The Coaster
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Subscribe / Renew
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
The Coaster
No Result
View All Result
Home Asbury Park

Asbury Park Baptist Church Welcomes 1st Female Deacon

by The Coaster Editorial Staff
March 19, 2015
in Asbury Park
7
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare via EmailShare on Twitter

 

Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park. photo courtesy of www.sbcapnj.org.
Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park. photo courtesy of www.sbcapnj.org.

By DON STINE

Long-time church member Mary S. Owens Scott has become the first female deacon at the Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park.

Scott, who was ordained on Jan. 18, said it is an uncommon event for a woman to become a deacon in the Baptist Church.

“There are probably less than a dozen female deacons in the Shore area. It is not common throughout the Baptist Church,” she said.“There are deaconesses who assist their husbands, who would be a deacon, but not many woman deacons.”

Scott, 59, has been a member of the Second Baptist Church since she was 12 years old. She grew up in Asbury Park but now lives in Neptune where she is currently a special education teacher in the school district.

As far as becoming a deacon, Scott said she feels she is up to the job.

“I am a public servant and an appreciative servant. It is a part of who I am and the same church people I serve now, I have always served and cared for them in the past. Hopefully this will help me to become more obedient to God and help me do His will in my life. I expect more selfless service without expecting recognition or praise,” she said.

“It now gives me an opportunity to put my church’s teachings into practice. I want to be more sensitive and respond to the needs of our congregation,” she said.

Scott, who served as church clerk for 25 years, became a walking deacon, or a deacon in training, in 2013 and actively trained and learned church procedures and protocols.

“This included Bible study and active training sessions regarding church procedures, including baptism and communion,” she said.

In discussing her new role Scott said she welcomes it.

“I feel there is no challenge I won’t be able to meet. I have a very close relationship with God and I believe in prayer and active ministry. There is nothing we can’t accomplish,” she said.

Scott also said that she wants to reach out into her surrounding community.

“I am concerned about the community as well. I am concerned about what is happening with our young people and the community at large. I am not afraid to walk the streets. God keeps me and protects me and I will not be defeated,” she said.

The Second Baptist Church of Asbury Park, at 124 Atkins Avenue, was created in 1885 when it broke away from the predominantly white First Baptist Church, located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Bangs Ave. The pastor, officers, and congregation gave their blessings to the new church.

Related Posts

Stabbing Incident at Asbury Park High School

Asbury Park Man Charged With Kidnapping, Luring Girl, 11

June 6, 2023
Words and Voices from Asbury Park’s History Presented at Crane House

Words and Voices from Asbury Park’s History Presented at Crane House

June 5, 2023
In Asbury Park School Budget Features Substantial Tax Boost

In Asbury Park School Officials Discuss Resurrecting Alternate School

June 5, 2023
Condominium Complex Planned Adjacent to the Wonder Bar

Condominium Complex Planned Adjacent to the Wonder Bar

May 24, 2023
Beach Cinema Still for Sale

Asbury Park to Receive $526,000 In Funding to Support Local Businesses

May 22, 2023
Stabbing Incident at Asbury Park High School

Asbury Park Man Indicted For Torturing, Killing Pet Cat

May 16, 2023

Trending This Week

Ocean Grove Burglar Arrested

May 31, 2023
2 Lawsuits Filed Over Neptune City’s Marijuana Ordinance

In Neptune Another Cannabis Business OK’d

May 31, 2023
In Asbury Park School Budget Features Substantial Tax Boost

In Asbury Park School Officials Discuss Resurrecting Alternate School

June 5, 2023
$500,000 Grant For Fitness Path

Ocean Grove Residents Complain About Beach Badges Featuring a Cross

May 31, 2023

Advertisement

Advertise Online with The Coaster

Advertise on The Coaster to reach countless new customers for your local business.

START ADVERTISING TODAY

E-mail Newsletter

Sign up to get a free weekly newsletter to your inbox.

Subscribe

Contact Us

The Coaster
1011 Main St
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Phone: 732-775-3010
FAX: 732-775-8345
editor@thecoaster.net

Email Newsletter »

All Articles

Search Our Site

No Result
View All Result

© 2023 The New Coaster, LLC. All rights reserved. • Privacy Policy

No Result
View All Result
  • Browse News by Town
    • Allenhurst
    • Asbury Park
    • Avon
    • Bradley Beach
    • Deal
    • Interlaken
    • Loch Arbour
    • Long Branch
    • Neptune
    • Neptune City
    • Ocean Grove
    • Ocean Township
    • Tinton Falls
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
Subscribe / Renew

© 2023 The New Coaster, LLC. All rights reserved. • Privacy Policy