BOARD OF DEACONS
We do a lot because we really do care! 

The Deacons are the loving arm of the church serving the congregation, community and the world. You are invited to become a part of our ministry. You do not need to be a member or currently serving on the board.  For more info, contact Moderator Kerri Van

Ministries of the Board of Deacons

ASSIST IN SERVING THE LORD’S SUPPER  Nancy Atkinson, Tim Marvil

CARE OF THE SICK OR LONELY

• Monthly Card Ministry:  Linda Clark
• Congregational Card Group: Kerri Van, Judy Ouellette, Norma Bentley, Elaine Doran, Nancy Atkinson, Tammy Pilat, Carolyn Marengere, Linda Wulff, Mary Lou Provost, Kathy Hollowell, Corey Lockridge
• Monthly Newsletter: Linda Clark
• Care of Older Adults
  • Mini Sunshine Bags for Assisted Living: Judy Martin
• Prayer Shawl Ministry: Sandy Sourbeck, Judith Ouellette

CARE OF THE CONGREGATION

• Membership Ministry (New): Margo Davis, Kerri Van
• White (birth) and Red (Death) Rose Ministry: Judy Martin, Kerri Van
• Sunshine Bag Ministry: Judy Martin, Kerri Van
• Sunday Church Bus Ministry: Barry Davis/Office
• Birthday Cards 70+: Linda Clark
• Birthday Cards Under 60: Michele Grimble
• Meals and Meal Train:  Kerri Van, Mary Lou Provost

​Ministries of the Board of Deacons

GRIEF MINISTRY

• GriefShare Workshops: Norma Bentley, Kerri Van
• Memorial Stones: Nancy Atkinson, Phil Atkinson
• Immediate and After Card Ministry: Norma Bentley

​CARE OF THE HUNGRY

• Honeycomb Food Pantry: Beverly Edwards
• Mobile Food Pantry:  Amy Bowerman
• ChristNet Homeless Shelter - learn more
  • Monthly Lunches: Nancy Atkinson, Amy Bowerman, Kerri Van
  • Dinners (March 19-25): Kerri Van, Judy Martin, Meg Marvil

​COMMUNITY CARE, OUTREACH, AND EVENTS

• Kids Hope USA Mentoring Partnership: Amy Bowerman
• Christmas Ministries (Giving Tree and Mitten Tree); ​Nancy Atkinson
• Sweets and Treats (police, fire, other): Judy Martin
• American Red Cross Blood Drive: Rita Javorski/office - The next Blood Drive is Friday, March 24, 2023 from noon to 6 PM in our Fellowship Building
• Medical Loan Closet: Rita Javorski/office
• Allen Park Public Library (Quarterly Bookmarks): Judy Martin
• Fifth Sunday Mission
  • January 29: Metropolitan Detroit Diaper Bank
  • April 30
  • July 30
  • October 29
• Allen Park Street Fair North Lawn Event (Aug. 4-5)
• City Halloween Trunk or Treat (Oct. 20 (RD 27): Kathy Hollowell, Kerri Van

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Our Food Pantry

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