Chin, chinh5o@hotmail.com
Providing Vital Support for Worship
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Providing Vital Support for Worship |
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What does a Welcome Team member do?
- We welcome visitors and congregants with grace and a smile, ready to assist the elderly, the physically-challenged and parents with toddlers.
- We arrive 30-minutes prior to the service and ensure that the service bulletins and wine kits are available, and we post the hymnal numbers on the hymnal boards.
- We ensure that readers, acolytes, and chalice teammates have arrived.
- We assist laypersons with communion, baptisms, and special events.
- We take attendance and record that information in the appropriate journal.
- We collect the monetary donations and secure those assets in the church safe.
- We ensure that hymnals and prayer books are in place, ready for the next service.
What does it take to serve on a Welcome Team?
- A desire to be an Ambassador of Christ: serving others with joy and treating everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you for training.
Contact: Sari Stoddard, sari.stoddard@verizon.net
Consider Being a Lay Reader
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Consider Being a Lay Reader |
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What do lay readers do?
- Read the assigned lesson or lessons to the congregation
- Lead the congregation in reciting the Psalter
- Lead the congregation in the Prayers of the People
What kind of person is a lay reader?
- Someone who is comfortable reading in front of a group
- Someone who can speak clearly and audibly
- Someone who is reliable: comes to church prepared to read when assigned, or arranges for a substitute
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you for training.
Contact: Curt Lindsay, lindsay_curt@yahoo.com
Caring for the Altar Area: The Altar Guild
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Caring for the Altar Area: The Altar Guild |
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What does the Altar Guild do?
Altar Guild members prepare the altar for services in the main church and sometimes in the chapel. They also clear the chancel after services.
Two to three members work together for each of the services. A team is assigned each week to work on the services.
Altar Guild teams rotate being on call for unscheduled services such as funerals and weddings.
What kind of person is an Altar Guild member?
Someone who enjoys working in the background.
A person with reverence for the altar area and the elements of the Eucharist.
A person who feels honored to be taking care of the implements of the Lord’s table.
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you for training.
Contact: Ophelia Yalley-Ogunro, opiemagz@gmail.com
Chalicists
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What do chalicists do?
- Chalicists serve the sanctified wine to the congregation at the Eucharist
- Chalicists do not have to speak other than to repeat the short words from the Book of Common Prayer to each communicant; the priest will tell you what to say.
What kind of person is a chalicist?
- Chalicists feel a call to serve Christ at the altar
- Chalicists feel a close relationship with God and their fellow communicants as they offer the Cup.
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you for training.
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Contact: Sari Stoddard, sari.stoddard@verizon.net
Ascension Choir
Ascension Choir—Check Us Out!
- All ages, voice parts, and musical skill levels welcome
- Ability to read music is helpful but not required
- The Minister of Music is willing to mentor anyone new to music
- Throughout the program year, we play a crucial role in the 10 a.m. services every week, as well as for various special services:
- Choral Evensongs
- Christmas Eve
- Ash Wednesday
- Maundy Thursday
- Easter Day
- During the summer and at some other times, we have “pick-up” choirs, where singers gather to learn the music just before the service.
Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., in the choir room (Room 3)
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you.
Contact: Andrew Kullberg, music@ascensionmd.org
Join the Live Stream Team
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Join the Live Stream Team |
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Manage the view Control Sound
Host and Manage Zoom Produce professional quality video
Work as a Team
Does this sound like a ministry for you? Sign up on the sheet on the table. We’ll contact you for training.
Contact: ascensionmeeting@gmail.com
Worship is the heart and soul of Ascension
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Honor and majesty are before Him; Strength and beauty are in His sanctuary. Psalm 96:6 |
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Worship is the heart and soul of Ascension
What does the Worship Committee do?
The Worship Committee helps carry out the vision of Ascension’s leadership and community through developing rich liturgical experiences. The committee coordinates the activities of the Readers/Lectors, Acolytes, Chalicists, Altar Guild, Welcome Team, and the Church Building/Zoom practices and makes recommendations on all matters related to worship and special services. Here are some examples:
–Support Padre Javier in planning worship services.
–Organize the on-line Advent calendar for daily devotions during the season.
–Support and organize Lenten Madness
–Assist with recruiting worship leaders for special services like Christmas and Holy Week.
–Request feedback from congregants about worship service practices.
–Periodically, review how things are going with the services and make suggestions for change if needed.
Would you like to join the Worship Committee?
- Do you want to grow in your spiritual life and help others to do the same?
Be a part of a team for creative worship planning.
- Are you a good listener?
Share the ideas and suggestions that you hear from our members
and bring them to life celebrating the liturgy.
- Do you have some time?
The committee meets once a month or sometimes twice depending
on the special service being planned.
Contact: Curt Lindsay, lindsay_curt@yahoo.com
Ascension Equity & Justice Commitee
Children’s Formation at Ascension
FACILITIES COMMITTEE
The Facilities Committee oversees the physical well being of the church, including doing some of the repair work. The committee develops an annual budget for facilities maintenance and implements the budget. This includes interfacing with contractors (lawn, snow, cleaning, plumbing, handywork, ect.) and working with the Parish Administrator to identify and coordinate needed maintenance and / or special projects.
Contact Randall Adams, adams.randall53@gmail.com
HVAC Maintenance
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Grounds Care
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Electrical
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Lighting Maintenance
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WE NEED YOU!
• IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, PLEASE SAY SOMETHING!
• Are you available to let contractors in?
• Can you lend a hand with landscaping?
• Can you help with small painting jobs?
• Are you handy?
• Do you know about plumbing, electrical, carpentry?
• Ask yourself-what can you do for our church?
