Head Deacon: Rick Obermueller 

 

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, 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.

 

Over the past 6 years we have done some major updating to our church facilities.

 

We have finished the Better Living Center, and started on the Sanctuary.

 

The newest improvement is getting our church internet. This has resulted in a worldwide exposure to our local church programs and services.

 

We have been on a pay-as-you-go basis for our church projects with no debt incurred. The church re-modeling is costing four times more than the original building costs 35 years ago.

 

We believe that there might be some friends of the church out there; who would be willing to help us out on some of our on-going projects.

 

The flat roof is leaking and needs to be re-done after 35 years. This project will cost us about 10,000 dollars. We have already raised 7,000 dollars towards this project. If you feel the Holy Spirit impressing you to contribute to the project you can contact the church at the following address:

 

Sierra Vista Seventh Day Adventist Church

 

P.O. Box 2076

 

777 S. Highway 92

 

Sierra Vista, AZ 85636

 

The duties of the Head Deacon are many and encompass a myriad of tasks. The following is just a capsule of these duties:

 

Assistance at the Services and meetings of the church

 

Visitation of members and friends of the congregation

 

Assistance of Community Service functions and activities. This also encompasses the care of the sick and poor.

 

Assistance at Communion and the Ordinance of Humility

 

Care and Maintenance of the Church Property.

 

 Duties of the Deacons:

 

  Assist at Services and Meetings

 

Visit Members

 

Prepare Baptismal Services

 

Assist in Communion Services

 

Care for the Sick and Poor

 

Care and Maintenance of Church Property

 

Deacons: Ray Caron, Daniel Spooner, Mark Brien

 

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