Our Teams
... to do the work you have given us to do

v    Acolytes
Mission: The word ”acolyte” comes from the Greek word “akolouthos” which means a servant or attendant who waits on another.  Duties include: lighting candles, carrying (candles, flags, crosses, the gospel book), assisting during communion, handing out and receiving offertory plates, and other very important worship duties.
Led by: Steve LaRowe
Acolytes: Alethia B, Cindy H, Steve L, Nicole M, Patrick M, Emily Z, Nudal Z

v    Altar Guild
Mission: The Altar Guild takes charge of vesting the altar for services and has the responsibility of caring for the flowers on the altar.
Led by: Margaret Gaffkay
Members: Margaret G, Cindy H, Karen H, Shelley M, Ann M, Emily Z

v    Buildings & Grounds
Mission: Review, suggest, and work with the Junior Warden on buildings and grounds projects.  
Led by: Chuck McKean (Jr. Warden)
Members: Bruce L, Robin L, Chuck M, Paul S

v    Card Ministry
Mission: Cards for our sick and homebound. Also cards for birthdays and anniversaries.
Led by: Angle Nutt

v    Communications
Mission: Plan and deliver various communications, include the bulletin boards, church directory, newsletter and website.
Led by: Lynn Cottrill
Members: Lynn C, Amy J, Chuck M, Norma S, John S

v    Convention Delegates
Mission: Attend Annual Diocese Convention. Elected position.
Delegates: Karen H, Nicole M, Norma S
Alternates: Shelley M, Ann M, Sandy T

v    Finance
Mission: Prepare the annual budget. Prepare as necessary analysis and forecasts. Give advice to the Vestry on financial matters.  
Led by: Marc Reinerth
Members: Dave C, Marilyn G, Dodie L, Robin L, Chuck T
Counters: Julie B, Tim B, Jack H, Bruce L, Robin L, Sherri L, Steve L, Chuck M, Mary Ellen S, Larry T

v    Memorial
Mission: Oversee and manage the Memorial Fund. Advise the vestry on expenditures from the fund.
Led by: Steve LaRowe
Members: Cindy H, Jack H, Steve L, Nicole M, Norma S

v    Music
Mission: Arrange and direct the many music talents of St. Luke's: Guitar Group, Carillon Choir, Cherub Choir, Flute Group, Bagpiping, Taize Group, Organist. See their web-page.
Led by: Sandy Toms

v    Outreach & Growth
Mission: Plan and lead outreach events and outward facing activities. Includes events such as Caroling, Crop walk, Pet Blessing, SOS, canned goods to St. John's Open Hands, etc… Also includes special ministries for welcoming people into our community/ family, greeters, bread ministry, informational flyers, answering and/or forwarding questions / requests from visitors and new members, etc… See their web-page.
Led by: tbd
Members: Larry B, Dave C, Amy J, Angle N, Chuck M, Shelley M

v    Religious Education
Mission: Plan adult and youth religious education. Develop curriculum for the needs of St. Luke’s. Also includes special ministries for the Lenten Program, Bible study, Lenten Study, the Library, Tract Rack, etc …
Led by: Vicki Rautio
Teachers: Steve L, Vicki R

v    Special Events & Fellowship
Mission: Plan and lead special parish events and inward facing activities. Includes events such as Advent night, Christmas decorations, the Picnic, weekly coffee hour etc…
Led by: tbd
Members: Marilyn G, Cindy H, Bruce L, Dodie L

v    Stewardship
Mission: Plan and lead the fall pledge program. Includes programs for Time, Talent, and Treasure.
Led by: Sherri Landmann (Senior Warden)
Members: Sherri L

v    Ushers/Oblators
Ushers Duties: At the end of the "Peace" the two Ushers go to the back of the church and line up. When the Rector finishes making the "Offertory Sentence", both the ushers and oblation bearers  walk down the aisle. Another "clue" to start walking is when the acolyte brings the plates to the steps. At the steps, the ushers will be given the offering plates from the acolyte. After receiving the plates, the ushers step aside so that the oblation bearers can give the gifts. The ushers then walk down the aisle pew by pew, passing the plates.  At the end of the anthem, the acolyte will return to the steps. Walk back down the aisle and give the plates back to the acolyte.  Remain standing there till after the doxology and then return to your seat.
After the Lord's Prayer go to the back of the church and line up. At Communion come forward and stand by the first pew until the acolytes and choir, and any others on the altar finish receiving. Then direct people, pew by pew, to the rail as you move down the aisle. Let enough people out so they fill the rail and there’s about 12 people standing waiting in the aisle. (Always keep about 12 people ready so there’s no lapses in people being at the rail.) Offer assistance to any who need a hand or an arm. The ushers receive Communion last.
Oblation Bearer Duties:  At the end of the "Peace" the two Oblation Bearers go to the back of the church. One picks up the bread. The other picks up the wine and water. Both then line up behind the ushers. When the Rector finishes making the "Offertory Sentence", all four walk down the aisle. At the steps, the ushers will receive the offering plates from the acolyte, and then step aside. The oblation bearers give the bread, wine, and water to the acolyte or clergy, turn, and walk back to their seats.

v    Worship, Lay Readers, Lay Eucharistic Ministers, & Lay Eucharistic Visiting
Mission: Plan the worship services. Includes planning the overall structure, lessons, readings, music, and scheduling of: Lay Readers & Lay Eucharistic Ministers. Also the visiting and administering of the Eucharist to our homebound members.
Led by: the Rev. Clare Oatney
Lay Readers:  Alethia B, Tim B, Dave C, Dodie L, Robin L, Steve L, Shelley M, Ann M, John S
Lay Eucharistic Ministers (Chalice Bearers): Dodie L, Robin L, Steve L
Lay Eucharistic Visitors: Robin L

v    April 26th, 2008 (retreat - pt. 2)

v    April 23rd, 2008

v    March 30th, 2008 (meeting & retreat - pt. 1)

v    February 20th, 2008
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v    January 16th, 2008
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v    December 19th, 2007
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v    November 28th, 2007
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v    November 14th, 2007
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v    October 24th, 2007
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v    September 19th, 2007
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