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The title “deacon” comes from the Greek words "diakonos" ("servant") and "diakonia" ("service"). The Bible consistently teaches that deacons should be godly men who are above reproach. Although the Bible doesn’t list specific responsibilities for deacons, it does list their qualifications.
In 1 Timothy 3:8-13 Paul says, "In like manner must the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre, holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober-minded, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good standing, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus."
Faith’s Diaconate has six active members each serving a three year term, with two rotating off each year. Replacements are nominated annually by the congregation and Nominating Committee, with the committee’s prayerful recommendations being presented to the Session and then to the congregation in the fall for their election.
Diaconate responsibilities are divided into six major categories: Chairman, Secretary, Mercy and Benevolence, Finance, Interior and Exterior.
Each deacon also serves on at least one of six committees: Administration, Christian Education, Activities, Outreach, Discipleship and Worship.
Faith's Diaconate meets the second Monday of each month. The agenda for each meeting contains as a minimum the following topics:
- Opening with prayer
- Approval of Treasurer’s report and previous months Diaconate minutes
- Devotion
- Report of each functional area
- Old items
- New items
- Closing with prayer
Additionally, each of the deacons is scheduled to submit articles for the Faith Newsletter and present a devotion for their meeting twice a year. A report is presented to the Session at their monthly meeting, usually by the chairman, containing the latest Diaconate minutes and monthly financial report. The unity of Faith’s Diaconate has paved the way for conducting business with mutual respect, friendship, and integrity. A spirit of teamwork embodies your diaconate with each deacon actively pursuing the fiscal and financial health of the church in addition to meeting needs of mercy and benevolence. Please contact any of the deacons with your concerns, ideas or needs.
MEET OUR DEACONS
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Rudy Seiffer
Chairman (2008/2009/2010)
(Administration Committee) |
The responsibilities of Secretary are:
1) Keep records of the meetings of the deacons
2) Distribute minutes to the members of the board and to the session
3) Serve as chairman in the absence of the chairman
4) Serve as parliamentarian for the board
5) Oversee the Usher Ministry
6) Submit an article for the newsletter
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Bryan T. Hall
Secretary (2009/2010)
(Discipleship Committee) |
The responsibilities of Secretary are:
1) Keep records of the meetings of the deacons
2) Distribute minutes to the members of the board and to the session
3) Serve as chairman in the absence of the chairman
4) Serve as parliamentarian for the board
5) Oversee the Usher Ministry
6) Submit an article for the newsletter
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Jack Poole
Exterior (2010/2011/2012)
(Activities Committee) |
The duties of Interior Deacon are:
1) Provide a plan for the opening and locking of the church buildings
2) Oversee the janitorial service
3) Purchase janitorial, paper. and maintenance supplies
4) Develop an orderly plan for interior maintenance
5) Research prices for any major purchases for the interior of the church
6) Submit an article for the newsletter |
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Carl Thornton
Interior (2009/2010/2011)
(Outreach Committee) |
The responsibilities of Exterior Deacon are:
1) Supervise the lawn service and landscaping needs
2) Maintain all outside equipment and facilities
3) Coordinate parking whenever the need arises
4) Develop an orderly plan for exterior maintenance
5) Research prices for any major purchases for the exterior of the church
6) Submit an article for the newsletter
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Steve Caylor
Finance (2009/2010/2011) |
The duties of Finance Deacon are:
1) Oversee the counting of the offering after the church service
2) Supervise the work of the treasurer
3) Serve as assistant treasurer, fulfilling the responsibilities in his absence
4) Chair the budget committee
5) Provide leadership for any stew ardship drive, etc.
6) Responsible to execute the procedure for collecting Pastor Appreciation and
Staff Love Offerings
7) Submit an article for the newsletter
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Frank Heeman
Mercy and Benevolence (2010/2011/2012)
(Worship Committee) |
The responsibilities of the Service and Mercy Deacon are:
1) Screen those applying for assistance from the deacons fund
2) Develop procedures for the care and needs of the widows in the church
3) Organize and coordinate any transport ation needs for the congregation
4) Alert the officers to the needs, both financial and spiritual, of the
congregation
5) Initiate ways to improve the quality of life in the congregation
6) Submit an article for the newsletter
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