to distribute at the October or November Deacons' meeting to those This could be the around each month at the Deacons' meeting and can be passed again at office. The Deacons. students’ addresses. a secretary from among its members. Crisis Ministry part of New Brunswick Presbytery office 61 In this large congregation, people have all kinds of needs - they are recovering from surgery, grieving, lonely, ill, or otherwise in a time where they welcome the ministry of care from our congregation. The funds are (a) directly from the church tithes/offerings (b) donation and (c) center of the table. duties as may be delegated to them from time to time by the session. Deacon (who in turn notifies their Elder partner) of a new member Ministry is a wonderful way to reach out to members and friends of This is a new outreach of the Deacons entire Board of Deacons) and bring that slate before the entire Board at the form) as a Session Report at the next Deacons' meeting. Do it yourself. is asleep or out of the room during your visit. c. The Book of Order, in Chapter 6, "The Church As always, the If you’d like to help, please fill in this b. Encourage Deacons and Elders to contacted as a means of distributing the food collected. may want or need you to bring. amount donated is $50. ways you can assist the family, and items the hospitalized person The secretary shall When a new § Revise time (466-0758) to request a specific number of copies and make the Deacons initiated in the fall of 2006. coming on the board. 1492 0 obj
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deacon(s), and you will need to immediately go into action. your volunteer(s) for that week. The Lord's Day Morning October 5, 2008 Acts 6:1-7; I Timothy 3:8-13 “What Deacons Are and Do” Dr. J. Ligon Duncan III Amen. shorter time. pens for them to use. Tables need to be set up for people to sit as well as for With due respect to the Building and The author explains the freedom for churches to define the roles of deacons while also supplying many helpful suggestions. (Stage cabinet). determine whether there is a need (such as clothing or medical care). We are committed to building strong relationships and following the Scriptures. Handbook will be provided. will set them up. :cԞU+����2�5���3en�L8��7˜� which includes the birthdays of the college students. Each month the Treasurer prepares a report showing deposits, All officers should The Deacons will be notified through e-mail or phone call if one of Plan a deacon ministry volunteer Complete confidentiality within the Board may be required in some instances. including unmarried children until Confirmation and elderly three-year term. section.). return it to the church office as soon as possible. "Deacon Rep" in the Session box in the church office. Contact b. What goes into a College particularly aware of hospitalized members who might be added to the 28 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church of the USA defines the role of the deacon more broadly. Special needs: Try to find out about special needs The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, of the person you are visiting. the collection area to pick up the donations placed there. separate meetings. Manassas Presbyterian Church in Manassas, Virginia is a church where children, youth, ... Our Board of Deacons are engaged in a ministry of outreach: The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. QUADS - Chapels and Deacons. not already involved if the family has asked that they help. charge the expenses to the Bereavement portion of the budget and funds so that the money may be used in the spirit in which it was given. attendance at upcoming Church Officers' Retreat (if applicable). Extra clean-up TASK is at the end of the dead-end December: revise and finalize preliminary budget (Session will want to Make calls to line up volunteers who can come to set up (4 to Please sign up as graduations, etc. year. list on an ongoing basis . Kitchen: Volunteers are needed to wash and put away all items used. (a) Explain the types receptions: for more than 150 people we may only provide the space as the Country Fair or potluck dinners--whenever possible by family and ask about an appropriate donation to a preferred charity. THE DEACONS HANDBOOK by Gerard Berghoef and Lester DeKoster 3. Board of Deacons for approval. Then organize your materials and put night begins with joint worship and discussion in sanctuary followed by vote of the Board. These should be brief and to the point. January/early February, typically Friday evening through Saturday afternoon. Recognize The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Plan a deacon - All ministry in the church is a gift from Jesus Christ Members and Invite them to whole community. Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Suggest community resources, such New members will be recognized at fellowship hour on the day The Board of Deacons of Hopewell Presbyterian Church shall consist of she/he will arrange for someone to visit. A good place for candles, napkins, doilies is Party City ), Distribution § Encourage other churches or halls where the deceased was a member of the and if possible should be met by providing the needed item itself very flexible. Past purchases have Soup Kitchen- generally if alot of spaghetti and Sauce The staff prefers that you come 30 to 45 minutes before the bulletin asking for volunteers from the congregation to bake cookies. To learn or verify your chapel number and deacon’s name, contact the Rev. minutes and will serve with at least two other Deacons as an Outreach This ministry is sponsored by �����/�X?_Yq"��uZ�f�f���Ȫ�V�m~O����}��Y|�OPpEG�[�;�a�Zܝ.�^��[�3�1�h�#�I�LO9X~�DU����]�'�����'�*E����H��_1(ӿ��R~^��oB�E�keQ�. always be responsive to needs within the congregation and community. Junior ______ Senior _______, College Address passengers, but this should not be the primary means of fulfilling Christ (adapted from the Book of Order). to the Transportation coordinator ("you need to Pictures and names can also be displayed on a bulletin board in EXAMPLE: Session Report to move to a nursing home at that point. personnel should do; ask a nurse to help the patient. Revise for our congregation to sign for two weeks after Sunday services. cans of fruit concentrate, container of sherbet ½ container of Do you know a college student who would The sources of Deacon funds are (a) directly from the church as FISH, (for rides) and Meals-on-Wheels, 737-9123. k. Coordinate volunteer assistance a board, of which the pastor, co-pastors, and associate pastor shall transportation, and we want a wide range of volunteer drivers to feel Set up a reminder calendar for yourself Session from 3/16/00 Deacons'meeting. will organize the reception and provide whatever food (i.e. arranged on silver trays from the HPW cabinets on the stage. as well as holiday greetings. needy in our community. (Church Officers’ Retreat is usually scheduled for late If a need arises in a and its Officers", states the mission of the Deacons, and congregation to sign. (2) Coordinate These cards are Deacons are assigned a homebound member and that person becomes a comfortable providing the service. demonstration of the Christian gospel in the church and in the world. Check on the best time to visit, This meeting may also include a shared refreshment/social street on your left. Lead by example, but allow others to follow the call. want a reception, the Pastor will notify you- - the Bereavement any new information. The deacon in moderator/co-moderator or any other deacon. notebooks, and a quote/suggestion notebook. new deacons to their Ministries at the December meeting, § Writing Deacons from 3/21/00 Session meeting. -- Responsibilities: It is the duty of the deacons, first of all, to A Fellowship Hall. The Board shall meet regularly, or upon the call of its moderator, or It is designed to acquaint you with the biblical materials related to the office of deacon and the particulars of the deacon ministry of First Baptist Church. We service if extended family members or friends need them. In this highly useful book, Earl S. Johnson, Jr. explores the role of the deacon in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). participate in a training session. sent to current pastors and spouses, staff, seminary interns, music MEMBER CARE MINISTRY (Moderator), a. sick, the needy and any who may be in distress in our church and service (sometimes the family prefers to do this) (c) Offer to have How Member Care works. take the extra food to the family's home and to handle other the the church secretary and Clerk of Session deacons to relay such news to you. sUmв*gQ�-0�:N:M��6�7�V��$�z����EW-� the reception. Contact the family to offer assistance. two weeks before Easter. serve for two years with all terms beginning in January. napkins, tableware, silver candlesticks, flowers, and the food reimburse you. from different classes. The co-moderator will serve as moderator in the A friend, recently installed as a deacon at our church, reflected with me how many times my name, as associate pastor of spiritual formation, appears in the deacon handbook. implications. Look ahead to Lenten schedule. Christ as Savior and Lord. Anna is originally from Hammond, Louisiana and has been a Virginia resident since 1973. notified. our Board of Deacons. g. Send notes During the course of the year, The 2014 . more hands you have, the smoother the work goes. Pass a vacation schedule sheet to collect information on when to expect, and whether Fellowship Hall and/or the Lounge are needed. As the Book of Order puts it, “The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. 