Empowering A Community

Empowering A Community

It’s Istanbul, not Constantinople.    And it’s Myanmar, not Burma.                   Meet my friend Paw Tha Hser.  She is brilliant, kind and generous.  She loves her family and her neighbors and serves…

Peru Missions Trip June 21-28

    On June 21 fourteen fathers and sons will board a plane for Trujillo, Peru where we will assist with the construction of a Christian school for Cristo Restaurador Presbyterian Church. We are encouraged and excited about the opportunity…

Where is your heart with service?

  “I’m not really a conference person, but I’ll think about attending,” I said to Mary Beth when she asked me about going with her to Q, a conference calling Christians to influence not just individuals but entire cultures.  Ironically,…

Reflections From Haiti

Reflections From Haiti

      REFLECTIONS FROM HAITI I sit here in my suburban home mulling over our recent trip to Haiti and two things continue to come to mind. “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or…

Benevolence: Perspective & Gratitude

Think back to the last time you helped someone. Our congregation is marked by care for one another in Christ’s name. At times these are simple acts and at other times more complex. Certain needs are brought by members to the All Saints Diaconate. Sixteen men currently serve the body at All Saints as deacons. Our charge is set out in scripture and formalized for the PCA in the Book of Church Order — an office of sympathy and service, after the example of the Lord Jesus.

These opportunities for service brought before the diaconate cover a broad range – financial needs, emotional support, advice on direction, encouragement and hope. All Saints deacons work in pairs on these opportunities to walk alongside members through certain seasons of life. As deacons, we are indebted to the All Saints staff and congregation who often assist the deacons in care for members and friends facing a trying time. Additionally, care for members has been expertly facilitated through our women’s ministry, who are particularly gifted. One point to note is that when a member works with the deacons there is a high degree of confidentiality maintained.