Deaconess Ministry

Deaconess Chairwoman: Joyce Hawkins

The mission of the Deaconess Ministry is to meet the needs of the St. John Baptist Church, under the spiritual guidance of its Pastor and the deacons by promoting the spiritual growth in the Church.
The purpose of the Deaconess Ministry is to care for and assist the needs of the overall congregation.

The duties of the Deaconess Ministry are:
1. Take care of the communion cloths, clean, prepare, and restore the utensils used after each Communion Service.
2. Overseer the dressing of the Baptismal Candidates for baptism; Keep an account of the use and return of laundry of the Baptism attire.
3. Give counsel and serve as role models for the young ladies of the church and the community.
4. Support the Pastor and the vision of the ministry.

St. John Deaconess

Joyce Hawkins

Virgina Brown

Mary Ann Washington

Frances Jackson

Worlita Williams

Eliza Young