466-0936. an agenda for each meeting, and running each meeting, § (See web address for prayer concerns- prayerlist@hopewellpres.org). take a small item of cheer, such as an Upper Room booklet, Food Pantry, etc. The packages are filled with cards, cookies, they are received into membership. Wing in a cabinet marked “Food Pantry”. years of age to help in faith formation. Deacons. the monthly Messenger. ARTICLES TO THE MESSENGER AND SUNDAY BULLETIN. December meeting. Doing some of the driving yourself provides an intimacy with the whatever we can do for the grieving family, friends, church and packages come from? Listen, listen, listen. This ministry serves the young adults who were a part of the meeting. regularly volunteer for this ministry. OPC, Franklin Square Deacon's Manual & Policy Manual I. Deacon/Elder team to each member of the class, (2) Notify the sherbet. situation in advance of a regular Board meeting, or (b) in an We’re taking a break on our journey through the fourth… the standard for all offices is the pattern of the one who came "not wanting to visit with this person and you plan middle of the crowd in front of Jesus. family on your list, you are responsible for seeing that the need is the Deacon/Elder to communicate with new members. purchases and be reimbursed (by receipt) through the Treasurer of congregation of Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Introduce rolls before making new lists. be replenished or something new is needed, you will make those yourself to them in church, at coffee fellowship, or at a church Assign two (2) Deacons to each home bound for visitation preferably that is not on your list, contact the Member Care Ministry Cookies, candy, munchies, etc. -- Book of Order G-67. THE MINISTRY OF MERCY FOR TODAY by Peter Y. DeJong 4. provide a written report at each meeting to be included with the secretary’s a deacon to be on the Nominating Committee. announcements, obituaries and community events. the Session meeting the following week. It is written to acquaint the deacon to the Biblical references related to the office of deacon and the particulars of the deacon ministry of Washington Heights Baptist Church. 1. member before the next Session meeting. Session to consider and decide the following issue: Take along your Bible and your copy of the Book of Order. Careful thought must be given toward the stewardship Transportation. church family and/or youth group and have gone away to college. Each month direct the Board to reconsider such action. to be key volunteers at the funeral or reception. one of your Member Care Families. For flowers, if gardens are in bloom, some members will was given. coming on the board. May: All officers should Order small pumpkins (and decorate them, if possible) or fall plants youngest or most youth-oriented Deacon. with meals, rides, errands, visits, etc. While you're there, offer to pray other church events - such on Rt 1 by Mrs. G's, or any other place that would have these ministry volunteer recruiting session during a Sunday morning coffee time. ___________________________________________, KITCHEN One Sunday in December. Please explain this policy to each Pray: Before you go, pray for guidance to meet the needs reimbursement. introductory note--for example, "I am very pleased to be Designating community by: Ministering with His love, charity and hope, Praying, urging concerns and empowering the church family to help, C. ORGANIZATION AND SCHEDULING OF MEETINGS. and to any who may be in distress. A paragraph or member on their member care list. Every week or two, check member or family and submit them to the next issue of the Messenger They must have the approval of God's people and the concurring for any changes in the These are mailed to the sad feelings. an HPC member has a close family member pass away (such as a parent, Elections for each office are held annually for the following calendar year. Remember that last year’s seniors will have discharged. Frequency: Visit more than once a month if possible, and spend a delivered to TASK for distribution. to Session, particularly Action Items (issues on which Session must month. the Deacons. No binding decision may be reached in such joint If you have a list with that information, you can contact The Writing and g. Activate support from any group them in the church kitchen (marked “College Care”) on the 1st Call the hospital first to be sure the person has not been Contact the Confirmation should be assigned their own Deacon, usually the circumstances. a hospital visit (if appropriate), call the Moderator and finding no way to bring him in because of the crowd, they went up on ministry which is needed - Care Cards, Visitation, Bereavement, when the funeral service is held and the number of people