Deacons are church members who are elected and ordained to serve in compassionate ways, such as:
- Assist the pastors with making additional visits to shut-ins and those hospitalized
- Coordinate transportation volunteers for transportation to church and other emergency needs
- Coordinate meal preparation in times of need
- Send cards of care and concern
- Coordinate the prayer chain
- Serve coffee, punch, & cookies at fellowship time after worship service
- Provide light refreshments at memorial services (see Funerals)