DEACONS:

What is a deacon? Deacons are selected and elected by the congregation to help provide pastoral care to members of our church family. With their skills and talents these providers seek to support and comfort families and individuals in need.

What do deacons do? Deacons help coordinate hands-on care to people in need. Our goal is to provide hospital and home visits, transportation, or meals, when possible. Cards and notes are sent in sympathy or encouragement. In short, deacons attempt to reach out in Christian care for those who may not receive it from other sources.

Which deacon in our church should I call? Please remember that ALL our deacons are here to serve you and your pastoral needs. All anyone needs to do to access our care is to call ANY one of us. Do not worry which of us you call--just call! We can't help anyone if we don't know about the need. We are a team. If the deacon you happen to call can't help, he/she will know instantly who can. If the deacon you call happens to be out of town, just call any other deacon and we will help find the help you need. Typical things we assist with are meals in a short-term pinch; transportation to and from worship, doctor's appointments, etc.; visits to those who are lonely, sick, in the hospital, or shut in; and taking communion to those who can't come to us. We are here for you!

It is a huge undertaking and our deacons could use helpers in attempting to meet these needs. Call any deacon to offer your talents and/or time.

Jan Bishop: 526-7939
Chris Bishop: 347-3723
Carolyn Chase: 347-1195
John Pickering: 242-0093
Richard Collie: 526-5436
Laurie Ford: 526-5263
Craig Cottrill: 526-9938
Pat Daniels: 526-8016
John Colley: 526-6516
Sharon Knoodle: 526-8050
Carolyn Whittle: 526-5555