We are looking for deacons all the time. I work with our deacons specifically to help make their work cohesive (not micromanage. I am way too engaged in several areas to do that!) More help is always needed and wanted. Having godly men and their wives is always great, and helping them grow is even better.
I joked around with one of our deacons about how he could grow as a teacher, and he said, “That’s definitely not my calling!” Today, he has taken on a teaching role at work and is about to help launch our new Young Adults ministry as our main teacher! And he’s the one who stepped up!
Pray for specific servants for the church. God raises them up in amazing ways.
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: This Sunday at Church: Pray for new deacons for your church.
”Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9, NASB1995
God made us for fellowship, and Christ came to us and later sent His Holy Spirit to draw us toward Himself and each other. May we go out to draw others in, knowing He is with us as we go.
“Worthy are You, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for You created all things, and because of Your will they existed, and were created.”
Revelation 4:11, NASB1995
God created us for Himself, and Christ redeemed us from our rejection of Him and His ways through the cross. Let us draw others to worship our worthy Creator and Savior.
Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
James 1:17, NASB1995
Christ has redeemed us from sin and wrath, and there is no greater gift. May we be thankful for every good thing He gives us and share the great gift with others joyfully.
fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 12:2, NASB1995
Christ has redeemed us and sends us out to share that redemption with the world. It can feel intimidating, unless we keep our focus on the One who has done it and goes before us.
Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does.
1 Chronicles 16:24, NLT
Christ has redeemed us into a holy people who belong to and glorify God, and write share His Word with each other and the world to show all He has done for us.
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!