Board of Deacons
Our Board of Deacons provides an assertive ministry of sympathy, witness, service,
and prayer following the example of Jesus Christ. To do this, they respond to individual
needs, joys, and concerns, seek to strengthen the bond of Christian community within
our congregation, and extend the hand of Christian fellowship to our community and
the world.
Ministry of Sympathy:
Deacons maintain involvement with parish families through phone calls, care cards,
family visits, emails, etc. Deacons also coordinate and support Memorial Service
Receptions.
Ministry of Witness (to testify to, bear witness): Deacons promote
community with our church neighbors; ministry to college students; ministry to the
military; send care cards and celebrations cards; bring communion to the homebound;
delivering flowers to shut-ins or those hospitalizedand; support new members by attending the new members’ reception; Seniors' Luncheons (2 per year); and make family
visits and phone calls.
Ministry of Service:
Deacons pray for their Parish Units at each Board Meeting and seek prayer requests
from the parish members before each meeting.
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