Acolytes have a long history in the church. They perform the important function of bringing the light of God into the sanctuary at the beginning of each worship service and carrying the light of God out into the world at the end.

Children grades 1 to 5 are encouraged to participate in this wonderful ministry. It's a great way for your child to experience taking a leadership role in the worship service.

• Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to worship

• Put on a robe, sash and cross in the choir room

• Pick up the candle lighter and keep track of it until worship begins. (One side of the tool contains a wax taper/wick, and the other side contains a snuffer.)

• Wait for the head usher to light the wick during the prelude, then carry the flame down the center aisle.

• Light both altar candles, extinguish the flame, then walk back down the aisle where an usher will escort you to Children’s Sunday School. During the meditation an usher will come pick you up from Sunday School and escort you back to the narthex to walk down the aisle during the final hymn.

• On the next-to-last verse of the final hymn, relight the wick from the candles and then extinguish both flames, carrying the light back down the center aisle. Return the acolyte attire and lighter to the choir room.

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On their first day, please arrive at 10:05 am and our Director of Family Ministry Dowler Wheat will show you what to do and offer practice time.