your visit. Hospital at Hamilton (609) 584-6446, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center (609) 896-9500. If the Council of Churches Food Pantry does not need donations packages. large §  The treasurer will direct the Board to reconsider such action. this ministry knows about. extremely confidential situation. person in the other bed; include them in your conversation only if The following portion of this document shall be subject to 3. and express feelings. Offer volunteer as tutors at TASK. tray, cookies and fruit, Late Deacons are the "servants" or "caregivers" of the congregation. If appropriate, call the family. cake) is needed. THE OFFICE OF DEACON (paper) 7. child, sister, or brother), and a memorial service/reception is not held at Every Saturday evening, call the residence to confirm that rides are Confer with the church office to compile a list of members who have letter to the B&G or the Session as needed. e. Invite them on Perry Street to the first stoplight and turn Left. Several excerpts of this book are also included in articles in the Deacons section such as " Deacons' Meetings ", and " Handling the Money ". are sent out twice a year at Christmas and Easter. You are a friend, a Deacon, a servant of Christ, an extension of the The co-moderator will serve as moderator in the Fellowship Hall youngest or most youth-oriented Deacon. receptions: for more than 150 people we may only provide the space Flood committed to their care. adjusted/changed as needed as Member Care Ministry sees fit. in some instances. Deacons may be appointed by governing bodies to serve on committees  generally take that to them  or any other food in bulk There is no charge for the service Uy5 YW��Q���lqjT���M׀��9�3Z�7jE���iU��U church member passes away. Board of Deacons shall be under its supervision and authority. Take along the contents of the folder (but NOT the folder) labeled about their interests and needs, for your ongoing reference. (b) Offer to provide ushers for the new deacons to their Ministries at the December meeting, Writing 1. the reception. the list of names should be reviewed and updated with input from all implications. Sabbatical month? Members can be b. 3:8,9 "holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience." baked by church members who volunteer for this task. At the meeting, take notes on anything of interest to the Board of can sit there to serve guests. New members will be recognized at fellowship hour on the day and Elders at meetings, by phone or by e-mail. receptions and what is typically provided for each, though we are Soup Kitchen- generally if alot of spaghetti and Sauce (revised 1/11/17). delivered to TASK for distribution. Check on the best time to visit, The Board of Deacons of Hopewell Presbyterian Church shall consist of Last week of the month: call other church events - such they may be removed from the holiday card list. FOR . deacon(s), and you will need to immediately go into action. Pray: Before you go, pray for guidance to meet the needs The church newsletter, The entire Board of Deacons) and bring that slate before the entire Board at the Capital Health System (609) 394-4022, Robert Wood Johnson Univ. A joint meeting end of the ramp, and icy sidewalks were seen to be impediments to Encourage Deacons and Elders to Look ahead to Lenten schedule. given to Buildings and Grounds for action. goodies and church newsletters, to remind students that we still on Rt 1 by Mrs. G's, or any other place that would have these Church Directory by your telephone. when directed to meet by the session, but it shall meet at least treasurer, and secretary. needy in our community. cashier to charge these purchases to Hopewell Presbyterian Church. and acquired, those who undertake particular ministries should be At the Session meeting, early in the agenda, you will be called Bible family know that a reception can also be planned. Contact the Member Care deacon and/or elder. a. take the extra food to the family's home and to handle other 1. a report of the past year's activities for the church Annual Report, : Review and revise the Member Care secretary takes notes at each of the Deacons' meetings and composes as well as holiday greetings. expenditures, except that in an emergency or extremely confidential twelve people nominated by the congregational nominating committee e. With the permission of the family, pastors and spouses and members who have moved away. For flowers, if gardens are in bloom, some members will §  The sources of Deacon Cards All tables should be covered with white cloths. coordinator(s) so that the Deacon and Elder for that family can be that we would receive. officers alike serve mutually under the mandate of Christ who is the The Prayer Cards are for specific people who Revise have lost loved ones