Deacon and Deaconesses Roles
Background
The office of deacon is described in the New Testament (1 Tim. 3:8-13), where the Greek word diakonos is used from which the English “deacon” is derived. The Greek word is variously interpreted as “servant, minister, writer, and attendant” and in Christian circles acquired the specialized meaning now attached to “deacon.” Scripture clearly endorses the office in the New Testament church: “They that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus” (1 Tim. 3:13). On this authority, the church elects some of its members to serve in eminently practical ways, caring for several aspects of church services, as well as for church property.
Deaconesses were included in the official staff of the early Christian churches. “I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord as befits the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a helper of many and of myself as well” (Rom. 16:1, 2, RSV).
Deacon and Deaconesses Duties
The deacon and deaconess, like the elder, is an elected and ordained role. The deacon and deaconess's primary roles are the assistance in running of services, the visitation of members, preparation for Baptismal service, assistance at communion service, the care of the sick and the maintenance of church property.
Alhambra Deacon and Deaconess Team:
Head: Shirley Adams
Assistants: Paul Law, Derek Duran
Captains: Daniel Dik, Derek Duran, Samuel Gragasin, Woodley Noriega, Kevin Ong
Deacons:
Jonathan Anunciacion, Jimmy Halim, Kim Ong, Mario Ong, Butch Ramos, Daniel Ramos, Stephen Ramos,
Deaconesses:
Christine Aniag, Holly Anunciacion, Hosanna Anunciacion, Maria Arbogast, Hannah Ceballos, Kate Gragasin, Keziah Gragasin, Kiana Gragasin, Kanda Law, Kelly Ong, Daisy Young, Daphnee Young, Darcee Young
Deaconesses On Call:
Marlene Bland, Lubov Kuzmik, Nancy Robinson, Betty Smith
Greeters:
Kathy Heath, Daphne Prakash, Karen Prakash, Jennifer Thach, Valerie Parrino