St. Andrew's in the Pines
Ministry Opportunities
All ministry contacts can be reached by e-mailing office@saintandrewsinthepines.org
minister 
1297, "one who acts upon the authority of another," from O.Fr. ministre "servant," from L. minister (gen. ministri) "servant, priest's assistant" (in M.L. "priest"), from minus, minor "less," hence "subordinate," + comp. suffix *-teros. Meaning "priest" is attested in Eng. from c.1315. Political sense of "high officer of the state" is attested from 1625, from notion of "service to the crown." The verb is from c.1300, originally "to serve (food or drink)."
1297, "one who acts upon the authority of another," from O.Fr. ministre "servant," from L. minister (gen. ministri) "servant, priest's assistant" (in M.L. "priest"), from minus, minor "less," hence "subordinate," + comp. suffix *-teros. Meaning "priest" is attested in Eng. from c.1315. Political sense of "high officer of the state" is attested from 1625, from notion of "service to the crown." The verb is from c.1300, originally "to serve (food or drink)." Acolytes/Servers Contact: Andrew Jordan
The acolyte ministry at St. Andrew's is a very important aspect of our worship. Acolytes assist during the worship service, carrying the cross, torches, and serving the altar.
Acolyte training takes place at various intervals throughout the year. An acolytes' duties within the worship service changes in accordance with age, experience, and maturity. Children may begin acolyting at age eight and may continue to acolyte as an adult. Being an acolyte is a very rewarding experience and a vital ministry at St. Andrew's.
Acolyte Definition: In contemporary Anglicanism, a general term which covers not only servers, torchbearers, and lighters of candles but also crucifers, thurifers, and banner-bearers. Acolytes are mentioned as a minor order (along with porters, lectors, and exorcists) as early as a letter of Pope Cornelius to Fabius of Antioch in 252. They were also mentioned in Cyprian's writings. They assisted deacons or subdeacons at the preparation of the table. Later they carried candles in processions. In Rome they carried fragments of the bread consecrated at the papal Mass to other churches. In the late middle ages, when candles began to appear upon altars, they lighted the altar candles. Eventually lay servers or sacristans performed duties earlier associated with acolytes, and the order of acolyte was normally conferred upon a candidate for priesthood in the course of his training. The minor orders were not perpetuated in Anglicanism. Some of the duties earlier performed by persons in the minor order of acolyte were taken over by lay clerks. In the later nineteenth century the clerks were suppressed and their duties were largely taken over by lay "acolytes" and sacristans or altar guilds.
The Altar Guild Contact: Lucille Potts
Acolyte training takes place at various intervals throughout the year. An acolytes' duties within the worship service changes in accordance with age, experience, and maturity. Children may begin acolyting at age eight and may continue to acolyte as an adult. Being an acolyte is a very rewarding experience and a vital ministry at St. Andrew's.
Acolyte Definition: In contemporary Anglicanism, a general term which covers not only servers, torchbearers, and lighters of candles but also crucifers, thurifers, and banner-bearers. Acolytes are mentioned as a minor order (along with porters, lectors, and exorcists) as early as a letter of Pope Cornelius to Fabius of Antioch in 252. They were also mentioned in Cyprian's writings. They assisted deacons or subdeacons at the preparation of the table. Later they carried candles in processions. In Rome they carried fragments of the bread consecrated at the papal Mass to other churches. In the late middle ages, when candles began to appear upon altars, they lighted the altar candles. Eventually lay servers or sacristans performed duties earlier associated with acolytes, and the order of acolyte was normally conferred upon a candidate for priesthood in the course of his training. The minor orders were not perpetuated in Anglicanism. Some of the duties earlier performed by persons in the minor order of acolyte were taken over by lay clerks. In the later nineteenth century the clerks were suppressed and their duties were largely taken over by lay "acolytes" and sacristans or altar guilds.
The Altar Guild Contact: Lucille Potts
The Altar Guild members are the "Marthas" of the church. The Altar Guild attends to the altar by polishing the silver, filling the candles with oil, laundering the linens, filling the cruets with wine and water, putting wafers in the bread box, and making sure the table is ready to be set for our worship services.
At present we have three teams of four members each. Our goal is to have four teams, so that each team only has to serve once a month. A typical week for a team is for the whole team to meet on a Saturday to any "housekeeping" chores and then set up for the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Each team decides among themselves how they will divide up the remainder of the week's services and duties.
