COMMUNITY DEACONS’ FUND
The Deacons’ Fund is a ministry financially supported by FPC BC as well as other local churches and individuals. This fund is managed by FPC BC. We ask a non-profit organization, Love INC (In the Name of Christ), to do the first step of an over-the-phone, wholistic assessment. The next step for a neighbor in need is to stop by FPC BC and fill out a one-page application (located near the Pine St. entrance of the church). The few remaining instructions are located on the financial assistance application.
IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, PLEASE COMPLETE AN INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF YOUR SITUATION BY CALLING lOVE INC AT 231-331-8700.
Do you know about the Deacons Fund?
It is as old as this church community, and in concept is as old as the earliest church. In the first century, as the church increased in number, Deacons were selected from the “community of disciples, followers of good standing, full of wisdom.” Among the first deacons was Stephen, “a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit.” These original 7 men “stood before the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.” (Acts: 6: 1-6) The word deacon is derived from the Greek word diakonos which is an ancient Greek word meaning “servant.”
Many in our community have been helped through tough times. “When I lost my job and could not pay to heat our home for my family, it was the Deacons Fund that came to the rescue,” says one grateful community member.
YOUR GIVING MEETS A COMMUNITY NEED
YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!