Our current Board of Deacons includes:
The Deacons
assume many of the pastoral care tasks for the congregation including:
visitation of the elderly and ill members, recognition of special personal and
family events within the congregation, and support of members and their families
during the time of bereavement. Members are encouraged to keep the Deacons
informed by contacting any one of the Deacons.
In addition to
the pastoral concerns of the congregation, the Deacons also respond to local
community needs and concerns. Several local mission projects are regularly
supported. The
responsibilities of the Board of Deacons of Leesburg Presbyterian Church shall
come under the following areas of Service:
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I. CONGREGATIONAL LIFE AND
PASTORAL CARE |
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A. Visitation of Those in Need
(Sick, Elderly, Shut-in) |
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B. Recognition of Special Personal and Family
Events |
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C. Provide Support at Times of Bereavement
and Facilitate Receptions |
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D. Organize and Support
Congregational Groups |
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E.
Organize and Facilitate After-Worship Fellowship |
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F.
Organize and Facilitate Weekly Fellowship Dinners |
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G.
Organize and Facilitate New Member Dinners |
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H. Church Picnic |
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II. CHRISTIAN SERVICE |
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 | Provide for the Special Transportation Needs
of the Congregation |
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| Respond to Local Community Concerns |
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III. MAINTAIN LIAISON WITH SESSION |
The Board of Deacons is encouraged to solicit
members of the Congregation to serve on and assist with any Committees it
may establish from time-to-time.
The regular meeting of the Deacons is the
1st Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in the Puppet Room (2nd
floor). The Wednesday Night Dinner committee and
Fellowship committee will meet separately in the upstairs Sunday School
rooms starting at 7:00 PM, then will reconvene at 7:30 PM for our regular
monthly meeting. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to
attend.
