As a Crucifer at Advent your duties include the following:

 

1. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the worship service and select an alb (special robe with hood) that will fit. If the alb is too long, beware of tripping upon the steps of the altar. It may be best to use the cincture to lift the bottom of the robe.


2. Make sure that you have a hymnal and bulletin placed at your seat.


3. Bring the crucifix back to the narthex. Please wait for the pastors by the church office or near their office area (just stand out of the way of the entering congregation).


4. Before the opening hymn step forward past the bulk head of the doorway and elevate the cross. The cross should be high enough so everyone can see it but also low enough so that you can handle it. Don’t go too fast. Don’t go too slow.


5. After the congregation has risen and starts to sing (note: not when the music starts), the crucifer will lead the procession. If there is a baptism, go to your lead location. Turn and face the baptism party, and when the entrance hymn begins, lead the procession to the altar.


6. When you arrive at the altar area, turn and face the congregation. Wait until the presiding pastor gives you the indication to move the crucifix back to its place in front of the banner. Take a seat on the pew located next to the crucifix stand.


7. Communion — When the elements have been consecrated, you will join the first group of communicants on the first step, facing the altar, and receive the Lord’s Supper.


8. After communing, take up your position behind the altar. Keep your eyes on the pastors if they need special help, but otherwise, just make sure that their cups are filled half-way and that their patens are replenished. The elders will take care of the distribution of the cups. When communion is over, please make sure that the ciborium (container for the bread) and the flagon (wine pitcher) are returned to their place on the square credence linen. Then you may return to you seat.


9. At the last hymn, at the conclusion of the hymn (check with the presiding pastor about the timing on the last verse), pick up the crucifix and exit in much the same way that you entered. When you come to the end of the aisle, turn and face the congregation until the hymn ends. While the bells are chiming, you may bring the crucifix to the floor, turn, and bring the crucifix into the narthex. Once people start exiting, you may want to go around to a side door, return the crucifix to the sanctuary and bring your robe back to where you got it. Please take care to make sure that it is properly hung.

If you are scheduled to serve, but have a conflict for a particular Sunday, it is your responsibility to find a substitute.  If you are unable to find a substitute, it is important to call either Todd Werk               (317) 769-5606        or one of the elders that will be on duty for the service to give prior notice that you will be absent.  With the assignments scheduled in advance, it should give ample opportunity to plan for conflict.  Thank you for your great act and work of service to our Lord. It is an honor to have you share with us in this work and worship.

 

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