Have you noticed the beautiful altar flowers present during most of our church services?

Not only do they enhance the beauty of the sanctuary, but they are also a reminder of God as creator, and that creation is characterized by beauty. They are often given by parishioners in honor or memory of someone special, which is noted on the announcement sheet each week.

We have some talented folks on our Flower Guild, but they depend on your dedications and donations to purchase the flowers they arrange each week. Please check out the ALTAR FLOWER & AUMBRY CANDLE signup book in Henslee Hall and pick a Sunday to give the altar flowers in thanksgiving for or in memory of someone special or to commemorate a special event.

Likewise, you may also give the Aumbry Candle in thanksgiving for or in memory of a loved one on the same weekly signup sheet. The candle burns above the Aumbry (which is a built in cupboard in the wall) when it is holding consecrated bread and wine, symbolizing the presence of Christ.

You may pay through the online giving portal (instructions below).  Cost: $45 for one vase; $90 for two vases. The Aumbry Candle is $10. Alternatively, you can mail a check to the church (made out to Good Samaritan) or put a check in the plate on Sunday. Please put “Altar Flowers” and the date in the memo line. Then you will need to fill out the form in Henslee Hall that indicates date and dedication. Thank you!

Instructions for paying through online giving portal:

  1. Sign in to Servant Keeper.
  2. Under “Your Gift”, click on the arrow and scroll down to Aumbry Candle OR Altar Flowers.  In-put the amount of your donation and click on Continue.
  3. On this page, you should see your donation, and it should say One Time Donation. You will have the opportunity to click a box to pay the processing fee, but this is optional.
  4. You should see a line that says Gift Note. Toggle that button to red and then include the date and the dedication that you would like to show up in the bulletin. Ex: For February 1, 2026. In memory of / In celebration of / In honor of ______________.
  5. Click on Give Donation Now.