Our Deacons
Mission
It is the duty of Deacons, first of all, to minister to
those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in
distress both within and beyond the community of faith. They shall assume such other duties as may be
delegated to them from time to time by the Session, such as leading people in
worship through prayers of intersession, reading scriptures, presenting the
gifts of the people, and assisting with the Lords Supper. (from the Book of Order, G6.0402)
Ministries of the Deacons
- TLCC
(Tender Loving Care from Calvin) list which includes shut-ins and/or
homebound members
- Flowers
deliver flowers to our TLCC/ hospitalized/ill/grieving/celebrating
members
- Transportation/Meals
maintain a list of volunteers to provide these services
- College/Military
Outreach
- Greeting
Cards
- Grief
Outreach
- Caring
and Comfort shawls and bears
- Medical
Supplies maintain a list of supplies which are available upon request
- Emerald
Bay Manor service and communion
- Mission
Outreach provide the congregation with opportunities for mission
outreach
national/international (Operation
Christmas Child, Angel Tree, etc.) and local (Blackstone Valley Advocacy, Haven
of Grace, etc.)
Additionally
- Provide
a written explanation of the Celtic Cross at a funeral
- Maintain
a TLCC birthday bulletin board
- Provide
Deacon information in the Calvin Press and Sunday bulletin
- Assist
the Session in serving communion
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