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What is a Deacon?

Deacons serve the Lord by conducting the caring ministry of the church-doing the benevolence work, being alert to the spiritual needs of the congregation and surrounding community, promoting unity within the church, and facilitating the spread of the gospel.

"So the Twelve called a meeting of the disciples. They said, "It wouldn't be right for us to abandon our responsibilities for reaching and teaching the Word of God to help with the care of the poor. So, friends, choose seven men from among you whom everyone trusts, men full of the Holy Spirit and good sense, and we'll assign them this task. Meanwhile, we'll stick to our assigned tasks of prayer and speaking God's Word." – Acts 6:2-4

The deacons at Eastern Hills manage the benevolence fund. We depend solely on the congregation for donations to this fund. We use the donations to first help the members and regular attendees of the church who are in need, and secondly to the community around our church. Third, we strive to help anyone in the Denver area as funds allow.

How Can The Deacons Help?

Eastern Hills has 10 Deacons. Each of us has one or more essential areas of responsibility. If you have a need, please contact the deacon assigned to you below by calling 303-699-1470 and ask for the Deacon Line or press "2" after hours.

Legal resources

Public assistance

Transportation options

Emergency shelter

Food resources

Clothing resources

Financial advice

Counseling resources

Deacon Supported Ministries

The Deacons also have a regularly scheduled second offering to help with other ministries within our church. Examples are:

Angel Tree Ministry – Christmas

Mission 25:40 – World Vision Caregiver Kits and Nothing But Nets campaign

The Delores Project

Kids Hope USA

Adopt-A-Family

Turkey Dinners

Sun Valley

2010 Second Offering Schedule:

(10% of all special offerings go to the Benevolence Fund)

January 2/3 - Alternatives Pregnancy
February 6/7 - Restoration Outreach
March 6/7 - Raymond Wentz Foundation
April 10/11 - Sox Place
May 1/2 - Living Waters
June 5/6 - Benevolence Fund
July 10/11 – Bethany House
September 11/12 - Denver Rescue Mission
October 2/3 - Persecuted Church
November 6/7 – Volunteers In Action
November 24 - Thanksgiving Eve - Benevolence Fund
December 4/5 - Adopt-A-Family
December 24 - Christmas Eve - Delores Project

What Can I Do?

The Deacons at Eastern Hills Community Church depend on financial donations from the congregation. Please mark your donation to the "Benevolence Fund" . Your generous donation will be used to help the needs of your fellow church and community members who are in need.

"Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink. Your generosity will surprise him with goodness. Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good." Romans 12:20-21

Who Are the Deacons?


Sondra May Deacon President	Dan Welter Vice President Treasurer	Mark Corn Mercy Deacon (community requests)

Lisa Christopherson Secretary	Jane Watson Communications	Jay Williford Congregation A-E

LaContis Flavors Congregation F-H	Wes Keesen Congregation I-M VIA Representative	Sandy Maxwell Congregation N-S

Dan Savage Congregation T-Z