"A reformed witness in an ever changing world”
Celebrating
over 10 years in Glassboro, New Jersey ~ 1994 - 2008
The Deaconate of
Providence OPC currently consists of one Deacon,
According to our Form of Government:
- The Scriptures designate the office of deacon as
distinct and perpetual in the church. Deacons are called to show forth the
compassion of Christ in a manifold ministry of mercy toward the saints and
strangers on behalf of the church. To this end they exercise, in the
fellowship of the church, a recognized stewardship of care and of gifts
for those in need or distress. This service is distinct from that of rule
in the church.
- Those chosen to this office should be of great
faith, exemplary lives, honest repute, brotherly love, warm sympathies,
and sound judgment.
- In order to facilitate the performance of the duties
of their office the deacons of each particular church shall be constituted
a board of deacons. The board shall choose its own officers from its
membership.
- The board shall oversee the ministry of mercy in the
church and shall collect and disburse funds for the relief of the needy.
Other forms of service for the church may also be committed to the
deacons.
- In the discharge of their duties the deacons shall
be under the supervision and authority of the session. Accordingly, the
board shall keep a record of its proceedings and of all funds and their
distribution, and shall submit its records to the session once every three
months, and at other times upon request of the session. If it seems to be
for the best interest of the church, the session may require the board of
deacons to reconsider any action, or may, if necessary, overrule it.
- It is desirable that the session and the board of
deacons meet together at regular intervals to confer on matters of common
responsibility.
- In a church in which there are no deacons, the
duties of the office shall devolve upon the session.
Deacons:
Contact
the deaconate by e-mail
deacons@providenceopc.org
Mr. William H. Jennings V
The
Hymn playing is number 271, "How Sweet and awful"
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