Deacon & Deaconess Ministry

 

Mission Statement

To support the senior leadership of HABC by helping to meet the needs of the member of the congregation as assigned by the pastor and the church within biblical guidelines. As Disciples of Christ, we take every opportunity to spread the gospel in an effort to win souls to Christ.

 

“If any man serve me, let him follow; and where I am, there shall also my servant be; if any man serve, him will my Father honor.”

John 12:26

 

Responsibilities of our mission

Assist widows as needed

• Assist single parents with their unique needs
• Visit the sick at home or in the hospital
• Help promote and assist other ministries within the body of Christ in promoting and developing community outreach programs
• Check, on inactive members who may need assistance getting to church
• Administer the Lord's Supper to those who are sick and shut in

 

Duties of a Deacon/Deaconess

• Assist the pastor in service both home and away
• Helping in the up keeping and maintenance of the church building
• Facilitate the service when needed
• Pastor's assistant
• Assist in teaching bible study classes as needed
• Conduct a minimum amount of admistrative affairs.
• Assist with water Baptism
• Assist with Holy Communion
• And any other capacity as needed

 

What are some requirements to becoming a Deacon/Deaconess

• Saved
• Man/woman of good reputation
• Full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom
• Will ing to devote yourself to prayer and to the ministry of the word
• Member of HABC
• Committed and dedicated
• Will ing to attend classes and regular church service