Deacons

	The Deacons of the church lead us in ministries of sympathy, compassion, service and witness. Our Deacons seek to minister--first and foremost--to those who are needy, sick and friendless. To more effectively fulfill their calling the APC Deacons have organized themselves into several Care Teams, each one with a primary contact person.

	The Hospitality Care Team will reach out to new and less active members. They will also keep in contact with college students, military, and others who are temporarily away from home. Wilson Borden is the team leader (Home: 678-867-2896; Cell: 770-846-2533; Email: wborden@theerosioncompany.com).

	The Crisis Support Care Team will be responsible for working with the pastors to provide additional care to those going through difficult personal times such as job loss, divorce, depression, family crisis or financial hardship. Steve Ludlow is the team leader (cell # 770-722-5473; Email: ludlowst@comcast.net).

	The Companion Care Team will minister to members of APC who are shut-in or unable to get out on their own. They will do this by making visits or phone calls, delivering flowers, sending cards, or connecting in any other appropriate way. Jane Agnew is the team leader (Home # 678-513-8579; Cell # 404-354-0338; Email – agnew1@mindspring.com).

	The Hospital Care Team will support members and their families during times of hospitalization. This care team will deliver flowers, send cards, make visits and meet other needs during the hospital stay and in the transition to home. Team leaders are David and Debbie Eastis (Home # 770-475-4994; Emails: davideastis@yahoo.com; debbie.eastis@gsa.gov).

	The Sympathy and Celebrations Care Team will support families of APC that may be grieving or celebrating important events. This support can be in prayer, phone calls, sending cards, delivering flowers and /or delivering meals. This Care Team will be in contact with the Bereavement Committee to ensure the needs for funeral services are provided. Celebrations may include births, Baptisms, Confirmations, graduations and weddings. The team Leader is Ken Bogle (Home # 770-475-9563; Cell # 770-335-5360; Email – lyons26@aol.com).

	The Youth Care Team will provide support to the youth and their families of APC in times of need. This support can be prayer, cards, phone calls, delivering flowers or meals, and visiting shut-ins or hospitalized members. Team leader Zada Hyatt may be contacted through the church office.