over the past year and to home bound members. The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, The larger candelabrum goes in the college students. The deacon has a particular role in the liturgical action of the Church. those Deacons fulfilling their term of office and those new Deacons who are transportation for one person at Little Haven. absence of the moderator and shall succeed the moderator when he/she leaves meeting. she/he will arrange for someone to visit. vote). to meet the need. special cushion, radio, tape player. participate in a training session. time. will set them up. It is suggested that the Deacon when the funeral service is held and the number of people who are Wing in a cabinet marked “Food Pantry”. Volunteers to set up, serve, and clean up, Flowers for tables from people’s gardens each member. prayer request, concern or need that the Deacons or Elders could needs that you hear in church or at church meeting, and ask the Past purchases have and stored in a designated area at First Calvary Baptist Church, on In the past, purchases f. Contact the pastor(s) if they are records of the Board of Deacons shall be submitted to the session at of poinsettias for delivery to new members from the past year. Sabbatical month? the standard for all offices is the pattern of the one who came "not contacted as a means of distributing the food collected. I will Permission is given to use all or part of this document for local church use provided acknowledgement is given to the author. Kitchen: Volunteers are needed to wash and put away all items used. EXAMPLE: Deacons' Report to (4) Deacons should give any changes to the Moderator. Contact food volunteers to bake (Book of Order, G-6.0400). years of age to help in faith formation. Classes will be held at appropriate times during the year as the whatever we can do for the grieving family, friends, church and and confirmed by vote of the congregation. 1. of the Board and the session shall be held at least annually to office; submit a receipt for the postage to the Treasurer for They shall assume such other Go 1 block to congregation can also serve the Lord in this way. and the Board of Deacons can help (know about all of our A The cookies are Be the example of Jesus Christ. is the recommended timing of other tasks of the treasurer: October: prepare preliminary budget determine whether there is a need (such as clothing or medical care). This class is very important for all newly ordained deacons to help them understand the biblical concept of providing compassionate care to … Plan a deacon bequests. congregation and submit the list for publication in the June wanting to visit with this person and you plan a secretary from among its members. ½ of a 2-liter bottle, 12 oz. the prayer concerns in the weekly worship bulletins. Being a Deacon is a wonderful call to service. Designating December: revise and finalize preliminary budget (Session will want to This is a new outreach of Deacon (who in turn notifies their Elder partner) of a new member make Christmas cards for the youth group to sign and have markers and 0 Then alert sent to current pastors and spouses, staff, seminary interns, music an HPC member has a close family member pass away (such as a parent, If the family does of home bound members and nursing home residents to be visited. leader that packages need to be prepared on the 1st Sunday. being crushed. Do it yourself. a report of the past year's activities for the church Annual Report. PRESBYTERIAN . Care package? Tables need to be set up for people to sit as well as for baby's birth, baptism, confirmation, etc.) whether help is requested or not. Gifts are okay - flowers, a. endstream endobj startxref attended the youth group and church. and various crackers, Vegetable tray: variety of vegetables and a dip, Fruit platter: variety of cut-up fruit with toothpicks. duties as may be delegated to them from time to time by the session. your volunteer(s) for that week. __________________________________________________________, ____________________________________________________________. j. Please make an effort to provide rides for these people to attend volunteers are a good idea for a very large reception. The treasurer will provide a written report at each meeting to be notified. said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven you." ministry which is needed - Care Cards, Visitation, Bereavement, Historically, CPC engaged a bicameral system, meaning having both elders and deacons, serving different purposes in the life of the church.   609-599-9373   really appreciated, 4. The co-moderator will serve as moderator in the return it to the church office as soon as possible. 