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212 Sunset Drive; Johnson City, TN; Phone (423) 282-2313 |
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Chris Hyder is the Praising Ministry Council Representative.
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Praising
We believe that prayer is the relationship key that our Lord gave to us so that we can have two-way communication with our God. We believe that our lives and our congregation are transformed through prayer.
"Article Seven of the Augsburg Confession states that the Church "happens" whenever there is an "...assembly of believers among whom the Gospel is preached in its purity and the holy Sacraments are administered according to the Gospel." Article Seven's intent is to define the Church, but in doing so it also defines worship. Where else do Lutherans gather around such things?
"So worship, then, is the giving away of the Gospel... an evangelistic event, if you will, that announces the Good News of Jesus to all within earshot. This, then, is our bottom line. Worship that is truly Lutheran worship announces to us in Word and Sacrament what Jesus has done for us in his dying and rising. True Lutheran worship declares in its preaching, music and liturgy that in Christ captives are set free and sinners are forgiven."
(from the ELCA web site)
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Worship and Music Committee
Roger Bailey is Chair of the Worship and Music Committee. The Worship and Music Committee will be represented by the Praising Council Representative.
In order to achieve the objectives of this committee, focus should be on, but not limited to, the following duties and activities:
-- Encourage faithful and regular participation by the whole congregation in the worship services of the church.
-- Plan each weekly and special worship service in a way to be most advantageous to all members. Recommend starting times and dates in consultation with the pastor(s) for approval by the Congregation Council.
-- Provide spiritual leadership on those occasions when the pastor(s) is absent.
-- Select the hymns and music for each service, as required, in consultation with the pastor(s), organist(s), and/or choir director(s).
-- Arrange for choir director(s), choir(s), and organist.
-- Arrange for cantors when needed.
-- Encourage the development of musical talent within the congregation, both vocal and instrumental.
-- Supervise, train, and schedule acolytes, crucifers, banner bearers, lectors, ushers, and other assistants as needed for worship services.
-- Arrange for adorning the church in preparation for Advent, Christmas and Lent and oversee the activities of the Altar Guild, e.g., a) Arrange for care of paraments, linens, vestments, and communion robes; b) Set up and clean communion vessels; c) Prepare for baptisms; d) Arrange for a flower sign-up chart and provide for reminders to those responsible for each service or event.
-- Order bulletins, inserts, and other worship supplies on a timely basis.
-- Oversee the scheduling and training of nursery volunteers and handle other needs of the nursery.
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