The Bible establishes the role of Deacons in the life of the church in 1 Timothy 3:8-13 and Philippians 1:1, and also in less direct ways by virtue of the word itself: "diakonia" in the original Greek, which means "to serve," and is used through Scripture. Apparently God knew his people would need living examples of servant-hearts actively working within the Body of Christ...and so we are blessed to have Deacons.

In particular BFCC Deacons serve communion in our worship services each Sunday and collect the offerings. Deacons also assist the Elders in visiting shut-ins (and offering them communion), helping our shut-ins and elderly with small home repairs and project needs (our "Deacon Care" program), clearing snow around the church on Sunday mornings, and participating in mission trips and local work days. They teach the family of God, by example, how to serve like Jesus.

Our current 2008 roster of super-serving Deacons includes:

Aaron Adams (chair of the Deacons), Adrian Meyer, Merlin Fobes, Ken Moeller, Robie Smith, Justin Rice, Howard Wehrman, Rod Pearson, Randy Doggett, Gary Allen, Joel Applegate, Terry Bailey, Joey Behrends, Shane Thompson, Jim Kadel, Keith Williams, Max McGaughey, Dave Hughes, Brian Gates, Dan Streit, Scott Ahlvers, Jason Chancellor, Loren Heller.