Boards

Deacons

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 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. 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."

The Deacons are organized as the Board of Deacons and are led by the Moderator (Doug Smith). There are 30 Deacons on the board; they are nominated and serve for a three-year term of service. Each year 10 new deacons are nominated and commissioned, and 10 deacons leave the board.

At First Church, the Board of Deacons undertake a number of duties and responsibilities:

Choir breakfast at Easter
Day of Care – Deacons offer help with home repairs to shut-ins and seniors
Bluegrass and BBQ - The Deacons sponsor an afternoon of great food and music at Camp Loughridge for First Church members and their guests.
Camp Sunshine – The Deacons sponsor a day of food, fun and games at Camp Loughridge for children with cancer and their families.
Thanksgiving Dinner – The Deacons serve Thanksgiving Dinner for members who are alone at Thanksgiving
Project Merry Christmas – The Deacons provide Christmas baskets for needy families
Home Communion – Elders and Deacons bring Home Communion to ill and homebound members Sunday afternoons on each Communion Sunday.
Flower Deliveries on Sundays – The Deacons deliver flowers each Sunday to members in hospitals and nursing homes.
Lily Deliveries (at Easter) and Poinsettia deliveries (at Christmas)
Visitation – The Deacons call on homebound members throughout the year.
Bereavement – The Deacons assist at receptions for funeral and memorial services.

Members
Moderator: Doug Smith

Class of 2008
Andy Allen
Jan Collins
Dwight Creveling
JJ Davis
Co Edwards
Angie Fields
Carol Jolly
Laura Krohn
John Pickerel
Doug Smith

Class of 2009
Lori Kanitz
Royce Kelly
John Kelson
Mary Anne Knapp
Margaret Martinson
Suzanne Sartin
Emma Smith
Mary Surface
Terry Thomas
Scott Swanson

Class of 2010
Nelda Brown
Melinda Cyr
Carolyn Caudle Goodwin
David Grigg
Mary Lee Ingram
Mark Peterson
Georgia Rose
Bill Savage
Rick Spellman
David Tomassi