Worship ministries

This page includes information on the following worship ministries.  Click on one to go to that bookmark or just scroll down the page.
Advent Candle Lighting
Communion Preparation
Communion Presenters
The Emmaus Company (Drama/Storytelling)
Intercessory Prayer
Lighting
Liturgical Dance
Media/Digital Worship
Ushers
Visual Arts
Worship Sound  

Communion Preparation
Contact:  Mary Carpenter
Communion is served the first Sunday of every month, either by intinction or distribution method.  All communion preparation is done in the small kitchen by Sweet Chapel.

Visual Arts
Contact:          Betty Graf
This ministry decorates the Sanctuary area for various liturgical seasons and special events. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate, brainstorm creative ideas, setup and take down displays, or hang banners. We also can use volunteers to help sew new banners.

Communion Presenters
Contact:          Contact: Sandi Marr
These volunteers enhance our celebration of the Lord’s Supper by carrying the elements forward while the congregation is singing the Song of Preparation. We seek individuals and families to perform this service.
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The Emmaus Company (Drama/Storytelling)
Contact:          Sandi Marr
Members of this ministry team prepare skits, dramas, scripture, and other materials for telling the Good News during the worship service. The group sets its own meeting days/times based on scheduled presentations. Children, youth, and adults are encouraged to participate.

If interested in giving the Children’s Sermon, please contact Barbara Royle in the church office, 303-238-2482.
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Intercessory Prayer
Contact: Coordinator Joy Dickerhoof
Following Jesus’ footsteps, we seek God’s presence and guidance in prayer. Your participation is most welcome and vital! Come as you are and as often as you can. We meet on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. in Sweet Chapel.

Our purpose is to raise our thanks to God in prayers for our church, our pastors, our Christian Education program, and all ministries. We believe and pray with the authority of the Scripture. We invite the presence of the Holy Spirit to be with us.

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Lighting          Contact: Bob Born or Ross Phillips
With our new lights, volunteers are needed to assist in operating the lights for worship and special events. This
ministry team enhances those experiences through our newly constructed ability to vary the lighting effect for each event and for separate activities in each event.
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Liturgical Dance
A group is being formed that will lead our worship experience through liturgical dance three-four times a year. Interested persons will work with this ministry’s leader, Charissa Weber, in presenting dance in worship that supports that Sunday’s theme.  Persons interested in this ministry should contact Sandi Marr or Barbara Royle at 303.238.2482.

Media/Digital Worship          Contact: Mark Baxley
Team members assemble digital graphics, song lyrics, scripture, and other elements for use in the worship service.  They create a service schedule using our Easy Worship software.  This ministry operates the worship computer system during rehearsals, final planning meetings, and worship. It is also responsible for maintaining and recommending upgrades to the equipment as appropriate.

Worship Sound          Contact: Ross Phillips or Bob Borne
Help others hear and experience the Good News by joining the sound ministry team.  Learn to set up and operate the sound equipment in the Sanctuary and Charter Hall. Training on operating the sound mixing board is provided.  We have specific needs for additional volunteers to help with the worship service sound.

Additionally, we need volunteers to participate in the sound recording project. These volunteers will operate the recording equipment, and produce and label CDs of the worship services and other events. The CDs are available to members and a copy is available in the Library.

Ushers         
Be part of the welcome ministry at Shepherd of the Hills. This is a great way to become acquainted with other members of the usher team as well as others in our congregation as you welcome them into the worship service.

A six-month schedule of usher rotation is mailed to ministry team members. We’re always looking for additional team members so no one individual is asked to serve more that four or five times a year. You can serve on a regular rotation or as a substitute.