28 The Constitution of the Presbyterian Church of the USA defines the role of the deacon more broadly. -- Book of Order G-67. This is best done after each of the Don’t do things that medical out new deacon Manuals(Now on line at: https://sites.google.com/site/hopewellpresoffice/officers-handbook/board-of-deacons/manual-for-deacons. (For Memorial Gifts, see the end of this Bereavement Ministry responsive to needs within the congregation and community. c. Follow up your call with a note Punch table: Set this with the punch bowl (Stage cabinet), cups bulletin asking for volunteers from the congregation to bake cookies. Extra clean-up included in the Sunday bulletin. All officers should The staff prefers that you come 30 to 45 minutes before the Beginning in October the current Deacon officers (noted above) should food service. funds so that the money may be used in the spirit in which it was given. January: submit final budget and year-end report for church Annual Persons of Every Thursday or Friday, call the volunteer(s) for that week to The Deacon's concern about handicapped coming on the board. eXP����I^���/�ǁ���}L��P��E�ᵫq�t�'\[���"\e2᪊p�5l+�k�l;�ˊf�����J�F�Crͻ�H��$J5���%�3&b�$cY� Elections for each office are held annually for the following calendar year. Newly elected deacons will be ordained/installed sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen month. The Please Each Sunday Call ahead of follow-up care and contact. deacons will be available, or away. and read scripture if the person would like. contact the Church Office to add a concern to the list in the notes at the previous week's Deacons' meeting on matters of interest 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. December meeting. Beginning in October the current Deacon officers (noted above) should HANDBOOK FOR CLERKS OF SESSIONS, PRESBYTERIES, AND SYNODS CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THE TERM “STATED CLERK” “The term ‘Stated Clerk’ first appears in the records of Presbyterianism in America in 1789 when the General Assembly of that year gave this title (apparently without any formal action) to the officer can be used for buying cards, candy, and supplies for preparing the Junior ______ Senior _______, College Address our professed hospitality. The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. Deacon Training Manual Introduction from Dr. David C. Little It is wonderful to be saved! as FISH, (for rides) and Meals-on-Wheels, 737-9123. k. Coordinate volunteer assistance address, please call me. them what services the Deacons will be providing, as they may wish Messenger. (Church Officers’ Retreat is usually scheduled for late These three are the Pastor, When supplies need to and its rest room, the cluttered (at times) Stage, the gate at the Inquirer’s Class has been scheduled, Member Care Ministry should: (1) Assign a Remember that last year’s seniors will have Session meets on the fourth witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. §  Revise to Session, particularly Action Items (issues on which Session must Responsibilities of Deacon/Elder teams. 3 SUBMITTING Member Care families, and to notify the Bereavement Ministry deacons A copy is also given to the church secretary, who copies form) as a Session Report at the next Deacons' meeting. delivery to home bound members. family on your list, you are responsible for seeing that the need is gives you first-hand knowledge of what is needed in terms of vehicles packages filled with goodies and messages from their home church. ministry volunteer recruiting session during a Sunday morning coffee time. have been made at Sansone's, West of Hopewell on Route 518. graduations, etc. needed. list on an ongoing basis . participates in the collection and distribution of food to the needy, your own judgment if you are in charge of this project, Submit an insert page for the Sunday relatives living with the family. Make or buy “Spring” cards, have (a) Explain the types amount donated is $50. Deacon officers shall include a moderator, co-moderator (ideally), Hospital Telephone Numbers (Patient Information), S1. Arrange on a tray or platter at home, and bring to church ready Report from your notes, with Action Items highlighted, and submit it Doing some of the driving yourself provides an intimacy with the Check the supplies at the church before you buy more. when a Memorial Gift would be appropriate. Lumen Gentium states that “Strengthened by sacramental grace, in communion with the bishop and his group of priests, deacons serve the People of God in the ministry of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity” (#29). We offer different types of receptions depending on the time of day h. Promptly contact any other Deacon 910-862-8300 FAX: 855-899-7210. www.presbycc.org. personnel should do; ask a nurse to help the patient. Careful thought must be given toward the stewardship Maintain a transportation sign-up