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H.A.M offers a
wide variety of opportunities for ministry to members and
friends of the parish. Each member is asked prayerfully to
consider the sharing of his or her time and talent in one or
more of these ministries. In this way we seek to live out
our baptismal promises to proclaim by word and deed the Good
News of God in Christ; to seek and serve Christ in all
persons; and to strive for justice and peace through out the
world.
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Acolyte and Servers Guild
Acolytes And Servers assist in worship by performing a variety of
functions. They serve as
candle lighters and extinguishers, Crucifer, Thurifer, Torch
Bearer, Gospel Book Bearer, Altar Server at the Eucharist, and
Oblation and Offering Presenter during the Offertory. H.A.M's
acolytes participate in an annual Diocesan Acolyte Festival
which offers a variety of training and in-service workshops
and the Acolyte Festival at the National Cathedral in
Washington, DC. |
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Altar Guild
Altar Guild
maintains the altar for worship and cares for the linens,
altar hangings and trappings, vestments, vessels and seasonal
service items needed for our worship. They also ensure proper
supply of
candles, wine and other Eucharistic and other elements. |
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Adult Bible Study
Adult
Bible Study - As an integral part of Christian life and
worship, Bible study meets every Wednesday evening at 7 pm.
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Sunday School
Sunday School - A dedicated team of Church School
teachers provides Christian Education opportunities for all
age groups at H.A.M. Sunday School classes meet each Sunday
morning from 9:15-10:15 AM. |
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Brotherhood of St. Andrew
The
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
is a
missionary and evangelism ministry for men and boys of the
Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion.. The goal is to
maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The pillar
disciplines of “The Brotherhood” are, PRAYER, STUDY and
SERVICE. "The Brotherhood" or "B.O.S.A" for short sponsors
several events during the year including Coffee Hour after
service, the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast and various
outings and retreats. |
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Daughters of the King
Daughters of the King
- Edna J. Carol chapter. The
Daughters of the King is an Order for women who are
communicants of the Episcopal Church, or churches in communion
with it, or churches who are in the Historic Episcopate.
Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of
Prayer and the Rule of Service. By reaffirmation of the
promises made at Confirmation, a Daughter pledges herself to a
life-long program of prayer, service and evangelism, dedicated
to the spread of Christ's Kingdom and the strengthening of the
spiritual life of her parish. |
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Episcopal Church Women
Episcopal Church Women - The Episcopal
Church Women is an organization within the Church which unites
all women through worship, service, study and fellowship.
Because of its numerous fundraising efforts throughout the
year, E.C.W is able to contribute to generously to the church
and the surrounding community. |
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Amazing Grace
Children's Choir Amazing Grace Children's Choir
is a mixed voice young peoples' choir that sings
on Youth Sunday and special services. Rehearsals are on
the first, fourth and fifth Saturday at10 AM. |
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Lay Eucharistic Ministry
Lay Readers
and Lector's read the appointed lessons of
the day during the liturgy of the Word, lead the congregation
in the Prayers of the People, and serve as officiants at
services when a priest is not present.
Chalice Bearers assist the clergy in the
distribution of the cup of wine during Holy Communion.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers -
At the direction of the
priest take the encouragement of
the parish, along with bread and wine consecrated at a worship
service to hospitalized or homebound parish members unable to
attend services at the church.
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Pastoral Care Ministry
Pastoral Care - From time to time, It
becomes necessary to visit a parishioner or family member for
various reasons. Hospital stays, death of a loved one or being
homebound are some of the many reasons for visits. Pastoral
Care at H.A.M is provided by both clergy and lay ministers. If
you have a need for Pastoral care, please
contact us. |
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Girls Friendly Society
The Girls Friendly Society is a National Volunteer
Organization in the Episcopal Church for young women from the
age of 7 to 21. The purpose of the G.F.S is to provide a girls
program within the Episcopal Church whose members accept the
Christian faith and seek in the fellowship of worship, study,
work, and play to serve God and extend his kingdom. While the
times have changed since its founding in 1875, the purpose
remains the same, to provide an organization dedicated to
helping young women grow within a fellowship of love and
mutual respect |
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Ushers Guild
Ushers and
Greeters provide visitors with the first impression of
Holy Apostles and, as such, provide a vital ministry of the
parish. Ushers and Greeters seek to make worshippers feel
welcome and provide information regarding the service,
facilities and aides available to visitors to Holy Apostles.
Ushers also assist in receiving the offering of the
congregation and direct the congregation to and from the altar
area during distribution of Holy Communion.
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Adult Senior Choir
The
Adult Choir is a mixed male and female voice choir that
sings at the 10:30 AM Sunday service September through June.
The Choir sings for most major feast days and occasional
services. Many of our chior members also belong to the Absolom
Jones Choir in Philadelphia. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
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