Deaconess Ministry



A Deaconess is the wife (widow) of an ordained Deacon at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. A Deaconess is a baptized believer who shares a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. The Deaconess participates in serving communion and assists with baptism. A Deaconess supports the board by actively participating to:

1) Glorify God through Praise Worship and Commitment;
2) Teach and Train the Body of Christ;
3) Address the Needs of People;
4) Exemplify a Positive, Contagious Christian Attitude;
5) Realize the Importance of Shared Knowledge of Kingdom Building;
6) Win and Nurture Persons in Christ; and,
7) Be A Community of Love as Exemplified by the Example of Christ.

The Deaconess also participates in church activities and services.
 
Deaconess Audrey Hogan Chairperson
Deaconess Wynolia Smith 1st Vice Chairperson
Deaconess Bettie Bell 2nd Vice Chairperson & Outreach Coordinator
Deaconess Wareline Flipping Secretary
Deaconess Waddene Hall Treasurer
Deaconess Frances Dorsey  Communion Scheduler
Deaconess Jacqueline Young Phone Tree/Scheduler
Deaconess Norma Tropez Baptism
Deaconess Frances Lucky Bereavement
Deaconess De Sharp Hospitality
Deaconess Daisy Clark Correspondence Secretary


~Ephesians 4:1-4 "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called . . . ."