McClellandtown Board of Deacons
The office of deacon is set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ.
Deacons minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.
Deacons may be individually commissioned by the session to particular tasks consistent with the responsibility of their office. Deacons, as well as the whole church is under the jurisdiction of the session.
The McClellandtown Presbyterian Board of Deacons engages throughout the year in some of the following activities.
Deacons minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.
Deacons may be individually commissioned by the session to particular tasks consistent with the responsibility of their office. Deacons, as well as the whole church is under the jurisdiction of the session.
The McClellandtown Presbyterian Board of Deacons engages throughout the year in some of the following activities.
- Trains Acolytes for worship
- Souper Bowl Sunday
- Organizing periodic Church Brunches following worship
- Daffodil Sunday
- Palm Sunday Fruit Baskets for older members
- Annual Recognition of High School and College graduates
- Harvest Festival in October
- Thanksgiving Dinner
- Flowers for Funerals
- Sending Bulletins and Cards to Homebound members
- Visitation to church members and others
- Operation Christmas Child Collection
- Fruit Basket Christmas Fundraiser
- Cleaning of Choir Robes
