Head Deacon: S. Douglas
Asst: Cleve Poponne
Deacon Team:
Laibhen Excellent
Remington Moriah
Phillip Brown
Rohan Afflick
Gamar Virgin
Howard Dent
Kenrick Trim
Victor Bogle
Neville Nelson
Cleon Clarke
Lance Powell
Frederick Nairne
Michael McGhie
Damian Stewart
Patrick Belfort
Honorary: Herbert Bryan
Junior Deacons
Rafael Smith
Joshua Powell
Treyvon Brown
Sumner Allwaters
Malachi Demercado
The New Testament identifies the office of deacon with the Greek word diakonos, from which the English “deacon” is derived. The Greek word is variously interpreted as “servant, minister, writer, attendant” and in Christian circles has acquired the specialized meaning now attached to “deacon.” The men who came to be known as the seven deacons of the apostolic church were chosen and ordained to attend to the business of the church. (See Acts 6:1-8.) Their qualifications, slightly less exacting than those of elders, are listed in 1 Timothy 3:8-13.
Deacons and deaconesses fulfill multiple roles at our church. They lead out in preparations for baptism and communion services. Ordained deacons and deaconesses officiate at the quarterly communion service. Deacons and deaconesses also participate in offering collection for various services. Deacons and deaconesses also embark on a program of visiting sick and aged members.
