The Altar Guild is a very important ministry, and without this group of ladies and men we would not be able to worship as we do (if at all).  They serve the Lord in such a quiet ministry that is not noticed, and so often taken for granted.

If you would like to be a part of this ministry, contact the church office.

 

The Altar Guild
Ulele Hamway, Holy Trinity, Menlo Park
          What on earth do they do for Heaven's sake?
          If they weren't there what diff'rence would it make?
          If there should be no altar guild there
          Neither clergy nor LEMs would find vestments to wear. 
          If the weekly team should fail or falter
          There'd be no silver or linens on the Trinity altar.
          The flowers at the altar don't descend from above,
          Week after week they're a labor of love.
          We change vestments and hangings from season to season
          Since those different colors are used for a reason.
          The lights burn bright in the candlesticks
          Because we replenish the oil, we fix the wicks.
          We launder the linens, we dust the pews.
          We polish the silver, straighten books that you use.
          We choreograph weddings, 'reassuring the nervous.
          We're a quiet presence at each memorial service.
           To make high holy days a rich celebration,
           We give our time and our talents to church decoration.
           In fact, we fill needs of every dimension,
           Some are large and important, some too small to mention.
           We're seldom noticed, but our rich reward
           Is to be Martha and Mary in the house of the Lord.+

 

Prayer of the Altar Guild

O loving Savior, we pray thee send Thy blessings upon this Altar Guild and the work of all its members; give us Thy grace that we may be loyal to Thy Holy Church, and faithful in our care of holy things. Grant that as we adorn and make ready Thy Altar, we may learn greater reverence and love for all that belongs to Thy service, and through all outward symbols come to a clearer vision of the inward and spiritual truth taught by them. We ask this for Thy sake, O Blessed Lord and Master. Amen