Trinity is blessed by a tremendously active Board of Deacons. 

 

Made up of 15 loving and compassionate caregivers, the board ministers to the congregation as a whole, wherever there is special need. They reach out to members who are sick, grieving, or in simple need of a loving touch. They also offer an amazing ministry of hospitality, assisting with serving communion and ushering, and hosting coffee fellowship after worship each week. The Congregation gives a special offering for the deacons' work. 

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Deacons host an annual Santa's Breakfast, with the arrival of Santa himself! After breakfast, families enjoy face painting and a magic show from our dear friends at Jamesburg Presbyterian Church.

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The deacons also host an Easter Egg Hunt between the two Easter worship services.

 

Divided into classes of five and elected for a term of three years, deacons meet on the third Monday of each month.

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Service to Members

     Minister to those in need, including those struggling with

1.  Financial Hardship

   • Provide money for those in financial need (using Deacons’ fund)

   • Provide relief for those struggling to meet daily needs

2. Illness

   • Visit those in hospitals and rehab centers

   • Ministry of Presence

3. Grief

   • Offer comfort and prayer

   • Ministry of Presence

 

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Deacons fulfill the ministries listed above primarily through caring for those on their “Carelist”

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1. Carelists assign approximately 10-12 families per deacon

   • Deacons are asked to make regular communication (at least four times per year) with individuals/families on their Carelist

   • Pray for those on their Carelist who are suffering loss or need.

   • Offer occasional visits to the hospitalized or homebound members in Carelist

   • Communicate needs and issues with the church office and the pastor

2. Coffee Fellowship Time Following worship

   • Host a time of hospitality and friendship for worshippers to grow closer together amid the warmth and care of their church community.

   • Seek and welcome strangers and visitors to worship and Coffee Fellowship

3. Additional and only occasional service (voluntary—not required)

   • Provide transportation for those who either do not have access to a car, or who are physically incapable of driving or walking due to an injury/illness to:

   • church

   • doctor’s office, clinics, etc.

   • Deliver flowers or meals to the sick or recovering

   • May assist in serving Communion (not required)

   • Participate in the Extended Serving of Communion to homebound parishioners

 

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Budget for the Board of Deacons

• Deacon monies stem from donations. Expenditures depend entirely upon moneys received from Deacon collection envelopes (Communion Sunday), the proceeds from the Sunday Coffee Hour, and other donations.

 

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Commissions

• Most Commissions of Session include a Deacon representative, but not necessarily for every deacon also serves on a commission.

• Commissions with deacon representatives include:

  • Mission & Outreach

  • Worship

  • Adult Christian Education

  • Children, Youth, & Family Ministries

  • Interpretation & Stewardship

  • Membership & Discipleship

  • Property & Finance

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