Deacons

Deacons are representatives of the congregation who:

pray, show mercy, encourage those hurting or in need;
provide meals, calls and notes;
help with general problem solving;
encourage benevolence, giving and stewardship;
offer financial and personal counseling;
promote congregational involvement;
and offer a moving ministry.

Deacons are chosen to be the hands feet and heart of Hope Church. Deacons are nominated by the congregation each year. The nominees spend about six months in prayer, and study preparing for the position, after which they are officially elected by the members of Hope Church and formally ordained into office.

To contact the deacons, email Dan Moreno or the Hope Church office, or telephone 545-HOPE (4673).

Dan Moreno, Moderator

Dan Moreno was born and raised in San Antonio.  After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army, serving first in the infantry and eventually as crew chief aboard the CH47 Chinook.  Dan met his wife, Janice, in Korea in 1993, and they married in 1995. It was then that he retired from military service, after 20 years and went to work in the insurance industry.  After much prayer, he changed careers, and now works with physically and emotionally abused elementary aged children at a residential treatment center, work he finds both rewarding and challenging. Together, Dan and Janice have 5 children and one grandchild.  He loves fishing, traveling and family time. Dan is a founding member of Hope Church and has also served on the set-up team.

Deloris Mattix, Secretary

Deloris Mattix was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but has been a resident of San Antonio since 1999.  She works as an executive secretary for Zachary Construction.  Deloris has 3 grown children, one of whom is our very own Kathy Masterson! Deloris enjoys spending time with her 2 granddaughters; Annie and Sydney, going to the theater and watching movies.  She is gifted with a servant's heart and a passion for meeting the needs of the church. Deloris is a founding member of Hope church and has served on various teams including finance, children's ministry, welcome, and WOW (Wiser Older Women).  Deloris says she loves Hope because of   "the open sharing of God's love and people who really care about you AND...the comfortable casual setting!"

 

Rita Morris, Finance

Rita Morris, originally from the Texas Panhandle town of Perryton, has called San Antonio home since 1984. She works as an administrative assistant at the real estate offices of Bradfield Properties. Rita has two grown children and six grandchildren, and when she isn't spending time with them, she is golfing, gardening or reading. Rita is a founding member of Hope Church, and has served on the children's ministry team, assists with Sunday morning coffee set-up, the welcome table and WOW, (Wiser, Older Women). She enjoys the "excitement and joy of being part of a church that is growing God's love and the understanding of his word through people of all ages".

Tiffany Rumbo

Tiffany Rumbo was born in Mississippi, but raised in San Antonio.  She met her husband, Keith through the cigar industry, and they were wed in June 1996.  Together, they own and operate two locations of Club Humidor and a boutique; Janie Christine's. Tiffany has attended Hope since early 2000, and is a committed leader of the church, serving on various teams, including children's ministry, outreach and pastoral search.  Though they have no children of their own, Tiffany and Keith have somewhat "adopted" the kids of Hope.  Tiffany's passions include children, entertaining, and leadership.  When asked what she loves best about Hope, Tiffany says it's the "casual and open atmosphere, and the ability to come as you are".