Ministry
of Worship
An encounter with the Living God
Worship is a core ministry of WPMF. Together, the
pastor and the worship committee plan worship services, themes and sermon
series, and special contributions of music, movement, drama and visual
art. They continually listen to the congregation during and in between
Sunday mornings to discern what is meaningful and timely for the congregation's
worship. The committee meets regularly and is free to recruit their own
members and determine their own term limits, if any.
In past years, WPMF has had three very gifted women serving as Minister
of Worship. This person was
responsible for coordinating the worship service schedule, finding people
to fill the various roles each week, and talking with the pastor and elders
about issues related to worship and about possible themes for sermon series,
among other things.
Lois Neufeld held this position first, until her family moved to Africa
with MCC; then Rachel Stutzman took the position for a time, followed
by Brenda Rich who served in this capacity from 2002-2007. Pastor Lorie
Hershey has assumed the responsibilities of the Minister of Worship as
of November 2007.
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