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Understanding the Role and Importance of Acolytes in Worship

This workshop explores the vital role of acolytes in church services, emphasizing the knowledge of both actions and the underlying significance. Participants will learn about the history, symbolism, and responsibilities of acolytes, including lighting candles, leading worship, assisting during sacraments, and showing reverence in the sanctuary. All are welcome to participate, regardless of age or gender, as acolytes enrich the worship experience. The workshop also provides an opportunity to practice essential tasks and understand the community aspect of this ministry.

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Understanding the Role and Importance of Acolytes in Worship

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  1. December 1, 2013 Acolyte Workshop It is important not only to know what to do, but to understand why. Our church is rich in scripture, history, tradition, and symbolism.

  2. Privilege • Worship • Nourishment • Opportunity to lead • Serve to others • Enrichment

  3. What does an acolyte do? An acolyte does more than just light the candles. An acolyte is a worship leader involved in : • Preparation • Leadership • Assistance

  4. Who can be an acolyte? • Any member of the assembly • Youth or adult • Male or female • Any age (as long as you can reach the candles on the altar and light them)

  5. Why are candles used in worship? Light is symbolic of: God God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5b God’s impact on us I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12 The mission to the world. I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth. Acts 13:47

  6. Old Testament Worship • Believers of the O.T. lived under the LAW. • They waited for God’s promise of a Savior. Holy of Holies Holy Place Portico

  7. New Testament Worship • Believers of the N.T. live under the GOSPEL. • God’s promise has been fulfilled in Jesus. Sanctuary Nave Narthex

  8. Reverence Respect for God in His sanctuary, shown by: • A bow from the waist when entering the altar area – lighting candles, accepting offering, assisting in communion or baptism • A bow when leaving the altar • Worshipping (singing, hearing the Word, praying, praising) • Focus on the tasks of leadership

  9. Alb and Cincture • The oldest and most basic vestment • Symbolic of the righteousness with which Christ has clothed us

  10. Candlelight Tool • Made of precious metals • Know how is works • Know when to light and extinguish the candles • Know which candles to light

  11. Holy Communion Worship • Gathering • Word • Meal • Sending

  12. Special Tasks • Advent Wreath • Imposition of Ashes • Palm Sunday Procession • Tenebrae Service • Easter • Baptism • Funerals

  13. Church Calendar

  14. Responsibilities to check on

  15. Questions

  16. Opportunity to Practice • What does the candle wick look like? • Practice reverence bowing. • Practice lighting candles. • Practice receiving the offering. • Practice extinguishing candles. • Practice lighting the Advent wreath. • Locate the cabinet for robes and the tool.

  17. Would you like to volunteer to be an acolyte?

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