You have been asked to serve as a deacon in the church.
The God who calls is able to sustain you as you cooperate with Him.
Mission Statement:
Abney Chapel’s deacons play an active role in the needs of the church and the church body by creating a safe environment, actively participating in being greeters and ushers, maintaining the upkeep of the property, and assisting with baptisms and communion.
Noah Edmund Michael Cameron
Deacons in Training
Sammuel Crutchfield
Najuan Williams
Edmond Johnson
HONORARY DEACONS
Benny Lucas
As Jesus gives insight into the nature of His Church using the symbol of the body in 1 Corinthians 12, so it is that when we join the Church we become “members” of the body of Christ and are equipped for specific functions by the Holy Spirit. God wills that the various “body parts” (members) function effectively toward the common goal of the Church; making disciples of Jesus Christ.
It is an erroneous concept that the clergy have a “sacred calling” and the general membership only a “secular calling.” This concept impedes the progress of the church by leading some to believe their contributions are less important. In fact, the New Testament teaches that all members of the body of Christ are ministers of Jesus Christ. There are necessary differences in function, but the status of all leaders is the same.
Deaconess Anna Cameron
Deaconess Not Pictured:
Annie Jerideau
Honorary Deaconesses Not Pictured
Lois McGaddye,Lillian Isaac, Ruby McSwain,Mildred Williams, Marie Jones
Junior Deaconesses
