Deacon Rich regularly brings communion to the hospitalized and home bound, offering a listening ear and loving heart. Rich also serves on a variety of church teams and groups, including the Property Mission Team, Social Ministry Mission Team, and Altar Guild. He is an Assisting Minister during worship and is in charge of worship leaders for the 10:30 a.m. service. In the wider church, Rich is part of the Synod (Tanzanian committee) and on the Diaconate Synod Council. He has been married for over 50 years to a lifelong St. John’s member – his beloved wife, Carol.