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Church Officer Recommendations

The Nominating Team is requesting nominations from the congregation for two officers: a Deacon for the Class of 2023, and an Elder for the Class of 2024.

Recommendation forms can be submitted below. Paper forms are available in the sanctuary or can be downloaded here.

Please submit recommendations by September 18, 2022.


Church Officer Recommendation Form 

THIS FORM IS CONFIDENTIAL

(Please complete in full) 

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2022-2023 Nominating Team: Sydney Derrick, Domonique German, Brittany Jones, Lucie Medbery, Sarah Mitchell, Aled Pritchard, Debbie Smith, Cress Darwin (ex-officio)

SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Expectations and Responsibilities of Officers: 

  • Pray for the congregation, clergy, staff, session and diaconate of Second Presbyterian Church

  • Attend Sunday worship services, Sunday School and regular church functions

  • Tithe or be committed to working toward a tithe during the period of service

  • Attend Church meetings as called

  • Participate with your presence at special functions of the church

  • Participate on at least one committee of the respective body of the Church

Church Officer should exhibit these characteristics: 

  • Be above reproach in their dealings with those both in the church and the community at large

  • Demonstrate self-control

  • Be a respected church member and citizen

  • Be hospitable

  • Be able to communicate the basic truths of our faith

  • Be temperate in their habits and lifestyle

  • Be gentle - not quarrelsome

  • Should not be greedy or put financial gain above living a principled life

  • Should have a family life that sets an example for others

  • Should not be a recent convert - should demonstrate spiritual maturity

  • Reflect the diversity of the congregation