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Outreach Committee St. Paul’s strives to serve the spiritual and physical needs of its neighbor Hope House. This is a rehabilitation center for people with drug and alcohol addiction. Our church also participates every year in the Prison Fellowship Angel Tree project, which provides Christmas gifts to children. St. Paul's and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity work together to help families enjoy a blessed and joyous Easter and Thanksgiving. Emily Loiselle is the head of our outreach program. Adult Choir Our Adult Choir leads our congregation in song at our 11:00 a.m. service and on special occasions. Under the able direction of Andrea Linnell, our choir is a source of pride for our congregation. Practices are held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. Anyone with a desire to serve the Lord with their voice is welcome. For more information, contact Andrea Linnell. Altar Guild The Altar Guild is responsible for insuring that the altar is decorated in accordance with the appropriate church season and setup for the appropriate Holy Communion or Morning Prayer service. They make our altar beautiful and fulfill an important role in providing us with a meaningful religious experience. For more information concerning this rewarding ministry, please contact Missy Carroll. Bell Choir St. Paul's English Bell Choir provides music at the 9:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services and on special occasions. The group is known for it exuberance, dedication to music and penchant for having fun, while making a joyful noise to the glory of God. The Bell Choir conducts rehearsals on Wednesdays with setup beginning at 6:00 p.m. and practice beginning promptly at 6:15 p.m. The choir is always looking for new members and alternates. You don't have to read music to join and play. If you are interested in joining or have questions concerning this ministry contact Bell Choir Director Cathy Gates. Lay Readers Lay readers perform an important service for our congregation by reading the Bible lessons appointed for each Sunday's services. We are always looking for additional readers. If you are interested please contact Father Bob or Jim Lin. Ushers Our ushers are the first persons to greet new and old members as they enter the church. They assist the congregation in finding a seat for services, collect the offering, assist parishioners to the communion rail during Holy Communion, and provide visitors and new parishioners with information concerning the service and the church. For more information concerning this important ministry please contact Bob Carruthers. SP NUTs (St. Paul's Nurturing Us Teens) SP NUTs is our youth group open to all teens 12 and up. Any middle or high schooler interested in SP NUTs can drop by a meeting or contact John or Kelli Welch. Watch for details of upcoming events. Red Hat Angels Red Hat Angels is a social group for women of all ages in the church. They participate in several social outings throughout the year. Wednesday Morning Men's Prayer Breakfast Bishop Bob's Breakfast Bunch meets every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Please come for an hour of prayer, fellowship and a good breakfast. Except during the Winter months, breakfast is followed by a round of golf. Weddings If you are planning a wedding, we have a wedding coordinator, Catherine Compton-Caputo, to assist you with your plans. Contact Father Bob for marriage counseling and further information.
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