At present we have three teams of four members each. Our goal is to have four teams, so that each team only has to serve once a month. A typical week for a team is for the whole team to meet on a Saturday to any "housekeeping" chores and then set up for the 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. services. Each team decides among themselves how they will divide up the remainder of the week's services and duties.
Altar Guild Definition: A volunteer group of the parish whose ministry is to care for the altar, vestments, vessels, and altar linens of the parish. Altar Guild members prepare the sanctuary for services, and clean up afterwards.
Assistant Treasurers Contact: Bob Johnson
Assists the treasurer by counting and depositing the weekly offerings on Sunday mornings. Teams of two count together each week. Each team serves once a month for approximately 2 hours.
Buildings & Grounds Contact: Bill Permar
The upkeep of our buildings and grounds is a ministry at St. Andrew's that is overseen by the Junior Warden of the Vestry. The buildings and grounds ministry is one which maintains the parish as a whole. If you are a "do it yourselfer," a "green thumb," or don't mind getting dirty this ministry may be for you. The buildings and grounds ministry coordinates our "show the love days" (parish plantings and prunings), adopt a plot (maintain a designated area of the grounds), and other needs of the parish that involve the buildings and grounds.
This ministry is a wonderful, combining hands on ministry with fellowship. Join this ministry and grow something new.
This ministry is a wonderful, combining hands on ministry with fellowship. Join this ministry and grow something new.
Children's Chapel Contact: Lyla Parry
Children's chapel is an integral part of our ministry which takes place during our Family Service. The goal of children's chapel is to provide a weekly liturgical experience for our children, which is geared to their level of understanding. During children's chapel, the children ring the big bell, light the candles on the children's altar, recite a portion of a psalm, hear the Gospel story read aloud and explained, make an offering, recite the Lord's prayer, and sing songs. Children's chapel offers a warm and loving worship experience to children in an environment that allows them to be vocal and joyous.
At least two adult volunteers are present each week and the volunteers rotate Sundays. This ministry is very rewarding and offers an opportunity to impact the life of a child in ways which will stay with them for life. Training for this ministry is offered throughout the year.
At least two adult volunteers are present each week and the volunteers rotate Sundays. This ministry is very rewarding and offers an opportunity to impact the life of a child in ways which will stay with them for life. Training for this ministry is offered throughout the year.
Choir Contact: Diana Blosser, Organist and Choirmaster
The music ministry at St. Andrew's offers an opportunity to make a joyful noise during our worship. The adult choir offers their gift weekly under the direction of our choirmaster. The choir practices weekly meeting on Wednesday nights following our potluck supper. As a member of the choir you will learn the hymns of the church and be exposed to some of the beautiful compositions intended to honor our Lord. If you like to sing or have ever thought of joining the choir please consider offering your voice to this ministry.
Choir Definition: A body of singers who provide musical leadership for congregational singing in the worship of the church. Choirs may also sing anthems or make other special musical offerings to beautify and enhance the experience of worship. The primary role of the choir is to lead and support the congregation's worship through singing, not to provide a musical performance.
Choir Definition: A body of singers who provide musical leadership for congregational singing in the worship of the church. Choirs may also sing anthems or make other special musical offerings to beautify and enhance the experience of worship. The primary role of the choir is to lead and support the congregation's worship through singing, not to provide a musical performance.
Christian Education Contact: Father Paul
Christian Education was started as a way to teach poor and orphaned children about God. The operative understanding of "Christian Education" was that it took place in the home being the responsibility of the mother and father. As Sunday School gained in popularity and became more normative with the parish, Christian formation became the responsibility of the church.
The church did its best over the years to instruct children, but as adults many of us have forgotten the lessons we learned making it difficult to contemplate leading a Sunday school class. So when we are asked as adults to lead children, to teach them, we are often intimidated by the prospect. To teach our children is one of the most admirable of ministries and being an expert is not one of the requirements. What is needed is a willingness to offer your talent to children so that our heritage may be passed along to them. Please consider offering yourself to this ministry. Teachers of Sunday school have an impact upon children and form relationships which can last a lifetime.
Sunday school is taught from 9:00-9:45 a.m. and teachers rotate between the sections being taught. You need only the desire and a love of working with children to teach Sunday school. It is a great way to get to know the youth of our church and for them to get to know you.
Christian Education Definition: Robert Raikes (1735-1811) began the first Sunday School in England in 1780 as a charity school to teach poor children to read and write. The Sunday Church Schools were gradually freed to engage in religious instruction by the spread of general public education. Their moralistic educational models were inherited from Reformation and eighteenth-century learning theory. However, as new developments occurred in the field of general education, church leaders called for catechetical instruction in Sunday Church School teaching.
