The world we live in today requires our young people to prove themselves qualified to accept the challenges of a more technically diverse society. Children must not only be taught to reverence God through scriptural knowledge, but encouraged in the pursuit of academic excellence as well. The role of the church is vitally important in all aspects of life, even more so when it comes to the education of our youth. (JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, OCTOBER) Academic Education Ministry Deacon Robert Rhinehart, Ph.D., Director OUR MEETINGS ARE QUARTERLY ON THE 4TH TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6 PM.

Participants: Wives of the Deacons and other Women of dignity within the church, selected by the Pastor, who possess Christian purpose and who have great reverence for spiritual matters. After Communion, the deaconess will undress the table, clean utensils, launder and properly store linen and utensils.ĭeaconesses are appointed by the pastor. After the services, the deaconesses are responsible for laundering and storage of the items used during Baptism.Ģ) It is the duty of the deaconesses to prepare the table in observance of The Lord’s Supper. The deaconess is there to provide counsel and reassurance to the candidate during this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The deaconess’s goal is to be a helpmate to her husband in visiting the sick and giving spiritual encouragement with compassion, love, and patience.ĭeaconesses are responsible for assisting with the church ordinances, Baptism and Communion.ġ) Deaconesses help female candidates prepare for the Baptismal services. The Deaconess Ministry encourages a covenant relationship within the church with loving attitudes of understanding, acceptance, and kindness. Brookland Ministries list Trustee Ministry Michael Ferguson, Chairmanĭeaconess Ministry Deaconess Veronica Richmond, President

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