Deacons
Role of First Presbyterian Church Deacons
Vision:
Disciples of Christ Serving Others from the Heart of the City.
Mission:
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, led by scripture, and following the example of Jesus Christ, we dedicate ourselves in service and ministry to those in need. We provide a greater understanding of the faith, comfort the challenged and challenge the comfortable.
The Book of Order describes the ministry, gifts and responsibilities of Deacons as follows:
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, of exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, warm sympathies, and sound judgment should be chosen for this office.
It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith. They shall assume such other duties as may be delegated to them from time to time by the session, such as leading the people in worship through prayers of intercession, reading the Scriptures presenting the gifts of the people, and assisting with the Lord’s Supper.