The Path of Community

Our Council Mission Statement: “Touching lives for Christ by engaging the congregation in caring for one another, maintaining a connection with each member, and providing opportunities for fellowship.”

Your Board of Deacons, organized as The Path of Community or The Community Council serves Southminster members and friends through five interconnected ministry areas: Compassion and Assistance; Prayer and Presence; Health and Wellness; Fellowship; and Member Involvement.

We reach out to the congregation through tangible expressions of care and compassion: Hometouch Newsletters, cards, lamb ministry, prayer shawls and squares, college packages, delivery of sanctuary flowers, Share your Garden, Southminster Care Crew, transportation volunteers, and Cooks for Christ.

We support one another by providing a listening presence through prayer and lay counseling: prayer chain, Wednesday night intercessory prayer group, Service of Wholeness, Care Connection Callers, Homebound visitation, Hospital visitation, Hospital follow-up, Care Ministry training, Stephen Ministry, Hello – Good Morning, and Care Notes.

We promote health awareness and assistance: Alzheimer’s support, CPR/AED training, grief support, Blood drive, Blood Pressure checks, weekly health tips, and health resource volunteers.

Through fellowship opportunities, we build and nurture relationships and encourage hospitality: Coffee corner, Elderberries, Memorial/Funeral service meals, kitchen assistance, Feeding the Flock, and Church-wide events.

We connect members into the life and ministry of the Church, through personal contacts or interests in the community, workplace or neighborhood: introduction of new members to Church life, Using my Gifts in Ministry Survey, and recognition of departing members.

For 2010 your elected deacons include: Cindy Battelle, Annie Gillies, Ellen Ireland (Moderator), George Lawson, Sharon Lowry, Jill Matteson, Jerry Millhouse, Judy Murphy, Carolyn Nagy, Shirley Oglesbee, Jane Preston, Pam Snyder, Bev Stout, and Lois Thorp. We are grateful for those at large members who assist us in our efforts: Dottie Alders, Dale Berger, Suzi Dameron, Maggie Jones, Carolyn Kennedy, Pat Kirby, Lisa Rawls, Jacque Ryan, Marge Sarringar, Irene Tipsword, and for those of you who serve on our council committees or projects. Darlene Irwin from Session is a valued member of our Council. We are supported by Pastor Jackie Nowak.

We desire to have Southminster meet your needs as a vibrant, active and engaging place of care and compassion. Please utilize our programs and join us in our work – additional hands are always needed. Let us know how we can better serve you.

2010 Leadership

Compassion and Assistance, Carolyn Nagy
Fellowship, Jerry Millhouse
Health and Wellness, Ellen Ireland
Member Involvement, Jill Matteson; Lois Thorp
Prayer and Presence, Judy Murphy
Moderator, Deacons - Ellen Ireland