The Acolyte ministry is a youth activity practiced in most churches; however, St. Paul's was one of the first parishes in our diocese to have youth serve as acolytes. Being an acolyte allows our young people to serve their Lord at his altar, assist the clergy, and learn about the church service simultaneously. Open to all youth who are in sixth grade through twelfth grade, members are assigned dates on which they serve.

Acolytes serve at the Sunday services, Festival occasions, and other special services. Occasionally acolytes serve at weddings and funerals. Enlisting as an acolyte is an excellent way to serve our church and our Lord. Contact Father Weller at (517) 482-9454 if you are interested in becoming an acolyte.

Chalice bearers are licensed by the Bishop to serve the wine. They may also read the scriptures.

The music program, under the direction of Dr. Stephen Lange, includes the Cherub Choir for children in kindergarten through grade 2; the Boys and Grace Choirs for children in grades 3 - 6; the High School Choir for students in grades 7 - 12; and, the Chancel Choir for adults of all ages. The choirs sing for the 10 A.M. Sunday services and for other services and special occasions. Please call Dr. Lange at 482-0369 for more information.

There are educational opportunities for both children and adults and many ways to serve in these ministries. Please contact the church.

Greeters welcome worshippers as they arrive for the services. They assist in providing name tags for visitors and in making them feel comfortable at St. Paul's.

The Handbell Choir provides ringing opportunities for children in grades 3 - 6, for youth in grades 7 - 12 (Junior Handbell Choir), and for adults (Senior Handbell Choir. Please contact Dr. Lange at 482-9454 for more information.

LEMs are licensed by the Bishop to take communion to people who are in the hospital or confined to their homes or nursing homes, LEMs may also read the scriptures and serve the wine in church.

Lay readers, or lectors, serve as readers of the scriptures and, as needed, the psalms and prayers.

The Nursery provides care for infants and toddlers under the age of 2 throughout the school year. Care is also provided for infants and small children in the summer and during special services. Please call the church at 482-9454 for more information.

Opportunities include such tasks as assisting in the preparation of the Sunday bulletins and mailings, making tape recordings of the services for shut-ins, and answering the telephones.

Servers provide coffee, tea, and juice after the 10 A.M. services.

Stephen Ministers provide a caring ministry to members of the congregation who may be experiencing a need for Christian support and caring.

Ushers serve St. Paul's by seating worshippers, providing them with bulletins, taking up the collection, and handling any problems that arise during the Sunday services. They also assist at special services, festivals, and funerals, as needed.

Youth Ministry at St. Paul's is holistic, based on the concept that in each area of their Christian lives, the young people can minister and be ministered to. In the area of study and growth, opportunity is provided for formal learning through Church School and Confirmation classes. The choir and acolyte programs guide young people in formal worship.