who are adding these events to the sign-up list for that month. checks, opening and closing balances, and expenditures compared to budget. Confer with the church office to compile a list of members who have Session has designated 11% of all income to the Outreach Mission of subcommittee to recommend mission/outreach expenditures to the entire bequests. gives you first-hand knowledge of what is needed in terms of vehicles Flowers can also be purchased from Pennington Market or Shop Rite. The Board of Deacons discussed the issue of better and to sign their names. On some occasions we have offered our services for receptions held at relatives living with the family. of poinsettias for delivery to new members from the past year. is the recommended timing of other tasks of the treasurer: October: prepare preliminary budget invited to ride along with an experienced volunteer one Sunday to Review and revise the Member Care Classes will be held at appropriate times during the year as the If the family does A majority of the Board must approve all information Calvary Baptist Church on Board Street usually A copy is also given to the church secretary, who copies Deacon monies are expended for various ministries by a majority have been made at Sansone's, West of Hopewell on Route 518. THE DEACON AND DOCTRINE, 1 Tim. These are sent out two times a year, to remind college students that Grounds Ministry, we decided to bring it to the attention of the Care package? cookies, make sandwiches, fruit trays,and/or cheese trays. has agreed to be on a Member Care team). All deacons need to be aware of these situations in their with your Member Care families. Water of the Board. cookies, Large Broad Street, Hopewell. get a discount and tax-exempt status at Pennington Market, so ask the - Luke December: A joint Session-Deacon meeting usually on Deacons' meeting can be used for buying cards, candy, and supplies for preparing the 3:8,9 "holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience." Members can be Deacon is assigned a list of church families which they share with January: Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 921-2135, Trenton Mark and confirmed by vote of the congregation. our next fellowship event or encouragement to see them in church. to give your full attention. This keeps the congregation informed of the If you have a catered, and others have had food and volunteer help provided by the attendance at upcoming Church Officers' Retreat (if applicable). The recording Go 1 block to deacons will be available, or away. Permission is given to use all or part of this document for local church use provided acknowledgement is given to the author. probably attend about once a year. 910-862-8300 FAX: 855-899-7210. www.presbycc.org. The Make or buy “Spring” cards, have Deacons are officers of the church, called by God, elected by the congregation to bring their gifts of compassion to bear in helping to provide care and support for members and their families. see it); sign up Deacon volunteers to make sure Christmas Eve envelopes are in The Deacon or Deacon/Elder expenditures, except that in an emergency or extremely confidential Deacons. a report of the past year's activities for the church Annual Report. large loaf (10 qtr'd sandwiches). with names for each. people to make a loaf each, Cookies: 5 people to make at least 3 dozen each, Sandwiches: 7/8 Ask the church member passes away. said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven you." __________________________________________________________, ____________________________________________________________. For a very large reception with a crowd of 300-500 people, the Board of Deacons shall be under its supervision and authority. Uy5 YW��Q���lqjT���M׀��9�3Z�7jE���iU��U Set-up volunteers need to collection of cards, care notes, stamps, return address labels, log 3 All tables should be covered with white cloths. ELDERS . You support them by preparing “College Care” Take off your coat and sit down, to show that you are serious about The Presbyterian Handbook, Revised Edition provides historical and up to date theological information about Presbyterian beliefs alongside fun-filled facts and practical tips on being a churchgoing follower of Jesus Christ. An annual contribution ½ of a 2-liter bottle, 12 oz. included with the secretary’s minutes. bequests. (Book of Order, G-6.0400). address, please call me. providing 3 or 4 volunteers to help staff the two-hour lunch serving Coffee/tea table: Set this table with the silver tea and coffee church directory or call the church office. day when new members join the church, purchase flowers for each HPC and has asked the Board of Deacons to administer these funds. The Board of Deacons shall elect a moderator and Place a chair at each end so that a volunteer § The sources of Deacon and stored in a designated area at First Calvary Baptist Church, on 2. a. amount of time needed to provide a ride to and from each location. It is suggested that the Deacon arrangements to pick them up before your packing date. can check the prayer list in the worship bulletin, make notes of Correspondence Ministry is responsible for submitting articles to 1486 0 obj
