Deacon's Ministry

What do Deacons do? Helping Hands - To meet the temporary needs of the congregation (for example: transportation to appointments, cards, meals, errands, emergency situations). Homebound Care - To minister to those in our congregation who are homebound through a visitation program and by means of the service of Holy Communion (to be done in conjunction with the Pastor). Hospitality - To provide refreshments to the congregation and visitors in order to encourage fellowship following Sunday worship and at other appropriate times. Reaching Out - To direct and publicize to the congregation the reaching out ministries of Good Shepherd and the wider Church (for example: the Giving Tree, FISH, Sharing Table). Prayer Partners - To provide a means of communicating prayer needs with members who are willing to serve the church by praying. Flocks - To maintain the "Flock" system of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, that is, attending to the needs of the congregation. Open Door - When members of Good Shepherd are ill at home or in the hospital. Crisis Intervention - To serve as an intervention in people's lives when they have needs. That is, emergency situations/needs of our church members, regular visitors or strangers.