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LIVING OUT THE

MISSION

GIVING GOOD GIFTS On the night before he died, Our Lord Jesus Christ said to his apostles, “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I go to the Father” (John 14:12).

Through the power of the Holy Spirit dwelling in Christ’s body — the Church — God the Father continues to accomplish His plan of salvation for the world. It is the Church whom He has appointed to co-operate with Him in His holy work. This is our purpose as brothers and sisters in Christ: to abide in him and bear fruit (John 15:5). In Him, we are called and empowered.

St. Michael’s by-the-Sea is richly blessed with a healthy spiritual body comprised of a diverse array of spiritual gifts centered around this mission: To be a beacon of God’s Truth and Love through the richness of traditional Anglican worship, by equipping the saints to bear witness to Christ wherever they may be, and by sharing in Christ’s work of reconciliation and healing in the world.

WORSHIP

The Altar Guild prepares and maintains the vessels and vestments used at the altar for worship services. Guild work provides a very special opportunity to serve the community at worship and meditate on the theological and liturgical mysteries of the ancient Christian faith.

Positions and tasks: •

Prepare the altar for worship (including weddings, baptisms, confirmations, and funerals)

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Maintain the altar linens, vestments, supplies, and church decor

Commitment options: Members serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: altarguild@stmbts.org

WORSHIP

Serving at the altar of God is a privilege! It is a wonderful opportunity for experiential worship. The Worship Team is composed of acolytes, chalice bearers, and worship leaders.

Each of these roles plays an integral part in leading the faithful in the worship of Almighty God. Positions and tasks: • Acolytes are children and adults serving at the altar during services.

• Chalice bearers (eucharistic ministers) administer the Blessed Sacrament during the Eucharist.

• Worship leaders read Morning and Evening Prayer throughout the week and participate in Sunday Mass.

Commitment options: Members serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: worship@stmbts.org

WORSHIP

Ushers perform a vital role in worship at St. Michael’s, as they are called to welcome all attendants into worship. Ushers distribute bulletins, answer questions, collect the offerings of the faithful, guide worshipers to the altar for communion, and identify and respond to any special needs (young children, mobility, etc.).

Positions and tasks: •

Ushers for Sunday Mass at 8:00 am and/or 10:00 am

Commitment options: Members serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: ushers@stmbts.org

WORSHIP

The St. Michael’s Chancel Choir leads the congregation in worship at the 10:00 am Sunday Mass during the program year. Classic Mass settings and selections from the great treasury of church hymnody form a distinct blend of music that inspires the body of Christ to worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

Positions and tasks: •

Choir members and Instrumentalists (beginning to advanced vocalists welcome)

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Management and care for choir vestments

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Choir loft organization and cleaning

Commitment options: Choir members can serve for one morning, a season, or the program year. Rehearsals are on Sunday mornings at 9:15 am and Thursdays at 7:00 pm in the Choir Loft.

Ministry Contact: music@stmbts.org

F A M I LY M I N I S T R Y

St. Michael’s “KidMin” is dedicated to supporting the spiritual well-being of children and families. The curriculum offers liturgically-based, developmentally appropriate materials, encouraging children to deepen their faith. Intergenerational events take place throughout the year, allowing the entire community to gather together in fellowship.

Positions and tasks: •

Volunteer in the classroom

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Assist with special projects

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Assist with special events

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Volunteer at Vacation Bible School

Commitment options: Volunteers serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: children@stmbts.org

F A M I LY M I N I S T R Y

Servants of OUr Lord SOUL Youth is a group where sixth to twelfth grade students find mentors who share orthodox Biblical teaching, providing them with life-giving direction as they emerge from their childhood faith.

Positions and tasks: •

Volunteer in the program

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Assist with special projects

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Assist with special events

Commitment options: Volunteers serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: soulyouth@stmbts.org

P R AY E R & C A R E

The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is an international ministry dedicated to the spiritual development and fellowship of men of all ages. The Brotherhood accomplishes their mission by focusing on three spiritual disciplines: prayer, study and service.

