FIRST COMMUNITY A.M.E. CHURCH
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The Stewardess and Deaconess Boards

Selected by the Pastor and confirmed by Steward Board, the Stewardess Board assists both as directed. Duties and responsibilities include the following:
  • To prepare the Elements for the services of Holy Communion, and Holy Baptism.
  • To assist with special services such as weddings, funerals, or candlelight services as requested.
  • To care for the Altar and the space in the Sanctuary which is enclosed within the Chancel area
  • To care for and change the paraments to the proper seasonal color; linens, and all items associated with worship and special services as needed
Deaconess Board
Deaconesses are set apart and consecrated by the bishop of the district after selection by the pastor and the Official Board.

The duties of the deaconesses shall be to encourage, foster and improve the general interests of the church; promote the comfort and solicit the friendship and sympathy of the general public; cheer the fallen; feed the hungry; clothe the naked; seek out the homeless; encourage thrift; visit mental health institutions and prisons, and save the lost.

The Stewardess and Deaconess Board meets the third Sunday of each month after church. For more information contact the Church Office.
Official Website of First Community AME Church, Grand Rapids, MI  | Copyright 2011 | updated 03/15/2022

  • Home
  • About Us
    • Why FCAME?
    • History
    • Pastor's Page
    • Ministerial Team
  • Our Ministries
    • Ministries
    • Organizations >
      • Stewards
      • Trustees
      • Class Leaders
      • Stewardess and Deaconess
      • Lay Organization
      • Women's Missionary Society
      • Young People's Division
    • Christian Education >
      • Church School
      • Bible Study
      • Bible Bowl
      • Daughters of Imani
      • Young Lions
      • Vacation Bible School
  • Events
    • FAME Church Calendar
  • Employment
  • Contact Us