Love

The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ. The deacons minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.

Board of Deacons activities include:

• Sending postcards to individuals on our prayer list
• Delivering Valentine's gifts to elderly members
• Planning fellowship opportunities
• Facilitating post-worship fellowship
• Sending care packages to college students
• Assisting the pastor with home Communion
• Providing transportation or other assistance to church members who are homebound or without transportation

“I came so that they may have life and have it abundantly”
- John 10:10b

The Faith Community Nurse (FCN) and Wellness Committee  are an integral part of the faith and health ministry, with a focus on the theological concept of (w)holism, the unity of the mind, body and spirit.

The goal of the FCN is protection, health promotion, optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and responding to suffering in the context of the core values, beliefs and practices of a faith community.

Wellness Committee activities have included:

• CPR Training
• Purchase and Maintenance of an AED
• Blood Pressure and Balance Checks
• Promoting Heart Health 
• Inviting Speakers to Discuss Health Topics 
• Dementia Friendly Training
• Walking Meditation

The Parish Life Committee plans the events that bring us together, and do we like to get together! Here are some of the things we like to do together:

• Paint Night
• Easter Breakfast made by the Youth
• All Church Thanksgiving Dinner
• All Church Summer Picnic
• New Year's Day Breakfast
• Christmas Caroling
• Birthdays of the Months Celebration

The Social Justice Committee coordinates monthly donations to MCSA, the Domestic Violence Shelter, and the local food pantry. For the summer, items can be purchased online and sent directly to MCSA or purchased in store and brought to the church. A list of items is available here.