Harvest Fellowship: Lusby, MD

The term deacon is derived from the Greek word diakonos, or in English, servant. The office was established very early in Church history as referenced in the Book of Acts.

Acts 6:1-4 (ESV) Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. And the twelve summoned the full number of the disciples and said, “It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables. Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty. But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.”

Deacons are recognized as a “deed ministry” in contrast to elders, who primarily minister the word.

Frank Booker

Frank is a civilian Navy engineer who enjoys woodworking, all things mechanical and electrical, boating, and on rare occasions scuba diving. He is a widower with a son that just started college. Frank has attended Harvest Fellowship since 2012, and feels called in this season of his life to use his gifts to serve the body of Christ as a deacon.

Dave Burkhart

When Dave isn't getting his hands dirty taking care of the grounds at Harvest, he's managing a local golf course. He also plays drums and guitar and can be found leading worship on occassion. Dave has passed down his love of Jesus and puns to his three kids, Luke, Tim, and Katie.

Tom Dunn

Tom is an engineer with a heart for Jesus. He and his wife, Linda, have a son, David, and a daughter, Tabitha. Tom keeps the deacons heading in the right direction.

Doug Pepiot

Doug is a retired USAF veteran whose love for airplanes is third only to his love for Jesus and his wife, Daureen. They moved to Lusby in July 2018 and have attended Harvest Fellowship since October of that year. He's known for cooking up a killer breakfast at the men's Bible studies on Saturdays, and with Daureen's help, orchestrating wonderful fellowship events. They have two grown children who live out of state.

Don Statter

Don has been a deacon at Harvest since the church was particularized. He is typically the first deacon contact for those in need in the community. Professionally, Don supports NAVAIR as a scientist. He and his wife Cindy are busy raising two children at home.

Kal Weller

Kal is the heart of the deacons in his compassion for others. He leads the important work of budget formulation and tracking, and keeps the computers up and running both at work and at the church. He and his wife Jane have two older believing children.

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