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

Beverly Gee   Mike Jones   Barbara Lee  

George Lilly   Ruth Ann Maxwell

Larry Harmon  Powell Jones  Becky Crane

Russell Miller  Allen Cone

Mike Bixler   Brett Kieffer   Sloan Howard

Dennis Lee   Craig Wolf

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

Tim Grayson   Jim Hardy

Nelray Lilly   Betty Miller

Bryan Knox  Susan Harvard  Joel Barrett

Martha Murray  Jay Flowers

Russell Turner   Charnie Beverly   Perry Mustian

Jim MacKinney   Linden Dunaway   Scott Forsyth