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Our MinistriesJesus said, “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18) “Jesus said to him [Peter], ‘Feed my sheep.’ . . . After this he said to him, ‘Follow me.’” (John 21:17b; 19b)Using Peter as a metaphor, Jesus is telling us that each one of us is the foundation of the church and expected to continue Jesus’ own ministry towards one another and the needy. This Manual is designed to acquaint you with some of the ministries available at Emmanuel. These ministries support the worship of the church, Christian formation, parish fellowship, and taking care of each other and those in the community around us. If you wish to learn more, please contact the individual listed for each ministry, or contact the church office at admin@emmanuelnewport.org, or 401-847-0675. Liturgical MinistriesLiturgical ministries support the worship of the church. To provide the quality of worship that is expected at Emmanuel, a large number of people provide their time and talents.AcolytesAcolytes are called to exercise their ministry to the honor of God and the well-being of their church.They do this by:
Altar GuildThe Altar Guild prepares God’s table for various celebrations in the liturgical year.
Anyone over the age of 13 is invited to become part of this ministry. Contact: Paula Ottilige or Jeanette Rideout Choir“Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.” Ps 66:1-2For more information on the choral opportunities at Emmanuel Church, please see the music page. Eucharistic Ministers“This cup is the new covenant in my blood.” 1 Cor 11:25Eucharistic Ministers assist the celebrant at the Eucharist on Sunday mornings and special services as assigned. Responsibilities include:
While there is no age limitation, the individual must be mature
enough to understand the nature of the ministry of assisting at
the altar, and be capable of holding the cup, moving up and down
steps, bending over frequently, and able to sit quietly through
the service. LectorsLectors are the dedicated readers who make the Word of God and Prayers of the People more accessible to the Body of Christ at Emmanuel.Read the Word of God and Prayers of the People at the 10 am service and occasional special services. The main requirement is the ability to read audibly and speak clearly. Anyone over the age of ten may become a Lector. Lessons are provided in advance so you are able to prepare before you read. Contact: Church Office The St. Fiacre Flower and Garden Guild“The righteous flourish like the palm tree, and grow like a cedar of Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God.” Ps 92:12-13Besides the finished ‘product’, flower arranging is a type of worship—we are taking God’s bounty of flowers and filling a space in the church with care and love. There is no age limit, only a willingness to learn and to work as a team. Bring your clippers and be ready to be challenged! Some members of this group prepare the wonderful arrangements which enhance our already beautiful church, while others make sure the indoor plants are kept watered and healthy. Some members take part in both areas of this vital ministry. Contact: Nancy Allan Ushers“I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than live in the tents of wickedness.” Ps 84:10Do you want to get involved? Why not become an usher? Most newcomers will receive their first impression of our church from you, the ushers. If you spot a visitor, you should welcome them, introduce yourself and answer any questions they may have. If they stay for coffee after the service, please take the time to chat and introduce them to a few other members of the congregation. Ushers should arrive 20 minutes before the service to:
Christian Formation MinistriesChristian formation provides every Christian from the youngest to the oldest with the opportunity to learn more about their faith as well as the ministries that each is called to serve.Christian Formation for AdultsInstruction and Discussion Revolving around the Sunday LectionaryOpening prayer at 9 am Read the weekly lessons before you hear them in church. Then Fr. Greg will give a short instruction on their history, meaning, and theology followed by a brief discussion about how that scripture, written so long ago, still applies to our lives today. Closing prayer at 9:50 am Sunday SchoolChristian Formation for Pre-Kindergarten through High School“All Things New” Episcopal Church Curriculum Needed are: Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Substitutes, Snack Providers and Servers Contact: Dawn Grinnell Youth GroupThe youth group at Emmanuel Church is a social club preparation of our young adults for confirmation. Youth must be eleven years old by September 1st to join.We follow the Journey to Adulthood curriculum, a four-year program that is divided into three sections, leading to confirmation at the end of the fourth year. We meet in the Guild Room on Sunday evenings from 6 to 8, and alternate between pizza dinners and pot luck suppers. In addition to our ‘book work’ preparing for confirmation and being active participants in our parish community, the youth also do a great deal of outside activities. Contact: Fr. Greg, Anna Jones Pastoral Care and Fellowship MinistriesPastoral care provides the opportunity for us to take care of each other, and some of the “routine maintenance” of the parish. Fellowship provides the opportunity for us to enjoy each other’s company.Vestry“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” 1 Cor 12:7Our Mission Statement says: “Emmanuel Church is a Christ-centered community, with a foundation of worship and a commitment to equipping people for ministry.” We try to fulfill this by being active communicants – which means regularly attending worship services, contributing financially to the support of the church and giving of our time and talent in any number of ways. Serving on the Vestry is one way to share our time and talent. The Vestry are the elected lay leaders of the parish:
Regular Vestry meetings are held at 6:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month, and are open to all who wish to observe. Anyone wishing to make a presentation must contact the Rector or a Warden during the week prior to the meeting to be included on the agenda. Contact: Senior or Junior Warden Tuesday Sewing GroupEach Tuesday, after the 10 am Eucharist, we get together for fellowship while we work on projects for the Christmas sale.The receipts from the Christmas sale support various local charities in the name of Emmanuel Church. We also contribute to the Christian Children’s Fund where we are helping a young girl in the Philippines. Depending on the needs of the church, we offer help wherever we can:
Contact: Louise Ritchie Pastoral Care“If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honored, all rejoice together with it.” 1 Cor 12:26Members of the Pastoral Care ministry take care of our members. This may include:
Girls Friendly Society“Bear ye one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2)The Girls Friendly Society, founded in England by Mary Elizabeth Townsend in 1875, was brought to the United States in 1877. It is an international service-oriented, non-profit organization for girls and young women of any race, religion or nationality, which focuses on helping girls develop through worship, service to others, study, and recreation. Emmanuel’s GFS branch began November 1, 1905 and is the only branch still meeting in Rhode Island. Meetings are held on Thursdays from 3:30 to 5:30 pm and girls ages 6-14 are invited. Contact: Nonie Gilmore and Leonora Friend Outreach & Hospitality MinistriesCoffee HourServe on an assigned, rotating basis to provide refreshments at the coffee hour after church on Sundays and at occasional special events.Come in about a half hour early to set things up and stay for about a half hour to clean up. Members rotate on an average of once every three months, depending on the number of volunteers. Responsibilities include providing simple treats such as cookies or fruit and cheese, juice or punch, making coffee, setting up and cleaning up for the Sunday morning Coffee Hour. Contact: JoAnne Ritchie Mainly Meals Ministry“They ate and were filled.” Mk 8:8This ministry helps encourage community by organizing meals for social events such as the Emmanuel family nights, Soup’s On (a monthly soup kitchen for the hungry and homeless families of Newport), Maundy Thursday soup and bread supper, Christmas Eve birthday celebration, the “Souper Bowl Sunday” brunch or the Easter Vigil celebration and . . . Contact: JoAnne Ritchie OutreachThe Outreach Ministry is an umbrella group that generates, promotes and encourages a number of projects. For more information on Outreach projects, see the Outreach page.Contact: Carol Dutton The Spanish MinistryThe Spanish Ministry is a emerging ministry. Come and help formulate it’s mission. This level requires some previous exposure to Spanish, but catch-up sessions can be arranged. Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes for 12 weeks. Specific day and times to be arranged.Contact: Deacon Ann Peletier The Case of the Missing MinistryDo you have a special interest or skill that you would like to offer or that you would like to see pursued that is not among the ministries seen here? Please let us know how you would like to become more involved here at Emmanuel Church.Contact: Lil Hargrove |
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