Worship
Acolytes are children, youth, and adults, male and female, who assist
the clergy during worship services. They typically are scheduled to
serve on teams of two for the 8:30am and 10:30am Sunday services,
with variations for special services throughout the year. Training
and vestments are provided. (Church Office: 575-526-6333,
The Altar Guild assists the clergy by setting the altar for all services.
Guild members are responsible for the proper care and handling of
Eucharistic linens and vessels for Holy Communion. Rotating weekly
teams are responsible for setting up the altar for Sunday and all
special services held at the church. (Virginia Beckworth: 404-234-
7681,
)
Children’s Chapel is an age-appropriate worship experience offered
during the 10:30 a.m. Sunday service for children ages 3 to 10.
Worship consists of songs of praise, a bible story linked to the
lectionary, and prayer. Children rejoin their families in the sanctuary
during the Peace for the celebration of Holy Communion. (Rebecca
Cram: 575-652-1688,
)
Eucharistic Ministers (EMs) are licensed by the Bishop of the
Diocese to assist the Parish Priest in the distribution of the
sacraments at a service in the church. Potential Eucharistic Ministers
must be trained and approved by the Rector and Vestry before
licensing by the Bishop. (Church office: 575-526-6333,
)
Eucharistic Visitors (EVs) are trained by the Priest or Deacon and
are licensed by the Bishop to administer Reserved Sacrament to
those who cannot make it to the church services. This usually applies
to the permanently homebound or those who are experiencing
medical problems of shorter duration. EVs use an approved form of
the liturgy based on the Book of Common Prayer. The Priest or
Deacon assigns the EVs to individuals in need of this service.
(Deacon Phil Runge: 912-339-3224,
)
Lectors (Lay Readers) are trained by the Priest or Deacon to read
the Old Testament, the Psalm, the Epistle, or the Prayers of the
People at services. (Church office: 575-526-6333,
)
The Music Ministry is organized under our Music Director. All are
welcome to participate in the music programs at St. Andrew’s. Our
motto is to “make a joyful noise unto the Lord!” We welcome new
members at any time during the year. (Cory Gasparich: 575-386-
0522,
)
- The Bell Choir meets each Sunday during the school year
from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. The bell choir performs for special
services and as often during the regular services as possible.
Our goal is to play at the services at least once a month. - The Chancel Choir provides anthems for regular Sunday
services as well as special services (i.e., Holy Week, and
Christmas). Weekly rehearsals are held on Wednesday
evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There are no regular rehearsals
during the summer months and the choir sings with the
congregation during that time. - The Praise Band leads the Communion music for Sunday
10:30 a.m. services (except during Advent and Lent). It
consists of vocalists and instrumentalists and performs
contemporary music.
Prayer Partners are members of the congregation who want to
pray for others. Partners come to the back of the church during the
communion service. Prayer Partners are scheduled one, or perhaps
two Sundays a month, and require appropriate training. (Church
Office: 575-626-6333,
)
Ushers are scheduled to serve at the Sunday 10:30 a.m. service and
other special services, such as funerals. Ushers are scheduled
approximately once per month. The age range is 14 and above.
Training is on-the-job and includes greeting and handing out
bulletins, ringing the church bell, seating latecomers, collecting the
offering, doing a headcount, monitoring our Gathering Space and
hallways, and collecting bulletins left behind for recycling. (Bob
Anderson: 575-644-9441,
)