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The office of deacon has different meanings among different Presbyterian churches. In some churches, deacons exercise responsibility for practical matters of finance and fabric, either separately or together with the elders. According to the PCUSA Book of Order:
G-2.02 DEACONS: THE MINISTRY OF COMPASSION AND SERVICE
"G-2.0201 Deacon Defined - The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry."
At Second Presbyterian Church, Deacons serve in the capacity of overseeing the spiritual welfare of the church. They coordinate the Communion Service, which occurs the first Sunday of every month, and during special observances during the year. Deacons take Communion to those unable to attend church via a program called "The Furthest Pew". The Deacons report to the minister and the Session on a monthly basis. In those reports the Deacons give an overview of the needs, life events, and prayer requests of the congregation. In short, the Deacons of Second Presbyterian Church is one of service, sympathy and witness as in the example of the life of Jesus Christ.
G-2.02 DEACONS: THE MINISTRY OF COMPASSION AND SERVICE
"G-2.0201 Deacon Defined - The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry."
At Second Presbyterian Church, Deacons serve in the capacity of overseeing the spiritual welfare of the church. They coordinate the Communion Service, which occurs the first Sunday of every month, and during special observances during the year. Deacons take Communion to those unable to attend church via a program called "The Furthest Pew". The Deacons report to the minister and the Session on a monthly basis. In those reports the Deacons give an overview of the needs, life events, and prayer requests of the congregation. In short, the Deacons of Second Presbyterian Church is one of service, sympathy and witness as in the example of the life of Jesus Christ.
COMMUNION SCHEDULE FOR 2020
approved by Session, November 19, 2019
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JANUARY 5 Epiphany Sunday
FEBRUARY 2 First Sunday of the month FEBRUARY 26 Ash Wednesday MARCH 1 First Sunday of the month APRIL 5 First Sunday of the month, PALM SUNDAY APRIL 9 Maunday Thursday APRIL 12 Easter Sunday MAY 3 First Sunday of the month JUNE 7 First Sunday of the month JULY 5 First Sunday of the month AUGUST 2 First Sunday of the month SEPTEMBER 6 First Sunday of the month OCTOBER 4 World Communion Sunday NOVEMBER 1 First Sunday of the month All Saints Day NOVEMBER 22 Christ the King Sunday DECEMBER 6 First Sunday of the month DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve |
COMMUNION SCHEDULE FOR 2019
approved by Session, December 18, 2018
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JANUARY 6 Epiphany Sunday
FEBRUARY 3 First Sunday of the month MARCH 3 First Sunday of the month MARCH 6 Ash Wednesday APRIL 7 First Sunday of the month APRIL 18 Maunday Thursday APRIL 21 Easter Sunday MAY 5 First Sunday of the month JUNE 2 First Sunday of the month JULY 7 First Sunday of the month AUGUST 4 First Sunday of the month SEPTEMBER 1 First Sunday of the month OCTOBER 6 World Communion Sunday NOVEMBER 3 First Sunday of the month NOVEMBER 24 Christ the King Sunday DECEMBER 1 First Sunday Advent DECEMBER 24 Christmas Eve |
2018 COMMUNION SCHEDULE
approved by Session, December 19, 2017
JANUARY 7 - Epiphany Sunday
FEBRUARY 4 - First Sunday of the month
FEBRUARY 14 - Ash Wednesday
MARCH 4 - First Sunday of the month
MARCH 29 - Maunday Thursday
APRIL 1 - Easter Sunday
MAY 6 - First Sunday of the month
MAY 20 - Pentecost
MAY 27 - Trinity Sunday
JUNE 3 - First Sunday of the month
JULY 1 - First Sunday of the month
AUGUST 5 - First Sunday of the month
SEPTEMBER 2 - First Sunday of the month
OCTOBER 7 - World Communion Sunday
NOVEMBER 4 - First Sunday of the month
NOVEMBER 25 - Christ the King Sunday
DECEMBER 2 - First Sunday Advent
DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve
FEBRUARY 4 - First Sunday of the month
FEBRUARY 14 - Ash Wednesday
MARCH 4 - First Sunday of the month
MARCH 29 - Maunday Thursday
APRIL 1 - Easter Sunday
MAY 6 - First Sunday of the month
MAY 20 - Pentecost
MAY 27 - Trinity Sunday
JUNE 3 - First Sunday of the month
JULY 1 - First Sunday of the month
AUGUST 5 - First Sunday of the month
SEPTEMBER 2 - First Sunday of the month
OCTOBER 7 - World Communion Sunday
NOVEMBER 4 - First Sunday of the month
NOVEMBER 25 - Christ the King Sunday
DECEMBER 2 - First Sunday Advent
DECEMBER 24 - Christmas Eve
2017 Communion Schedule
Approved by Session, December 20, 2016
January 1: Epiphany of our Lord
February 5: First Sunday of the Month
March 1: Ash Wednesday
March 5: First Sunday in Lent
April 2: First Sunday of the Month
April 13: Maundy Thursday
April 16: Resurrection of the Lord/Easter
May 7: First Sunday of the Month
June 4: Pentecost
June 11: Trinity Sunday*
July 2: First Sunday of the Month
July 16: Special*
August 6: First Sunday of the Month
September 3: First Sunday of the Month
October 1: World Communion Sunday
November 5: First Sunday of the Month
November 26: Christ the King
December 3: First Sunday of Advent
December 24: Christmas Eve
*( NOTE: Approved by Session -after- December 20, 2016. )
Approved by Session, December 20, 2016
January 1: Epiphany of our Lord
February 5: First Sunday of the Month
March 1: Ash Wednesday
March 5: First Sunday in Lent
April 2: First Sunday of the Month
April 13: Maundy Thursday
April 16: Resurrection of the Lord/Easter
May 7: First Sunday of the Month
June 4: Pentecost
June 11: Trinity Sunday*
July 2: First Sunday of the Month
July 16: Special*
August 6: First Sunday of the Month
September 3: First Sunday of the Month
October 1: World Communion Sunday
November 5: First Sunday of the Month
November 26: Christ the King
December 3: First Sunday of Advent
December 24: Christmas Eve
*( NOTE: Approved by Session -after- December 20, 2016. )
