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Deacons

The deacons play a vital role in worship, member care, and member growth.

Worship

• Recruit members and friends to serve as liturgists and ushers.

• Arrange to fill the pulpit when the pastor is away.

• Serve Holy Communion.

• Help to prepare special services.

Member Care

• Help the pastor provide regular visitation and Holy Communion to the homebound and sick.

• Sustain a congregational prayer chain.

• Encourage participation in retreats, Bible studies, and other spiritually enriching activities.

Member Growth

• Greet visitors and help them make an informed choice on becoming a member.

• Help with “inquirers' gatherings” for newcomers.

• Assist the pastor in a year-long confirmation program for eighth-graders.

• Help the Hospitality Committee host church receptions.

Special Needs

• Organize and administer our Broad Shoulders program, which provides meals and assistance to members and friends in temporary need.

• Oversee the One Family Fund, which helps members who are experiencing financial difficulty.

• Manage the Deacons Plate Fund, which helps people outside our church.

Questions?

Ask Mary Dunkle -- seniordeacon@kingstchurch.org.

Know Someone Who Needs Care?

Cindy Maddox (pastor@kingstchurch.org).