United Church of Canada
Volunteer Duty Rosters
Please scroll down to find the information about your volunteer duty
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Christ Candle Scripture Announcements/Prayer Book
​August 25 Ferne McLean Linda Laviolette John Bosma
M&S Helen Jone
Sept 1 Brenda Hicks Jennifer Walker Merle Milson
Sept 8 Bev Campbell Marjorie MacPhee Jeanne Breau
Sept 15 Patty Deitch **Holly Daley John Bosma
Sept 22 Linda McKinnon Elaine Dickson Sally Donald
Sept 29 Linda Laviolette Joan MacKnight-Savoy Wayne Mullin
M&S Marjorie Cassidy
October 6 Marjorie MacPhee Wanda MacDonald Judy Donnelly
October 13 Liz Mullin Patty Deitch John Bosma
October 20 Jennifer Walker Pat Boucher Judy Morrison
October 27 Bev Campbell **Judy Bowman Marjorie MacPhee
M&S Debbie Stymiest
November 3 Elaine Dickson Carol Johnston Merle Milson
November 11 Ferne McLean Linda Laviolette Jeanne Breau
November 17 Brenda Hicks Jennifer Walker John Bosma
November 24 Judy Donnelly **Marjorie MacPhee Sally Donald
M&S Helen Jones
** Scripture as well as Prayer Book
Information for volunteers (Please read the guidelines for your Sunday duty)
The candle(s) on the communion table will be lit in order to use the taper for the Christ candle.
If you are unable to attend on your scheduled week, please find a replacement and contact the office to advise so that a change may be made for the bulletin.
Guidelines for Scripture Readings
Begin by reading the “Prayers for Illumination”. You may ask the congregation to join you even though it is not highlighted.
If doing a “Responsive Reading”, begin by announcing the Psalm number and page. Then pause as the choir sings the refrain, 2 times. Also pause throughout the reading if you see an “R” (for refrain). You may also ask people to stand at the beginning if you so desire.
For the scripture readings, announce name the book, the chapter and finally the verses.
ex. Matthew (book) 5 (chapter) verses 12-20
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Guidelines for Announcements and Prayer Book
Begin by acknowledging who the bulletins are dedicated to for the week.
Follow by the memorials … do not mention the donor’s names.
Announce sympathies of the congregation and then any special occasions ie. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Mention the flowers at the front of the church have been placed “in memory of” or “in honour of “ by donor’s name.
Be sure to thank the worship volunteers in their various duties … greeters, sound system, powerpoint
Remind the congregation of the meetings for the following week.
Briefly summarize events that are upcoming.
It is not necessary to go over “community events” as this may take up too much time.
It is wise to remain in the front pew as you will soon be needed to read the names from the “Prayer Book” during the” Prayers of the People.
Guidelines for Greeters
It is important to be friendly and welcoming to all attendees but especially to visitors and newcomers.
Be at the church at least 40 minutes for the service begins.
Encourage guests/newcomers to sign the guest book (found outside the sanctuary in the entry)
One person is to bring the offering and the prayer book forward when the “Offertory Hymn” is being sung. Remain standing at the front with the plate and when the prayer is finish, return the plate to the office.
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