DEACON MINISTRIES

As ordained officers of the church, deacons are responsive to a variety of needs within our church family, and they stand ready to minister in many of life's transitions, challenges, and joys. Their mission is to serve our church family and the local community in the spirit of our Lord's ministry of healing and compassion. These are our Board of Deacons members.

Congregational Care

Care Groups

All church members are assigned to a care group led by one of our Deacons. If you need assistance, perhaps with meals, rides to church, or a caring listener, we encourage you to contact your Deacon Care Group leader or the church office. We can help provide physical and spiritual care during your time of need.

Visitation

Deacons make regular visits to congregants who are unable to attend church and periodically bring the Sunday flowers to those we visit.  We seek to provide fellowship and spiritual care through conversation, scripture reading, and prayer. Please contact the church office if you or someone you know might be interested in Deacon visitation.

Online Worship Ministry

Each Sunday, Deacons operate the video system used to livestream worship services. For those not able to attend church in person, we offer an opportunity to hear the Word of God and experience a continued connection with our church family.

Rides

Deacons coordinate transportation to church services for members in need as well as occasional assistance with rides for other necessities. We enlist the help of the congregation to share in fulfilling this ministry, which allows these church members to participate more fully in church life.

Easter and Christmas Flower Delivery

With the help of church member volunteers, Deacons deliver Easter and Christmas sanctuary flowers to our homebound members as well as to those who are ill or grieving. A brief visit and the gift of flowers helps express our care and concern for those of our church family who may be struggling with issues that can make holidays difficult.

Service to Our Community

Angel Tree

As Advent begins, Deacons set up our Angel Tree in Fellowship Hall. The tree is decorated with paper angels, each containing a Christmas gift request shared by a local organization serving those in need. Church members are invited to choose an angel, purchase the requested gift, and place the wrapped present under the tree for delivery to the organization(s) we support. We pray that our gifts share God’s love and the joy of Jesus’ birth with our neighbors in difficult situations.