The Altar Guild Manual - Lutheran Service Book Edition

by Lee A. Maxwell

This helpful handbook will help those dedicated to providing a reverent worship space that demonstrates love and respect for God and His people gathered in His name. This manual covers altar guild functions such as displaying, cleaning, and storing paraments and linens appropriately; caring for sacramental vessels and vestments; preparing for and cleaning up after worship services; ordering supplies; and more. This is an excellent reference book for any church library.

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an invaluable resource for anyone running an LCMS church Altar Guild. So many guidelines and explanations provided, including what is proper practice and which areas are purely adiaphora. In fact, I would recommend this book for anyone serving on an Altar Guild in any capacity to understand the how and the why and to learn all the names for the sacred vessels and linens being used. This short but meaty manual is one I will reach for and review regularly.

[Kimberly Merritt]

Great information for a new Altar Guild member, such as myself!