Deacon Ministry

Mission Statement: As extended arms of the Pastor, we minister to the congregation as his representatives in matters that will further the growth of the individual member and the corporate body. It is our responsibility to attend to the needs of the members of the church, as related to the spiritual and the temporal needs that may arise. As Deacons, we are passionate to develop a more Christ-like congregation and are committed to the standard of ministry proclaimed by the written and preached Word of God. History: In 1922 a local land developer donated two lots of the Highland Park community for the purpose of building a church. Reverend Mitchell was assisted in the establishment of the church by three deacons: Brother Plater, Thomas Curry, and Edward Grant. In 1950, Deacon and Mrs. James Davis and Deacon and Mrs. Wiley Lucas came upon property on sheriff Road while on their way to Upper Marlboro, Maryland to conduct church business. In 1958, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Dennis Colmes purchased the first bus and initiated the printing of the Church Bulletin. We salute the Deacons who paved the way for us, the Broadies, Kemps, Vinsons, Grays, Feltons, and the Williams. Services and Activities: The Diaconate has focused on the new members' intake procedures, caring and sharing members' list, and the New Members Orientation Breakfast.  We provided a month's worth of food during Thanksgiving to FBCHP families in need through our Share program. We as a Ministry gave aid to children whose parents are in prison to get gifts for Christmas through a joint partnership with the Angel Tree program. We as a ministry under the direction of our Pastor have focused more on our youth through our JAM, AWANA, and having our youth participate in Communion Service.  Staff/Members: Officers of the Deacon Ministry for 2012: Deacon Larry McCormick Chairman Deacon Willie Cartwright, Sr. 1st Vice Chairman Deacon Leslie Munnelyn  2nd Vice Chairman Deacon Larry Harper, Sr.  Treasurer Deacon Jonathan Johnson Secretary Deacon Warren Brooks Correspondence Secretary Deacon Surry Young Chaplain Deacon Ministry Roster for 2012: Deacon Harvey Braxton Deacon Joseph Logan Deacon Warren Brooks Deacon David Manuel Deacon Duncan Calcote, II Deacon Larry McCormick Deacon Willie Cartwright, Sr Deacon Thomas McKellar Deacon Russell Crawford Deacon Roosevelt Mosley Deacon Jeffery Datcher Deacon Leslie Munnelyn Deacon Otha Davis Deacon Thomas  Neal Deacon Robert Elliotte Deacon Raymond Nobles Deacon James A. Epperson Deacon Jerry Oliver Deacon Willie Felder Deacon Jerry Overbey Deacon Carl Felton, II  Deacon Franklin Porter Deacon Timothy Flegler Deacon William Powell, Sr. Deacon James Graves  Deacon John Robinson Deacon Larry Harper, Sr. Deacon Kyle Schooler Deacon Lavon Harper Deacon Kenneth Smith Deacon Edward S. Harrison Deacon Michael Thompson Deacon Roland Holland Deacon Robert Vinson, Sr Deacon William Humphrey, Jr. Deacon Ollie Williams Deacon Donald Johnson  Deacon Stephen Wilson Deacon Ernest Johnson Deacon Walden R. Woods Deacon Gary Johnson  Deacon James Yates Deacon Jonathan Johnson Deacon Surry Young Inactive Deacons: Deacon Nathan Brown    Scripture Reference:  Acts 6:3 3. Brothers, choose from among you seven men who are respected and who are full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom. We will have them take care of this work.   (NLT) Ministry Contacts:  For information or concerns, please contact Larry M. McCormick via the church Office at (301) 773-6655 or click here to email the Chairman.	Deacon Ministry         Deaconess Ministry