The first Episcopal Sunday Church School was opened in 1790 by James Milnor and Jackson Kemper at the United Parish of Christ Church and St. Peter's, Philadelphia. William White was rector of the United Parish at that time. The Sunday School in the Episcopal Church became a conscious instrument for religious education in 1826 with the organization of the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union. Its focus was catechetical, and its energy arose from the nineteenth-century evangelical impulse. The 1946 General Convention provided funding to undertake a complete overhaul of Sunday Church School programs. The Department of Christian Education developed a "new curriculum" under the leadership of the Rev. John Heuss. This new curriculum called on the Sunday Church Schools to encourage faith development. Sunday Church Schools continue to have an important place in the life of many Episcopal parishes.
The church did its best over the years to instruct children, but as adults many of us have forgotten the lessons we learned making it difficult to contemplate leading a Sunday school class. So when we are asked as adults to lead children, to teach them, we are often intimidated by the prospect. To teach our children is one of the most admirable of ministries and being an expert is not one of the requirements. What is needed is a willingness to offer your talent to children so that our heritage may be passed along to them. Please consider offering yourself to this ministry. Teachers of Sunday school have an impact upon children and form relationships which can last a lifetime.
Sunday school is taught from 9:00-9:45 a.m. and teachers rotate between the sections being taught. You need only the desire and a love of working with children to teach Sunday school. It is a great way to get to know the youth of our church and for them to get to know you.
Christian Education Definition: Robert Raikes (1735-1811) began the first Sunday School in England in 1780 as a charity school to teach poor children to read and write. The Sunday Church Schools were gradually freed to engage in religious instruction by the spread of general public education. Their moralistic educational models were inherited from Reformation and eighteenth-century learning theory. However, as new developments occurred in the field of general education, church leaders called for catechetical instruction in Sunday Church School teaching.
The first Episcopal Sunday Church School was opened in 1790 by James Milnor and Jackson Kemper at the United Parish of Christ Church and St. Peter's, Philadelphia. William White was rector of the United Parish at that time. The Sunday School in the Episcopal Church became a conscious instrument for religious education in 1826 with the organization of the General Protestant Episcopal Sunday School Union. Its focus was catechetical, and its energy arose from the nineteenth-century evangelical impulse. The 1946 General Convention provided funding to undertake a complete overhaul of Sunday Church School programs. The Department of Christian Education developed a "new curriculum" under the leadership of the Rev. John Heuss. This new curriculum called on the Sunday Church Schools to encourage faith development. Sunday Church Schools continue to have an important place in the life of many Episcopal parishes.
Coffee Hour Contacts: 8:00 am Lucille Potts
Jane Lindsey
10:00 am Mary Margaret Bivings
Jane Lindsey
10:00 am Mary Margaret Bivings
Coffee hour provides refreshment and fellowship for the soul. Think about coffee hour for a minute. The Sunday coffee hour represents one of the most important events of week. While it may seem on the surface that volunteering for this ministry is about providing food and drink for folks, it goes much deeper. Coffee hour is a time when folks connect with each other, when old friends see each other again, when the visitor is welcomed, when questions are asked and answered, when the soul is renewed. The coffee hour ministry provides an opportunity for you to feed others, not only with food and drink, but with hospitality that leads to connection and communion. If you have never volunteered for this ministry please consider doing so. Volunteers rotate throughout the month.
Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Contact: Jane Lindsey
Every woman in the Episcopal Church is a member of the Episcopal Church Women by virtue of church membership. We are Episcopal Church Women, but we sometimes don't realize that as such, we are a part of a much larger network of women, all devoted to the same issues and the same work. The ECW is an organization of diverse women holding a variety of views. The common denominator of members is love of God and the wish to do the Lord's work.
Episcopal Youth Community (EYC)
Sr. EYC (High School) Cheryl Dunson
Julia Brewer
Bill & Sheila Harris
Jr. EYC (Middle School) (open)
Julia Brewer
Bill & Sheila Harris
Jr. EYC (Middle School) (open)
Youth group for teenagers and their friends to experience God through community with each other and the world. Activity schedule is posted on the Church's website.
Flower Guild Contacts: Marge Brunson
Jane Keegan
Provides floral arrangements for Sunday services and for weddings & funerals as requested.
