Grace Presbyterian Church of Baltimore

 The Board of Deacons

OBJECTIVE:

 To minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to anyone who may be in distress.

To assume such duties as may be delegated by the Session.

Deacons Members

 1. Get well cards and special cards for the various holidays were sent         from the Board and by individual members to let the sick and shut-in know they were in our prayers and thoughts.

 2. Tokens of love were sent to families of bereaved members.

     3.     The deacons visited the sick and shut-in, however, on the 5^th Sunday of the month the deacons, along with the minister or elders visited the sick and shut-in together.  The Board delivered a get-well basket or flowers to the sick and shut-in.

4.     The Board of Deacons purchased the Advent oil-filled candles for the church.

5.     Rev. Tuggle, Memorial Presbyterian Church was our guest speaker during Deacon’s Sunday, February 16, 2003.

6.     The Deacons prepared bags of food from the food pantry for those in need.  The Board gave new toys to the McKim Center for their annual Christmas party.  We selected two families for Easter and provided food and Easter baskets for the children.

7.     The Board participated in the “Blanket Sunday” project.

8.     Our mission for 2003 is to replace the church marquee with a lighted one displaying the message on both sides and position it so it can be seen when you pass the church.  We wanted to do this in memory of Mr. John Cumbo.  The  marquee has been priced for approximately $7,000.00.  From the two fundraisers we have $3,500.00 toward the marquee.  We have been blessed to have received an additional $1,000.00 donation toward the marquee.  A check for $500.00 from the John T. Colbert Chapter of the Presbyterian Men.  Thanks again for your generous donations and may God continue to bless you.

9.     On Sunday, October 13, 2003, the Board of Deacons sponsored a trip to Roosevelt, New York, Long Island, at Memorial Presbyterian Church where our Minister was the guest speaker for their Deacons’ Sunday.  Twenty-three members attended.  All experienced a spiritual awakening.

 PLANS FOR THE FUTURE (2003-2004)

 1.     On Sunday, November 24, 2004, the Deacons are planning the Thanksgiving Dinner for the senior residents of Ruscombe Garden and Grace Presbyterian Church.

2.     Plan our Farewell/Welcome luncheon for our Deacons.

3.     Make plans for our Annual Deacons’ Sunday, which is scheduled for Sunday in February 2004.

4.     Continue to provide outreach service to the community.

5.     Continue to pray for and visit the sick and shut-in.

6.     Continue to provide support to bereaved families.

7.     Continue the food pantry.

 The Board of Deacons wished to thank the congregation and friends in the community for their continued support.

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 2604 Banister Road at Greenspring Avenue

Baltimore, Maryland 21215

Church Office: 410-466-4000 / Fax: 410-466-4001

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