Worship & Music - Worship Ministries
Lay Assistants
The Lay Assistants provide three kinds of liturgical leadership: reading the Word of the Lord (the lessons), offering the Prayers of the People (intercessory prayers), and administering the chalice. We have a spiritual grounding, understanding that God has called us to this ministry. There are training sessions offered several times a year, for both newcomers to this ministry and a renewal for those who are experienced.
Coordinators— Marilyn Callaghan, mcallaghan@stdavidschurch.org
George Vosburgh, gbvosburgh@aol.com
Acolytes
The Acolytes serve the clergy and congregation during services as crucifers, torchbearers, Gospel bearers and banner bearers. We are an active and growing ministry, and new adult volunteers and youth in grades 5 and up are welcome.
Coordinator— Jay Baldwin Jay.Baldwin@bigfoot.com
Ushers
The overall ministry of the ushers is to offer hospitality to those who enter our doors. This can consist of handing out service bulletins, collecting the offering, guiding the movement of people during Holy Communion and providing assistance as required throughout the service.
A subsidiary mission of the Ushers is tactfully to maintain good order throughout the service, and to help with emergencies that may arise.
Ushers’ Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Ushers include arriving 45 minutes early to plan for the service; verifying the presence of the offering plates, and the wine and wafers at their respective stations; welcoming each person to St. David’s Church as he or she arrives at the door; helping latecomers enter the service at a non-disruptive time; collecting the offering; providing a count for the Clergy on the number of people attending the service; guiding the movement of people during Holy Communion to facilitate a smooth flow of people in and out of the pews; and, after the service, straightening up the pews to prepare them for the next service.
The Ushers’ job is to help the service run smoothly, enhancing the worship experience of the congregation.
Coordinator—Tom Johantgen, Thomas.Johantgen@sedgwickcms.com 
Altar Guild
It is the specific ministry of the Altar Guild to care for the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. We prepare the place of consecration, and after the community has participated in the celebration of Christ’s Presence with us, we care for the vessels, linens, vestments and furniture used in the celebration. At the consecration of a new church, the bishop blesses the Altar with this prayer—
Lord God hear us. Sanctify this table dedicated to you. Let it be to us a sign of the heavenly altar where your saints and angels praise you forever. Accept here the continual recallinf ot the sacrifice of your son. Grant that all who eart and drink at this table may be fed and refreshed by his flesh and blood, be forgiven their sins, united with one another and strengthened for your service. (Book of Common Prayer, p. 574)
It is our awesome task to care for that Table. That is why it is an honor to serve on the Altar Guild. We are not just a cleaning service; we have a sacred task, serving God.
Coordinator—Sharon Hamelin, shamelin@comcast.net
Flower Guild
The Flower Guild of St. David’s Church arranges flowers for the altar during our Sunday worship services. Our arrangements are done to the glory of God and as memorials for families who request flowers in memory of their loved ones. We purchase flowers locally or cut them from our own gardens. We each are responsible for three to five Sundays per year. The Committee works together to decorate for our Easter and Christmas worship services. We also make the large Advent wreath and the flower wreaths for the baptismal font.
We all love flowers and we welcome new arrangers! If you would like to join us or just find out more about what we do, contact the church office.
Coordinators— Pat Carson, pnfc228@comcast.net
Lura Wampler, lcwampler@comcast.net
Prayers of the People
A subcommittee of the Worship Commission has been formed to write the Prayers of the People. Training for this ministry is available and newcomers who feel called to this are welcome.
Coordinator--Amanda Smoot, AWS1219@aol.com
Vergers
The vergers assist the clergy in the conduction of the Sunday liturgy. Their duties include everything from overseeing the service as a whole to the smallest detail. The goal is for every service to be as seamless as possible with everything done "decently and in good order." Under the sponsorship of a clergy person, vergers complete a period of training which lasts for several months. This training satisfies the requirements of the Vergers Guild of the Episcopal Church U.S.A.
Coordinator - Mark Butler markbutler@comcast.net