Worship Involvement

The Worship Ministry at SMLC involves over 150 people each week to assist with our Worship services

8:00 am service

Soloist- a vocal or instrumental performer singing special music appropriate to the service at the offering

Hand Bell Choir- performing with the hand bells.  Weekly practices and monthly performances

Senior Choir- Directed by Susan Kriesel, all singers are welcome.  A variety of pieces from classical to contemporary choir music.  Weekly rehearsals, bi-monthly performances

Pianist- Pianists are needed to accompany choirs, play for wedding and funerals, and to perform solo pieces

Team Leader- Verify arrival of volunteers, assist with positions as needed, find last minute fill-ins

Communion Assistant- assist pastor with bread and wine distribution

Usher-distribute bulletins, collect offering, count attendance, and assist worshippers to communion

Greeter- welcome and send off worshippers

Coffee Bar- make and serve coffee and tea

Information and Welcome Host- greeting visitors before and after service, be available to answer questions, hand out welcome packets

Tech Crew- help with sound, lights, and projection

Tape and CD Duplication- duplicate CDs and  sermon tapes immediately after the sermon

Communion Set Up (Altar Guild)- set up and clean communion equipment , assist with upkeep of altar

Scripture Reader- read the bible passage for the day, 1st and 2nd lesson

9:30 & 11:00 AM Service

Worship Teams- musicians who would like to be part of a worship team must audition with Pastor Gretchen, and commit to the band they are in

Childrens Choir- is open to children ages 5 through 5th grade

Drama Teams-perform a few times a year, during worship and at special services

Team Leader- verify arrival of volunteers, assist with positions as needed, find last minute fill-ins

Communion Assistant- assist Pastor with bread and wine distribution

Usher- distribute bulletins, collect offering, count attendance, and assist worshippers to communion

Tech Crew-help with sound, lights and projection

Greeter-Welcome and send off worshippers

Coffee Bar- make and serve coffee and tea

Information and Welcome Host-assist greeting visitors before and after service, be available to answer questions, give out welcome packets

Tape Duplication- duplicate sermon tapes immediately after sermon

Communion Set Up (Altar Guild) set up and clean communion equipment