What is a Deacon?
The role of a deacon in the Presbyterian Church is one of
great importance. It is perhaps the most difficult as well as the most rewarding
position one can hold in the life of the church. Our Book of Order says this about
deacons:
"The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and
service after the example of Jesus Christ. Persons of spiritual character, honest
repute, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound
judgment should be chosen for this office. 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."
At Eastminster, the most important role of a deacon is in maintaining contact with
a segment of the church family who has been entrusted to their care. This means
being available at important times in their life - good and bad - to show the love
of God and the love of your church family. The list below shows our deacons and
the members who have been assigned to their care. Please don't hesitate to contact
your deacon with your questions, concerns, joys, and sorrows.
|
Deacon |
Family Last Names... |
|
Dottie Mans |
Friends - At - Home |
|
Darlene Ramsey |
Adams - Bright |
|
Nancy Hills |
Brown - Crowley |
|
Alice Hoover |
Davenport - Fiester |
|
George Brunner |
Fischer - Gould |
|
Marilyn Ellsperman |
Goodloe - Hancock |
|
Karen Buickel |
Harper - Hutchinson |
|
Dan Engelbrecht |
Jansen - Lake |
|
Eli Haddix
|
Lamborne - Lynch |
|
Ricky Lockard |
Magary - Melton |
|
Sue Shelton |
Melvin - Moore |
|
Deveta Miller |
Morris - Pinneo |
|
Donna Cooke |
Post - Reising |
|
Mary Fulkerson |
Rhoads - Roll |
|
Tom Hall |
Roth - Small |
|
Ralph Tate |
Smith - Sullenger |
|
Vaughn Murray |
Tate - Vandeveer |
|
Sue Kuhs |
Viner - Zenthoeffer |
The Deacons are also responsible for the van
ministry that ensures those with special needs or without a regular mode of transportation
are provided with a ride both to and from church on Sunday mornings.
The Board of Deacons are also a tool of benevolence for the Eastminster congregation,
ministering to the poor and needy through such programs as the Good Samaritan Fund,
volunteering at local shelters, and through their annual Christmas Basket program.
If you wish to contact a deacon, or are interested in helping with the van or other
benevolent ministry, please
contact the church.
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