Deacons in Service | First Presbyterian Church at Caldwell
Therefore I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God
Serving Others
Annual Golf Outing
Soup Kitchen
Sandwich Night
Sandwich Night is a fun & fast-paced event that takes place once a month in Fellowship Hall. Each month is hosted by a different community organization but all are invited to come and help make sandwiches and package lunches to benefit our mission partner – St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, NJ. Each month, we prepare 400-450 bagged lunches. Visit https://www.firstprescaldwell.org/our-events to see a list of upcoming dates for Sandwich Night.
Transportation Ministry
The Deacons are involved in coordinating transportation to and from church for church members who are unable to drive themselves. If you’re interested in volunteering as a driver on an upcoming Sunday, please contact the main office.
Card Writing Ministry
As part of a long-standing card-writing ministry, a number of church members join to reach out each month to show our homebound members that they are being remembered. Over the years, we have had many positive responses from these individuals or their family members indicating that these personal notes have been truly appreciated.
Basically, a volunteer is assigned one month of the year, with a partner. Each sends a greeting card with a personal message to their half of the list. The list is updated monthly, and cards can be sent at any time during the month. Volunteers choose their own, or there are “thinking of you” type cards available in the church office.
If you would like to know more about this quiet but effective ministry, please call the main office.
Blood Drives
The Deacons host a blood drive twice a year, as there is always a need for blood to meet surgical and emergency needs. People in good health and who weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate. Blood donors must be at least 16 years old.
Coat & Sweater Drives
The Deacons sponsor two seasonal clothing drives per year to benefit our mission partner – St. John’s Soup Kitchen in Newark, NJ. During a two-week period, a drop off bin is accessible 24/7 outside by the church circular driveway.
Cookie Walk
The Deacons host a Cookie Walk every year on the second Saturday in December from 9:00-12:00pm. Extraordinary cookies and baked goods are available for sale. There is a hospitality table and Holiday music to enjoy all day! All proceeds benefit those in our community who are in need during emergency situations throughout the year.
Turkey Drive
The Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive takes place on the Saturday before Thanksgiving each year. Frozen turkeys and hams, along with canned goods and non-perishables are collected and donated to the NJ Foodbank. They use all donations to assist NJ families who would otherwise have no means to provide a holiday meal.
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2018 Board of Deacons
Ministry Leaders
Moderator: Lisa Edwards
Vice-Moderator/Treasurer: Sally Cooperson
Secretary: Barb Bruchac
| Bruchac, Barbara |
| Colavita, Jill |
| Cornman, Stephen |
| Fergusson, Laurie |
| Johnson, Brian |
| Maguire, Julianne |
| Maher, Mimi |
| Masson, Ron |
| Pryor, Luke |
| Suda, Gabriella (teen) |
| Tannler, Susan |
| Akersten, Teresa |
| Cooperson, Sally |
| Edwards, Lisa |
| Fleming, Catherine |
| Joy, Diane |
| Legg, Carolyn |
| McGinley, Donna |
| Nicol, Ellen |
| Stein, Lisa |
| Asche, Darcy |
| Casagrand, Eleanor |
| Chiappetta, Bonnie |
| Endres, Christien |
| Hemesath, Tim |
| Heun, Kaitlyn |
| Nathans, Sandra |