Since the year 250, acolytes have served the church. It is a high honor to work in the sanctuary of the Lord. In addition to lighting the candles and assisting in the service, acolytes are called to be a positive witness for Jesus Christ. The EHUMC Acolyte Ministry team consists of giving volunteers and leaders as young as 10 years old who devote their love, time, and talent as they pledge their service to this ministry. Acolytes and servers assist during the worship, prepare the sanctuary before service, create and clean the vestments, synchronize procession schedules, manage communications, and maintain the apparatus during the week. If you would like more information on how you can begin your journey as an acolyte, please contact Kim Blackwell or Angela Snyder.
Ushers
Ushers in church aren’t just door holders and plate-passers. As churchgoers arrive, the ushers act as “first representative” for a worship service, greeting each person with a smile, shaking hands, and handing out bulletins. They are also available to answer visitors’ questions and provide extra help in seating those who need assistance. During the church service, ushers collect the offering as well as helping with Communion. If you’d like to get more information on how you can get involved, contact Scott Sinner or Curt Halstead.
Church Hosts
We are a group who helps with funerals, weddings, and EHUMC receptions for church events. We support each other in upholding EH’s reputation for being a welcoming and loving church, and many hands make easy and fun work.No experience is needed; guidance will be provided. We help with set up, staging, food table prep, decorations, flowers, and take down/clean up. If you are interested in join this ministry please call or text Denise Frix at 404-312-4410 or email Laura Briscoe.
RMN
Embry Hills UMC voted to become a Reconciling Congregation on April 24, 2016. Since then we have continued to work towards the ethos of Reconciling Ministries Network. We meet periodically throughout the year to do service projects, as well as hold RMN services and events at our church. All are invited to join this amazing ministry. Learn more about RMN here ➜.
Green Team
The Green Team at Embry Hills UMC seeks to be good stewards of our earth within the ministries of our church. The Green Team attends classes and seminars to share ideas with other churches who also apply environmental lessons to their ministries. We also teach classes and have events to promote the care of God’s gift of creation. There are so many ways to get involved both at the church and at home with environmental work, and we are constantly looking for ways we can better care for God’s planet in our practices of faith.For more information, contact Laura Briscoe.
