Card Ministry Deacons mail cards to church family members who are in need of emotional support, are parents of a newborn, or are seriously ill or hospitalized. Congregation and members indicate to pastors or church office manager the names of such members. Congregation uses the gift and food suggestion lists to donate food and gifts or donates money to be used for perishable items. Congregation donates to Deacons' Offering collected after communion funds used for supplying needs of members and deacons' ministries. Flocks Deacons maintain contact with a group of members, recognizing their birthdays, calling or sending notes to those unable to attend, being alert to special needs.
Congregation alerts deacons and help care for others in flocks.
Greeters Deacons arrange for and schedule volunteers to greet at each service. Congregation and members participate with family or a friend to greet worshipers once or twice a year. Hospital Calling Deacons call on members in hospital or convalescent facility. Prayer Chain Deacons serve as link to supervisor of the prayer chain, solicit participation. Special Friends Deacons make monthly contact with members who no longer are able to attend services due to physical limitations.