THE SESSION
As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament Church provided persons with particular gifts to share in governing and ministry. Elders are chosen by the people. Together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. They serve faithfully as members of the Session. It is the duty of elders, individually and jointly, to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation committed to their charge.
This Year's Ruling Elders
Larry Harmon Powell Jones Becky Crane
Russell Miller Allen Cone
Mike Bixler Brett Kieffer Sloan Howard
Craig Wolf
Chuck Gee Mike Grimsley Dayna Hardy
Ken Manwaring Larry May
THE DIACONATE
The apostle Paul tells us to "bear one another's burdens, and in this you will fulfill the law of Christ." (Galatians 6:2) The office of Deacon is an ordained office "of sympathy, witness, and service after the example of Jesus Christ."
This Year's Deacons
Bryan Knox Susan Harvard Joel Barrett
Martha Murray Jay Flowers
Russell Turner Charnie Beverly Perry Mustian
Jim MacKinney Linden Dunaway Scott Forsyth
Diana Cone Lori Everett Jason Harvard
Bob Miles Aaron Stolarik