The Deacons
The Board of Deacons consists of members of the church elected for three year terms. Their goal is to be of service to individuals, the church as a whole and the community.

The Shepherd Program:
Each deacon is responsible for a ‘flock' of people of the church. Care and concern may take many forms including remembering birthdays, praying for special needs, visitation and telephone calls.

The Helping Hand:
This program often provides financial assistance to both church and community members for such things as utilities and rent. In addition, this program can provide transportation to appointments where needed and minor repairs in people's homes.

Food Pantry:
Approximately 80 food baskets, including Shop Rite gift certificates for perishables, are provided each year for Head Start, church and community families.

Star Tree:
$10 Christmas gifts are collected and given to each family at Barnegat Head Start.

Fellowship:
The Deacons provide for several after-church coffee hours each year.
Winter and Spring fellowship events are also sponsored such as trips to the theater and baseball games.

Fund raisers:
The Deacons sponsor several events each year to support their programs, the church scholarship fund and other community projects.

Special Projects:
Decorative items were provided for a local nursing home to make residents' rooms more home-like.

Financial support for sexual abuse victims, senior citizens programs, local first aid and fire departments is regularly provided.

The Board of Deacons is responsible for setting up for monthly and special Communion services.