Greeters Contact: Jackie Hackney
Greeters Contact: Jackie Hackney
Greet parishioners and visitors upon arrival to church. Handout bulletins, coloring sheets and crayons to the children and answer questions, if any, especially from visitors. Make everyone feel welcome and an important part of St. Andrew's. Each team of greeters is assigned one Sunday a month and is asked to arrive at church 20 minutes before the service. Currently, greeters are only scheduled for the 10 a.m. service.
Kitchen & Pantry Contact: Tandy Bartkowicz
Responsible for purchasing all supplies needed for coffee hour and Wednesday night dinners and maintaining the pantry. This person also, cleans out the refrigerator and launders dish towels on a weekly basis.
Lay Readers Contact: Elsie Burroughs
Lay Readers Contact: Elsie Burroughs
Lay Readers are responsible for reading the Lessons and Prayers appointed for the appropriate service for which he/she is scheduled. The reader also assists the Priest in serving the chalice at Holy Communion and collecting the plates from the ushers at the offertory. Some services require only the assistance at Communion. Parishioners who wish to be Lay Readers must be confirmed and trained. The scheduler will attempt to accommodate the readers in their choice of day and time. As always, it is the responsibility of the reader(s) to find a replacement if he/she cannot serve as scheduled. The scheduler also provides a two or three month calendar of readers. This is a vital ministry and one that provides much gratification.
Lay Reader Definition:
A lay person licensed by the bishop to lead public worship under the direction of the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation. This ministry is licensed under the provisions of the canon for licensed lay persons. The lay reader must be a confirmed adult communicant in good standing and recommended by the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation. Guidelines for training and licensing of lay readers are established by the bishop. Licensed lay readers may be commissioned for this ministry with a form provided by the BOS . Lay readers have traditionally held an important place in the American church, dating from colonial times when clergy were scarce. The first American Prayer Book (1789) used the word "Minister" instead of "Priest" in rubrics in various places to allow greater participation of lay readers in the worship of the church.
A lay reader may lead the Daily Offices of the church. If needed, a lay reader may lead the liturgy for the Holy Eucharist through the prayers of the people, concluding with the Lord's Prayer and the grace, or with the exchange of the peace (BCP, p. 407). A lay reader may also lead the Burial Office (BCP, p. 490), as well as the Ash Wednesday liturgy (BCP, p. 269), the Palm liturgy (BCP, p. 272), and the Good Friday liturgy (BCP, p. 282). However, certain modifications in these services are required when led by a lay reader. There is no blessing of the people by a lay reader. A lay reader who leads the confession of sin at Morning or Evening Prayer is to use a modified form for the absolution that asks for God to "have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins," to "strengthen us in all goodness," and to "keep us in eternal life" (BCP, p. 80, emphasis added). A similar modification in the absolution is made by a lay reader who leads the penitential order at the beginning of the eucharist (BCP, p. 353). A lay reader who leads the Ash Wednesday service is to remain kneeling after the Litany of Penitence and substitute the prayer for forgiveness appointed at Morning Prayer. The Good Friday service concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a final prayer when the service is led by a lay reader.
Lay Reader Definition:
A lay person licensed by the bishop to lead public worship under the direction of the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation. This ministry is licensed under the provisions of the canon for licensed lay persons. The lay reader must be a confirmed adult communicant in good standing and recommended by the member of the clergy in charge of the congregation. Guidelines for training and licensing of lay readers are established by the bishop. Licensed lay readers may be commissioned for this ministry with a form provided by the BOS . Lay readers have traditionally held an important place in the American church, dating from colonial times when clergy were scarce. The first American Prayer Book (1789) used the word "Minister" instead of "Priest" in rubrics in various places to allow greater participation of lay readers in the worship of the church.
A lay reader may lead the Daily Offices of the church. If needed, a lay reader may lead the liturgy for the Holy Eucharist through the prayers of the people, concluding with the Lord's Prayer and the grace, or with the exchange of the peace (BCP, p. 407). A lay reader may also lead the Burial Office (BCP, p. 490), as well as the Ash Wednesday liturgy (BCP, p. 269), the Palm liturgy (BCP, p. 272), and the Good Friday liturgy (BCP, p. 282). However, certain modifications in these services are required when led by a lay reader. There is no blessing of the people by a lay reader. A lay reader who leads the confession of sin at Morning or Evening Prayer is to use a modified form for the absolution that asks for God to "have mercy on us, forgive us all our sins," to "strengthen us in all goodness," and to "keep us in eternal life" (BCP, p. 80, emphasis added). A similar modification in the absolution is made by a lay reader who leads the penitential order at the beginning of the eucharist (BCP, p. 353). A lay reader who leads the Ash Wednesday service is to remain kneeling after the Litany of Penitence and substitute the prayer for forgiveness appointed at Morning Prayer. The Good Friday service concludes with the Lord's Prayer and a final prayer when the service is led by a lay reader.
