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It's time to nominate our newest class of Elders and Deacons.

Is God calling someone you know?  As individual members that make up the Christ Presbyterian Church family, it is our honor and privilege to nominate those who we would like to see using their gifts and talents to serve  Jesus Christ through these two ordained offices. 

Please read the descriptions below of the offices of Elder and Deacon.  Then pray, think, and nominate those you feel are being called.  Individuals need not give their consent to be nominated, but first-time nominees need to have been a church member for at least one year prior to being nominated.  The nominating  committee will contact the nominees and will seek to establish new classes of Elders and Deacons that are representative of this church. 

Description of Offices:
Elder
  • Bible – “Now as an elder myself and a witness of the suffering of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it – not for   sordid gain but eagerly…And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.”  1 Peter 5:1-4
  • Book of Order – “It is the duty of elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation committed to their charge.  Together with the pastor, they should encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equip and renew them for their tasks within the church and for their mission in the world, visit and comfort and care for the people, with special attention to the poor, the sick, the lonely, and those who are    oppressed.”

Deacon
  • Bible - …”for those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and great boldness in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.”  1st Timothy 3:13
  • Book of Order – “It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith.  They shall assume such    other duties as may be delegated to them by the session, such as leading the people in worship through prayers of intercession, reading the Scriptures,   presenting the gifts of the people, and assisting with the Lord’s Supper.”