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ACOLYTE
- Consisting of youth (ages 6 and up) who serve with the clergy in
all services, acolytes learn about the heart of worship - the meaning
behind the motions. They learn reverence to God, following directions,
leadership skills, and confidence.
Acolytes also have their own fundraisers, fun outings, and parties
to build teamwork and friendship. If interested, please contact our
acolyte coordinator, Peggy Knox, at 581-1840. |
ALTAR
GUILD
- This ministry is for women who are dedicated to the Christ and
who want to serve him by preparing the church and the altar for
worship services. Responsibilities include the care of vestments,
linens, and hangings, filling the candles with oil, and preparing
the altar for Communion. Special duties also include preparations
for weddings and funerals, as well as with high holy days around
Christmas and Easter Week. If interested, please contact the Altar
Guild director, Carolyn Stallworth, at 726-7627. |
CARILLON
CHOIR
(Kid's Choir) -
Children
from 4-12 years of age are encouraged to learn and enjoy music in
this program. Meeting from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Mondays at the
church during the school year, kids enjoy games, snacks, and –
of course – singing worship songs to Jesus.
During the year, the Carillon Choir also puts on dramas and sings
in front of the regular Sunday service. If interested, please contact
Harriet Kircher at 344-0137. |
CURSILLO - This
is a special retreat weekend held twice a year. It is for Christians
who desire a deeper walk with Jesus. Worship, discussions, prayer,
sharing, fun, and good food are all part of the experience that seeks
to bless participants with the unconditional love of God.
Cursillo’s goal is not only to bring people to Jesus, but also
to send them out into their spheres of influence to serve and lead
others into a relationship with Jesus. Small group times and monthly
gatherings help encourage people to love God and others. If interested,
please contact Petra Orta at
785-9689. |
| DAUGHTERS
OF THE KING - This is a
special order for women of the Episcopal Church. Organized in 1885,
the Order is dedicated to study, ministry, and especially prayer.
It meets every first Tuesday of the month at 1 pm at the church. Prayer
requests and thanksgivings are shared, as women – who have taken
their vows to the Order – meet and commit to regular prayer
for the requests made. President is Marilyn Vickery, and she can be
reached at 782-0148. |
ECW
(EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN)
- All women in the Episcopal Church are automatically members, and
ECW is a place where women can get together to share fellowship, study,
prayer, and service to the church and the community.
Fundraising, sponsorships to ministries local and global, as well
as regular help for functions in church life are important activities
of ECW. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of the month at noon at the
church. If interested, please contact Verna Williams at 782-94112. |
| Eucharistic
Ministers -
This
is a special and personally rewarding ministry that brings Communion
(the Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus) to the sick and shut-ins
of our church family. Those interested must receive training from
St. Paul’s and from the diocese, as the ministry is often personal
and sacred – a relationship to God and to the person that cannot
be abused or disrespected. If interested, please contact The Rev.
Pat Underkofler at 783-5879. |
| Handbell
Choir -
This music ministry is fun and beautiful to listen to for their worship
to the Lord. Meeting at 5:30 pm on Wednesdays at the church, Amanda
Dallabetta directs the choir in learning pieces for Sunday worship
and for special performances during Christmas and Easter. If interested,
please contact Amanda Dallabetta at 782-5763. |
LAY
READERS & CHALICE BEARERS -
This ministry is a public one – upfront as part of
the regular Sunday worship services (8 and 10:30 am). Lay Readers
are given the privilege of reading Bible passages and leading the
prayers of the people. Those wishing to go deeper in a knowledge
of the Bible and helping others to do so too should contact Max
Bardo at (928)783-1115 or e-mail maxvicki@mindspring.com.
Chalice Bearers are upfront as well and have the privilege of bearing
God’s presence to His people through the bread and wine during
Communion. Reverence, prayer, and blessing are hallmarks of this
ministry. Please see Max Bardo for interest in this ministry too.
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ORDER
OF ST. LUKE -
This
is an inter-denominational healing ministry for the Yuma Community.
Believing that Jesus’ healing power was not just limited to
Bible times, the Order of St. Luke devotes itself to prayer, study,
and devotion in order to better communicate Jesus’ healing (emotional
and physical) to those in need. Classes regularly meet to train people
who are interested, and meetings are held the last Tuesday of the
month at 7 pm at the church.
The Order of St. Luke organizes a healing prayer conference yearly
for the Yuma community and is regularly invited to other chapters’
events in the Arizona and California area. Prayer ministers are also
available for private and confidential counsel regularly at Sunday
worship at St. Paul’s. Please contact Bob Schaal at 344-0587
for more information or if you wish to join this ministry. |
PRAYERS
& SQUARES
- A
quilting ministry that is also inter-denominational and for young
and old, this group meets at the church at 9 am on Saturdays. Requests
are made for quilts to be given to those suffering from sickness,
injury, and/or any other physical or emotional malady. The quilts
are made to express God’s love and the prayers said to Him on
behalf of the person receiving the quilt.
Through this ministry, there have been many testimonies of God’s
love and comfort for many all over the country. One does not need
to know how to sew to be a part of this fun group. One can learn amidst
the fellowship, or one can simply help with tying strings or pinning
fabric.
Regularly, quilts are displayed for all to see at Sunday worship and
for people to say a prayer for the recipient as they tie a knot in
the quilt as an expression of their prayer. If interested, please
contact Margaret Measday at 726-6388. |
ST.
CECILIA CHOIR -
Under the direction of Tom Fletcher, teens and adults minister in
song and praise to the congregation on Sundays. The choir also sings
at special services for Christmas and Easter. One does not need
to have a music background to be a part of the choir. Learning and
fun accompany practices together, which is at 9 am on Saturdays
at the church during the school year. If interested, please contact
Tom Fletcher at 341-0520. |
USHERS & GREETERS - We
strive to be a welcoming and hospitable church family, so this ministry
is very important and for anyone young or old who wishes to meet
new people and help folks feel at home.
In addition to greeting people and helping people to know their
way around the church, volunteers also help collect the offering
during Sunday worship (8 and 10:30 am) and bring forward the bread
and wine for Communion. Lastly, volunteers for this ministry can
also serve at weddings, funerals, and music programs throughout
the year. Contact Jim Slater at 343-2367 if interested. |
YOUTH GROUP
- This inter-denominational ministry seeks to be a fun and safe place
to help any teen (grade 6 and up) from the Yuma community. Worship,
Bible study, concerts, outdoor trips, retreats, community outreach,
and even international outreach are all part of the friendships and
fun we have together.
Youth group times are 4 pm on Sundays at 1460 Arroyo Dr. (behind St.
Paul’s). Youth leadership meetings are at 6:30 pm on Sundays
at the same address. Additionally, game and movie nights are at 6
pm on Fridays at the church. Please contact The Rev. Michael Todd
at 329-0634 if interested. |
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