FOR OUR DEACON MINISTRY
"Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if service (Greek: διακονία), in our serving..." (Rom. 12:6-7)
The Lord grants unique gifts to each saved believer. One of the most vital is the gift of service—diakonia—which plays a crucial role in the life of the Church. Deacon ministry strengthens the local congregation by assisting pastors with administrative and technical needs while also providing practical care for the church body.
In our church, hundreds of brothers and sisters are involved in deacon ministry: some help meet the needs of church members, others visit the sick, oversee the church building and security, organize parking, manage sound, lighting, and PowerPoint, serve in the kitchen, prepare the Lord’s Supper, and take on many other responsibilities. The church could not function without their dedication and service.
This week, please pray for:
The Lord grants unique gifts to each saved believer. One of the most vital is the gift of service—diakonia—which plays a crucial role in the life of the Church. Deacon ministry strengthens the local congregation by assisting pastors with administrative and technical needs while also providing practical care for the church body.
In our church, hundreds of brothers and sisters are involved in deacon ministry: some help meet the needs of church members, others visit the sick, oversee the church building and security, organize parking, manage sound, lighting, and PowerPoint, serve in the kitchen, prepare the Lord’s Supper, and take on many other responsibilities. The church could not function without their dedication and service.
This week, please pray for:
- Those involved in deacon ministry: for their personal spiritual growth in Christ and life in Him, that their service would be motivated by sincere gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice on the cross.
- Their inspiration: that the Lord would grant physical and spiritual strength, endurance, patience, and joy for participating in His work.
- All deacon ministry leaders: for wisdom, the ability to lead others, zeal, and effectiveness in ministry, and for God’s power to overcome challenges.
- New deacons: that those whom the Lord has gifted for this ministry would step into serving the local church and be diligent in fulfilling their calling.