Memorials Contact: (open)
Memorials are made to the Church by family & friends to honor a person, usually recently deceased. The responsibility of this ministry is to record all memorial gifts, notify family of all memorials to their loved one and send a thank you from the church note to the donor.
Men's Breakfast Contact: Bob Johnson
Men's Breakfast Contact: Bob Johnson
Enjoy the fellowship of the men of St. Andrew's during a social breakfast gathering. Meets the 1st and 3rd Saturday at 8:00 am at Mike & C's in the Willshire Pavilion.
Newsletter Contact: Joy Boyden
Produces, copies and mails the Church's monthly newsletter The Voice.
Newsletter Contact: Joy Boyden
Nursery Contact: (open)
Provide a safe, clean, fun and friendly environment for parents to leave their children during Sunday school and worship services. Volunteer on a rotating basis to assist Kelley Meyers our nursery staff member.
Outreach Contact: Page McDonald
Outreach Contact: Page McDonald
Organize assistance for those outside our parish who are in need (such as Dept. of Family and Children Services, Fayette Samaritans, etc.).
Parish Life Contact: Almeda & Mitch Bishop
Bring the parish together for fellowship by organizing and planning special events to include parish picnics, baseball games, Mardi Gras and New Year's Eve parties, etc.
Sunshine Ministry Contact: Linda Huey
Sunshine Ministry Contact: Linda Huey
Offers support and assistance to parishioners in times of need. Assistance includes but is not limited to providing meals, providing transportation to and from appointments, visitations, and support. Whatever we can do to help!
Stewardship Contact: Richard Bearden
Stewardship Contact: Richard Bearden
Coodinates and maintains an active stewardship program for the parish. Volunteers learn, teach, and strive to articulate to the parish the principles and theology of stewardship. Supports the vestry's vision of stewardship. Develops, implements, communicates, and maintains a year-round stewardship program.
Ushers Contact: Wayne Franz
Ushers are assistants and guides for our worship services. Arrive 20 minutes prior to the 10 a.m. service to straighten up the pews and be sure there are enough hymnals and prayer books available in each pew. Smile and greet parishioners as they come into the sanctuary for worship. Assist in seating, counting attendees, present the bread & wine and direct an orderly procession to the communion rail. Ushers are divided into teams and each team of two is assigned one Sunday a month.
Usher definition: A lay person who greets and assists people as they enter the church. Ushers may hand out service bulletins, answer questions of visitors and newcomers, count the number of people in the congregation, collect and present the offering at the offertory, assist parishioners during the administration of communion, and clean the pews and church building after the service. In some churches, ushers may bring the people's offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant at the presentation of the gifts.
Wednesday Night Dinners Contact: John & Brenda Flynn
Usher definition: A lay person who greets and assists people as they enter the church. Ushers may hand out service bulletins, answer questions of visitors and newcomers, count the number of people in the congregation, collect and present the offering at the offertory, assist parishioners during the administration of communion, and clean the pews and church building after the service. In some churches, ushers may bring the people's offerings of bread and wine, and money or other gifts, to the deacon or celebrant at the presentation of the gifts.
Wednesday Night Dinners Contact: John & Brenda Flynn
Volunteers for this ministry help in preparation for the Wednesday night potluck supper. Volunteers need to arrive 20-30 minutes before the 6:00 p.m. to service to set up for dinner. All supplies are available. With the generous help from those attending the dinner, remove trash, clean off tables, and put back all supplies. Each 3-4 member team is assigned one Wednesday a month.
Women's Circle Reading Group Contact: Lesley Williams
Women's Circle Reading Group Contact: Lesley Williams
A book club for the women that explores the theological themes from a rich array of fiction and non-fiction. Our goal is to meet new people, have lively discussion, and
spend an evening with friends. We will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Our first meeting will be on October 4th, and we'll be discussing Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. The group will be very informal, drop in to any meeting and join the conversation, even if you have not read the
book for the month!
spend an evening with friends. We will meet on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm in the Parish Hall. Our first meeting will be on October 4th, and we'll be discussing Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. The group will be very informal, drop in to any meeting and join the conversation, even if you have not read the
book for the month!
Definitions are taken from Glossary of Liturgical Terms may be found at the following web page:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/19625_19610_ENG_HTM.htm?menupage=19609
