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Ministry of Deacon
ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ORDER
Both men and women shall be eligible to hold church offices. When women and men, by God's providence and gracious gifts, are called by the church to undertake particular forms of ministry, the church shall help them to interpret their call and to be sensitive to the judgments and needs of others. As persons discover the forms of ministry to which they are called, and as they are called to new forms, they and the church shall pray for the presence and guidance of the Holy Spirit upon them and upon the mission of the Church. -G-6.0105
Ministry of Deacon
ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE
In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, "It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the Word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them..." --Acts 6:13
Deacons, likewise, must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. --1 Timothy 3:9
Ministry of Deacon
CHARACTER
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, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office.
Book of Order G-6.0401
Deacons
Office of Deacon
AN ORDAINED OFFICE OF THE PCUSA
The Board of Deacons meet each month, usually on the second Saturday at 10am during season (September - May) and on an 'as called' basis during the summer.
Each Deacon has a given responsibility to minister to the congregation and the community through works of service in ministries of compassion. These ministries involve feeding the hungry, visiting the sick and homebound, and providing comfort in times of loss. The Deacons are associated with but not limited to the following ministries of Trinity Church:
Communion Prep & Home Communion
Community Assistance Ministry
Family Crisis
Shut-in Ministry
Bereavement/Memorials
Transportation Ministry
Card Ministry to the Sick
As a Deacon one participates in the preparation, distribution, and clean up of Communion on a regular basis, and are called upon to take Communion to the Shut-ins of the congregation.
Once each year the Pastors, Deacons and Elders have a joint meeting for training, edification, and fellowship.
Deacons currently serving
Class of 2012
Roberta French
Janice Jones
Berverly Page
Ron Jansen
Joellen Huddy
Allyson Galuska
Class of 2013
Jon Castle
Harriet Goetluck
Earlene Joslin
Gail Marker
Ralph Murray
Ray Sutherland
Class of 2014
Nanci Cuddihy
Joanne Fillman
Barbara Jahnke
Jim Phillips
John Schnieders
Susan Struble