Deacon Ministry
How Can A Deacon Help You?
Because we care for you and your family, the pastor and deacons
of First Baptist Church Terry are committed to the Deacon
Family Ministry Plan. We want to make certain that every member
and family in our church experience the love and support of
the whole congregation. We want to be known throughout our
community as a loving and caring church.
What is the Deacon Family Ministry Plan? It is a plan through
which the deacons can join the pastor and church staff in
ministering to the physical, spiritual and emotional needs
of each church member and family. The resident church families
are divided into groups of ten or more families. Each group
of families is then assigned to a deacon who will minister
to them over a period of time.
A part of each deacon’s meeting is spent praying about
specific needs of families and in rejoicing over needs met
and victories won. Another part of the meeting may be used
in developing deacon’s skills in ministering to family
needs.
How can a deacon help you? Of course, you are the only one
who can answer that question. However, there are some specific
ways your deacon wants to try to help.
· Visiting you – The first visit will be a get
acquainted visit with you and your family. However, your deacon
will make other visits throughout the year when someone in
your family is in the hospital or you have sorrow or sickness
in the home.
· Witnessing to unsaved family members – One
of your deacon’s chief concerns is that every member
of your family knows Christ as Savior.
· Rejoicing with you and your family – Your deacon
will share your joy when you celebrate important events or
accomplishments in your life.
· Being a friend – As your deacon listens to
your troubles and concerns, you will know someone who cares.
· Giving support in times of crisis – Sometimes
your deacon can help you through the crisis by listening and
giving support. Other tomes, your deacon will know someone
else or a community agency that can help.
· Answering questions about your faith or about your
church or denomination – Your deacon will try to find
the answers for you.
· Helping you know and have fellowship with other members
and families in the church - Your deacon will encourage you
to participate in social occasions when families in the assigned
group or other church members get together for fun and fellowship.
· Helping you find ways to serve in and through the
church – Your deacon will watch for opportunities for
you to use the talents, skills, and abilities God has given
you.
· Praying for you and with you – Believing that
you are important and believing in the power of prayer, your
deacon will join with the pastor and other deacons in praying
for you and each member of your family.
In the Deacon Family Ministry Plan, every member and every
family have a deacon. The more effectively the plan works
in our church, the closer our church will come to being a
real family in Christ. Your cooperation will help make the
plan work. Feel free to call your deacon. Your deacon will
seek to help you or link you to another helping person.
Don't know who your deacon is? You can find out by calling
the church office at 601-878-5735.
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