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

 

Chuck Gee     Mike Grimsley     Dayna Hardy

Ken Manwaring    Larry May

 

George Lilly   Barbara Lee   Jan Van Heiningen

Richard Vann   Bryant Harvard

 

Linden Dunaway    Russell Miller    Ken Fuller

Lynn Deas    Harry T. Jones, III

 

 

 

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

 

Diana Cone   Lori Everett    Jason Harvard

Bob Miles   Aaron Stolarik

 

Debbie Kieffer   Heather Stroh   Tom Everett

Michelle Collins   Mindy Katz

 

Renee Jinright    Brad Hinson   John Moon

Leslie Holland    Jay Flowers