Meet the Deacons of ICC
Shannon Attales
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Shannon Attales has been living in the Florida Keys since 2004. He owns and operates Enigma Fishing Charters out of World Wide Sportsman which gives him a great platform to help spread the Gospel. He and his wife, Stacey got married in 2011 and have three young girls. He has been attending ICC since 2018. Shannon helps with the security team and if Pastor Trevor needs assistance on the Blackstone, Shannon is there. His favorite thing about ICC is that is family-oriented, welcoming and centered. He is passionate about God, his wife, family, cooking and of course – fishing!
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George Geisler
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George Geisler has been a member of Island Community church since 1997 and has served as a Deacon 2010-2020. George coordinates men’s bible study (Men’s breakfast) on Wednesday, hosts Life Group on Thursday night, and assists our Treasurer with offering counting and banking.
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Gary Mace
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Gary Mace moved to the Florida Keys in 2003 along with his wife of 29 years to purchase Conch Republic Divers. He serves the church by being the lead deacon and running the sound system for the band and broadcast the services live on FaceBook and Youtube He has been a member of ICC for over 10 years. He is a PADI/NaUI Master Scuba Instructor, a 100-ton Master Captain certified with the US Coast Guard, a sailor and a private pilot. Gary has been instrumental with helping our wounded troops recover from injuries starting in 2007 with the first SUDS (Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba) a program for service members wounded, ill, and injured with permeant physical disability requiring adaptation. He went on to help start an organization that helped kids of fallen special operations troops named Gold Star Teen Adventures in 2008 where he served on the board. This program helps kids learn leadership skills, team building skills, character and in turn promoting healing all while getting them certified in scuba diving.
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Don Darsey
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Don Darsey is retired from the automotive aftermarket and home construction business. He and his wife Anita moved to Marathon, Florida from Nashville, Tennessee in 2014. They began attending Island Community Church after Hurricane Irma in 2017 and have been blessed to be a part of the Church family. Becoming a Deacon has given him the opportunity to serve in areas that God has given him talents and reminded him to always be aware of His standards as a Deacon. Don is thankful that God has been able to use him to serve others.
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Michael Garcia
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Michael Garcia has been a member of Island Community Church since January 2011. Michael and his wife Jessica have been married since 2015, and both serve in many areas at ICC. Michael plays a strong role in our youth and children’s ministry and is a big help in the sound booth. He enjoys board games with friends. Michael recently purchased a small local business. He is excited to see how The Lord is working at ICC and is always ready to serve.
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George Meroni
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George Meroni moved to the Keys in 1992 after losing his home in Homestead from Hurricane Andrew. George has worked as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Homestead since 1990. Martha is a Nurse having worked for Baptist Hospital and most recently for the Monroe County Health Department in Key Largo. George and Martha’s three children went to Island Christian School before heading on to college. George enjoys playing music and currently serves as a member of the Worship Team. He looks forward to serving as a Deacon in Island Community Church.
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Josh Dickerson
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Josh Dickerson Moved to the Keys 8 years ago from Texas. He visited several churches but immediately felt welcome at Island Community Church. He has great friends there, the Word of God is preached and he and his family found community. Josh currently teaches Bible Study Sunday’s mornings at 9AM before Worship service, and serves on the Island Boat Show, our missions/scholarship fundraiser. He have been married to his wife Michele for 29 years; they have 4 kids and love their life on the water. When Josh is not serving at ICC, he enjoys Scuba Diving, fishing and all aspects of Island Life.
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Glenn Latham
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Glenn Latham and his wife Susan moved from southern CA to Islamorada in 2014 as he transitioned into retirement from a long career in medical devices. They immediately connected with Island Community Church and love serving the community. They have two grown sons, Alex and Collin, who also reside in Florida. Susan plays guitar on the ICC worship team and Glenn has a fishing charter business and is active in missions and philanthropic projects.
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Dr. John Weare
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John Weare moved to Islamorada in 2016 to practice pediatrics after having worked in Melbourne, Fl since 1989. He joined Island Community Church in 2019. He came to the Lord in 1994 and has been growing in faith since that time. He has one grown daughter who lives with her husband in West Virginia and he enjoys the outdoors and being on the water or in the water.
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Deacons are servants to the church body and advisors to the pastors. In addition to meeting monthly, their duties include distribution of the Lord’s Supper, serving as ushers and greeters, assisting those with specific needs, and preparing the church property for Sunday morning services. They also actively share their faith and disciple others.
To become a deacon of ICC, their person must be a member of ICC for at least one year. They must be faithful in church attendance, demonstrate an exemplary Christian life, and fit the spiritual qualifications established in the scriptures.
The Bible sets the precedent for deacons in the following passages:
In the same way, deacons are to be worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. A deacon must be faithful to his wife and must manage his children and his household well. Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full og the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word. This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them. So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.