Ebenezer Baptist Church

Condolence Committee

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Mission:
The Condolence Committee provides a prayerful, compassionate and supportive ministry to the families of all deceased members of Ebenezer.
 
Description of Organizational Activities:
  • Conduct Family visitation and prayer;
  • Assist the bereaved family in planning the Funeral Services;
  • Contact Department Directors/Auxiliary Chairs of departments in which member or family held membership;
  • Contact all participants listed in the Order of Service to receive their confirmation before funeral programs are printed;
  • Obtain count of family members to be served meal at Church or at home and establish time for the meal;
  • Communicate detailed meal requirements to Social Committee Chair;
  • Collaborate, compose, print and present the church resolution at the funeral service;
  • Call the day before the funeral service to check with the family on last minute details/changes;
  • On the day of the funeral, provide to Pastor, Ushers and musicians any special instructions, needs, or changes in the Order of Service and seating;
  • Be in attendance at the funeral;
  • Notify the Chair of the Grief Committee;
Leaders:
Orvis E. Austin Chair
Members:
Dr. Marvin C. Griffin Pastor
Robert M. Organ Chair of Deacons
Terry E. Steele Church Clerk
G. E. Britton Recorder