Elders -- The Shepherds of the Church

The Apostle Peter wrote these words concerning Elders (1 Peter 5:1-4):

1 Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you 2 to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it —not for sordid gain but eagerly. 3 Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.

Elders are the Shepherds of the local church. Their concern is with the spiritual integrity of their flock, always on alert to see that no one goes astray, chasing after only the mundane, physical aspects of everyday life. The Elders of Somerset Christian Church serve in that capacity.

Below is a schedule of the serving Elder for the remainder of this church year:

January 2010 -- Ronnie Wilson

February 2010 -- Eric Tout

March 2010 -- Charles Vice

April 2010 -- Catsby Prewitt

May 2010 -- Charles Sargent.

June 2010 -- Joe Nance.