St. Paul's Programs


Music Program: 
       provides training for our volunteer choir. The Choir leads the congregation in music at our 10:30 am        service. Rehearsals are held on Thursday Evenings at 7:00 pm.


Chancel Guild: 
       decorate the chancel and church every Sunday and for special occasions.


Altar Guild: 
       Prepares and maintains all the Altar linens, hangings, and vessels. They prepare the Altar for    worship.


Lay Administrators: 
       assist the clergy in the distribution of the Eucharist.


Readers: 
       lead the Prayers of the People and read the Lessons.


Servers: 
       assist the celebrant during the service, especially at the Offertory and Ablutions.


Ushers and Greeters: 
       Ushers provide information and bulletins to those entering the church. Greeters offer a welcome        ministry to all who visit us for worship.


Lay Pastoral Team: 
       provide pastoral support to all members of our congregation through our telephone and home visits        program.



  Education


Sunday School: 
       A program for infants and children is offered every Sunday from September to June during our 10:30        am service in our lower hall.


Adult and Preparatory: 
       Instruction for Confirmation or reception, Bible Study, and other programs are offered from time to        time.


The Anchor Chain: 
       The Parish publishes a quarterly magazine, members receive both the Journal and Diocesan Post, by        mail.



  Outreach and Community Services:


Outreach Committee: 
       Our program highlights many local charities during the year. We have supported TAPS, PEERS, the        Mustard Seed, the Upper Room, and others.


Shoe Box Ministry: 
       meet to fill shoe boxes with donated food and toilet items for street kids at risk.


Anglican Charities: 
       Our parish participates in several Diocesan and National Anglican appeals and mission outreaches.



  Fellowship


Fellowship Hour: 
       following our 8:30 am and 10:30 am services in our Parish hall. Volunteers serve tea/coffee, juice, and        'goodies' for all.


Ladies Evening Group: 
       meet for fun, fellowship and support for our parish.


Men's Followship: 
       meet for breakfast for mutual support, spiritual growth and assistance to our parish.


Craft Group: 
       meet to sew, knit and craft items for our parish bazaar.


Social Events: 
       The parish sponsors many of these during the year. These are always well publicized in the leaflet.



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