Elders and Deacons

Upcoming Events

*We have begun meeting in-person again for worship and other activities but certain safety protocols remain in place.

Check with office or group leader if you think there may be changes.

Worship

Sundays, 10am

In-Person & Facebook Live

Food Pantry

Sept 10 & 24

10am-12Noon
Call 517-646-6183
Call 2 days ahead

Knitting,Crocheting,etc.for Homeless

Every Monday

3:00 pm

Alcoholics Anonymous

Every Monday & Wednesday

7pm

Men's Dining Out

1st Wed of month

various restaurants

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Calendar of Events

Elders are chosen by the people and work together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament to exercise leadership, government, and discipline within the church. They have responsibility for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large. They serve as faithful members of the Session. It is their duty, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation. Together with the pastor, they should encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equipping and renewing church members for their tasks within the church and their mission in the world.

The office of the Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. People of spiritual character, honest repute, living exemplary lives, showing brotherly and sisterly love and having good sound judgment are chosen for this office. They minister to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith. They assist the Session to support the total work of the church.

Elders

Meets the second Sunday of each month at 6:00 p.m. for supper and business.
The Board of Elders (Session) is the ruling body of the local church. They are responsible for:
Exercising spiritual oversight and leadership in the local church.
Responsible for worship services of the church.
Administering the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
Receiving and dismissing members.
Supervising educational programs and activities of the various committees in the local church.
Representing the local church at meetings of Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly when commissioned to do so.
Administering the budget.
Keeping the church property in good repair.
Have exclusive authority over the use of the church buildings.

Class of	Elder	Assignments
2023	Duane Harmon
2023	Karen Dunckel
2022	Don Mazuchowski
2022	Jim Kowalski
2021	Jill Brown	Life in the World
2021	Adla Lorimer	Life Together

Deacons

The Deacons assist the Ruling Elders and Teaching Elders in the overall operation of the local church. They are responsible for:

Ministering to those in need, to the sick, to the friendless, to any who may be in distress.
To call on church families.
To support the total work of the church.
To take leadership roles in seeing that the church is ready for worship and secure after worship.
To seek volunteers as required to assist with the overall functionality of worship and fellowship.
To carry out other duties as assigned by the Board of Elders.

Class of	Deacon	Assignments
2021	Zana Caruss	Communion

2022	Cheryl Whipple	Funeral Luncheons
2022	Kay Ardis	Funeral Luncheons
2022	Mary Jo Harmon	Funeral Luncheons