Faith On Every Corner_July 2017_CR

Bud and Joy Deck are living the FUMC’s stated
vision and purpose of Sharing Christ’s Light to
Main Street and Beyond . Bud explains, “There is
nothing special about us or the way we go about
trying to help others. If we see a need, we attempt
to help, whenever possible. We try to evaluate any
requests before we offer assistance, either through
an organization or an individual need. Joy and I ask
for God’s help and guidance before taking action.”
Welcome Table guests take turns going up for the food.
There is a food line, dessert, and drink line.
Bud has been a member of numerous professional
boards and has volunteered as Chairman of the
Board of Trustees for Jamestown Library, Vice-
President of Finance for Historic Society of Jamestown,
on the board of directors Jamestown Civitan
Club, and Chairman of Jamestown ABC Commission.
Bud has served his church as a leader and
member of many committees, councils, and classes.
He has also held lay positions within the church.
There are two other organizations that Bud
serves. He is now serving his 4th year as Board
Chairman of the charity organization named
Yokefellow. They receive donations of clothes,
furniture, books, electronic equipment, and
miscellaneous items that are then sold in their retail
store. The money collected goes to assist the community
client with food, water bills, electrical bills,
oil for home heating, medical bills, and gas for trips
to the hospital or doctor. Additionally, the client
can get great buys from the retail store. Store sales
account for about 50% of financial needs for
the clients with the balance coming from grants,
individual donations, and the member church
councils who support Yokefellow. Bud is the sole
administrator of the Dee Frady Charity Fund. Bud
says, “This is my most compassionate work, but that
is a story for another day.”
Emily, Naomi and
Nanette setting the
tables for
Welcome Table
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