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Crescent Hill
Presbyterian Church
Deacons Annual Report
2011
The Book of Order
indicates that the ministry of deacon as set forth in
scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service after
the example of Jesus Christ. The deacons of Crescent Hill
Presbyterian Church have responded to this calling by
continuing the Friendship Ministry in which the
deacon of the month and volunteers from the congregation
pair up throughout the year to offer support and
encouragement to members needing care. Homebound members of
the congregation are visited or contacted throughout the
year and a deacon tries to be present during funerals to
offer support to the grieving family. Recognizing the
ministry of meals and food, we have also arranged to offer
the CHPC family opportunities to fellowship and connect by
organizing the weekly After Church Refreshments, the
July Suppers, and the Cheesy Christmas Chili,
Carols, and Cookie Exchange. The Crescent Hill
community was invited to join our church for the final July
supper, and the deacons coordinated a potluck, magic show,
and water slide for the well attended gathering. This
outreach of food was continued in December when the deacons
offered a simple meal during the visit by our Guatemalan
guests. Additionally, a new program was initiated for high
school graduates called Stay the Course in which
church volunteers contact high school graduates to encourage
them to remember their faith in the initial years following
high school. The deacons also work with the ESL planning
team to coordinate meals and programs for the ESL
ministry. Many of the deacon’s ministries could not be
offered without assistance from members of the
congregation, and volunteers to participate in the
Friendship Ministry, Stay the Course, After Church
Refreshments, or Funeral Aid are always needed. Please
contact the church office if you are willing to help extend
the compassion, witness, and service demonstrated by Jesus
Christ to the CHPC family.
The Deacons of
Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church for 2011: Wally Booth,
Stephanie Gregory, Yvonne Perry, Tom Peterson, Nora Lara,
and Amy Linfield. Outgoing deacons are Nora Lara and Wally
Booth.
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