Deacon List of Service Activities

 The Deacons’ primary duty is to care for the people of the congregation. We work alongside the Elders and Pastors. The following ministries are our primary and continuing concerns:

• ANGEL TREE: An outreach program to prisoners’ families during the Christmas season.

• COMMUNION: Setting the table, preparation of the elements and clean-up.

• FLOWERS: Maintaining the altar flower calendar and weekly delivery of flowers to the ill or homebound. Decorating the Sanctuary at Palm Sunday, Easter and Christmas.

• FUNDRAISING: Preparing and serving the Pancake Breakfasts and special All Church lunches. All proceeds assist the Deacons fund.

• HOSPITALITY: Greeting and serving coffee to the congregation each Sunday.

• GREETING TEAM: This Team led by a Deacon welcomes members and visitors and offers directions and information each Sunday.

• MENTORING MINISTRY: A special program to welcome New Members and assist them in becoming a part of the St. Andrews family.

• PEW RESTOCKING: Cleaning and organizing pew items (Bibles, Hymnals, envelopes).

• PROJECT JOY: Collecting and organizing food and clothing that is distributed to the homeless and needy.

• RECEPTIONS: Providing light refreshments or lunch for memorial services.

• SACK LUNCH: Preparing and serving lunches to the homeless and needy on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

• SHEPHERDS: Calling, visiting, sending cards to the elderly, sick and homebound on a regular basis.

• TRANSPORTATION: Providing rides to church, doctor’s appointments, etc.

• USHERING: Handing out bulletins, name tags, seating, collecting the offering and cleaning up after the service.

• WORK PROJECTS: Assisting church members, who have no other source of help, with minor home repairs or with local moves.