Sunday Servant Team
“Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”
Featured Activities
Altar Preparation servant group members provide a reverent worship space preparing the altar area of the sanctuary prior to worship.
This activity welcomes guests and parishioners in a way that creates a lasting impression of Redeemer and encourages visitors and guests to return.
This activity further conveys Redeemer’s emphasis on helping our visitors, guests and parishioners feel “at home”.
The Sunday Servant Team is a collection of servant teams responsible for the weekly Sunday morning activities and Divine Service support activities.
Ministry Focus Areas:
Team Activities
Altar Preparation servant group members provide a reverent worship space preparing the altar area of the sanctuary prior to worship.
This activity welcomes guests and parishioners in a way that creates a lasting impression of Redeemer and encourages visitors and guests to return.
This activity further conveys Redeemer’s emphasis on helping our visitors, guests and parishioners feel “at home”.
A nursery available during Sunday study and worship time is another way we show the love of Jesus to our families.
As one of the many activities of the Sunday Servant Team, this activity provide prayer support before, after or during our Divine Service.
This activity ensures effectiveness and impact of each worship service by providing smooth operation of our audio-visual equipment.
This activity makes the church service more meaningful and memorable, by making visitors and parishioners comfortable with the flow of the worship service.
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