the growth of church family members through a ministry of fellowship and mutual support and
the pastoral care of the congregation through a ministry of sympathy, witness, and service.
Twelve Deacons, elected by the congregation, lead the congregation in the church's internal ministry of fellowship, sympathy, witness, and service. The Deacons are tasked with specific responsibilities in fulfilling their ministry. Each deacon leads or co-leads a mission and all deacons join in shared missions. Deacons serve a three year term. Sherry Kolder is the 2010 Moderator.
Shared and Individual Missions
Preparation of the communion elements
Ministry to the sick, bereaved, lonely, and needy
Alerting the pastors and elders to the special concerns relating to persons and families of the church community
Support of SHPC Community Outreach Programs
Promoting fellowship through words, deeds, and events
Coordinating the Fellowship Coffee Hour sponsorship
Providing rides to church members to attend Sunday services and other church events
Sending cards of sympathy, hope, congratulations, and encouragement to the church family
In times of illness, recuperation, or birth/adoption of a child, providing meals as needed to congregant families
Providing a varierty of types of assistance for funerals and receptions
Maintaining the Memory Book
Southern Heights Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church USA
