Brent Arneson – Deacon Chairman
I’m Brent Arneson and I’m married to Mona. We live in Maud, Oklahoma. We have two adult children and six grandchildren.
How Can Your Deacon Help You and Your Family?
Simply put… we care for you and your family…
Pastor Larry and the Deacons of Blackburn Chapel are committed to the Deacon Family Ministry Plan. We want to make certain every family member in our church experiences the love and support of the whole congregation. We want to be known throughout our community as a loving, caring church.
What is the Deacon Family Ministry Plan? It’s how the deacons can join the pastor in ministering to the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of each church member and family in our congregation.
Here’s how it works… our church families all have a deacon who will minister to them.
A portion of each deacon meeting is devoted to praying about specific needs of families, and to rejoicing over needs met and victories won.
How can a deacon help you? Of course, you’re the only one who can answer that question. However, your deacon is here to help in several specific ways.
Visiting you. Our first visit will be a get-acquainted visit with you and your family. However, your deacon will be there throughout the year when someone in your family is in the hospital or when you have sorrow or sickness in the home.
Witnessing to unsaved family members. One of your deacon’s chief concerns is for every member of your family to know Jesus Christ as Savior.
Rejoicing with you and your family. Your deacon will also be there when you celebrate the joyous times in the life of your family.
Being your friend. As your deacon listens to your troubles and concerns, you will know someone cares and is there for you.
Giving support in times of crisis. Sometimes your deacon can help you through a crisis by listening and giving support. Other times your deacon will know someone else or a community agency that can help.
Answering questions about your faith or your church. Your deacon will try to find the answers for you.
Helping you know and experience fellowship with other members and families in the church. Your deacon will also encourage you to get together for fun and fellowship with other members and families in our church and community.
Helping you find ways to serve in and through the church. Your deacon will watch for opportunities for you to use the talents, skills, and abilities God has given you.
Praying for you and with you. Believing you’re important and believing in the power of prayer, your deacon will join the pastor and other deacons in praying for you and each member of your family.
In the Deacon Family Ministry Plan, every member and every family has a deacon. The more effectively the plan works in your church, the closer your church will come to being a real family in Christ. Your cooperation will help make the plan work. Feel free to call your deacon… your deacon will seek to help you or will link you to another person who can help.