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Deacons’ Corner…     February 2020

The Board of Deacons relies solely on the generosity of our congregation to help fund our various activities and responsibilities throughout the church and surrounding community.  Deacons regularly serve on all of our church’s committees, as well as on the Open Door Pantry Operations Committee, help church and community members with financial needs, visit shut-ins, provide meals and flowers for funerals and memorial services, and also help with church-wide events. 

 Our December contributions include the following:                  

Open Door Pantry                                           $   200.00

Family Promise                                                 $   200.00

Community Meal Center                               $   100.00

Salvation Army Angel Program                  $   649.52

Expenses                                                    -     $1,149.52 

 Collections Received                               +    $1,885.00                                           

Deacons have recently been involved in various activities including:

Visiting and sending cards to VIP’s

Sending out cards to those in need

Handing out Afghans to those in need

Helping to prepare and serve communion and work as greeters

Helping to provide coffee for services

Helping to organize the Presby’s involvement in the Community Blood Drive held at Zion Lutheran.

Special Events/Dates to Note:

 February 3rd - Ministry opportunities at Fort Hamilton – Meeting with Chaplain Rick Aldridge at 7 p.m. in the M&M room.

 February 20th - Blood drive at Zion Lutheran 12 (noon) – 6:30 p.m.

Please prayerfully consider a donation to the Deacons Fund.  Our funds are solely dependent upon the congregation’s generosity.  Envelopes are available the first Sunday of each month in the bulletin or in the pew backs.  Additionally, if you would like to donate diapers for the Open Door Pantry, you can drop them off in the church office (Please label for “Deacons”) or give to Marla Richardson.  The Deacons greatly appreciate your continued support. 

 If you know of a person in need or a shut-in who would like a visit from the Deacons, please contact one of the Deacons or the church office at 513-867-5411.  The members of your 2019/2020 Board of Deacons are Bill Kincer (Moderator), Mary Baer, Christina Bowling, Mike Brumback, Margaret Chambers, Joan Crane, Susan Cook, Liz Griffel, Gail Hart, Judy Holcomb, Leah Hoover, Tim Hoskins, Prudy Kyle, Heather Lewis, Jinene Mahon, Dana Mehl, Brenda Oliver, Marla Richardson, John Schuerfranz, Melinda Schuerfranz, Tyler Schuppie, Millie Singleton, Carole Squibb, Cindy Towles, Sandy Vitale, Carol Wick, and Mary Ann Wolfe.