Serving As Servants - Eastern's Lay Servants
The Lay Servants of Eastern are busy serving in various ministries throughout the church, in addition to their duties as liturgists. We have Servants who teach weekly Sunday School, Bible Study, and Summer Vacation Bible School classes. Some routinely visit and serve communion to our sick and shut-in members, ensuring they are aware that they have a church family who cares. Many of our Lay Servants spend Tuesday mornings lifting prayers for those who have impending court cases at the courthouse across the street, while others ensure appropriate clothing is made available, when necessary, for court cases. Still others handout clothing from our Clothes Closet to community members who need assistance with clothing for them selves, their children, and especially for those who need to be properly dressed for upcoming interviews. We have Servants on our Communications Ministry, and some who serve as leaders for our youth.
The duties of a Lay Servant don't stop there. On Sundays, our Servants greet worshipers at the doors, serving as ushers. Others sing on the choir, while still others assist in the pulpit. Some serve as Prayer Warriors, who have a gift of offering prayers for those with special requests.
Last, but certainly not lease, our Lay Servants preach! Most of our Servants have already completed preaching courses and have been afforded opportunities to preach in the absence of our Pastor. Some preach for the morning worship services, while others preach for our Special services, such as Advent and Lenten services. Eastern's Lay Servants will continue to assist our Pastor and provide necessary services to those in need, by doing what we do best.... Serving as Servants.
The duties of a Lay Servant don't stop there. On Sundays, our Servants greet worshipers at the doors, serving as ushers. Others sing on the choir, while still others assist in the pulpit. Some serve as Prayer Warriors, who have a gift of offering prayers for those with special requests.
Last, but certainly not lease, our Lay Servants preach! Most of our Servants have already completed preaching courses and have been afforded opportunities to preach in the absence of our Pastor. Some preach for the morning worship services, while others preach for our Special services, such as Advent and Lenten services. Eastern's Lay Servants will continue to assist our Pastor and provide necessary services to those in need, by doing what we do best.... Serving as Servants.