The Deacons January & February 2014

This is a new year with all of the challenges and possibilities presented by a new slate.  We will be welcoming new Deacons on January 26th after their ordination on January 19th, and we all anticipate...

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Food Pantry- School Supplies

  Food Pantry to Distribute School Supplies   Deacons are collecting donations of school supplies. They will be distributed on August 10th to food pantry families. We order kits for children...

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June 2013

“Now is the month of Maying”, and we have been waiting so long for the weather to decide whether it is going to be winter or spring that I am afraid we are just going to jump right into summer!  That...

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The Ministry of Our Deacons

One of the roles of our Deacons is to provide spiritual care and support to our church family. A visitation team has been created by the Board of Deacons to visit the homebound and sick. Rev. Tami Seidel...

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The Deacons, April 2013

The winter has lasted longer than expected, and we are anxiously awaiting spring’s crocuses in this Easter season! We have been carrying the little brown box to church every Sunday, and reflecting on...

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Deacons March 2013

The Deacons have returned from a very rewarding retreat at Holmes Presbyterian Conference Center, where Chip, assisted by Tami and including a workshop by Sarah Henkel, Cross-Cultural Coordinator at Hudson...

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Deacons Report, February 2013

In the midst of the blustery, cold weather, the Deacons have a ministry to spread the warmth and caring of FPCY to our members and to the community. In order to do this, we need your help! Loaves and Fishes...

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January 2013

The Deacons had a very active year in 2012, marked by a new commitment to “presence” in our ministry. The retreat led by Chip encouraged us all to make the work of the Deacons the work of the Church,...

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Deacon’s Report – September, 2012

We had an amazing day at the Food Pantry on August 25. Many hands were on deck to help during this very busy pantry. We gave out a total of 103 school supply kits from Staples (for grades K-5th grade)...

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Deacons’ Report – June, 2012

Many thanks to all who helped so cheerfully with the Postal Service Canned Food Delivery and storage.Without your dedication, we would still be walking among cans, bottles and boxes. This is an important...

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