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Ministries & Memberships
Altar Guild
Altar Guild members have a ministry of prayer. In every congregation no one is more serious about the devotional life than those on the Altar Guild. Whether or not they are "on duty" they are regular in their worship. Altar Guild members are the spiritual backbone of most congregations.
Altar Guild members hold before a congregation the centrality of worship. By preparing the altar with care, they help all of us keep the work of the church in perspective. Altar Guild members are serious about the things of the altar. As is customary the Altar Guild functions quietly behind the scenes preparing the Altar for church services, weddings, baptisms, funerals and other events during the Church's calendar year.
Acolytes
Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, through the acolyte program, encourages its young people to become active members in its weekly services. It provides a valuable opportunity where the youth can exhibit their loyalty and love of God. While the acolytes' primary purpose is to serve the Lord, they can benefit from their experience in other ways. For example, by executing their various assignments they learn responsibility and dedication. As a result, young servers can strengthen their spirituality and character.
Wednesday Bible Study Group
The Bible Study Group explores and critically discuss Bible passages in order to deepen and expand knowledge of the scriptures and apply them to daily Christian life. As a result of participation in the group members increase their love and appreciation for personal Bible study and achieve greater awareness of how to be better disciples of Christ and witnesses to His presence.
The group usually meets at 12 noon each week beginning the Wednesday after Homecoming Sunday in September through the second Wednesday in June.
Newsletter
For the members of the congregation to use as a channel for spiritual bonding while becoming a more informed, reflective, collaborative, responsive congregation.The newsletter is a bi-monthly publication.
The Order of the Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King is an order of laywomen who are communicants of the Episcopal Church or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service by reaffirmation of the promises made at confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a life-long program of prayer, service, and evangelism, dedicated to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the spiritual life of the parish.
The Men's Club is a fellowship for all men, who are associated with Holy Comforter.There are no conditions for membership except those two criteria.The Men's Club attempts to foster both a sense of fellowship and stewardship in the men of church through various activities.These include Prayer Breakfasts, fund raisers, and workdays to maintain the church building and grounds.The Men's Club also provides adult male support to the Junior Church and work to create mentor relationships between its members and the youth of the Church.
Prayer and Evangelism Committee
The Prayer and Evangelism Committee seeks to use devotion to prayer to enable others to experience its healing powers and, to use prayer to minister to others as we strive to improve our spiritual lives.The Committee conducts a work shop annually during the month of September. |
