Deaconess Board

MISSION STATEMENT: The Mission of the Deaconess Ministry is to assist the Pastor and Deacon Ministry in the spiritual work of the church. We are laywomen commissioned to ministries of love and service. Consecrated by the church, we serve the congregation and the community in a variety of   settings. We aid the Pastor and Deacons in areas so designated by them such as preparation of Communion, Baptism, Visiting the sick and shut-in, counseling, mentoring women, and evangelism.   Affirmed of   being called by God, committed to Christ, and dedicated to His commission, we strive to  become fully, “Titus” women as   written in  Titus 2:3-5.

BRIEF HISTORY: The Bible gives early history of the  organization of Deaconess.  Although the word Deaconess does not appear in the Bible, it is a fact that women served in the church in   various capacities during that era.   In Paul’s letter to Timothy, second chapter, he spoke of the women who should pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting, who should adorn themselves in modest      apparel. He further makes mention of Phoebe in his writings, who was a servant of the church in Cenchrea.  The formal  organization of Deaconesses in churches began in 1823.

CHAIRPERSON:  Deaconess Minnie Lipsey

OFFICERS:

  • Deaconess Rita Graham– Vice-Chair
  • Deaconess Mary Nelson – Secretary
  • Deaconess Dora Brooks – Treasurer

 

MEMBERS:

  • Deaconess Mildred Bostic
  • Deaconess Millicent Daughtry
  • Deaconess Evelyn Donnelly
  • Deaconess Diane Ellis
  • Deaconess Mary Nelson
  • Deaconess Sonova Holiday
  • Deaconess Lorene Warthon

 

MEETING DATES AND TIMES: The Saturday before each third Sunday at 12:00.

ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS SPONSORED:

  • Deaconess Card Ministry
  • Deaconess Prayer Ministry
  • Deacon/Deaconess Fellowship

 

CONTACT PERSONS:

  • Deaconess Minnie Lipsey
  • Deaconess Rita Graham

 

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