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Ministry manifests itself in many different ways within the life of the Church. The ministry of the Altar Guild is one which is sometimes forgotten because of the dedication of its membership. It is assumed that either the members need no nurturing or no new members are needed. But this ministry, like all other ministries of the Body of Christ, needs to be nurtured and empowered.

This book provides the Church with a means by which persons called to a ministry of service as members of the Altar Guild might be nurtured in and empowered for this ministry. For both the seasoned veteran and the neophyte, these detailed descriptions will provide the approach for strengthening their ministry within the life of the congregation.

I hope that members of the Altar Guilds will also nurture their spiritual lives as they serve the Church. This book provides many “how to's,” but the ministry must be grounded in faith and in our baptisms.

Edmond L. BrowningPresiding Bishop