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Shared Ministry News
Watch your email one day next week for information about FDP's upcoming Shared Ministry Volunteer Fair on Sunday, Feb. 9, in the Gathering Space after worship. This will be a time for all of us to learn about what opportunities exist to become more involved in the church. Each of us is uniquely gifted by God to share our gifts, energy and passions with others to build the kingdom of God. Shared ministry helps us live out the affirmation that God calls all people to ministry. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, Feb. 9 and come prepared to volunteer for one of Faith Des Peres' ministries.  More information will be provided in the coming weeks. If you have questions, contact a Shared Ministry Committee member: Barb Abbett, Terry Baker, Annie Epling and Randi Weber.

What is WAC?
WAC is the Worship Arts Committee. The committee attempts to plan meaningful worship experiences using techniques we learned from attending workshops on worship design. Our goal is to create "an intentional journey of praise, prayer and growth" in every service we create. 

During Advent, for example, did you notice...

• The theme, "let us walk in the light of the Lord" expressed in call to worship and in the sung response.
• Each week the light increased.  More Advent wreath candles were lit.  This culminated with numerous votive candles and lights in the garland on Christmas Eve.
• Carrying the light out at the end of each service, symbolizing Christ's mandate for us to be light to the world. 
• A new bulletin format featuring classic art work of the nativity on the front of each bulletin.
• A communion table display that became more and more elaborate over time. Each week more flowers were added, relating to the scripture "the desert shall rejoice and blossom." 
• Numerous wrapped gifts, some of which were taken away, as the sermon made us think about what is really important during the season of Advent.
• The chime peal, gradually increasing in complexity and in number of players each week, as "O Come, Let Us Adore Him" rang out.  

Members of the WAC are Leslie Barnes, Danny Mortimer, Sam Stout, Beth Willock, Annie Epling, and Gay Spears. If you have questions or comments, please contact any of these committee members.