Church honors Grant for her years of service

BROWNVILLE — On Sunday, Aug. 5, the Brownville Community Church honored Violet Grant for her many years of service to the church by presenting her with the title Deacon Emeritus.

Through the years Grant has taught Sunday school, sung in the choir, served as a deacon, worked on church suppers — too many to count — and assisted with other events at the church.

Violet Grant received a celebratory cake and the title of Deacon Emeritus for her many years of service to the Brownville Community Church.
Courtesy of Brownville Community Church

Pastor Elizabeth Coffey stated that Violet is “the embodiment of the good and faithful servant.”

Coffey referenced the many years of service given by both Grant and her husband, noting, “There was no job too low or too big… In your humble and quiet way you carry the church’s history with you, and spread the love and compassion of Jesus in all that you do.”

Grant was presented with a corsage of daisies, a symbol of cheerfulness, and in addition each lady in the congregation received a daisy. In recognition of her service of so many years, Grant’s name will be added to the church’s plaque of those recognized for distinguished service to the Body of Christ.

Following the service, refreshments, including a cake in Grant’s honor, were enjoyed by all.