BOARD OF DEACONS

Do you want to learn more about our deacons ministry? Our deacons are a group of dedicated and compassionate people who serve the congregation and the community in various ways. They provide congregational, meals, and other assistance to those in need. They also organize and support outreach projects, such as our food pantry, bi-monthly lunches at the ChristNet Warming Center, blood drives, Trunk or Treat, Fifth Sunday Mission and more. They are always looking for new ways to share God's love and grace with others. You are welcome to join them in their ministry or request their help if you need it. To find out more about our deacons ministry, click here: Deacons Ministry.

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

Worry Worms - New Ministry - Join Us!

We are excited to announce a new ministry of the Deacons: Worry Worms. Worry Worms are cute and colorful crochet worms that are meant to bring joy and comfort to people who are going through hard times. They are based on the Random Acts of Crochet Kindness project, which aims to spread kindness and happiness through handmade gifts. We will be making and distributing Worry Worms to people who need a hug, a smile, or a reminder that they are not alone.

If you want to be part of this ministry, you can help us by crocheting Worry Worms, donating yarn or supplies, or suggesting people who would appreciate receiving a Worry Worm. To get involved, please contact the Moderator of the Deacons, Kerri Van. She will provide you with the instructions and patterns for making Worry Worms, as well as other details. Let's make a difference in our community with our Worry Worms!

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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
• Care of Older Adults
  • Mini Sunshine Bags for Assisted Living: Judy Martin
• Prayer Shawl Ministry: Sandy Sourbeck, Judith Ouellette

CARE OF THE CONGREGATION

• ​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
  • ChristNet Overnight at APPC - March 17-24, 2024: Kerri Van, Judy Martin

​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 
• 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 - Heart of Gold Ministries, Inc.
  • July 30 - Cereal Drive for Blessed Hope Church
  • October 29 - Trunk of Treat
• City Halloween Trunk or Treat October 27, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM on Park Avenue. Kathy Hollowell, Kerri Van
• City of Allen Park Lighted Parade
  

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Our Food Pantry

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