The Deacons

The ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress.  Northbrook has a group of nine dedicated deacons who are the pastoral care arm of the church.  They visit those in the hospital or the home-bound, provide assistance in times of illness or loss, offer meals and in-home communion, coordinate the prayer chain and a variety of other acts of compassionate care.