Class of 2008	Class of 2009	Class 2010
Tom Allison- Moderator	Sherrie Biernacki	Sherrie Cardea
Jane Lapp	Susan Estes	Karen DeMatteo
Laura Martinez	Carol Harris	Lewis Houlton
Elaine Shute	Sally Long	Merida Hurkett
Beverley Stevenson	Dell White	Jenn Park

The office of Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of sympathy, witness and service after the example of Jesus Christ. G-6.0401  Book of Order, Presbyterian Church USA. 

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 from time to time by the session.  G-6.0402  Book of Order, PCUSA. 

There are 15 Deacons at Neelsville Presbyterian Church.  Each is elected to a three year term.  The membership of the church is divided between those 15 Deacons (called flocks).  Each flock contains between 15 and 20 families.  It is the duty of each Deacon to maintain contact with their flock and see to any needs, both spiritual and earthly, that might occur as well as keeping the flock abreast of the happenings of the church. 

The Board of Deacons is responsible for the Adopt-A-Need program which offers services such as meals to families that need assistance, as well as the Fellowship Committee which sponsors social gatherings for the congregation.  

Deacon Ministries also maintains oversight of the following committees;

     Prayer Chain – both e-mail and phone.

     Young at Hearts – luncheons for Seniors

     Parent’s Morning Out

     Stephen Ministry   

     Funeral Luncheon Committee

Stephen Ministers is a ministry of Christian caring and compassion provided by lay people who have received special training to deal with all kinds of life needs and circumstances. For more information, contact the church @ 301-972-3916.