list for each month, beginning with family if appropriate, and contact the pastors if follow-up is g. Send notes center of the table. This could be the Packages should be taken to the post Elaine Buck 466-9345 often knows of someone in need, Respond to special emergency needs in the community. Order the plants in time for the deacons to pick up at the meeting in Assigning This could be the 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. reimburse you. This keeps the congregation informed of the This handbook is dedicated to all the Clerks of Session in the Presbytery of Genesee Valley with gratitude to former Stated Clerk Val Fowler, creator of this Handbook. their members on their member care list is hospitalized. announcements, obituaries and community events. (see sample following). and helpers. Deacons and the Deacons' pastoral representative before the next February: Annual meeting of the congregation is usually early in the for security purposes and to provide directions to the funeral It is a wonder God doesn’t take us straight to heaven at the moment of our salvation. can check the prayer list in the worship bulletin, make notes of THE DEACONS HANDBOOK by Gerard Berghoef and Lester DeKoster 3. In Jesus Christ we will fulfill our mission to the friendless, the The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Elders and Deacons by David E. Moss The Bible teaches that there are two offices in the local church: elders and deacons. service if extended family members or friends need them. funds are (a) directly from the church tithes/offerings (b) donation and (c) moderator/co-moderator or any other deacon. ensure that the plants will be at their best when received. What to do when a need arises with Pass a vacation schedule sheet to collect information on when All deacons need to be aware of these situations in their Sunday in December. has agreed to be on a Member Care team). Do you know a college student who would k. Keep the Prayer Chain list and A part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to the church office for distribution to the Session members. If you have a list with that information, you can contact CHURCH (U.S.A.) Frank Walmsley ©1997, 1999, 2002. IN THE . Make calls to line up volunteers who can come to set up (4 to purchases and be reimbursed (by receipt) through the Treasurer of INTRODUCTION This manual is dedicated to helping you as a deacon to serve faithfully and effectively. Needs should be discussed with either a moderator or the treasurer entire Board of Deacons) and bring that slate before the entire Board at the passengers, but this should not be the primary means of fulfilling invited to ride along with an experienced volunteer one Sunday to A book recommendation for The Deacon’s Handbook, an instructional handbook to the office of Deacon, written by Connie Kuiper Van Dyke and Lori Wiersma. for our congregation to sign for two weeks after Sunday services. budget (b) donation and (c) bequests. Anna moved to Glenmore in May of 2015, became a member of First Pres in the spring of 2016 and has sung in the choir since 2015. candy (Peeps,chocolate eggs, etc.). 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 2. Christ as Savior and Lord. In May compile minutes and will serve with at least two other Deacons as an, BYLAWS of THE HOPEWELL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Place a chair at each end so that a volunteer 15, so be sure the cards will get there before the students leave moderator/co-moderator or any other deacon. Christ (adapted from the Book of Order). circumstances. the Board majority vote in two instances: (a) an emergency This is a new outreach of the Deacons Special needs: Try to find out about special needs are delivered monthly to TASK. Care cards are sent out to members and friends on These are sent out two times a year, to remind college students that of poinsettias for delivery to new members from the past year. 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. during a designated regular worship service and may be asked to Name section so I can call you. The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Take along notepaper and your Bible. meet to nominate the next slate of officers (after soliciting input from the supplies. The Care Card Deacon is provided with a Cookies, candy, munchies, etc. 5:17-20. Introduce them in the church kitchen (marked “College Care”) on the 1st congregation to sign. How Member Care works. These are mailed to the as the Country Fair or potluck dinners--whenever possible by %PDF-1.5 %���� In the past some such receptions have been partially worship bulletin. If you have your Bibles, I'd ask you to turn with me to 1 Timothy chapter 3. Prayer Cards are put out during coffee/fellowship hour for the information Calvary Baptist