Deacon Ministry

The Deacon Ministry consists of LOPC members that have been elected by the Congregation to serve as beacons of care.  The following describes the Deacon teams that exist at LOPC.

Baby Quilts: deacons provide handmade quilts to welcome newborns of church members.
Contact Ann Loar through the church office at (925) 283-8722

Barnabas Team:  deacons arrange and participate in visits to members who are homebound, hospitalized, or in various types of care facilities.
Contact Ron Goodyear at the church office at (925) 283-8722

Communion: deacons faithfully prepare the elements each month and assist in serving Communion during worship services. 
Contact John Reppart  at the church office at (925) 283-8722

Home Communion:  home communion is served (usually three times per year) to members not able to attend worship services.  All ordained officers are invited to participate on a two person team. 
Contact Sally Sprague at the church office at (925) 283-8722

Easter & Christmas Flowers:  the lilies that decorate the Sanctuary at Easter and the poinsettias that decorate it each Christmas are delivered to homebound members or those living in nearby assisted living or convalescent care facilities. 
Contact Sue Holmen at  the church office (925) 283-8722

Helping Hands: deacons prepare and deliver food to persons recuperating from illness, those recently discharged from the hospital, new moms, grieving families, or anyone who might need a meal in a time of crisis.  Cooks are invited to stock the freezer by preparing a casserole, entrée, soup or dessert, and volunteers are needed to deliver the meals.
Contact Lisa Summerlin at the church office (925) 283-8722

Memorial Receptions: deacons staff receptions following memorial services held at LOPC.  Help is needed in setting up, serving, cleaning up and baking cookies. 
Contact: Susan Couch or Barbara Ahlquist at the church office at (925) 283-8722

Thursday Fellowship: deacons assist every Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. .  Help is needed to socialize with the seniors and serve lunch. 
Contact Bonnie Buzzell at the church office at (925) 283-8722