First Presbyterian Church of Lansing
Deacons & Elders
Who We Are
Board of Deacons
The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripturee is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry.
Current Board of Deacons
Moderator - Rich Blakenship
Vice Moderator -
Treasurer - Barb Amundsen
Secretary - Bethanne Jenks
Members Include:
Kathy Banghart, Rich Blankenship, Bessie Roper,
Linda Snyder, Judy Whitman, Barb Amundsen, Bethanne Jenks, Jean Jones, Mike Bryan, Sue Carey, Bev Phillips, Deb Donaldson, Christopher Venetis, Justine Achuonjie
Session
As there were in Old Testament times elders for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. This is the minestry of the Session. Ruling elders are chosen by the congregation to discern and measure its fidelity to the Word of God, and to strengthen and nurture its faith and life. Ruling elders, together with ministers of the Word and Sacrament, exercise leadership, government, spiritual discernment, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a congregation as well as the whole church, including ecumenical relationships.