Some persons are recovering from illness, some are home most of the time, and others are going through a divorce or other major stresses in their lives. Board of Deacons To become a Deacon is to take on a high and holy task. Serving the congregation in special ways is the goal of each Deacon. The role of the Deacon in the ministry of First Community Church is one that is connected to a rich tradition. Deacons are elected by the congregation to active service for three years, then are considered part of the Diaconate for as long as they are members of this congregation.
Deacons are servant leaders .
They are lay people willing to stand out from the body of the congregation and assume special roles of service and leadership. Deacons are helpers who assist the ordained clergy in bringing the sacraments of communion and baptism to the people. To minister to the spiritual well-being of the congregation by participating in the Sacraments, visitation and hospitality aspects of the church is the purpose of the Service Board of First Community Church. The 60 members on the Service Board have been members of First Community Church for at least one year and have shown evidence of commitment and service to First Community Church. They seek to enhance their spiritual growth through their service.