The entrance area outside of the doors to the nave and sanctuary where people gather before and after service. This is also where hymnals and bulletins are handed out, offering plates and communion elements are kept for the service.

The area lies to the right of the nave and sanctuary as you face the doors. This area has a small gathering area with couches and a coffee table. This part of the narthex leads to the choir room. It also has the place where the worship attendance is written down- the folder on the guest book podium.

 

North Narthex

Often seen as the main entrance to church. This area leads to the bathrooms, nursery and coffee service.

The area directly area around the altar. Normally this is where the processional cross is placed. Many people will refer to the nave, chancel and the sanctuary as simply, "sanctuary".
 

The space located in front of the altar area. A person might say that is the "front of the sanctuary". We don't use this term often because our chancel is not well defined.

 

Nave

The area where people sit and stand for worship. We refrain from using the term "auditorium."

Room located off of the central narthex. In this room Hosanna stores robes, hymnal bookracks, igniters for candles, and music equipment. This is where the worship leaders and assistants robe and prepare for worship.

 

Sacristy

Room located just off the sanctuary, on the northeast side of the building. This is where communion is prepared.
 

Room located on the southeast side of the nave. This is where the offering is counted and extra chairs are kept, the wheel chair, and the location of our electrical system

Processional Cross

The cross that is carried in procession. Our procession symbolizes our "victory march" with the triumph of the cross leading the way.

 

Processional Torches

These are the candles that we use on the altar to symbolize the light of Christ in the world. Often two acolytes will each carry one of these as part of the procession.

Table that occupies the central and most prominent place in the sanctuary. This table of the Lord is the chief gathering point of the community and defines us as a community of faith that shares in the Lord's presence and looks forward to the feast to come.
 

The podium on which the Word of God is read and preached.

The table stands to the left of the organ console. We place the bread, wine and the collected offering on it.

The place where the sacrament of Holy Baptism is celebrated. We often move it from the nave entrance to next to the sanctuary, frequently on the southside of the chancel when we celebrate a baptism.

The rail surrounding the altar where people can stand or kneel for communion.
 

The pastor who says the Words of Institution and ensures that the service moves smoothly and generally leads the worship. Ultimately he or she is in charge of the worship even though he or she may delicate responsibilities to others.

The one who arranges for and oversees the musical and liturgical practices of the congregation. He or she is the chief designer of worship and leads the prayer ministries of the congregation. This person has vital responsibilities for the worship life of Hosanna and makes many of the management and coordinating decisions in worship.

Acolyte

People of all ages who serve in assisting with lights, communion and offering.

People of all ages who read the lessons.
 

Person who holds the book for the presiding minister and assisting minister. He or she also assists with communion.

Specially trained lay people who lead certain prayers, set the communion table and generally assist in conducting the service.