Eleven years ago today I became a Deacon. It was a wonderful day. I remember having to buy a suit.
Once a deacon, always a deacon and it is still a ministry that I feel called to daily.
Here is what the ordinal says:
The Church is the People of God, the Body of Christ and the
dwelling of the Holy Spirit. It is built upon the foundation of
the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone.
In baptism every disciple is called to make Jesus known as
Saviour and Lord and to share his work in renewing the world.
Some by ordination are given particular tasks.
Deacons share with the bishop and presbyters in the ministry of
word and sacrament and in works of love.
In a distinctive way deacons are a sign of that humility which
marks all service offered in the name of Christ. They bear
witness to the Lord who laid aside all claims of dignity,
assumed the nature of a slave and accepted death on a cross.
In the name of the Church, deacons care for those in need,
serving God and the world after the pattern of Christ.
Bishop: Do you trust that you are truly called by God to serve as a deacon in the Church?
Answer: You bet!
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