Quadrants in More Detail

 WORSHIP –

1) The Altar Guild is a group of dedicated women who are faithful in their mission to have a beautiful table set for the Lord’s Feast. Their participation is crucial to the preparation of each service by setting the Table, arranging flowers and supporting any special service throughout the year.

2) Lectors or Lay Readers read the Lectionary lessons on Sundays and Wednesdays.

3) Eucharistic Ministers serve upon the Rector’s training and recommendation for approval by the Vestry with license then issued by the Diocese.

4) Eucharistic Visitors are a ministry that is an extension of worship as they take holy communion to those who cannot participate on Sunday, whether ill or homebound. The Rector trains and recommends approval by the Vestry for licensure by the Diocese.

5) Daughters of the King members take vows of a Rule of Life, centering on daily prayer for the spiritual life of the Parish, our clergy, and all names presented on the prayer list of the Parish.

6) Ushers welcome, give bulletins, direct visitors, read the Prayers of the People and collect the offerings at each service.

7) The Labyrinth Walk is a ministry used as meditation and prayer tools for each person twice a year, before Lent and before Advent. The Labyrinth is a metaphor for the journey to the center of your deepest self and back out into the world.

8) Screen Techs monitor the pre-service screen announcements, present the text of the services on the screen as the liturgy progresses and film/ stream the service for those unable to attend.

SHARING—

1) Cursillo Ministry is to maintain and promote the activities of the Cursillo Movement for current “Cursillistas” and to recruit new “Pilgrims”.

2) The St. Luke’s Car Show is an annual event to support children’s ministries in the community.

3) The Feeding Ministry is a program to help feed the local homeless and hungry in our area by providing sandwiches weekly to the local LAHIA ministry that is supported by several churches throughout Martin County.

4) Bingo is usually held in the Parish Hall each Friday with two teams of volunteers alternating to provide this recreation time for the community and raising money for the church. There are many faithful community members who have also become involved in other activities of the Parish.

5) St. Luke’s Thrift Store operates four days a week (Wed – Sat). They have an annual indoor yard sale each year that includes  a wide variety of Christmas items and household goods at great prices.

6) Behling Scholarship Committee awards annual scholarships of $500 to students entering or attending college. These students are members of the church or related to church members.

7) Christmas gifts for children is a program coordinated with the Boys & Girls Club of Port Salerno, to make Christmas more joyful for needy children.

LEARNING—

1) Bible Study – Bible Study meets Wednesday evenings weekly.  (Please call the church office for summer schedule).  The focus of the study is to preview the upcoming Sunday Holy Scripture Readings in the Lectionary Calendar. We use a variety of the versions of The Holy Bible to enhance our discussions. Additionally, the participants bring a variety of perspectives from our equally diverse spiritual journeys and church backgrounds.

2) Men’s Prayer Group – The men of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church gather on the first & third Tuesdays of the month for a collegial Bible study.  They delve into the Word, discussing  Bible verses and encouraging each other to provide daily application for the verses read.

3) Other educational experiences throughout the year are held for adults related to the church calendar and need for Confirmation classes.

BELONGING—

1) Coffee Hour Hosts volunteer to provide food and host a coffee hour following the 9:15am service each week.

2) Preparations for Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage are all included with the Belonging Quadrant.

3) New Members, Greeters and Ushers Committee greet visitors, welcome and reach out to new members to make the ministries and programs of St. Luke’s known to the community. This is accomplished by welcome packets and new member meetings each month, as well as publicizing the church’s activities and services online and to local newspapers.

4) St. Luke’s Fellowship Dinner annually brings together congregants to have a time of sharing, learning about ministries of St. Luke’s and getting to know other Parish members.

5) “Dinner Out with Friends” is a newer addition to this quadrant.  All congregants are invited to sign up to have dinner with other parishioners in a local restaurant monthly. This is another way to get to know others in the parish better.