Welcome & Call to Worship
Psalm 113:1-4
Congregational Worship
Yes & Amen
This I Believe
“Teaching on Deacons”
1 Timothy 3:8-13; Acts 6:1-7
I just don’t see enough servants in our world, or in the Church today. I see more disciples committed to learning and growing, but fewer servants committed to going and dying, to a life of sacrifice and selflessness – day in and day out. We are all called to be servants, and some are set apart within the church for the office of deacon and deaconess. They are an irreplaceable gift to the church alongside elders within a covenant community of members!
Central statements to understand the role of deacons in the local church …
- We are all called to be servants, and some servants will hold the formal office of deacon.(MULTILINE)
- Deacons helped carry the load of care that became too great for the elders alone.(MULTILINE)
- These are men and women who excel in being attentive and responsive to tangible needs in the life of the church.(MULTILINE)
- The deacons’ ministry of serving models and inspires sacrificial love both to the church and to the watching world.(MULTILINE)
Congregational Worship
Abide
Before The Throne of God Above
Prayer
Congregational Worship
Man of Sorrows
Communion