The Board of Deacons is a ministry of worship and service, seeking to focus on prayer and the ministry of the Word and facilitating the spread of the gospel. It is established to partner with the Pastor to minister to the members of our congregation and community. It serves as an under-shepherd to care for the well-being of the congregation. This is accomplished by serving the Lord through visiting and praying with the sick and shut-in and comforting those in mourning. The Board administers the Urgent Needs Fund to those in financial distress and it delivers food to those in need. The Board, jointly with the Pastor, conducts the new members' orientation classes and coordinates the Baptism Service. The Board also promotes unity within the church and maintains contact with members within individual Deacon Family Ministry Units. It prepares and serves Holy Communion every 1st Sunday and it is responsible for preserving the spiritual fellowship and unity of the church.