Board of Deacons
The office of Deacon, as set forth in Scripture, is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Here at First Presbyterian Church, this ministry is taken very seriously. Thus, deacons are elected by the congregation, examined by the session, and ordained by the pastor. Most deacons serve a three year term on a 32 person board. This Board of Deacons is responsible for the following tasks:
- Greeting those attending worship every week.
- Providing coffee after worship on the second Sunday of every month.
- Preparing the elements for communion and cleaning up when it is finished.
- Sending sermon tapes to shut-ins who request them.
- Hosting a monthly luncheon (called "Forever Young") for elderly and shut-in church members.
- Hosting receptions following funerals of church members.
- Delivering seasonal gifts to the elderly, the shut-ins, and the staff.
- Maintaining regular contact with sick and shut-in members using cards, visits, and telephone calls.
In order to fulfill this ministry, all deacons meet for an hour and a half on the first Thursday of each month. After this meeting, sub-committees usually gather to organize receptions or the monthly lunch. At least nine deacons also serve as liaisons to the standing commissions of our church.
Anyone interested in learning more about this ministry is encouraged to contact our moderator and/or our pastor for further details.
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Page Last Updated: Wed Apr 4, 2007