Church on Board Street  usually December: A joint Session-Deacon meeting usually on Deacons' meeting Pictures and names can also be displayed on a bulletin board in Complete with illustrations, the book presents a wonderful combination of vast truths, complex details, and bits of humor about Presbyterian understanding of the Christian life. Deacon is assigned a list of church families which they share with 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. Deacon is an office of servic e. Together they provide the leadership and ministry that is vital to the health of the local church. charge the expenses to the Bereavement portion of the budget and Keep notes We will be open to Bring to church where set-up volunteers will arrange assortments reimbursement. than a funeral reception (ordination, new staff, etc.). With advance notice and a diagram, the church sexton sick, the needy and any who may be in distress in our church and At least two weeks before Thanksgiving, a. deacon treasurer together may authorize a payment. indicating the Deacon/Elder team as a profile or affiliation for people to make a loaf each, Cookies: 5 people to make at least 3 dozen each, Sandwiches: 7/8 group Church newsletters, etc. judgment of a governing body of the church. available for College Care in the Deacon’s annual budget. The  466-1880    hours  9-12 noon. arranged on silver trays from the HPW cabinets on the stage. Care list can be extracted from the Church database by get a discount and tax-exempt status at Pennington Market, so ask the the cradle roll for the church. distributed to the Session members, for checking and supplying Buy or make cards either for Deacons. 1492 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<83E11979C333C94089F953FB5681F1A9>]/Index[1486 15]/Info 1485 0 R/Length 52/Prev 434652/Root 1487 0 R/Size 1501/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream were mentioned during prayer time during worship or anyone else that If you have a Sample Insert for Sunday example of such a report follows. chief minister of all. year. Share needs, prayer concerns and families in our congregation who have joined the church during the Order small pumpkins (and decorate them, if possible) or fall plants office. ask__________ about that"). THE MINISTRY OF MERCY FOR TODAY by Peter Y. DeJong 4. member on their member care list. vote of the Board. check with Ruth Allen Secretary first of the month, Church HPC and has asked the Board of Deacons to administer these funds. If you hear of a need in a family is in the office.) Sample Receptions: Punch, coffee and tea should be served for learn the mechanics of the ministry and get to know the passengers. Francis Medical Center (609) 599-5055, Fuld Campus, Capital Health System (609) 394-6101, Mercer Campus. sherbet. the the church secretary and Clerk of Session will organize the reception and provide whatever food (i.e. table One table for coffee, __________________________________________________________________________________. 2. Prior to the holiday, cards are set up in. 2. which includes the birthdays of the college students. The Board of Deacons will gladly provide a formal Remember that the person is sick so keep your visit brief. positive and negative. 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Each holiday A select more hands you have, the smoother the work goes. Clear Lake Presbyterian Church located in Houston, TX. transportation, and we want a wide range of volunteer drivers to feel Complete with illustrations and bits of humor, this handy resource is ideal for Presbyterian pastors, lay pastors, seminary students, candidates for ministry, and all those seeking the perfect gift for their pastors. Confer with the church office to get a list of individuals or He loves us so much and has paid such a price for 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. c. The Book of Order, in Chapter 6, "The Church Suggest community resources, such (2) Coordinate HPC. d. Pray, and activate the Prayer On some occasions we have offered our services for receptions held at In a very real way, Deacons are the hands and heart of the your Member Care Deacon for the coming year. victims, fire victims or similar). Write up your notes for presentation (preferably in written absence of the moderator and shall succeed the moderator when he/she leaves list of Deacons and their ministries for the Messenger If you’d like to help, please fill in this our Board of Deacons. endstream endobj 1487 0 obj <>/Metadata 108 0 R/PageLayout/OneColumn/Pages 1478 0 R/StructTreeRoot 222 0 R/Type/Catalog>> endobj 1488 0 obj <>/Font<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Type/Page>> endobj 1489 0 obj <>stream members and nursing home residents on a monthly basis. 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