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.
updated: 11/3/08