Positions and tasks: •

Become a member — join together in men’s fellowship and Bible study

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Set up, clean up, or cook for special events

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Participate in a service project

Commitment options: A men’s Bible study is open to all men of the parish on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Upper Room.

Ministry Contact: brotherhood@stmbts.org

P R AY E R & C A R E

Daughters of the King is an international organization for girls and women whose purpose is to bring others into a living, loving relationship with Jesus Christ. Daughters of the King is a wonderful place to learn about yourself, the Christian faith, and the Church, and to enjoy the fellowship of Sisters in Christ.

Positions and tasks: •

Become a member — join together in women’s fellowship and Bible study

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Set up, clean up, or cook for special events

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Participate in a service project

Commitment options: A women’s Bible study is open to all women of the parish on the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 to 8:30 pm in the Saint John Room.

Ministry Contact: dok@stmbts.org

P R AY E R & C A R E

St. Michael’s Pastoral Care Team is comprised of trained and licensed members of the congregation who provide pastoral care and eucharistic visits to anyone in need. There is an additional team of trained members of the Order Of St Luke (OSL) Healing Ministry, who provide healing prayer sessions.

Positions and tasks: •

Team members for pastoral care and eucharistic visits

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OSL team members for visits and campus appointments

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Team members to facilitate healing prayers on first and third Sunday

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Readers for Intercessory Prayer once a month or more

Commitment options: Members serve on a rotating team schedule during the week and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: pastoralcare@stmbts.org

P R AY E R & C A R E

Foreign & Domestic Missions is a ministry of charitable works supporting local and global non-profit organizations. The ministry hosts two annual charitable fundraisers that bring donors together with those organizations being served.

Positions and tasks: •

Members to help with planning and execution of ministry goals

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Special event tasks (curating silent auction baskets, hospitality, cooking, publicity, etc.)

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Coordinating emergency collections for the homeless, victims of natural disasters, etc.

Commitment options: Members can serve as little or as much as their schedule allows. F&D meetings are open to the congregation the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Parish Library.

Ministry Contact: fdmissions@stmbts.org

H O S P I TA L I T Y

One of the most important ways we build community at St. Michael’s is through hospitality! Coffee, tea, and light refreshments are served with a smile every Sunday morning!

Positions and tasks: •

Set up and/or clean up for Sunday morning hospitality

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Set up and/or clean up for special events at the discretion of the Rector/Parish Administrator

Commitment options: Volunteers serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: coffeehour@stmbts.org

H O S P I TA L I T Y

On Sunday mornings, the St. Michael’s gazebo is a welcoming nucleus where visitors are acquainted with the work and mission of St. Michael’s. The gazebo is also the hub of church resources and communications: parish information, special events, welcome packets, diocesan activity, altar flower requests, and more.

Positions and tasks: •

Greeters

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Visitor liaisons

Commitment options: Volunteers serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: welcomewagon@stmbts.org

H O S P I TA L I T Y

The Garden Guild is composed of volunteers who donate their time and energy to maintain the St. Michael’s gardens. All are welcome to join — many hands make light work!

Positions and tasks: •

Volunteers for light to heavy maintenance

Commitment options: Volunteers can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows — for monthly, weekly or special projects. Tools are provided. Bring hats, gloves and sunscreen.

Ministry Contact: garden@stmbts.org

H O S P I TA L I T Y

St. Michael’s Parish Hall is host to many special events throughout the year. Its design has always been intentional — commercial grade kitchen equipment, banquet tables and chairs, and linens and decór provide an accessible venue for community outreach and church fellowship.

Positions and tasks: •

Hospitality volunteers

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Set up and/or clean up for special events at the discretion of the Rector and/or Parish Administrator

Commitment options: Volunteers serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: hospitality@stmbts.org

FELLOWSHIP

Dinners of Eight is a thriving group of intergenerational parishioners (couples and singles) who build relationships through delicious meals and thought-provoking conversations.

