What is a Deacon?

Simply put, deacons minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the helpless, and to any who may be in distress.

Prayer Chain

• Provide prayer support for members of the church and the community who request it.
• Deacons: Laura Hernandez, Mary-Garcia *Volunteers

Needs Ministry

• Arrange for meals to be prepared for member families with needs due to surgery, illness, childbirth, or other emergencies.
• Provide transportation for disabled members and seniors for church services, doctor appointments, or errands.

Health Ministry

Promote health and well-being for the physical, mental and spiritual needs of our members through seminars, literature and home visits.

Communion

• Provide preparation and clean-up for all communion services.
• Assist with serving of communion during worship services

Special Projects

• Maintain emergency food bank of non-perishable food for short-term needs of people in our community.

Visitation & Bereavement

• Visit ill or house-bound members of the congregation.
• Minister to the families of deceased members and provide receptions for family and friends after funeral / memorial services.
• Visit members in the hospitals and nursing homes.

Publicity

• Publicize the needs and services of the Deacon Committees.
• Maintain and supply literature racks at both church facilities.
• Send greeting cards to ill or bereaved members.