Caring Ministries

Members of the caring ministry team at Christ Presbyterian Church are called Deacons. The office of Deacon is one of compassion, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. Our Deacons actively support our congregation and community by performing a variety of services.

Sacraments: prepare communion elements for worship services. Celebrate communion with the homebound at their request.

Prayer & Grief: Prayer chain--pray for the needs of others by request; Prayer Quilts--create & present small quilts to the sick or bereaved; Memorial Services-- plan, prepare and serve at memorial services

Outreach: Flowers--deliver flowers to the sick or homebound; Transportation--provide rides to medical appointments and worship services for those unable to drive; Meals--prepare and deliver meals to families during illness or other times of need; Care Packages--send care packages to college students and members of the military; Visitation--visit hospital, nursing home or rehab patients and those who are homebound; Notes--send notes of compassion and encouragement to those facing illness, crisis or celebration.