Parish
ServiceThere are many ways
to serve at St. Andrew's and thanks to many who volunteer their
time and talents, many tasks are accomplished.
Ushers
Each Sunday, a few dedicated
members make sure that all parishioners have their service
booklet, hymnals, programs and other handouts needed for the
service. They collect these materials to be stored until the
next service.
Shepherds
Members of St. Andrew's want to
make visitors feel welcome. Shepherds are stationed at the
door to greet members and newcomers alike. They will ask
visitors to sign our guest book so our pastor, Fr. Tony, can pay
them a visit in the future.
Altar Guild
This group of dedicated people
make sure the altar is set up and taken down each Sunday and
that the proper linens and communion necessities are in good
order.
The Choir and Bell Choir
Several members of St. Andrew's
face the congregation each Sunday and sing Praises to the Lord.
The Choir is blessed to have for its director, Donna Halbert, a
talented music teacher in Vestal Schools.
Lay Readers and Lay
Eucharistic Ministers
Each Sunday several dedicated
parishioners participate in the service by reading the Scripture
readings and by helping to serve communion. Others take
the communion elements to shut ins after the service.
Counters
After each service on Sunday, a
committee of counters take turns collecting the church envelopes
and making an accounting for the money collected for the church.
Sunday School Teachers
St. Andrew's is blessed to have a
dedicated Christian Education Director, Karen Carlton, who has a
'staff' of teachers who help with Sunday School, Children's
Chapel and, in the summertime, Vacation Bible School.
Vestry
Serving on the church
board is a tough job but a rewarding one. When
people are elected to the Vestry, they serve for a 3
year term. Each year, a third of the Vestry
completes their term and new members are brought on
board. The Vestry assists the Rector in making all
the important decisions for the parish.
Vestry meetings are held every
third Monday at 7:30 pm. These meetings are
open and all are invited to
attend.
Coffee Hour
This sub-committee of
the Fellowship committee has the all-important task
of making and serving coffee after the 9 AM service
each Sunday. The committee always include
treats to go along with the coffee and juice for the
kids.
Office Help
This group of people
help our Parish Administrator copy and fold 'The
Fisherman' each month, get mailings out, answer
phones and whatever office task that may require
extra help.
Property Crew
This very important
group of industrious individuals are called into
action whenever something needs to be fixed on the
church property. This group also contains
individuals who are handy with materials and who
have made a number of useful items for worship,
fellowship and more.
