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Deacon Service
The purpose of a deacon is to serve.
Made up of lay leaders, our deacon ministry is designed to maintain the
highest Biblical standards for leadership. Perhaps Paul said it best in
his first letter to Timothy:
"Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not
indulging in too much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must
keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They
must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them
serve as deacons."
-I Timothy 3:8-10
Using Christ as their ultimate example, this
body of men work closely with the Ministry Team and lay leaders to equip
our membership, attend to specific needs and lead the work
of the church.
Deacon candidates are
nominated once a year, usually in the summer. From there nominees undergo a
time of counsel, prayer and consideration. New deacons are
then ordained each year in a special Sunday evening ordination service. |
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Hospital Visitation
One purpose of our deacon body is to assist with the needs of our
congregation. Hospital visitation is one such need, as these faithful
men maintain contact with those going
through times of physical trial.
Deacons within
the visitation ministry serve
on a rotating basis each month, being assigned to a given hospital on
a given day. Our Ministry Team also conducts hospital visits, but it
is the work of our deacons that ensures that those in need of prayer
and encouragement receive just that.
View the current
Visitation Schedule.
Hospital Visitation
Procedures
Our deacon body is careful to follow specific guidelines in performing
hospital visitation. The following document is intended for current
deacons as a reference to these procedures.
Deacon Hospital
Visitation Procedures |
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Widows/Widowers
In James 1:27 we are reminded that one of our
duties as Christians is to "look after orphans and widows," caring for and
attending to their needs. Again, our deacon body lead the way in this
pursuit, each assigned at least one widow to care for and stay in contact
with.
Once a year,
usually in November as the holidays near, our deacons come together with
their widows/widowers for a banquet in these beloved peoples' honor,
demonstrating our love for them by sharing a meal and voicing our love
corporately to them as a church. |
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