DEACONS
Deacon's Update....
WE NEED YOUR HELP !
The Diaconate is seeking your input and your prayers on how we can
better fulfill our Vision Statement:
"Welcoming, Serving,
Seeking Christ Together"
Welcoming: If you know of people that could use a visit, phone call / letter, or
our prayers - please let us know so we can bring the light of Christ's love
into their lives.
Serving: If you know of someone in need of financial support - the Deacon's Fund
is available to provide confidential relief.
Seeking Christ Together:
If you have an idea for a Bible Study,
or Confirmation program, or an outreach to the community - please contact one
of the Deacon's.
Deacon's of the Month:
March: Jeanne Groff, Kevin Riley,
Rob Shaw, Sarah Holt
April: Vida Holmes, Laura Carr,
Scott Taylor, Buddy Bowden
We look forward to Scott's Lenten Bible
Study, the confirmation of several of our youth, and the celebration of Easter
and the resurrection of our Lord !
Blessings to our FCON Family.....
YOUR
DEACONS ARE:
Jeanne
Groff, 2010
Gay
Zervos 2010
Sarah
Holt 2010
Buddy
Bowden 2010
Laura
Carr 2011
Jim
Lehan 2011
Kevin
Riley, Chair 2011
Jack
Perkuhn 2012
Scott
Taylor 2012
Rob
Shaw 2012
Vida
Holmes 2012
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a Deacon?
The term deacon applies to both men and women. The Diaconate at the Federated Church of
Norfolk shall consist of twelve (12) elected deacons plus a Deacon-at-Large who
is an officer of the Church. The twelve
(12) elected deacons will be nominated by the Nominating Committee and elected
at the annual meeting. All nominees
shall be members of the Federated Church of Norfolk. Four (4) deacons will be elected each year for a three (3) year
term.
What are the duties of a
Deacon?
The Diaconate shall be responsible for the spiritual welfare of
the church. To accomplish their duties
the Diaconate selects from their membership a Chairman (or Co-chairmen), a
Deacon’s Treasurer, and a Deacon’s Clerk.
What is the Deacon’s Fund? The Deacons Fund is a special collection
taken each month before Communion. It is used to help those in our community
with special and sometimes unexpected needs of many kinds. This month we made
disbursements to the Norfolk Food Pantry and also to Norfolk Together. Thank
you for your continued generosity and support f this fund.
What are the Duties of the Deacon Chair and Co Chair?
The
officers of the Church are accountable to the Executive committee. The Chairman of the Diaconate shall:
1. Direct all activities of the Diaconate.
2. Assist the Pastor in the service of Baptism.
3. Assist the Pastor in the admission of new members.
4. Represent the Diaconate at Executive committee.
What are the
Duties of the Deacon-at-Large?
1. Be available as a liaison between the Pastor and the
Diaconate, and between the Pastor and the Executive committee.
2. Be available to the Pastor for special projects and
assignments.
3. Act as a non voting ex-officio member of the
Executive Committee
4. Act as a voting member of the Diaconate.
What are the duties of the Diaconate?
1. Be responsible for the spiritual welfare of the
Church.
2. Prepare the communion table and assist the Pastor in
administering the elements of the communion service. Communion shall be served the first Sunday of each month, unless
otherwise directed by the Church or the Executive committee.
3. Be responsible for collecting the special offering
taken at each regular communion service.
Funds collected will make up the Communion Fund which will be used to
care for people with emergency needs as determined by the Chairman of Deacons,
the Pastor, and the Deacon's Treasurer.
4. Lead the worship service if the Pastor is not
available. Secure interim and supply
Pastors as needed.
5. Develop programs for the growth of the Church.
6. Appoint a head usher yearly.
7. Establish and maintain permanent subcommittees for
the following: music, alter guild, missions, visiting and Church
delegates.
What are
Deacons for Life?
Those who have served the church as a Deacon for many years may be recommended by the Executive Committee and honored by the congregation at annual meeting by being designated as Deacons for Life. As such they may attend all Deacons Meetings if they choose to do so. Our congregation currently has two Deacons for Life: John Evans and Ruth Kantzer. Their names are listed on a plaque in the sanctuary along with the names of those who have received this honor in the past.