Sunday, June 14, 2009

Diaconate

This evening, the congregation of our home church elected Matt and two other able men as deacons.

We believe that deacons are the formal administers of service and mercy within the church family. They do everything from making sure that the building is unlocked prior to worship to ensuring that the physical needs of the congregation are met. While we're all called to serve, deacons are simply the formal positions of service recognized within a congregation.

Please pray that we will strive to joyfully and humbly serve our king, and do so without grumbling or complaining, working to live up to the guidelines set forth in I Timothy 3.

2 comments:

Jenny Fleming said...

So proud!

Lynne said...

Sunday was wonderful - Charlie and I are so thankful for you! Can't wait for ordination now...