THE STORIES
No person will know everyone in the church equally, but we want every person in the church equally known. When needs rise to the surface, deacons make sure those needs are met. If a member needs some money, deacons will do more than submit a request from the benevolence fund. They will try to get to the root of the problem. Are there spending patterns that need to be addressed? Does the person need some budgeting counsel? Are they plugged into the body to get help from members organically?
Deacons help protect the unity of the church. Deacon work allows pastors to spend more time with people in the church. Deacons visit orphans and widows in afflictions (James 1:27). Deacons help oversee ministries that help the impoverished in our city in order to open up gospel opportunities. Deacons serve the Lord (Colossians 3:23). Deacon work helps the elders keep a pulse on the overall health of the church. Deacons do deacon work even if no one is watching and even before they have a title. Deacons sometimes help mediate. Deacons help prepare for communion and baptisms. Deacons help with all practical needs of the church.
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