As we approach the election for the Congregational Deaconate take time to reflect on the what the bible says about Deacons and use this to pray that God would guide us in the election.
Romans 12: 9-18
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practise hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.[a] Do not be conceited.
17 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
Below is a summary of what we have been saying about the election of deacons.
| Sunday 11th January | Sunday 18th January | ||
| Reading | Acts 6: 1-7 | Reading | Acts 6: 1-7 |
| 1 Timothy 3: 8-12 | Romans 12: 9-18 | ||
| A deacon is | Worthy of respect | A deacon | Promotes church family |
| A person of faith | Shares what the church has | ||
| Tested | Gets alongside people | ||
| A public and private faith | |||
Take time this week to pray that God would begin to reveal to us who we should be asking to serve as a deacon.