DEACONESS
Chairperson: Deaconess Elaine Hendking
Assistant Chairperson: Deaconess Gloria J. Haywood
Secretary: Deaconess Patricia A. Williams
Assistant Secretary: Deaconess Maya S. Anderson
Chaplain: Deaconess Vivan A. Hodges
Assistant Chaplain: Deaconess Ruth K. Blake
Activity Coordinator: Deaconess Mary E. Cole
Assistant Activity Coordinator: Deaconess Shirley Jones
Benevolence: Deaconess Rose C. Crudup
Sargent-at-Arms: Deaconess Katherine Weaver
Assistant Sargent-at-Arms: Deaconess Evelyn E.B. Green
Senior Deaconess: Deaconess Nelease Williams
Vision: To be exemplary female servant leaders who minister to the needs of the congregation and community; give Christian care during a crisis and partner with and support Central Baptist Church ministries in workshops, activities, mission projects and fellowships.
Purpose: The Deaconesses purchase and maintain all communion and baptismal supplies, prepare the pulpit and communion table, and assist the deacons in serving the Lord’s Supper. We assist female candidates for baptism; maintain the baptismal pool by purchasing inventory and ensuring a supply of baptismal clothing. We also assist in counseling and evangelizing new converts, as well as those in the community through prayer, testimony, and outreach. We minister to the congregation, the sick, and the bereaved. We are spiritual caregivers within the body of Christ and throughout the community.
Monthly Meeting Date: Thursday before the first Sunday
Major planned spiritual events for the spiritual growth and edification of the body of Christ at Central Baptist Church of Camp Springs, Maryland:
- Family Prayer Breakfast (Anually in October)
- Officers' Day (Annually in November)
- Ministry particpates in other activities and outreach efforts throughout the year as needed
“As the spirit leads you...join us, you are welcome.”