Pittsgrove Presbyterian Board of Deacons Annual Report 2024
The Board of Deacons has continued to be inspired by the generosity of the church and working together to serve not only members of the church, but also community.
We have found ways to help those with financial, physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Listed below are the activities and projects that we have completed in the year 2024.
- Monthly preparations for communion and for several evening programs.
- Arranging greeters for Sunday morning services
- We sent over 100 Get Well, Happy Birthday, Holiday & Anniversary cards to seniors and other family members as needed.
- Visitations to the elderly and those who may be home bound.
- Prayer Shawl Ministry - 6 prayer shawls were given out this year and we have 27 on hand.
- Serving funeral luncheons
- Acme/Shop Rite/Wawa Gift Cards to those in times of need or illness
- Student boxes of goodies were sent out to our college students during final exams, both spring and fall.
- Babyʼs First Bible given at time of baptism.
- Restaurant gift cards given to new parents for a dinner out.
- Thanksgiving meal delivered to church and community families.
- Mitten Tree - 64 mittens, 32 hats, and two scarves were collected for the Quinton Township School students.
- Christmas Angel Tree - 18 gift bags were donated to the Ranch Hope Program
- Restocking of kitchen supplies for hosting events throughout the year.
- Deacon of the Month duties
- Assisting with Church service snacks
- Bloom project: A little something delivered to members of our congregation during the year. This year we delivered flowers, painted pumpkins, and cards made by our Sunday School children.
- Representation on the Nominating Committee
The 2024 Board of Deacons are President Amy Widger, Vice President Anita Elwell, Treasurer Melanie Richman, Secretary Victoria Gardner, Josie Moore, Jackie Robbins, Chris Sharkey, and Kari Foote. The Deacons meet the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
The Deacons also oversee the Lillian Robertson Fund which was established from her bequest to be used for the care of people in need. The intent of this fund is distribution, not growth and we follow a set of guidelines to determine the situation. See the Deacons’ treasurer report for details.
The Deacons would like to thank everyone for their help and support during this past year. A special recognition for those who donate handmade shawls for our church family. Without your continued support, we would not have been able to accomplish all that we did this year.
Respectfully,
Victoria Gardner, Secretary