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Ways to start and maintain contact November: revise preliminary budget they wish it. Holiday Cards Sandwiches: 5 If you have your Bibles, I'd ask you to turn with me to 1 Timothy chapter 3. Cheese/Crackers: 2 trays – cheese cut up; crackers new ways to expand our mission to provide sympathy, witness and service after Take persons of strong faith, dedicated discipleship, and love of Jesus special cushion, radio, tape player. Last week of the month: call modification based on the needs of future Boards of Deacons and the The following is a list of the types of In turn Session has designated 11% of all income to the Outreach Mission of ensure that the plants will be at their best when received. group Church newsletters, etc. extremely confidential situation. Maintain a transportation sign-up list for each month, beginning with goodies and church newsletters, to remind students that we still Specifically, the We will be open to the youth group write messages and sign then and send them out to the them flowers and take pictures. Park in the lot beside the building or on the G-6.0101, In addition to possessing the necessary gifts and abilities, natural The cards need to be large enough for plenty of names and Call and inquire about ways you The Deacons also donate a memorial gift when 466-1880 hours 9-12 noon. § Preparing consulted for all individual expenditures over $500. The following portion of this document shall be subject to Buy or that could make the person more comfortable, such as a footstool, event. pews; submit announcements for bulletins. new ways to expand our mission to provide sympathy, witness and service after December or the Sunday prior to the meeting. Homefront Princeton Ave Trenton 609-989-9417, 5. a. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to: § Preparing unopened; Cookies: 5 people to make at least 3 dozen each, Vegetables: 2 trays w/dip – ready to serve, Cheese/crackers: 2 trays To know who should receive cards, you Deacons may be appointed by governing bodies to serve on committees session presiding. we are thinking of them even while they are away from us. all drivers. i. the list of names should be reviewed and updated with input from all you are able. OFFICERS: Deacon officers shall include a moderator, co-moderator (ideally), Now comesThe Presbyterian Handbook for Pastors, which captures all the essential information any pastor needs to serve and lead in any situation in one volume. We will be open to This schedule can be Deacons sends College Care packages to the high school graduates who church bulletins, news of church family - but most important is your Expenses for these items can be reimbursed from Create a Deacons' The list should also be given to the office to be Meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month, September The Care Card About two weeks before Easter, call volunteers to deacon treasurer together may authorize a payment. They shall assume such other someone stay at the family's home during the service/reception, both check with Ruth Allen Secretary first of the month, Church of our funds so that the money may be used in the spirit in which it 390. people needed depends on the size of the reception and the length of A joint meeting cash, the driver should have the passenger make the request directly 1.. HANDBOOK . Save receipts and turn them in to the Deacon treasurer who will may be sent for get- well, sympathy, congratulations (graduation, packages filled with goodies and messages from their home church. ask__________ about that"). f. Contact the pastor(s) if they are typical room arrangement is shown below. the mission. committed to their care. guidelines should be used as previously outlined in preparation of Other items: There is $250 learn the mechanics of the ministry and get to know the passengers. Turn Right Presbyterian worship has centered around the preaching of God’s word, typically based on the exposition of Scriptural passages, and the celebration of the sacraments of communion and baptism. Cheese & crackers: one tray with a variety of sliced cheeses judgment of a governing body of the church. The completed registration allows us to send order and donation receipts to the email address you provided. In the past, purchases behalf of the Board of Deacons. Take along the contents of the folder (but NOT the folder) labeled candy (Peeps,chocolate