The office of deacon is described in the New Testament (1 Tim. 3:8-13), where the Greek word diakonos is used from which the English “deacon” is derived. The Greek word is variously interpreted as “servant, minister, writer, attendant ” and in Christian circles acquired the specialized meaning now attached to “deacon.” Scripture clearly endorses the office in the New Testament church: “They that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 3:13). Our Church deacons and deaconesses serve in a variety of functions including:
Assistance at Worship Services
Assistance at Communion Service
Assistance at Baptismal Services
Fellowship Sabbath Lunch for members and the community
Visitation of Members
Care and Maintenance of Church Property
The department is headed by Mrs. Joyce Aori and Eng. Levi Bunde