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The Deacons assist the pastor in caring for the spiritual needs of the membership.  They visit those in the hospital, rehabs and nursing homes, and are in contact with those who are recuperating or going through a difficult time.  There are Stephen Ministers available for those who desire ongoing help.  

Through Compassionate Connections volunteers they provide meals, rides and other services to those who need them.

Hurricane Homes matches hosts and guests and they maintain a telephone tree to make sure all are aware when a hurricane approaches.  The Deacons support a prayer chain, prayer shawl ministry and provide a bereavement coordinator for memorial services. 

The membership list is reviewed and they participate in an evaluation of the pastor’s ministry annually.

They prepare and serve Communion. 

Our Stewardship Team is responsible for:

1. Encouraging the congregation in the area of Christian Stewardship, including the presentation of the opportunities and rewards for sharing time, talent and money with the church community.

2. Conducting annual fundraising drives for support of the budget and special capital fundraising campaigns.

3. Developing an annual budget, in conjunction with the Pastor, Moderator, Treasurer and Financial Secretary to present to the Council and Congregation.

The Worship team is responsible for: - obtaining ushers, greeters, liturgists and acolytes, - making sure we have flowers for the altar each Sunday, - obtain a supply pastor for a Sunday when our pastor cannot be there, - decorating the sanctuary and narthex for various holidays throughout the year,  changing the banners in the sanctuary when appropriate, - putting the flowers and candles on the altar for Sunday service, memorial service or wedding, - Taking items off the altar after the service and clean the holders before putting them away, and -making sure there are prayer cards and memorial cards available at all times.