The group meets each month (fall-spring) at different members’ homes to share meals and fellowship.

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Consider yourself invited — all are welcome to participate!

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Coordinate a Dinners of Eight potluck dinner at your home.

Commitment options: Members can join the monthly fellowship as often as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: dinners8@stmbts.org

FELLOWSHIP

Comprised of parishioners, residents of Carlsbad by the Sea, and local pickleball enthusiasts from North County, the mission of the Pickleball Association is “to provide an opportunity for healthy, wholesome fun to people of all ages and abilities through the wonderful sport of pickleball!”

Positions and tasks: •

Become a member — play pickleball!

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Facilitate the “Pickle Barrel”: process membership, sell tokens, and manage payments

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Open and/or close pickleball courts

Commitment options: Members serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: stmichaelspickleball@gmail.com

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Village Books aims to provide rich, spiritual resources to the local church and wider community. Special event purchases, fundraiser tickets, and altar flower requests can also be purchased at Village Books on Sunday mornings.

Positions and tasks: •

Open and/or close on a Sunday morning after Mass (8:00 am and/or 10:00 am)

Commitment options: Volunteers serve on a rotating team schedule and can help out as little or as much as their schedule allows.

Ministry Contact: communications@stmbts.org

A D M I N I S T R AT I O N

Members of the administrative staff provide infrastructure to St. Michael’s by-the-Sea. This gifted team does a great deal of work in service to the parish: preparing parish communications, supporting various ministry and community projects, managing church finances, and underpinning the work of St. Michael’s clergy.

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Special office projects

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Simple data entry

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Mailings (Messenger, letters for posting, etc.)

Commitment options: Volunteers can help out as little or as much as their schedule and skill level allow. Office hours are Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

Ministry Contact: info@stmbts.org

GIVING

Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful stewards of thy bounty.

- Book of Common Prayer Stewardship is a posture of the heart. It is the lived acknowledgment that all things come from God and are entrusted to our care for His purposes. It is God’s own fruit that we give back to Him through out tithes and offerings as an expression of joyful gratitude for His abundant goodness and blessings. God is glorified when we are faithful to His providence in our lives!

Thanks be to God, St. Michael’s is a very active campus, supporting ministries that touch the entire community. Your support allows St. Michael’s to grow in her mission and outreach.

It is the desire of St. Michael’s leadership to honor God’s trust by using His resources wisely and for His purposes. Leadership operates within His provision and recognizes the responsibility to manage the resources He provides with integrity and faithfulness.

GIVING

Below are a few ways in which parishioners can give financially to the mission and ministries of St. Michael’s.

Stewardship — Pledging A pledge is an outward and visible sign of faith and devotion that makes the Mission and Ministry of St. Michael’s possible.

A pledge is a commitment to God, and to the community, that we will offer Him the first fruits of our labor.

To commit financially to St. Michael’s: www.stmbts.org/stewardship Reoccurring Donations Recurring contributions can be set up through your banking institution. This is most cost-effective, as the bank directly posts a check payable to St. Michael’s. Church Bookkeeper Cindy Rees is available to walk you through this process: cindy@stmbts.org.

Amazon Smile Bookmark smile.amazon.com as the new landing page for all your online shopping. Amazon will donate 0.5% of all purchases to St. Michael’s. Visit www.stmbts.org/give for instructions on setting St. Michael’s as your charitable organization.

As we celebrate the gift of God’s Son for the salvation of the world, may we continue to grow in His image and likeness . . . as givers!

CONTACT INFORMATION TELEPHONE 760.729.8901 EMAIL info@stmbts.org OFFICE HOURS Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm PASTORAL EMERGENCIES If clergy are needed to administer last rites, or in the event of a critical pastoral emergency, one of our clergy is always on-call. Dial 760.392.1858 to activate the emergency pager.