Clifton Park Baptist Church 8818 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring ...

Report of the Diaconate Deacon Ross Johnson
Deaconess Yinka Gardiner
The Diaconate welcomed the following DIT’s this year: Eunice Akitobi, Pamela Sanford, Claudette Knight
and John Abakah. Brother Joseph Ellong resigned from the Diaconate. The remaining Deacons, Deaconesses
and DIT’s were assigned the Caregroup members formerly assigned to Mr. Ellong.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE:
Thanksgiving turkeys and gift cards collected and delivered.
Watch Care groups restructured and assigned to each Deacon, Deaconess and DIT.
♦ As new members were added, the Watch Care group assignments were and
continue to be adjusted.
♦ Continued oversight of New Members Ministry
Oversight of Bereavement Ministry
Comforted and counseled families during sickness and the passing of a loved one.
Served at repasts.
Rendered Right Hand of Fellowship new members.
Developed internal guidelines for administration of the Fellowship Fund.
Coordinated procedures for ensuring timely baptism of eligible candidates.
Officiated Sunrise Service on Easter Sunday.
Administered the Fellowship Fund account, disbursing $ 23,968.74 during the past year.
Coordinated the church-wide cookout.
Instituted procedures for distribution of the sick and the shut-ins list.
Provided Communion to the sick and shut-in.
Presented 20 Share baskets to families and individuals in need.
Assisted with and led outreach efforts one month for Project Neighbor Care (PNC).
Led Wednesday night Prayer Meetings.
Planned and instituted weekly Friday Prayer meetings for the Diaconate and others, usually
held in the Diaconate office. Also held bi-weekly prayer meetings via conference calls.
Collaborated with Stewardship and Finance to formulate counseling procedures for members
who make repeated request for assistance via the Fellowship Fund. This partnership led to the
Financial Peace class.
Accompanied Pastor to outside preaching engagements.
Filled the pulpit for Altar Call prayer, Scripture reading and Offertory during Sunday worship
services.
FELLOWSHIP FUND REPORT:
Total Receipts and Deposits $ 25,227.07
Total Expenditures This Year * $ 23,968.74
Current Balance as of September 10, 2012 $ 1,258.33
*Gift Certificates = $375.00
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