Opportunities to Serve
Worship & Music Committee – Sherry Scheider, chair person
What: The committee oversees all aspects of worship and music at church, working closely with Pastor and our accompanist.
How often: The committee meets once a month on the 2nd Tuesday at 10:00 am, via Zoom.
Lay Eucharistic Minister
What: Take Holy Communion to members of the Body of Christ who are unable to worship with us regularly.
How often: Eucharistic Ministers are sent out in pairs when needed. Ministers are needed every month; there is a rotation in place so you are not scheduled each month.
Ushers – Coordinator – Bob Tukker
What: Hand out the bulletins, count attendance, collect the offering, and direct worshippers during communion.
Who: Adults, junior, or senior high students.
How often: Once every two months or so.
Greeters
What: Welcome members and visitors. Hand visitors a welcome booklet, encourage visitors to fill out a name tag.
Who: Adults, junior, or senior high students.
How often: Once every two or three months.
Readers
What: Reading the First and Second readings of the day, and assist with Holy Communion.
Who: Adults, junior, or senior high students.
How often: As frequently as you would like to volunteer!
Assisting Ministers
What: Help lead the Sunday morning worship with the pastor. Duties would include: wearing an alb (white robe) for worship, leading the prayers, and being the communion assistant (e.g. helping to distribute the wine/grape juice).
How often: Normally, you would be scheduled to serve no more than one worship service per month. The pastor will train all new volunteers.
Altar Guild – Sherry Scheider, Coordinator
What: Assist in creating a climate of worship for the congregation by preparing the elements for Holy Communion, clean-up after each Eucharist, care of vessels and linens, placement of paraments, flower distribution and arrangement for special holidays, and preparation of the funeral pall when needed.
How often: Once every other month. We always welcome new members.
Choir – Scott Aska, Choir Coordinator
What: We now offer a combined (Shepherd of the Valley and First Lutheran Churches) choir each month during our combined worship services, and also at occasional special services throughout the year!
How often: Practice is at 9am: one hour before our shared monthly service.
Bell Choir – currently not active
Vocal and Instrumental Solo/Ensemble – Danny Summers, Minister of Music
What: Provide vocal or instrumental music on a Sunday morning during the special music portion of the service.
Who: Adults, junior, or senior high students.
How often: Opportunities are available on Sunday mornings year-round. Contact Danny Summers (svlcmusic@shep61.org) if interested.
Sanctuary Visual Effects – Committee
What: The main purpose is to create sanctuary visual arts for all seasons of the year. Many hands are required for this and ideas are always welcome.
How Often: A schedule is necessary to accommodate personal time commitments. Come join us for a rewarding time and fun!
Wedding Coordinator – Candy Wolf
What: This person is a liaison between bridal party and church, who meets with the couple prior to the wedding, opens the church the day of the wedding, and sees to any needs of the bridal party. There is a stipend for this service paid by the bridal couple.
