Upcoming Events
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"Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, make sthe body grow so that it builds itself up in love." Ephesians 4:15-16
About Us!
Women have the opportunity to serve the Lord in a variety of ways at Staunton Alliance Church. Our purposes are to grow in maturity in Christ, to equip the body for ministry, and to encourage one another. Serving while nurturing relationships is one of the blessings of being part of one or more of these ministries. We have briefly described different opportunties that we have for the women here at Staunton Alliance.
Deaconess Over Ladies Activities: Melissa Yoder
Fostering a gospel-centered community among women through fun get-togethers, communicty service, hikes, a Chrsitmas party, game-nights, and more! Activities are posted through our communication ways such as "Church Life" monthly card, weekly happenings email, event page of website, and can be found on our church app.
Deaconess over Beauty for Ashes: Pam Boles
Providing opportunities to encourage one another through fellowship, spiritual support, and prayer based on the Titus 2 model. They generally meet the last Friday of each month or the last Saturday of each month. Details are posted through our communication ways such as "Church Life" monthly card, weekly happenings email, event page of website, and can be found on our church app.
Deaconess over Bible Study: Annette Pinnace
Planning and administering Bible studies for women of the church and cummunity. Generally, winter/spring and fall studies are offered. Activities are posted through our communication ways such as "Church Life" monthly card, weekly happenings email, event page of website, and can be found on our church app.
Deaconess over Care: Carol Marshall and Annette Pinnace
Supporting the church body with love in times of need, crisis, and bereavement. This is done in practical means, such as meals, cards, and flowers during times of extended illness/hospitalization or death of a loved one.
Deaconess over Communion: Kathy Botteicher
Preparing the elements of the Lord's supper as needed.
Deaconess over Decorations: Pam Boles
Lifting up the church through the beauty of each season.
Deaconess: Melissa Yoder
Facilitating church life together through food and fellowship, and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen for the church.
Deaconess over Prayer: Kathy Botteicher
Joining together in prayer for the needs of one another, our families, the church and the world. The groups meets once a month. The date is posted through our communication ways such as "Church Life" monthly card, weekly happenings email, event page of website, and can be found on our church app.
The Deaconesses serve the church by offering spiritual care and support while helping meet the physical and emotional needs of the women in the congregation. They provide vision, guidance, and administrative oversight for the women’s ministries of the church, working closely with the Women’s Ministry Chair of each committee to advise, plan, encourage, and pray.
Deaconesses support the ministry of the Elders and pastoral staff, particularly in matters related to the care and needs of women within the church. They work in partnership with the Elders and pastors to pursue the shared mission and direction of the church.
Responsibilities may include assisting pastors with baptismal arrangements when requested, meeting monthly for prayer and ministry oversight, and representing women’s ministries at Welcome Receptions and Ministry Fairs. Deaconesses also help connect with newcomers, offering a warm welcome and beginning relationships that help them feel at home within the church family.
The Deaconesses serve under the leadership and authority of the Elders.