Shalom

It takes a team of dedicated volunteers in support of the pastor to ensure the smooth and gracious flow of our worship service.  Our SHALOM Ministry organizes the volunteers and provides detailed instructions and training to all who want  it.   The vision for SHALOM is as follows and we continue to work to fulfill that vison, but much work is yet to be done.

1. Monthly teams with two Elders each month coordinating the effort
2. Ample substitutes on call
3. Training and walk-throughs to build confidence and ensure a smooth performance
4. Everyone who can walk is eligible to serve in some capacity, including the youth. Only exceptions are the Pastor and Choir members who are busy with other tasks.

SHALOM  is an expression of our loving care and concern for each person who worships at St. Andrew.   When individuals assist with the necessary  preparations, they minister to  each worshiper and contribute to the welcoming spirit which we want to radiate  through St. Andrew.  The satisfaction from one’s involvement creates a sense of ownership in the warmth of fellowship and caring that is generated.  That’s the SHALOM Ministry.

SHALOM   is more than a word.  Each letter represents an aspect of fulfilling St. Andrew's Mission Statement in our Worship service.

        Set & Ready for Worship

• Led each month by two Elders
• Open and close the church       
• Tidy before and after worship
• Audio/Video System - Tech Teams   operating the large screens in the sanctuary,  and  operating the live-streaming of the worship service

        Hospitality

• Greeters 
• Hosts - To assist visitors​
• Bread Ministry - Deacons
• Nursery Guild

          Atmosphere for Worship

• Liturgical Colors
• Seasonal Colors (Advent, Lent)
• Care of Table, Candles (oil, wicks), Font 
• Flowers 

          Liturgical Leadership

• Acolytes / Candle lighters
• Assisting Ministers
• Lectors
• Chancel Choir

          Organize Communion

• Organized by the Deacons
• Prepare elements 

          Membership Mingle 

• Fellowship following worship

References for Shalom Volunteers

As a SHALOM volunteer, you may find the following references helpful.  Please contact Andrea, the SHALOM Coordinator, if you have any questions or would like to join one of the worship teams.

• Shalom Teams  -  Sunday Worship Support Assignments for October 2023 through December 2023    -     Lists who is assigned to each worship team and their responsibility 
• Shalom Roles -  Brief description of the duties of the SHALOM volunteers 
• Sunday Elder Responsibilities
• Sunday Deacon Responsibilities
• Nursery Guild Information - Included on Worship Team list