{"product_id":"the-new-altar-guild-book","title":"The New Altar Guild Book","description":"“An exceedingly practical guide . . . a necessity for every congregation.”―Episcopal Life\nThis update of a classic guide on altar guild ministry offers a lively blend of liturgical history, sacramental theology, and practical hints. The authors combine how-to advice with creative ideas on preparing for the traditional liturgies and simpler, special-occasion services.\nAll the basics are covered―the altar guilds’ origins, function, and how they are organized, the sacristy, preparing the church for worship, decorating, cleaning, and setting the table, selecting and caring for vestments.\nThe\nNew Altar Guild Book also includes a thorough and creative section on\ndecorating the church, with suggestions for hangings, candles, and flowers. The\nsection on vestments covers their history, colors and meanings, innovative ways\nof making and embroidering them, their care and storage.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0819216577\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0819216577.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Gent, Barbara|Sturges, Betty\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41505987428410,"sku":"DBV.0819216577.G","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0819216577-0.jpg?v=1783229175","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/the-new-altar-guild-book","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}