"It is the duty of deacons, first of all, to minister to those who are in need, to the sick, to the friendless, and to any who may be in distress both within and beyond the community of faith."

It is the privilege of the Deacons to serve in the name of Jesus, and of West Side Church, in our community. Guided by scripture, prayer and our mentor, John Lipp, one way the Deacons have sought to serve is through benevolence and charitable giving. We support 12 local and national charity agencies. We also respond to special needs requests received from individuals in the community. Deacons are involved in visiting West Side members in the hospital and nursing homes. We are also involved in our congregational life by preparing monthly communion, preparing and serving at funeral receptions, and providing rosebuds to celebrate the arrival of new babies. A major Deacons activity is providing Thanksgiving food baskets (partnering with the Salvation Army) and food baskets and gifts at Christmas to families in need. The Deacons seek to represent God's family through serving others in the name of Christ with love, creativity, sensitivity, and dedication.