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Service During Worship

Worship Assistant (Lay Reader)

The Worship Assistant takes part in leading the congregation through the worship service by setting a comfortable, spiritual tone to the service. Each Sunday this person participates during the service by reading the Scripture, leading the prayers of the people, assisting with communion and the sending off at the end of the service.

Worship Assistants are needed for all Sunday services. Training is available and you may sign up for one or as many Sundays as you feel led. Please contact Kathy Campbell, Hospitality Coordinator at 503-472-5622 or via email.

Music

Chancel Choir rehearses on Wenesday evenings at 6:00. This choir sings traditional choir anthems and responses and shares their music at both traditional services, as well as special events. High school through adults are invited to join this dedicated group of musicians. Contact Robin Pederson for more information.
Praise Team rehearses on Thursday evenings at 7:00. This team of vocalists and instumentalists lead worship at the 9:30am worship service. Music styles include jazz, rock, and contemplative (Celtic, Taize, etc.). All musicians in high school or above are encouraged to join. Contact Paul Adams for more information.
Agape Choir. This is our high school group that meets as a part of our Logos program. Come join us on Wednesday nights! Contact Robin Pederson for more information.
Men's Ensemble: The Men's Ensemble is just that - a singing ensemble of men. They sing three to four part men's literature. Interested men should contact Jim Dayton (503-864-3478) for details about this spirited group.
Bell Choir: Bill Wood organizes Bell Choir music at the Cooperative. E-mail Bill for more information.

Communion Assistant

Communion Assistants help with the distribution of the communion elements during the worship service. They also convey a welcoming and reverent spirit at the communion table.

Each Sunday, depending on the service, a number of assistants are needed to help with this service. Singles, couples or families are all welcome to participate. Training will be provided and you can sign up for one or as many Sunday’s during the year as you are available. Please contact Kathy Campbell, Hospitality Coordinator at 503-472-5622 or via email.

Acolyte

Boys and girls starting at age 9 are welcome to participate in this ministry. Acolytes light the altar candles at the start of each service, assist with serving communion and also help with the offering.

Acolytes are needed for all Sunday services. Training will be provided. For more information contact Kathy Campbell, Hospitality Coordinator at 503-472-5622 or via email.

Greeter

Greeters help both visitors and members feel welcome. Qualities of a greeter should include being outgoing, like people and understand the importance of a warm handshake. Greeters will need to familiarize themselves with the Cooperative's facilities so that they can direct those who need assistance. For more information, contact Kathy Campbell, Hospitality Coordinator at 503-472-5622 or via email.

Sanctuary Preparation (Altar Guild)

The members of this service decorate the chancel area for each Sunday Service and prepare the elements for the communion services (including the Children’s service).

Training for this service will be provided. You may sign up for one Sunday or many, as you feel led. The Sunday services are divided up so that you can select which one(s) you wish to cover during the year. For more information or to sign up, please contact Linda Taylor at 503-472-8898 or ltaylor@linfield.edu. You can also contact Kathy Campbell in the church office at 503-472-5622.

Usher

Ushers help both visitors and members feel welcome. They keep order and handle emergencies during the worship service. Ushers also serve for the collection of the offering and the guiding of the people during the serving of communion.

Ushers are needed for all services each Sunday. For training or more information please contact Rod Bixler at 503-472-8163.

A ministry of Trinity Lutheran Church and
McMinnville United Methodist Church.