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Sep 07
Tuesday

Deaconess Ministry

"An inclusive family of believers committed to growth in and spread of the gospel of Jesus Christ showing unity and Christian love in action by reaching out to our immediate community and beyond.”

The mission of the Deaconess Ministry is to promote Christianity and spiritual development within the church and the community by assisting the Pastor and Deacons in leading souls to Christ.

The objectives of the Deaconess Ministry are to continue through training, prayer, and Bible Study to promote unity and fellowship within the Body of Christ; to attend to the sick and shut-in; provide counsel, prepare candidates for Baptism; to reach out to those who are in need within the church and within the community, and attend conventions and workshops.

The Deaconess Ministry thanks all of our church family for your continued prayer and support.

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Deaconess 2009 Objectives
  • Participate in workshops and seminars with Deaconess in Unity
  • Participate in the Diaconate Prayer Breakfast
  • Participate in the Diaconate Thanksgiving Project
  • Attend Baptist General Convention in Richmond, Virginia.
  • Begin transition period into Diaconate.
  • Begin Leadership Training Sessions.
  • Continue to accompany Pastor on many of the preaching engagements.
  • Continue to visit the sick and shut-in in the hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes, and private homes.
  • Sponsor Officer’s Day.
  • Continue to support all ministries of the church.
  • Continue to care for baptismal gowns and towels. Take care of Communion Table linens.
 
Deaconess 2008 Accomplishments
During 2008, the Deaconess Ministry met our purpose and objectives by sponsoring and participating in many programs and activities for the uplifting of God’s Kingdom. In addition to supporting our pastor, Deacons, and all ministries of the church, we carried out our responsibilities of serving our brothers and sisters in the community when necessary. While implementing our role in promoting Christianity and spiritual development, we sponsored or participated in the following programs:
  • Attended and participated in the workshops for Deaconess in Unity.
  • Attended and participated in Lenten services Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday Services
  • Participated in the Mother-Daughter Tea with the Girl Scouts
  • Sponsored Officers Day with Diaconate and Trustees
  • Attended and participated in The Deaconess in Unity Banquet
  • Celebrated with our Pastor on his 6th Anniversary at Mount Olive
  • Attended and participated in the 109th Annual Session of the Baptist General Convention, and Congress of Christian Education. The Convention was held in Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Supported the Ministry of Worship and Arts in its presentation of four singers—Bob Fields, Carol Fields, Bessie Wilson, and Carl Leach
  • Participated in Homecoming activities Saturday and Sunday
  • Attended and Participated in Vacation Bible School.
  • Assisted with Diaconate Thanksgiving Project.
  • Sponsored with Missionary our third annual prayer breakfast, with Rev. Vanetta Rather of Mount Enon Baptist Church, Clinton, Md.
  • Accompanied our Pastor on many of his preaching engagements.
  • Provided assistance and comfort through our Comfort Ministry, for the hurting due to sickness, death, or grief of any kind.
  • Participated in the “Angel Tree Project.”
  • Attended the Children’s Christmas Program
  • We welcomed two new ministers. Our Assistant Pastor—Minister Asa Lee, and Associate Minister Rev. Walter Smith III. Thank God for our Ministerial Staff.
  • Assisted our Assistant Pastor with our Memorial Service.
    • Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:36
    Respectfully submitted Deaconess Drucilla Clark
     


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