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This Sunday, September 5, is the final Summer Garden Service of the season. Don't miss this opportunity to worship outdoors before we kick off our fall season!
Kirk offices will be closed on Monday, September 6 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. Regular business hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will resume on Tuesday, September 7.
A special expanded edition of the September Kirk News will be mailed to members and includes information about new service times and expanded Sunday School options, all beginning on Sunday, September 12!
Our Summer Carillon Series concludes this Sunday, September 5 with recitals at 10:00 a.m. and noon by Kirk Carillonneur, Dennis Curry.
The Board of Deacons
The Presbyterian Church USA’s Book of Order describes the qualities of a Deacon 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 who are in need, to the sick, 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 by the Session."
The Board of Deacons is comprised of 30 members who serve for a three-year term. Deacons undertake ministries of care and compassion within and beyond the congregation. At the Kirk, Deacons are involved with the following:
* Benevolence
* Care Network
* Prayer Cordon
* Celebration of Communion
* Health Ministry (Health Fair, Blood Pressure Checks, CPR & AED training, Flu Clinic)
* New Member Welcome/Reception
* Memorial Teas
* Sanctuary Greeters
* Unit Program (Outreach and Emergent Care)
* Rides to the Kirk
* Other various fellowship activities
The Deacons are self-funded and rely on donations from Kirk members throughout the year to fund the many ministries and works of mercy undertaken by the Board.
The Diaconate Alumni is an informal organization for all Kirk members who have been ordained as Deacons in the Presbyterian Church. The group meets twice a year for lunch, fellowship and a program. The Diaconate Alumni serve as hosts for the between services coffee hour each Sunday. Additionally, they are asked to assist the Deacons with Memorial Teas and Communion.
THE BOARD OF DEACONS
Ellen L. Stewart, Moderator
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Class of 2010 |
Class of 2011 |
Class of 2012 |
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Gladys K. Baker |
Ann E. Corwell |
Lin-Lin Chock |
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Sheryl A. Briggs |
Susan M. Crenshaw |
Stacy Coburn |
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F. Elizabeth Burkett |
Amy Maple |
Sywe-Jen 'Joyce' Huang |
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Evelyn M. Cadicamo |
Ford D. Meiser, Jr. |
Joan Julius |
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Connie D. Crowl |
Yvonne Rundell |
Ellen Kittendorf |
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Delores Hudak |
Betty L. Siefert |
Susan Laurent |
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Carol L. Lynch |
Philip M. Taylor |
Colinda Mahoney |
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Kenneth D. Pardonnet |
Tiffany E. Uhl |
John Ris |
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Ellen L. Stewart |
Diane K. Wheeler |
Barbara 'Bobi' Tallinger |
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Tremetre Young |
Py M. Wolfe |
Laura Werry |