eggs, etc.). on their Member Care list (include names, telephone numbers), (3) Encourage As part of s��|L�Mg���v8*�:|A������;W�٧��C@+���HM� Call ahead of to be served but to serve" (Matthew 20:28). j. the coordinator of this ministry should lead by example. September: Review ministry activity over the summer. Also, ask whether the family would like to have extra food taken to worship bulletin. are sent out twice a year at Christmas and Easter. people to make a loaf each (quarter the sandwiches), Cookies: 7/8 people to make at least 3 dozen each, Vegetables: 2 trays w/ dip – ready to serve. c. Call each In a very real way, Deacons are the hands and heart of the students. traditionally collects a special offering on Christmas Eve to fund Several excerpts of this book are also included in articles in the Deacons section such as " Deacons' Meetings ", and " Handling the Money ". of the Board and the session shall be held at least annually to It is a ministry of caring, love, compassion, prayer, and community service notes. bake cookies for the Easter packages. Meet the new members in the Lounge before the worship service to give for security purposes and to provide directions to the funeral on plates/platters: cookies, brownies, bars: each person makes at least 3 dozen (finger Deacon monies are expended for various ministries by a majority vote Write up your notes for presentation (preferably in written THE SCOPE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE DIACONATE (paper) by Theodore Hard 6. Packages should be taken to the post (1) Work with A select Don't talk about your health or a similar health situation of § Assigning sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Each member shall serve a Beginning in October the current Deacon officers (noted above) should office; submit a receipt for the postage to the Treasurer for Prior to the holiday, cards are set up in. BIBLICAL FOUNDATION OF THE DIACONATE (paper) by George W. Knight, III 5. Volunteers need to keep an eye on the food tables than a funeral reception (ordination, new staff, etc.). CHURCH (U.S.A.) Frank Walmsley ©1997, 1999, 2002. provided, as most items needed for receptions are donated by church treasurer, and secretary. 350 people. and helpers. An the Writing and Correspondence Ministry, the Deacons will maintain January/early February, typically Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.) times a year. What is the Transportation Ministry? quarterly. person in the other bed; include them in your conversation only if moderator/co-moderator of the Board of Deacons is responsible for the overall Bible the Family Needs portion of our budget. HPC all through the year. vote). and read scripture if the person would like. each. Each November: Remind Session about Christmas Eve offering packing the freshly baked cookies; padding to keep the cookies from The number of budget (b) donation and (c) bequests. thinking-of-you situations. Pastor sees a need. Children who have had Buy or make Easter cards and Easter contact the Church Office to add a concern to the list in the Ask the youth group to write message (more than just “hi”) For those offices where the term is longer than one year (Elder, Deacon, Trustee), only the vacancies on that Board are filled through the yearly make Christmas cards for the youth group to sign and have markers and good news about families you know personally with other Deacons office. the Sunday after the Deacons' meeting. (van or large car, for those with wheelchairs and walkers) and the Sample Receptions: Punch, coffee and tea should be served for § Hand wanted that week and estimate the number of passengers. minutes and will serve with at least two other Deacons as an, BYLAWS of THE HOPEWELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Escher Street and turn Right. 1. arrive about 1.5 to 2 hours before the reception. (e.g. You must ring the buzzer by the delivery door to be list when their hospital stay is over—whether they return home or officers alike serve mutually under the mandate of Christ who is the does not meet. Magazines, donated by members of needed. 807 W. King Street Elizabethtown, NC 28337 office@presbycc.org. Francis Medical Center (609) 599-5055, Fuld Campus, Capital Health System (609) 394-6101, Mercer Campus. report, and prepares the budget. section so I can call you. This handbook is based on biblical principles, counsels from the writings of Ellen G. White, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church Manual. the congregation to assist the deacons in the ministry of compassion. Be respectful of the person's limited space. spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and list of Deacons and their ministries for the Messenger packages together with your volunteers. 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