Deacons
The role of Deacons in our ministry is one of compassion, witness, and service to others, including the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust practices or structures, or anyone in distress. At First Presbyterian, they do these tasks through financial assistance to struggling families to pay their utility bills; holiday food baskets; donations of food, clothing, and other items to the Gospel Mission and El Refugio, and providing congregational care, like serving communion to home bound congregational members, as needed.
Debbie is a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church of Fairfield, Iowa, and Silver City, New Mexico. She is a member of First Presbyterian’s Fun ‘n’ Squares group and helps out in the kitchen for our Fellowship Hall Meet and Greet Sessions. She assists with First Presbyterian’s holiday food baskets and serves wherever else she… Read More »
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Karen feels happy and blessed to be a Deacon. She grew up attending the Presbyterian Church in Reserve, NM, and moved to Silver City 21 years ago. She loves calling and visiting our congregation members who are shut-ins and those who are hospitalized. She also enjoys helping keep our ministry with Fun ‘n’ Squares.
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If you have a prayer request, either fill out the message area on our Contact Us page or call Susan Tester, our church secretary, between the hours of 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and Susan will get your request to the wonderful people who comprise our Prayer Chain.
